Geauga County Public Library
March 5, 2026 by Staff Report

Connect on Zoom to explore dining in the Gilded Age of America and learn about the many rules and norms that governed how food was served and consumed...

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Which Fork Do I Use: Dining in the Gilded Age

March 7, 2-3 p.m. • Virtual

Connect on Zoom to explore dining in the Gilded Age of America and learn about the many rules and norms that governed how food was served and consumed.

Library Led Discussions

No registration is required.

• Bainbridge, March 9, 10-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m., “The Lotus Shoes” by Jane Yang

• Virtual, March 9, 6:30-7:30 p.m., “A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking” by T. Kingfisher

• Middlefield, March 12, 5:30-6:30 p.m., “The Best Way to Bury Your Husband” by Alexia Casale 

• Bainbridge, March 17, 7-8 p.m. “My Next Breath” by Jeremy Renner

• Chardon, March 18, 7-8 p.m., “West With Giraffes” by Lynda Rutledge

Meet Artist Bob Kroeger

March 10, 11 a.m. to noon • Virtual

Connect with artist and author Bob Kroeger, painter of historic barns and author of Historic Barns of Ohio, Round Barns of America and Stone Barns of America, on Zoom as he shares his artwork and the stories behind the barns that inspired them.

Property Tax Changes

March 10, 6:30-8 p.m. • Offsite

Connect with the Geauga County Auditor’s Office, the League of Women Voters of Geauga, and the Geauga County Public Library at Geauga County Administrative Office Building, 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, to learn all about property taxes – how they operate in Geauga County, what they do and do not fund, and how they are used by various organizations and agencies – in this moderated educational program. Join to examine how property taxes function and how their potential abolishment could affect local government and community services.

Stuffie Party and Sleepover

March 13, 4-4:45 p.m. • Middlefield

Kids in grades K-5 may bring their stuffed animals to a special story time. After story time, the stuffed friends will stay overnight and have all kinds of fun with friends once the lights go out.

Pop-Up Scrapbooking Crop

March 14, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Chardon

Scrapbookers and genealogists may bring photos, scrapbooking supplies and lunch, and then scrapbook the day away with friends.

Hidden Gems of the Renaissance

March 17, 6-7 p.m. • Geauga West

Step beyond the familiar names of the Renaissance and uncover the brilliance behind four extraordinary masters who helped shape art history forever: Learn how Ghiberti, Mantegna, Bellini and Verrocchio laid the foundations for some of the greatest works of their time.

Managing Money: A Caregiver’s Guide to Money

March 18, 7-8 p.m. • Bainbridge

Join the Cleveland Area Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association for “A Caregiver’s Guide to Money.” Learn practical tips for managing another person’s finances, preparing for future care expenses and understanding the advantages of early financial planning.