Geauga County Public Library
Help celebrate the birthday of beloved children’s author Mo Willems with themed games, crafts and snacks.
Programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Visit www.geaugalibrary.net.
Bainbridge Branch
17222 Snyder Road, Bainbridge Township, 440-543-5611.
Mo Willems Birthday Party
Feb. 15, 10 a.m.
Help celebrate the birthday of beloved children’s author Mo Willems with themed games, crafts and snacks.
Meet Pete the Cat
Feb. 18, 10 a.m.
Meet everyone’s favorite cool cat, Pete. Read a Pete the Cat story, followed by a photo op and craft.
Love Your Library Open House
Feb. 18, 5 p.m.
Learn more about Lynda.com, an online video library that has top‐quality courses taught by recognized industry experts to help anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals.
Financial Education Workshop
Feb. 20, 6:30-8 p.m.
Part two focuses on the step-by-step process to set up a budget. Discussion will include establishing credit, how to repair credit, understanding a credit report and strategies to reduce credit card debt.
Department on Aging Services
Feb. 21, 2 p.m.
Learn about the resources and programs that Geauga County has to offer for the aging community, including the University Hospitals “Age Well, Be Well” membership club.
Chardon Branch
110 East Park St., Chardon, 440-285-7601.
Lego Fun
Feb. 18, 6:30 p.m.
Kids grades K – 5 will engineer and build to with Legos purchased by the Friends of the Chardon Library.
Dining Etiquette in the Gilded Age
Feb. 19, 7 p.m.
Learn about the many rules that governed how food was served in Gilded Age America.
Google Photos
Feb. 21, 7 p.m.
Learn how Google’s versatile and free photo management tool can help one edit, organize and share digital photos.
Geauga West Branch
13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 440-729-4250.
Reiki Share
Feb. 14, 6:30-8 p.m.
Reiki is an Eastern holistic health technique that reduces stress and anxiety while promoting healing. Reiki share allows practitioners to improve their skills and is facilitated by a reiki master teacher.
We Love Raccoons
Feb. 14, 7 p.m.
Kids in grades K-5 will read stories, make crafts and have fun learning about these masked creatures.
James A. Garfield: Passionate Reader
Feb. 19, 2 p.m.
Learn what President Garfield loved to read. Discover the many books displayed in the Memorial Library and through the Garfield home.
Pancake Science
Feb. 19, 7 p.m.
Enjoy stories about pancakes and learn about the fun science behind them. All ages.
5 Retirement Questions
Feb. 20, 7 p.m.
Find out what five questions everyone should answer about retirement income before retirement. Presented by Wells Fargo Advisors. Heavy appetizers will be served.
Eliot Ness’ Cleveland
Feb. 21, 7 p.m.
The Western Reserve Historical Society presents “Eliot Ness’ Cleveland: Prohibition, Beer and the Torso Murders.”
Middlefield Branch
16167 East High St., Middlefield, 440-632-1961.
Love Your Library Open House
Feb. 15, 2-6 p.m.
Learn about the library’s collections of books, movies, music, e-resources, and programs such as our 100-book challenge. Tour Mobile Services’ bookmobiles. Visit with Pete the Cat. Refreshments will be served. No registration required.
For the Birds
Feb. 16, 10 a.m.
Work together to create a bird feeder to take home. All ages.
Manhunt: The John Wilkes Booth Trail
Feb. 18, 6:30 p.m.
Paul Goebbel will portray a newspaper reporter for the New York Herald and report in the first person as if he were reporting the events as they happened.
Teen STEAM: Coding
Feb. 20, 3 p.m.
Homeschool Art 2
Feb. 22, 2 p.m.
Youth in grades 5-12 will study and learn from the women in art. Explore the art of Cassatt, Delaunay, O’Keefe and Kahlo using various mediums.
Newbury Station
14775 Auburn Road, Newbury, 440-564-7552.
Afternoon at the Movies
Thursdays, 3:30 p.m.
Movies of various genres are rated PG or PG-13. No registration required. Popcorn provided.
Love Your Library Open House
Feb. 23, 12-5 p.m.
Stop in and find out all of the services the Newbury station has to offer. Enjoy games and refreshments for the whole family. No registration required.
Thompson Station
16200 Burrows Road, Thompson, 440-298-3831.
Love Your Library Open House
Feb. 16, 12-4 p.m.
Celebrate all the reasons to love the library. Learn all about the programs and materials, have refreshments and play games. No registration required.
