Geauga County Public Library
Programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Visit www.geaugalibrary.net.
Bainbridge Branch
17222 Snyder Road, Bainbridge Township, 440-543-5611.
In Love with Robert Redford
July 5, 2-4 p.m.
Join for a look at Redford’s film roles and watch “The Way We Were.”Popcorn will be provided.
Family Game Night
July 8, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Enjoy a family night out with games and activities. All ages welcome.
Fall Prevention and Concussions
July 9, 2 p.m.
Learn more about risk factors for falls, ways to reduce the risk of falling, and potential hazards in homes from the experts at UH Geauga Medical Center. Balance screenings available following the presentation.
Fruit Bouquets
July 10, 2 p.m.
Teens in grades 6-12 will learn to make beautiful fruits bouquets perfect for any occasion.
Film Discussion Club
July 11, 2 p.m. or 7 p.m.
Join for a discussion of “Dirty Dancing.” Popcorn provided.
Chardon Branch
110 East Park St., Chardon, 440-285-7601.
Office Hours with Rep. Patterson
July 8, 1-2:30 p.m.
State Rep. John Patterson hosts office hours for residents to learn about and discuss state legislative issues.
Mosaic Poster Project
July 8, 2:30 p.m.
Teens in grades 6-12 will help create art for the teen area while enjoying tasty snacks.
Folk and Fairy Tales
July 9, 2 p.m.
Homeschooling families with youth in grades K-5 may join for stories and crafts that focus on folk tales and fairy tales from around the world.
Still Life Art
July 9, 6-7:30 p.m.
Practice drawing techniques and learn about shapes, composition and shading. Charcoal and paper provided, but feel free to bring supplies. All skill levels welcome.
Exploration Station
July 10, 24, 10:30 a.m. or 2 p.m.
Children entering grades 3–5 are encouraged to discover and investigate art, science and nature.
Club Ink Writing Workshop
July 10, 6 – 8 p.m.
Writers, join with creators of all genres who are interested in critiquing work while sharing experiences, information, and ideas. Both aspiring authors and seasoned veterans are welcome. Coffee and tea provided. Registration not required. Send questions to Club.Ink@geaugalibrary.net
Geauga Shutterbugs
July 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Geauga’s photography enthusiasts explore photography techniques, give and receive critiques and enjoy field trips. All experience levels welcome.
Geauga West Branch
13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 440-729-4250.
A Universe of Stories
Wednesdays, 1 p.m.
Students in grades 6 and up will explore the uniqueness of different cultures. Explore Australia on July 10 and Africa on July 17.
July 3: Europe
July 10: Australia
Third-Grade Thursdays
July 11 and 18, 6 p.m.
Students entering fourth grade will be inspired by great books and respond with art and fun projects all summer.
Allegory in Medieval European Art
July 11, 7 p.m.
The talk explores the meaning and function of medieval European art by deconstructing the embedded symbolism.
Middlefield Branch
16167 East High St., Middlefield, 440-632-1961.
Library Lock-In
July 6, 5-10 p.m.
Work on genealogy, needlecraft or scrapbooking projects. Snacks provided.
Exploration Station
July 9, 2-2:45 p.m.
Children entering grades 3-5 are encouraged to discover and investigate art, science and nature.
Rain Gardens and Barrels
July 10, 6 p.m.
Join Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District offsite at Patterson Center, 14269 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton for an overview of rain gardens and rain barrels, two easy practices that bring backyard conservation benefits while reducing rooftop runoff. Optional trip to the rain garden at the end.
SCRATCHing the Surface
Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m.
Students in grades 5-12 will explore and create through SCRATCH.
Create a story on July 10 and make music on July 24.
Newbury Station
14775 Auburn Road, Newbury, 440-564-7552.
Afternoon at the Movies
July 11, 18 and 25, 3:30-6 p.m.
The library will show kid-friendly movies from old favorites to new releases. Popcorn provided. No registration required.
Job Search Discussion Group
July 11, 18 and 25, 8:30-9:45 a.m.
The facilitated group is a round-robin session where participants share where they stand with their job search/career adventure. Attendees offer supportive feedback with specific ideas to help each participant overcome their challenges.
Thompson Station
16200 Burrows Road, Thompson, 440-298-3831.
Fun Bus Book Bus
July 9, 7-8:30 p.m.
Visit the Geauga County Public Library Fun Bus (bookmobile) for books, movies, stories and more at Thompson Square, 6741 Madison Road.
