Geauga County Public Library
Stop by the Fun Bus at community events and enter a drawing to win a free carload pass to the Mayfield Drive-in, check out materials, enjoy the air conditioning and more.
Mobile Services
Stop by the Fun Bus at community events and enter a drawing to win a free carload pass to the Mayfield Drive-in, check out materials, enjoy the air conditioning and more.
Kidsfest
Chardon Square, 100 Short Court St., Chardon
Aug. 1, 12-3 p.m.
Nature Arts Festival
Big Creek Park, 9160 Robinson Road, Chardon
Aug. 4, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
National Night Out
Chardon Square, 100 Short Court St., Chardon
Aug. 6, 6-8 p.m.
Movie Night at Observatory Park
10610 Clay St., Montville
Aug. 10, 7:30 p.m.
Chardon Farmers Market
Chardon Square, 100 Short Court St., Chardon
Aug. 16, 5–8 p.m.
Bainbridge Branch
17222 Snyder Road, Bainbridge Township, 440-543-5611.
In Love With Robert Redford
Aug. 2, 2-4 p.m.
Join for a look at Redford’s film roles and popcorn. This month’s film is “The Great Gatsby.”
Read, Hike, Create
Aug. 5, 10 a.m.
Children ages 3-5 with a caregiver will read a book, take a short “nature hike” and creating a take home craft.
Database Bootcamp
Aug. 5, 3 p.m.
Teens in grades 6-12 will learn how to navigate the databases the library offers for fast and easy research to help in the coming school year.
Needle Arts Club
Aug. 5, 6:30-8 p.m.
Aug. 22, 2-3:15 p.m.
Work on a project or learn a new skill in a friendly, informal atmosphere. Bring yarn, hook or knitting needles. Size H crochet hook and size 8 knitting needles recommended. Borrow materials for the session and try it out. All skill levels welcome.
Coping with Cancer
Aug. 6, 2 p.m.
Join Mary Bornstein from The Gathering Place to learn tips about how to help families cope with cancer.
Lunch Bunch
Aug. 7, noon
Kids entering grades 1-3 may register to practice reading to teen volunteers entering grades 6-12 while enjoying a lunch they brought from home.
Chardon Branch
110 East Park St., Chardon, 440-285-7601.
Friends of the Library Book Sale,
Aug. 2-4
Members preview is Friday, from 9 – 10 a.m. The sale is then open to the public Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, which is Bag Day, 1-5 p.m.
Teen Crafternoon
Aug. 5, 2-3:30 p.m.
Teens in grades 6-12 may join for the last time to craft at the library before summer ends. Snacks provided. No registration required.
Fringed T-Shirt
Aug. 6, 7 p.m.
Bring a T-shirt, pair of scissors and make a new fringed creation.
Lego Fun
Aug. 7, 10:30 a.m. or 2 p.m.
Youth in grades K-5 will engineer and build with Legos purchased by the Chardon Friends of the Library.
Cutting the Cable
Aug. 8, 6 p.m.
Learn how to cancel cable and still get the programs and content that one wants. Explore cost-effective alternatives to choose between the many options available.
Geauga West Branch
13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 440-729-4250.
Avoiding Mistakes in Retirement
Aug. 6, 7 p.m.
Identify and avoid eight retirement mistakes. Presented by Wells Fargo Advisors. Heavy appetizers.
Coloring Club
Aug. 6, 7 p.m.
Relax and unwind while coloring and meeting others at the monthly adult coloring club. Materials will be provided.
Steps to a Secure Retirement
Aug. 7, noon
Find out six steps one can take to help secure retirement. Lunch provided.
Family Movie: The Lion King
Aug. 8, 2-3:30 p.m.
Join for a special showing of the 1994 hit, “The Lion King.” Popcorn provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Middlefield Branch
16167 East High St., Middlefield, 440-632-1961.
Roundtable Writers’ Forum
Aug. 5, 6:30-8 p.m.
The annual roundtable forum addresses all issues to writing, from how to start writing and stay motivated to how and when to submit work to agents and editors for publication. Facilitated by Random House author Christina Grand Porter. Bring questions and experiences to share.
Newbury Station, 14775 Auburn Road, Newbury, 440-564-7552
Encore NEO Events
The library offers several different programs each week. No registration is required.
Thompson Station
16200 Burrows Road, Thompson, 440-298-3831.
Database Bootcamp
Aug. 6, 7-7:45 p.m.
Teens in grades 6-12 will learn how to navigate the databases the library offers for fast and easy research to help in the coming school year.
