Geauga County Public Library
Friends of the Library booksale runs Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8:45 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.; Saturday, Bag Day,9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.; and Sunday, Donation Day, 1-4:45 p.m.
Programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Visit www.geaugalibrary.net.
Bainbridge Branch
17222 Snyder Road, Bainbridge Township, 440-543-5611.
Book Sale
Sept. 12-15
Friends of the Library booksale runs Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8:45 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.; Saturday, Bag Day,9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.; and Sunday, Donation Day, 1-4:45 p.m.
Try it Tuesday
Sept. 17, 4 p.m.
Youth in grades K-3 with a caregiver will prepare a no-cook snack.
Help Me Grow Screenings
Sept. 18, 9 a.m. to noon
The Geauga County Early Intervention Program will host a developmental screening day for infants and toddlers birth to 3 years old.
Probiotics and Fermented Foods
Sept. 18, 2 p.m.
Meet offsite at Heinen’s in Bainbridge Township to learn from Carol Siska about the health benefits associated with probiotics and fermented foods.
Chair Yoga
Sept. 19, 2 p.m.
Bring a yoga mat and beach towels or blankets for a class with local yoga instructor Ann Vickers.
Chardon Branch
110 East Park St., Chardon, 440-285-7601.
Help Me Grow
Sept. 13, 10 a.m.
Geauga County Early Intervention/Help Me Grow will present a fun-filled morning of sensory exploration for infants and toddlers birth to 3 years old with a caregiver.
Fandom Friday
Sept. 13, 5-7:30 p.m.
Teens in grades 6-12 will geek out over a different fandom each month with viewing parties, snacks, games and crafts. No registration required.
Perennial Exchange
Sept. 14, 1 p.m.
Bring five or more perennials labeled and in containers to swap and take the same number of plants home. Bring plants in from 1‐2 p.m.; swap begins at 2 p.m.
Teen Pop-Up
Sept. 16 and 30, 4 p.m.
Teens in grades 6-12 may join in the teen area for activities and creative crafts. Materials and snacks will be provided. No registration required.
Lego Fun
Sept. 16, 6:30 p.m.
Youth in grades K-5 will practice engineering, math and creative skills by building with Legos purchased by the Chardon Friends of the Library.
Still Life Art
Sept. 17, 7-8:30 p.m.
Practice drawing jars and cans. Learn about shapes, composition and shading. Charcoal and paper will be provided, but feel free to bring your own supplies. All skill levels welcome.
Static Electricity
Sept. 18, 2 p.m.
Homeschoolers in grades K-5 will visit several different stations while making hypotheses and conclusions about various experiments.
Clash of the Titles,
Sept. 19, 4 p.m.
Youth in grades 3-5 will find new favorite books and help old favorites battle it out in some fun activities.
Good Deeds Program
Sept. 19, 6:30 p.m.
An informational program by Geauga County Judge Tim Grendell, outlines how to title various assets one owns to avoid the probate process. Each attendee will receive a free Good Deeds checklist.
Geauga West Branch
13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 440-729-4250.
Estate Planning Basics
Sept. 17, noon
Learn five key estate planning documents, the people one needs to identify and steps to take to establish an estate plan. Presented by Wells Fargo Advisors and The Wheelock Law Firm. Lunch provided.
What is Reiki?
Sept. 17, 6:30 p.m.
Reiki is an Eastern technique that reduces stress and anxiety and promotes healing. Learn about its benefits.
Wacky Wednesdays
Sept. 18, 4 p.m.
Youth in grades K-5 may join for silly stories, exciting experiments, creative crafts and more.
Women and Wealth
Sept. 18, 7 p.m.
Learn how to stick to a professional investment plan and the actions necessary to implement and monitor an investment plan. Presented by Wells Fargo Advisors. Heavy appetizers provided.
Third-Grade Thursdays
Sept. 19, 6 p.m.
Join for lively book discussions, arts and crafts and activities.
Middlefield Branch
16167 E. High St., Middlefield, 440-632-1961.
Media Literacy
Sept. 18, 1:30 p.m.
Youth in grades 5–12 learn how to decipher legitimate websites.
DIY Autumn Wreath
Sept. 19, 7 p.m.
Join offsite at Middlefield Historical Society to welcome autumn by making a beautiful wreath. Materials fee is $10.
Newbury Station
14775 Auburn Road, Newbury Township, 440-564-7552.
Build a Bracelet
Sept. 17, 6:30-8 p.m.
Make a chakra bracelet with porous lava stones, which will diffuse essential oils throughout the day. Materials provided.
Encore NEO Events
Encore career accelerator programs (ECAP) are held Mondays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon. Career transition speaker series are held
Mondays, 8:30-9:45 a.m. No registration is required.
