Geauga County Public Library
Youth of all ages will enjoy stories and crafts.
Programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Visit www.geaugalibrary.net.
Bainbridge Branch
17222 Snyder Road, Bainbridge Township, 440-543-5611.
Meet the Berenstain Bear Kids
Oct. 18, 11 a.m.
Youth of all ages will enjoy stories and crafts.
Haunted Gingerbread Houses
Oct. 19, 11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
Decorate a small gingerbread house. Candy decorations supplied. Feel free to bring one’s favorite candy.
Safest Baby on the Block
Oct. 21, 10 a.m.
Healthiest Baby on the Block will educate on indoor air pollution and dangerous substances that can cause accidental poisonings and health issues. Activities for children will also be available.
Family History Projects
Oct. 22, 7 p.m.
Join moderator Linda Spehn for a presentation of ideas, projects and crafts to share all of hard-fought collected family history information.
Needle Arts Club
Oct. 24, 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 the library’s materials for the session and try it out. All skill levels welcome.
Chardon Branch
110 East Park St., Chardon, 440-285-7601.
Quilt Block Party
Oct. 19, 10 a.m. – noon
Theme is recycled fabric, fibers and fashions. Bring a sewing machine and any show-and-tell pieces one has. Check online events calendar for details about each project.
Meet the Berenstain Bear Kids
Oct. 20, 2 p.m.
Youth of all ages will enjoy stories and crafts.
Teen Pop-Up
Oct. 21, 4 p.m.
Teens in grades 6-12 may join in the teen area for awesome activities and creative crafts. Materials and snacks provided. No registration required.
Lego Fun
Oct. 21, 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.
Upcycled Holiday Cards
Oct. 22, 2 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.
Bring double-sided tape, decorative paper punches and used or leftover cards from previous years to create a new holiday card.
Art Inspired by The Dot
Oct. 23, 2 p.m.
Homeschool youth in grades K-5 will read Peter Reynolds’s story, followed by activities and art.
Bats: Heroes of the Night
Oct. 24, 4 p.m.
Youth in grades K-2 will celebrate bats and discover how beneficial they are.
Geauga West Branch
13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 440-729-4250.
Pumpkinpalooza
Oct. 22, 3:30 p.m.
Teens in grades 6-12 will have fun with all things pumpkin.
Look, Lunch and Listen
Oct. 23 and 30, noon
Bring a lunch and enjoy a presentation by a different speaker each week. Sponsored by the Geauga West Friends of the Library. No registration required.
Hitchcock Movie Series
Oct. 23 and 30, 3-5 p.m.
Prepare for Halloween with a Hitchcock movie. No registration required.
Meet the Berenstain Bear Kids
Oct. 23, 4 p.m.
Youth of all ages will enjoy stories and crafts.
Intro to Microsoft Excel
Oct. 23, 6:30 p.m.
The class introduces basic skills for those new to Microsoft Excel. Participants must have basic keyboard and mouse skills.
Sit and Knit
Oct. 24, 10-11:30 a.m.
Join other knitters in conversation while knitting one’s current project. Supplies not included. No registration required.
Afternoon With OverDrive
Oct. 24, 2 p.m.
Learn how to download free eBooks and audiobooks from the library with this step-by-step tutorial from OverDrive representatives. Bring one’s device.
Third-Grade Thursdays
Oct. 24, 6 p.m.
Join for lively book discussions, arts and crafts and activities.
