Geauga County Public Library
Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and tell them what you want for Christmas.
Programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Visit www.geaugalibrary.net.
Mobile Services
16167 East High St., Middlefield, 440-632-9496.
Merry Middlefield
Dec. 14, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The event will take place at Cardinal High School, 14785 N Thompson Ave., Middlefield.
Bainbridge Branch
17222 Snyder Road, Bainbridge Township, 440-543-5611.
Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus
Dec. 13, 6 – 8 p.m.
Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and tell them what you want for Christmas. A professional photographer will be on hand to take a portrait for a $10 donation to the Bainbridge Friends of the Library. Families will be assigned a ticket number and are invited to enjoy activities, crafts and refreshments.
Preschool Holiday Craft
Dec. 16, 10 a.m.
Preschoolers ages 3-6 will decorate salt dough ornaments and other decorations for the holiday season. Cookies and hot chocolate will be served.
Try it Tuesday
Dec. 17, 4 p.m.
Youth in grades K-3 with a caregiver will make holiday ornaments.
Teen Cookie Decorating
Dec. 18, 4 p.m.
Teens in grades 6-12 can get creative with sugar and icing. Supplies provided.
Needle Arts Club
Dec. 19, 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 are recommended. Borrow the library’s materials for the session and try it out. All skill levels are welcome.
Chardon Branch
110 East Park St., Chardon, 440-285-7601.
Uno and Pizza
Dec. 14, 2 – 4 p.m.
Join for an afternoon playing the card game Uno and eating pizza.
Land of Lakes and Ledges
Dec. 17, 7 p.m.
Take an imaginary 1900s trolley trip to Geauga County’s vacation spots and tourist stops as photographs and postcards illustrate this nostalgic tour of the once-upon-a-time resorts. Presented by Geauga Park District.
PreK and K Book Club
Dec. 18, 4-4:45 p.m.
Explore the work of some of our favorite authors in programs designed to support Ohio’s early learning standards.
Nutcracker Dreams
Dec. 19, 4 p.m.
Youth in grades K-2 will enjoy the story and music of Tchaikovsky’s famous, beloved Nutcracker ballet.
Geauga West Branch
13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 440-729-4250.
Reiki Share
Dec. 12, 6:30 p.m.
Join for Reiki share and improve one’s skills. Facilitated by Reiki master teacher.
Board Game Bonanza
Dec. 14, 1-4 p.m.
Spend an afternoon playing board games with family and friends. Pick from the library’s assortment of games or bring your own. Snacks will be provided. All ages.
Middlefield Branch
16167 East High St., Middlefield, 440-632-1961.
Homeschool Art 2
Dec. 13, 2 p.m.
Youth in grades 5-12 will paint a winter scene based on the technique of Hendrick Avercamp.
