Geauga County Public Library
Hop aboard the Fun Bus at Jordak Elementary School’s Literacy Night, 16000 E High St, Middlefield.
Programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Visit www.geaugalibrary.net.
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Fun Bus at Jordak
March 19, 5-7 p.m.
Hop aboard the Fun Bus at Jordak Elementary School’s Literacy Night, 16000 E High St, Middlefield. Check out books, return materials, place holds or stop by to say hello to the friendly library staff.
Bainbridge Branch
17222 Snyder Road, Bainbridge Township, 440-543-5611.
Art Show Reception
March 15, 2 p.m.
Join at a reception to meet artists from local schools whose art will be displayed the month of March.
Spring Wildflower Folklore
March 18, 7 p.m.
Audiences are introduced to fascinating aspects of wildflower folklore including the origins of their names and historical use as medicinal sources and folk remedies.
Needle Arts Club
March 19, 2-3:15 p.m.
March 23, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Enjoy conversation with other crafters while working on projects in a friendly, informal atmosphere. All skill levels welcome.
Chardon Branch
110 East Park St., Chardon, 440-285-7601.
Learn an Irish Dance
March. 14, 10 a.m.
Get ready for St. Patrick’s Day by learning an easy Irish line dance called the Siege of Ennis. No dancing experience is required. Refreshments will be served.
Great Gatsby Reception
March 14, 6 p.m.
Join the Chardon Friends of the Library for a reception and book discussion before the Geauga Lyric Theater Guild’s presentation of The Great Gatsby by F.Scott Fitzgerald. The Friends will provide tickets at a reduced cost of $10, payable at registration at Chardon Library. Refreshments will be provided.
Basic Signing
March 18, 2 p.m.
Youth in grades K-5 will learn basic ASL to celebrate Deaf History Month.
Brain Games and Puzzles
March 19, 4 p.m.
Youth in grades 3-5 will test their logic and strategy skills with brain-bending games and puzzles, including Puyo Puyo Tetris on our Nintendo Switch, Quirkle, Battleship and more.
From Seneca Falls to Suffrage
March 19, 7 p.m.
In Northeastern Ohio, suffragists battled at the grassroots level to ensure that the Ohio General Assembly would support women’s right to vote. The presentation interweaves local suffrage “sheroes” and their places of action with the national story of women winning the right to vote.
Geauga West Branch
13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 440-729-4250.
Help Me Grow
March 13, 10 a.m.
Geauga County Early Intervention/Help Me Grow presents a fun-filled morning of sensory exploration for infants and toddlers up 3 years old.
Asian Snack Tasting
March 14, 10:30 a.m.
Try all kinds of popular Asian snacks.
4th and 5th Grade Book Club
March 16, 4:30 p.m.
Pick up a copy of “Double Dog Dare” by Lisa Graff in advance and then come for pizza and a fun-filled book discussion.
Middlefield Branch
16167 East High St., Middlefield, 440-632-1961.
Preschool Tinkerlabs
March 13, 10 a.m.
Playful program for children ages 2-5 to encourage tinkering, curiosity and creativity.
Homeschool Art 2
March 13, 2 p.m.
Youth in grades 5-12 will study and learn about Keith Haring.
Teen Iron Chef
March 18, 3 p.m.
Youth in grades 5-12 will try out their cooking and decorating skills and then eat their creations.
First Day of Spring Film Festival
March 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Join local moviegoers in watching “Groundhog Day” featuring Bill Murray. Popcorn provided. No registration is required.
Good Deeds
March 19, 6:30 p.m.
An informational program, brought to Geauga County by 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.
Newbury Station
14775 Auburn Road, Newbury Township, 440-564-7552.
Soap Making Workshop
March 14, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Learn the evolution and science of soap while observing the cold process making of handcrafted soap. Learn how Mother Nature’s bounties can be utilized to create plant-based, natural and eco-friendly soaps.
Rabble-Rousing in the Countryside
March 14, 1-4 p.m.
Meet at the Newbury Library Station for an overview of the rich, and occasionally revolutionary, 161-year history of the South Newbury Union Chapel. Special emphasis will be given to the Suffragette period. At 2 p.m. the group will adjourn to the Chapel, 15829 State Route 44, weather permitting, to tour the building. Period attire is welcome.
