Geauga County Public Library
Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, two kids from Glenville High, created the world's most enduring superhero...
Geauga County Public Library is offering virtual programs via Zoom. For registration, visit www.geaugalibrary.net. Provide an email when registering; instructions for picking up craft materials and joining the Zoom meeting will be provided upon registration.
The Origins of Superman
Sept. 10, 5 p.m.
Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, two kids from Glenville High, created the world’s most enduring superhero. Learn about the original Superman and learn how he was influenced by the boys’ lives in Cleveland.
Storytime
Sept. 10, 11 a.m.
Join for stories about bears. All ages are welcome.
Skywatchers
Sept. 14, 6:30 p.m.
The Skywatchers session, “Sky Maps And Apps: Finding Your Way Around The Sky,” covers how to use a sky map to help answer questions about what’s in the sky. Check a paper map, a smartphone app or planetarium software to discover terrific resources available.
The Bear Facts
Sept. 15, 2 p.m.
The black bear is attempting a comeback in Ohio after a 150-year absence. Geauga Park District will present illustrations, tracks, pelts, games and other fun hands-on activities.
Noodles/Ramen Tasting 101
Sept. 17, 6 p.m.
Each participant will pick up a packet of instant noodles a week before the session to prepare just before meeting online. Virtually, everyone will eat together and discuss facts about the noodles and/or the ingredients.
Quilt Block Party
Sept. 19, 10 a.m.
Discover how fast and easy it is to cut perfect quilt block pieces with an Accuquilt die cutter. Sample quilts will be shown and use of dies will be demonstrated to create a variety of pieced and appliqued quilt blocks. There will be show and tell for participant projects.
Free Genealogy Education
Sept. 19, 2 p.m.
Discover online places to learn or improve genealogy skills at no cost.
Backyard Chickens 101: Part 2
Sept. 22, 5 p.m.
Join Alex Fogle to discuss keeping backyard chickens. Topics will include recap of basic chick and chicken care, coop and run design, how to put chickens to work in one’s yard and garden and more.
Preschool Storytime with Craft
Sept. 23, 10:30 a.m.
Join us for our usual storytime, modified slightly to accommodate a fun craft project. There will be craftwork that needs to be done before storytime, then the group will meet on Zoom for storytime and to complete the craft project together.
Rascal Readers Book Discussion
Sept. 24, 4 p.m.
The online monthly kids book group will feature “Dog Man” by Dav Pilkey.
Book Discussion
Sept. 24, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Join Lynn Vandevort for a rousing and enthusiastic conversation about “The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper.”
Library Shred Day
Sept. 26, 9 a.m.
Prevent identity theft on free shred day held on-site at GCPL Administrative Center, 12701 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon. Patrons may bring up to five standard sized bags or boxes of sensitive documents to be shredded on site by Protect-N-Shred.
