Geauga County Public Library
Hear the stories of local people who lived during the harrowing times over a century ago when tuberculosis, the Spanish Influenza and polio haunted the nation and Geauga County...
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.
Microbe Wars
Oct. 1, 6 p.m.
Hear the stories of local people who lived during the harrowing times over a century ago when tuberculosis, the Spanish Influenza and polio haunted the nation and Geauga County.
Birding Hotspots
Oct. 3, 2 p.m.
Ethan Maynard will present where and what time of year is best for spotting birds in Geauga County.
Bloody Corner and Beyond
Oct. 6, 7 p.m.
Prohibition was one of the bloodiest periods in Cleveland history. Dennis R. Sutcliffe will present “Bloody Corner and Beyond: Cleveland’s Prohibition Era Mob Bosses.”
Preschool Storytime with Craft
Oct. 7 and 21, 10:30 a.m.
Join for 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.
Book Discussion
Oct. 8, 5:30 p.m.
Discuss ”The Tattooist of Auschwitz.”
How Healthy is Your Gut?
Oct. 13, 2 p.m.
Neuropathic doctor Nanci Miklowski will help participants recognize signs and symptoms of an optimally functioning GI tract as well as provide some easy tips on how to achieve this state.
Geauga County Genealogical Society
Oct. 13, 7 p.m.
Sunny Jane Morton, an internationally-known genealogy educator and award-winning writer and editor, will present “Adding Your Own Stories to Your Family History.”
What Diet is Best for You?
Oct. 13, 7 p.m.
Drs. John St. John and Josh Wright, chiropractors, holistic doctors and nutritional experts, will break down some of the most popular diets they work with and teach people how to make healthier choices.
Homebrewing: Craft Beer 101
Oct.13, 5:30 p.m.
The program will provide you with all the necessary information on how to brew beer from an extract recipe and is a great introductory course.
Origami Workshop
Oct. 14, 4 p.m.
Learn the art of Japanese paper folding and craft a butterfly, star box, leaping frog and traditional boat. All that is needed is few a pieces of blank printer paper to follow along.
Instant Noodles/Ramen Tasting 101
Oct. 15 and 29, 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, the group will eat together and discuss some fun facts about the noodles and/or the ingredients.
Chair Yoga
Oct. 15, 2 p.m.
Join local yoga instructor Ann Vickers for a class in which postures are adaptations of traditional yoga poses which offer increased strength, flexibility, body and breath awareness and overall vitality.
Take and Make Fall Wreath
Oct. 16, 2 p.m.
Make a fall wreath using an embroidery hoop and faux florals. Pick up the materials at Geauga West and join for a Zoom tutorial and craft session. Glue gun, glue and scissors are not provided.
Halloween Spooktacular Quilting
Oct. 17, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Teens and adults may join in making fun pumpkin, cat and owl quilt blocks. Techniques will include basic patchwork, strip-piecing and applique. Zombie Barbie will make a guest appearance.
Genealogy Discussion Group
Oct. 17, 2 p.m.
Join fellow family researchers to discuss problems, brick walls, organization, education and more.
Chess Club: Tweens and Teens
Oct. 20, 3-4:30 p.m.
Join online at Chess.com where participants will create an account and set up matches between each other. Newbies and veterans of chess are all welcome.
Make and Bake at Home
Oct. 20, 5 p.m.
Make and bake calzones at home with Karen. Ingredients list and the recipe will be emailed upon registration
Book Discussion Group
Oct. 22, 7 p.m.
Join for a discussion of “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine” by Gail Honeyman.
Medicare Made Easy
Oct. 22, 7 p.m.
Learn the essentials to making wise decisions about coverage as well as avoiding common mistakes. Learn the differences between Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D and Medicare Advantage and Medicare supplement plans, enrollment deadlines and more. Presented by Medicare Advisors of Ohio.
A is for ARTS
Oct. 27, 1 p.m.
Preschoolers ages 3-5 with a caregiver will bring “Brooms Are For Flying” by Michael Rex to life through creative movement, theatre and music with Fairmount Center for the Arts. Program is provided in partnership with Fairmount Center for the Arts with the support of the Ohio Arts Council and the Lake-Geauga Fund of the Cleveland Foundation. Program will be conducted by FCA instructor Darlene Kelbach and Geauga West Library associate.
Halloween Origami
Oct. 28, 4 p.m.
Learn the art of Japanese paper folding and craft a black cat, witch hat, bat and ghost. All that is needed is few a pieces of blank printer paper to follow along.
Storytime – Cats vs. Dogs
Oct. 29, 11 a.m.
Join for a virtual story time and decide the theme by voting on the library’s Facebook page.
