GEAUGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
The new book club and discussion group centered on Latin American literature is open to adults and high school age teens...
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.
Latin American Book Club
Nov. 2, 6 p.m.
The new book club and discussion group centered on Latin American literature is open to adults and high school age teens. There is no reading required in the first introductory session. Discussion will be held in English.
Geauga Skywatchers Club
Nov. 2, 6:30 p.m.
Learn about the Astrolabe, the oldest multifunction computer. Build your own working astrolabe and discover the secrets it holds. Find stellar location and identification, time of day, altitude of celestial objects, latitude and more.
Preschool Storytime
Nov. 4 and 18, 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.
Storytime
Nov. 4, 11, 18 and 24, 11-11:30 a.m.
Join for storytime on Zoom. All ages are welcome.
Film Discussion Club
Nov. 5, 2 p.m.
Discuss “Barefoot in the Park.”
Book Discussion
Nov. 5, 7 p.m.
Discuss The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson.”
How to Avoid Scams
Nov. 9, 2 p.m.
Attorney Pamela D. Kurt will lead a discussion on types of scams, how to protect oneself and what resources are available if one has been a victim of scams.
Origami Workshop
Nov. 11, 4 p.m.
Learn the art of Japanese paper folding and craft a bookmark, a paper box, a pigeon and the classic crane. All that is needed is few a pieces of blank printer paper to follow along.
Instant Noodles/Ramen Tasting 101
Nov. 12, 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.
Book Discussion
Nov. 12, 7 p.m.
Discuss “Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President.”
James A. Garfield Home Virtual Tour
Nov. 13, 2 p.m.
Take a virtual tour through the James A. Garfield home in Mentor. Enjoy a PowerPoint on Ohio’s eight national parks, and a Google 360 tour through the Garfield home.
Hogwarts Digital Escape Room
Nov. 17, 3 p.m.
Tweens and teens may join online to travel together through the Hogwarts Digital Escape Room.
Turkey Stories and Craft
Nov. 19, 4 p.m.
Join for fun turkey stories and a craft on Zoom. Craft materials are available for pickup at the Middlefield library. Call the Middlefield library to make arrangements, 440-632-1961.
Quilt Block Party
Nov. 21, 10 a.m. to noon
Join for a fun-packed demo on quick and easy holiday gifts for all skill levels. Learn how to make coasters, greeting cards, placemats, table runners, pillows and lap quilt by the holidays.
Things to Do With Genealogy
Nov. 21, 2 p.m.
Learn fun things to do with one’s genealogy, including gifts, home decor and more.
A is for ARTS
Nov. 24, 1 p.m.
Preschoolers ages 3-5 with a caregiver will bring “Thanks for Thanksgiving” by Julie Markes 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.
