Libraries
Join for trivia and cookie decorating to celebrate Christmas in July.
Programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Visit www.geaugalibrary.net.
Bainbridge Branch
17222 Snyder Road, Bainbridge Township, 440-543-5611.
Teen Service Project
July 20, 1 p.m.
Teens can receive community hours for helping with service projects at local organizations.
Christmas in July
July 21, 6:30 p.m.
Join for trivia and cookie decorating to celebrate Christmas in July. Bring a wrapped gently-used book to exchange with the group.
Joe the Coupon Guy
July 22, 2 p.m.
Learn how to save on utilities, gas, restaurants, travel and more.
Lost Cleveland
July 24, 7 p.m.
Laura DeMarco, author of “Lost Cleveland,” will take guests on a visual and oral tour through Cleveland’s glorious past and the ghosts that inspire today. Sponsored by Bainbridge Friends of the Library.
Christmas in July
July 25, 7 p.m.
Come share the Christmas spirit with a program on Santa Claus, Christmas traditions and memorabilia.
Chair Yoga
July 26, 7 p.m.
The class is adapted for various ability and mobility levels.
Chardon Branch
110 East Park St., Chardon, 440-285-7601.
Upcycled CD Art
July 23, 2:30 p.m.
Teens entering grades 6-12 will turn CDs into creative art pieces to take home.
Chardon Reads Project
July 23, 7 p.m.
A book discussion of “Tuesdays with Morrie” for community members and Chardon High School parents.
Medicare 101
July 24, 7 p.m.
The Geauga County Department on Aging will present an overview for those new to Medicare or who want to help a family member or friend.
Great Chardon Fire of 1868
July 25, 7 p.m.
Held offsite at the Heritage House, hear a presentation on the Great Chardon Fire and how its legacy has affected Chardon over the last 150 years.
Buying a Computer
July 28, 10 a.m.
The program will help patrons determine the best computer for their needs.
Geauga West Branch
13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 440-729-4250.
UFO Lock-In
July 20, 5-9:30 p.m.
Come in after hours to work on that unfinished craft (UFO) project or other hobby. Enjoy access to Ancestry for genealogy, Ellison dies for scrapbooking or large tables to spread out other crafts.
Campfire Storytime
July 23, 7 p.m.
Enjoy the fun of stories and songs around the campfire.
Book sale
July 25-28
Sponsored by the Geauga West Friends of the Library, members preview is July 25, 4-6 p.m. Memberships are available at the door. The sale is then open to the public July 25, 6-8:30 p.m.; July 26, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; and July 27, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bag day is July 28, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Middlefield Branch
16167 East High St., Middlefield, 440-632-1961.
6 Steps to Secure Retirement
July 25, 7 p.m.
Find out what six steps one can take to help secure retirement.
Paper Wreath Class
July 26, 6:30 p.m.
Join for a class on making paper wreaths using recycled books. Bring embellishments for the center and any size spool of ribbon.
Newbury Station,
14775 Auburn Road, Newbury, 440-564-7552.
“Rumpelstiltskin”
July 21, 1 p.m.
Celebrate summer reading adventures with GCPL’s system-wide annual Madcap Puppet show “Rumpelstiltskin” at Newbury Schools auditorium.Free and open to the public. All ages. Registration not required.
Thompson Station,
16200 Burrows Road, Thompson, 440-298-3831.
Summer Reading Ice Cream Social
July 28, 2 p.m.
Celebrate with special prizes and ice cream.
BURTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Burton Library is located at 14588 W. Park St. For programs that require registration, call 440-834-4466 or visit burtonlibrary.org.
All About Bees
July 23, 3 p.m.
Learn about honey extracting, see some honey bees up close, try a sample of locally made honey and more.
The Bubble Lady
July 30, 3 p.m.
The Bubble Lady is back with her magnificent bubbles.
Summer Crafternoons
July 31, Aug. 7 and 14, 2:30 p.m.
Youth ages 5 and older may drop in for fun do-it-yourself crafts.
Arrowheads Rock
July 31, 6:30 p.m.
Mike Fath, of Burton, will demonstrate the tools of ancient locals and their uses. Come at 6 p.m. if one has arrowheads or other found relics to ask Mike about.
Foster Care and Adoption Information Night
Aug. 7, 6:30 p.m.
Led by Jodi Miller of Geauga County Jobs & Family Services.
Professional Practices for Artists
Aug. 18, 1-3 p.m.
Mary Urbas will share her 38 years of experience in the professional art world as a gallery owner, curator, teacher, consultant and exhibiting fiber artist. She will discuss artwork preparation and presentation, pricing and basic record keeping, and writing an artist statement.
Travel Affordably
Aug. 20, 6:30 p.m.
Joe Daugirdas “the coupon guy” will provide tips and tricks for travelling affordably.
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