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All Geauga County Public Library branches are collecting personal-care items through December for Geauga families...
GCPL Branches Accepting Personal-Care Donations
All Geauga County Public Library branches are collecting personal-care items through December for Geauga families. People who would like to donate items may do so at the collection bins at the following branches: Bainbridge, Chardon, Geauga West in Chester Township, Middlefield, Newbury, Thompson and at the Administrative Center. See GeaugaLibrary.netfor address and contact information.
Suggested items include: soap, shampoo, bathroom and facial tissue, feminine hygiene products, razors, toothpaste and toothbrushes, diapers, new combs and brushes and deodorant.
All items will be collected and distributed to families in Geauga County via United Way Services of Geauga County.
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BURTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Burton Library is located at 14588 W. Park St. No registration is required unless otherwise noted. For more information, call 440-834-4466 or visit burtonlibrary.org.
Country Hearth Christmas
Nov. 23, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Join for a Christmas-themed make-n-take craft in celebration of Burton’s Country Hearth Christmas. All ages.
Gingerbread House Contest
Entries for the annual contest are due Nov. 19.
Entry forms are available at the library or www.burtonlibrary.org
Entries will be on display Nov. 21 through Dec. 20.
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GEAUGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Visit www.geaugalibrary.net.
Bainbridge Branch, 17222 Snyder Road, Bainbridge Township, 440-543-5611.
Strategies for Managing Holiday Stress
Nov. 17, 2 p.m.
Staff from The Gathering Place will talk about techniques & tools to manage stress during the holidays.
A Mary Poppins Party
Nov. 18, 2 p.m.
Enjoy Mary Poppins fun with crafts, games, and music before the theatrical release of “Mary Poppins Returns.” All ages.
Black Friday Drive-in Movie
Nov. 23, 1 p.m.
Kids and their grown up can decorate their own “car” and sit in it to watch a movie and munch on snacks.
Chardon Branch, 110 East Park St., Chardon, 440-285-7601.
Movie Night at the Library
Nov. 15, 6 p.m.
Children ages 6 and up accompanied by an adult will watch “The Polar Express” Popcorn will be provided.
Cookbook of the Month Club
Nov. 29, 7 p.m.
Join for football favorites. Thanksgiving is over, but football is in full swing and the Browns are once more giving it a run for the money.
Geauga West Branch, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 440-729-4250.
Financial Education Workshops
Nov. 14 and 28, 6:30-8 p.m.
Part I: Start thinking about money and money issues in a new way.
Part II: The step-by-step process to set up a budget.
An American Sign Language Interpreter will be available for hearing impaired patrons.
Yoga at Night
Nov. 15, 7 p.m.
Enjoy relaxing yoga with the family.
Puppet Show
Nov. 29, 7 p.m.
Come enjoy a family puppet show based on the title, “Book, Book, Book” by Deborah Bruss.
Middlefield Branch, 16167 East High St., Middlefield, 440-632-1961.
The Maple Leaf Route
Nov. 17, 1 p.m.
Join author Dan Rager as he presents “The Maple Leaf Route,” the first published book to chronicle Geauga County’s famous railroad.
Newbury Station, 14775 Auburn Road, Newbury, 440-564-7552.
Afternoon at the Movies
Thursdays, 3:30 p.m.
Newbury will show movies every Thursday afternoon. Popcorn provided.
In the Kitchen with Kathy
Nov. 28, 3:30 p.m.
Chef in residence Kathy D will put together some fantastically easy dishes to satisfy even the most voracious appetites.
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