Puzzle Exchange In-Person

Looking for some fun puzzles?Bring in your puzzles and exchange them!Puzzle Exchange takes place the last Saturday of each month.

Gilson Room, Geauga West Branch

Toy Time Monday In-Person

Ages Birth- 5 yearsThe Thompson meeting room becomes the spot for creative fun and play. We'll have a wide variety of games, puzzles and toys to keep children of all ages engaged and entertained. No Registration Required.

Community Meeting Room, Thompson Branch

Mythical Creatures In-Person

Grades K-5Explore magical tales of dragons, unicorns, and more - then create your own mythical-inspired crafts!

Chardon Branch

Stitching Circle In-Person

Bring your handcrafted projects and stitch in good company. Knit, crochet, cross-stitch, needlepoint, etc. Basic knitting instruction available with advance email request to [email protected].

Multi-purpose Room Left, Bainbridge Branch

Pajama storytime

Ages 0- 5 with caregiverEnjoy stories, songs, and rhymes. Wear your pajamas! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Middlefield Branch

Rhythm & Rhyme Early Walkers

18-36 months.A story, music, and movement for young walkers and caregivers. No registration needed.

Bainbridge Branch

Rhythm & Rhyme - Preschool

3-5 yrs.A story, music, and movement for preschoolers. No registration needed.

Bainbridge Branch

Toddler storytime

Age 18-36 months, with a caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, and movement!

Middlefield Branch

Page Turners Book Club

The Page Turners Book Club meets on the last Tuesday of the month at 7 pm in the small meeting room. Books are available at the Information Desk. All are welcome!January 27th: My grandmother asked me to tell you she's sorry by Fredrick Backman February 24th: The anxious......More

The Page Turners Book Club meets on the last Tuesday of the month at 7 pm in the small meeting room. Books are available at the Information Desk. All are welcome!January 27th: My grandmother asked me to tell you she's sorry by Fredrick Backman February 24th: The anxious generation by Jonathan Haidt March 31st: Culpability: a novel by Bruce Holsinger April 28th: A billion butterflies: A Life in Climate and Chaos Theory Dr. Jagadish Shukla

Middlefield Branch

Claridon Community Helps Food Drive

This April, Geauga County Public Library is proud to partner once again with Claridon Community Helps for a community food drive. Throughout the month, you can drop off nonperishable food items at any of our library branches to help support local children in need. Every......More

This April, Geauga County Public Library is proud to partner once again with Claridon Community Helps for a community food drive. Throughout the month, you can drop off nonperishable food items at any of our library branches to help support local children in need. Every donation, big or small, makes a differenceâand together, we can help stock the shelves. Thank you for joining us in lending a helping hand and strengthening our community!

Baby/Toddler Storytime

Birth-3 yearsStories, shakers, scarves and socialization! Babies and toddlers benefit most from repetition in developing their early literacy skills - we'll read books together, dance, sing and play when we're done. For children ages birth - 3 years old with caregiver. ......More

Birth-3 yearsStories, shakers, scarves and socialization! Babies and toddlers benefit most from repetition in developing their early literacy skills - we'll read books together, dance, sing and play when we're done. For children ages birth - 3 years old with caregiver. No registration needed.

Bainbridge Branch

Red Cross Blood Drive In-Person

The need for blood is constant and your contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply. Youâll feel good knowing you've helped change a life. Give the Gift of Life, Give Blood! To register for the drive please go online at http://www.redcrossblood.org......More

The need for blood is constant and your contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply. Youâll feel good knowing you've helped change a life. Give the Gift of Life, Give Blood! To register for the drive please go online at http://www.redcrossblood.org/or by calling the Red Cross (1â800â733â2767) for appointment walkâins welcome!

Multi-purpose Room Left, Multi-purpose Room Right, Bainbridge Branch

Afterschool Fun In-Person

Afterschool kids can come enjoy games, art, and more.

Eykyn Room, Geauga West Branch

Pajama Storytime

Ages birth - 5 with caregiverEnjoy stories, songs and rhymes, wear your pajamas! No registration required.

Thompson Branch

Book Discussion In-Person

Book Discussion meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at 7 pm.January-Diary of a Young Girl by Anne FrankFebruary-Hello Beautiful by Ann NapolitanoMarch-100 Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne CroninApril-The Correspondent by Virginia Evans

Gilson Room, Geauga West Branch

Family Storytime

18 mons. - 5 yrs.Listen to stories and music, then create fun crafts while building literacy skills at our family fun storytime. All ages with caregiver. No registration needed.

Bainbridge Branch

Digital Legacy Lab Consultation Hours In-Person

Looking for some help with the Digital Legacy Lab? Sign up for Consultation Hours and the Digitization Specialist will be available to assist. The Digitization Specialist can walk you step-by-step through the process of digitization, from using the machines to saving to......More

Looking for some help with the Digital Legacy Lab? Sign up for Consultation Hours and the Digitization Specialist will be available to assist. The Digitization Specialist can walk you step-by-step through the process of digitization, from using the machines to saving to your storage device. Save your memories for years to come!Donât forget to bring in what you want to digitize and a USB drive to take all your new digital files home. You may bring one assistant, such as a family member or friend, to your appointment. The Digitization Specialist will not digitize your items for you.

Digital Legacy Lab Middlefield, Middlefield Branch

Drop-In Tech Help In-Person

Need extra assistance with a device or software? Come into the Tech Help and we will have one of our tech-savvy staff see how they can help! This is a drop-in, first come first serve system. No registration required, but you may be asked to come to another session if th......More

Need extra assistance with a device or software? Come into the Tech Help and we will have one of our tech-savvy staff see how they can help! This is a drop-in, first come first serve system. No registration required, but you may be asked to come to another session if there is not enough time.Things we can help with:Accessing library digital services on your device, including using our catalogConnecting your device to the library's free Wi-FiPrinting from your device to library printersBasic use of an iPad, Kindle, Android tablets, smartphones, and smart watchesInstalling appsSetting adjustmentsBasic use of a computer, laptop, or the internetMouse and keyboard skillsMicrosoft and Google servicesBasic Internet browsing and usageSetting up an email, social media, or other account and basic usage

Study Space 3, Chardon Branch

Teen Thursday In-Person

Grades 6-12It's all about teens at this casual hangout with board games and other laid-back activities. Teens Only. No registration required.

Multi-purpose Room Left, Multi-purpose Room Right, Bainbridge Branch

Qi Gong Stretching & Exercise Circle In-Person

Ages 15 and upQi gong is a traditional Chinese holistic practice combining slow, gently flowing movements, breathing techniques, and meditation. Each week we will practice qi gong sequences by following the instructor on a DVD and discover this ancient art.*Please note,......More

Ages 15 and upQi gong is a traditional Chinese holistic practice combining slow, gently flowing movements, breathing techniques, and meditation. Each week we will practice qi gong sequences by following the instructor on a DVD and discover this ancient art.*Please note, the group will meet and follower the instructors on a recording.Drop ins welcome.

Community Meeting Room, Thompson Branch

Preschool storytime

Ages 3-5 with caregiver. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Middlefield Branch

Family Storytime In-Person

Ages 3-5 years, with caregiverJoin us for stories, crafts, and fun! No registration required.

Community Meeting Room, Thompson Branch

Family Storytime In-Person

Ages birth - 5 yrs., with caregiverJoin us for stories, music, and crafts at our family fun storytime. All ages with caregiver. No registration needed.

Community Meeting Room, Thompson Branch

Puzzle Exchange

No registration necessary. Update your puzzle supply by exchanging your old puzzles for new ones.

Thompson Branch

Preschool storytime

Ages 3-5 with caregiver. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Middlefield Branch

Toy Time Monday In-Person

Ages Birth- 5 yearsThe Thompson meeting room becomes the spot for creative fun and play. We'll have a wide variety of games, puzzles and toys to keep children of all ages engaged and entertained. No Registration Required.

Community Meeting Room, Thompson Branch

DIY Paint by Numbers Craft In-Person

Note: This is the same event on April 29th, please only register for one. Thank you!Learn how to use transfer paper to transfer a basic design on to a canvas board and then paint it. Relax and chat with other participants.Registration required

Bostwick Room, Chardon Branch

STEAM Storytime

Ages 3-5 yrs.Stories and STEM-based learning activities for preschoolers. No registration needed.Themes:January - Cosmic Exploration February - The Amazing You: A Journey Inside March - Cloud Catcher April - Butterfly Life Cycle

Bainbridge Branch

Quilling Quest - Beautiful Bunny In-Person

Each month, this quirky class seeks to complete an awesome quest: to learn how to quill through various quirky or quaint projects. We will practice the quintessential shapes until we have quenched our thirst for quality crafts! Registration required.

Bostwick Room, Chardon Branch

Pajama storytime

Ages 0- 5 with caregiverEnjoy stories, songs, and rhymes. Wear your pajamas! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Middlefield Branch

Rhythm & Rhyme Early Walkers

18-36 months.A story, music, and movement for young walkers and caregivers. No registration needed.

Bainbridge Branch

Toddler storytime

Age 18-36 months, with a caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, and movement!

Middlefield Branch

Rhythm & Rhyme - Preschool

3-5 yrs.A story, music, and movement for preschoolers. No registration needed.

Bainbridge Branch

Crafting Circle In-Person

Bring in your portable crafts and work, knit, stitch, crochet, and chat with other crafters.

Bostwick Room, Chardon Branch