Seasonal Sips In-Person

Drop by for a drink and browse a curated selection of books and magazines in a casual, conversational setting. No registration is required, stop by any time from 5:30-6:30 p.m. We'll serve festive drinks that highlight fruits of the holiday season.October will feature......More

Drop by for a drink and browse a curated selection of books and magazines in a casual, conversational setting. No registration is required, stop by any time from 5:30-6:30 p.m. We'll serve festive drinks that highlight fruits of the holiday season.October will feature a spooky seasonal favorite: Poison Apple Cider.

Eykyn Room, Geauga West Branch

Bainbridge Maker Space Office Hours

Want some support with your first visits using the equipment in the Bainbridge Branch's Maker Space? Schedule your session during these hours so staff can offer extra help! No registration required.The staff member will be available to answer your questions.You must tak......More

Want some support with your first visits using the equipment in the Bainbridge Branch's Maker Space? Schedule your session during these hours so staff can offer extra help! No registration required.The staff member will be available to answer your questions.You must take the mandatory training and sign the user agreement before scheduling a session in the Inspiration Station. Machines include: 3D scanner, Cricut Maker, direct-to-garment printer, embroidery machine, heat press, large format printer, laser engraver, and vinyl cutter.Although no training is necessary to use the sewing machines, staff can help with the sewing machines as well.Staff are happy to answer questions, offer suggestions for projects, and find resources for you during this time. Staff will not help with design or do any project for you.

Bainbridge Branch

Puzzle Exchange In-Person

Looking for a new puzzle challenge? Drop in and swap out your gently used jigsaw puzzles for ones that are new to you. Leave a puzzle, take a puzzle—it's that simple. No registration required.

Conference Room, Bainbridge Branch

Preschool Storytime

Ages 3-5 with caregiver. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Middlefield Branch

Preschool Storytime

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

Thompson Branch

Family Storytime

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

Thompson Branch

Puzzle Exchange

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

Thompson Branch

5th Anniversary Celebration In-Person

Help us celebrate 5 years in our Thompson library building. Come see all we have to offer. We will activities and fun for the whole family. No registration needed.

Community Meeting Room, Thompson 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

Preschool Storytime

Ages 3-5 with caregiver. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Middlefield Branch

Spy Camp: STEAM Workshop In-Person

Grades 3-6.Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to attend this program to learn how to become a secret agent through a variety of STEAM-inspired activities. Learn to decode secret messages, build your own get-away raft, and then test what you learn in our ob......More

Grades 3-6.Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to attend this program to learn how to become a secret agent through a variety of STEAM-inspired activities. Learn to decode secret messages, build your own get-away raft, and then test what you learn in our obstacle course.

Messy Program Room, Bainbridge Branch

Holiday Appetizer Recipe Swap In-Person

Show off your best appetizer, sample festive bites, and swap delicious recipes with fellow food lovers. Please bring an appetizer to share and a copy of the recipe (8½ x 11"). Leave with new ideas to spice up your holiday gatherings.

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

Pajama Storytime

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

Middlefield Branch

Quilling quest- Magnificent Maple Leaf 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!

Bostwick Room, Chardon 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

Ages 18-36 months, with caregiver.Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and movement! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Middlefield Branch

Crafting Circle In-Person

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

Bostwick Room, Chardon Branch

One-On-One Tech Help In-Person

Intimidated by technology? Bring in your laptop, tablet, and other devices to receive personalized assistance.· Basic computer operations including how to use a keyboard and mouse· Browsing and searching the Internet· Microsoft Word and Excel· Tablets/smart phones: how ......More

Intimidated by technology? Bring in your laptop, tablet, and other devices to receive personalized assistance.· Basic computer operations including how to use a keyboard and mouse· Browsing and searching the Internet· Microsoft Word and Excel· Tablets/smart phones: how to install and/or use library digital offerings· Setting up an email address· Accessing and using our online research tools and databasesDue to staff availability, patrons may only make one tech appointment per month.

Chardon Branch

One-On-One Tech Help In-Person

Intimidated by technology? Bring in your laptop, tablet, and other devices to receive personalized assistance.· Basic computer operations including how to use a keyboard and mouse· Browsing and searching the Internet· Microsoft Word and Excel· Tablets/smart phones: how ......More

Intimidated by technology? Bring in your laptop, tablet, and other devices to receive personalized assistance.· Basic computer operations including how to use a keyboard and mouse· Browsing and searching the Internet· Microsoft Word and Excel· Tablets/smart phones: how to install and/or use library digital offerings· Setting up an email address· Accessing and using our online research tools and databasesDue to staff availability, patrons may only make one tech appointment per month.

Chardon Branch

Hook, Line and Stitcher In-Person

Crafters, bring your own work in progress and join others while you work on your project. This program will meet the 1st Tuesday of each month.

Geauga West Branch

One-on-One Tech Help In-Person

Intimidated by technology? Bring in your laptop, tablet, and other devices to receive personalized assistance.Basic computer operations including how to use a keyboard and mouseBrowsing and searching the InternetMicrosoft Word and ExcelTablets/smart phones: how to insta......More

Intimidated by technology? Bring in your laptop, tablet, and other devices to receive personalized assistance.Basic computer operations including how to use a keyboard and mouseBrowsing and searching the InternetMicrosoft Word and ExcelTablets/smart phones: how to install and/or use library digital offeringsSetting up an email addressAccessing and using our online research tools and databases

Study Space 141, Bainbridge Branch

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

One-on-One Tech Help In-Person

Intimidated by technology? Bring in your laptop, tablet, and other devices to receive personalized assistance.Basic computer operations including how to use a keyboard and mouseBrowsing and searching the InternetMicrosoft Word and ExcelTablets/smart phones: how to insta......More

Intimidated by technology? Bring in your laptop, tablet, and other devices to receive personalized assistance.Basic computer operations including how to use a keyboard and mouseBrowsing and searching the InternetMicrosoft Word and ExcelTablets/smart phones: how to install and/or use library digital offeringsSetting up an email addressAccessing and using our online research tools and databases

Study Space 141, Bainbridge Branch

One-on-One Tech Help In-Person

Intimidated by technology? Bring in your laptop, tablet, and other devices to receive personalized assistance.Basic computer operations including how to use a keyboard and mouseBrowsing and searching the InternetMicrosoft Word and ExcelTablets/smart phones: how to insta......More

Intimidated by technology? Bring in your laptop, tablet, and other devices to receive personalized assistance.Basic computer operations including how to use a keyboard and mouseBrowsing and searching the InternetMicrosoft Word and ExcelTablets/smart phones: how to install and/or use library digital offeringsSetting up an email addressAccessing and using our online research tools and databases

Study Space 141, Bainbridge Branch

Afterschool Fun

Afterschool kids can come enjoy games, art, and more. No registration required.

Geauga West 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!Don’t 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

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!Don’t 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

Maker Space Training: Laser Engraver In-Person / Online

This is the mandatory training session for the laser engraver in the Geauga County Public Library’s maker spaces. The laser engraver can engrave wood, metal, plastic, glass, leather, and cardboard. You can also cut certain materials with the laser. Learn how to engrave ......More

This is the mandatory training session for the laser engraver in the Geauga County Public Library’s maker spaces. The laser engraver can engrave wood, metal, plastic, glass, leather, and cardboard. You can also cut certain materials with the laser. Learn how to engrave and cut flat and cylindrical objects like a drinking glass so that you can come to the Bainbridge branch or to the Chardon Creativity Center and create your own one-of-a-kind items.All ages welcome to attend the training session. Children under 15 need a guardian with them to use the laser engraver. The guardian must also attend this training before helping a minor with the engraver. If you will require assistance, the library recommends finding your own assistant, who must also attend this mandatory training before working in the maker spaces. This training will cover both laser engravers available in the Geauga County Public Library system.Must have a Clevnet or Geauga County Public Library card to sign the user agreement at the end of the session.Click the link below for the written tutorials for this specific equipment for reference.Registration is required.

Multi-purpose Room Left, Bainbridge Branch

Book Discussion In-Person

Book Discussion meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at 7 pm.September: The Wedding People by Alison EspachOctober: A Selection of Titles by Edgar Allen PoeNovember: The Bookshop by Evan FrissDecember: Finding Dorothy by Elizabeth Letts

Gilson Room, Geauga West Branch

I Wish I Would Have Asked In-Person

Learn how to record your family stories via oral histories or written word to preserve them for future generations.

Large Meeting Room, Middlefield 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

Toddler Storytime

Ages 18-36 months with caregiver.Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and movement. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Middlefield Branch

Magic Treehouse Time-Travel Adventure Day! In-Person

K - 5Grab your library passport and climb into the tree house. It's time to travel through history with Jack and Annie and engage in fun activities based on the book series!

Middlefield Branch

Geauga West Booksale

Book lovers, rejoice! Our Library Book Sale at our Geauga West Branch is back!Find great reads for all ages at unbeatable prices.Support your library and refresh your bookshelf—see you there!

Geauga West Branch

Geauga Shutterbugs

Geauga Shutterbugs are a Geauga County photography club that meets the first Thursday of each month.Any level photography skills beginners to advanced are welcome.Photo programs, photo critique, photo shoots, come share your photos!

Geauga West Branch

Bainbridge Maker Space Office Hours

Want some support with your first visits using the equipment in the Bainbridge Branch's Maker Space? Schedule your session during these hours so staff can offer extra help! No registration required.The staff member will be available to answer your questions.You must tak......More

Want some support with your first visits using the equipment in the Bainbridge Branch's Maker Space? Schedule your session during these hours so staff can offer extra help! No registration required.The staff member will be available to answer your questions.You must take the mandatory training and sign the user agreement before scheduling a session in the Inspiration Station. Machines include: 3D scanner, Cricut Maker, direct-to-garment printer, embroidery machine, heat press, large format printer, laser engraver, and vinyl cutter.Although no training is necessary to use the sewing machines, staff can help with the sewing machines as well.Staff are happy to answer questions, offer suggestions for projects, and find resources for you during this time. Staff will not help with design or do any project for you.

Bainbridge Branch

CANCELLED "Good Deeds" Program In-Person

The “Good Deeds Program” is a FREE program for ALL Geauga County residents. Offered by Geauga County Probate Court Judge Timothy J. Grendell, Magistrate Abbey King, and Magistrate Michael Hurst, this program is designed to inform the community about Estate Planning and ......More

The “Good Deeds Program” is a FREE program for ALL Geauga County residents. Offered by Geauga County Probate Court Judge Timothy J. Grendell, Magistrate Abbey King, and Magistrate Michael Hurst, this program is designed to inform the community about Estate Planning and how to protect your assets. Magistrate Abbey King and Celesta Mullins, County Recorder, will provide FREE education and information about this process at the Geauga County Library Middlefield Branch.

Large Meeting Room, Middlefield Branch

CANCELLED Sweeping Sagas of American History Found in the Attic In-Person

What do the Texas Revolution, the Mormon Migration to Kirtland, and the Sultana Disaster of the Civil War have in common? The individual lives of people swept up in these sagas were described in old letters found in the attics of Lake and Geauga Counties. The unassuming......More

What do the Texas Revolution, the Mormon Migration to Kirtland, and the Sultana Disaster of the Civil War have in common? The individual lives of people swept up in these sagas were described in old letters found in the attics of Lake and Geauga Counties. The unassuming collections of old letters and documents could easily have been thrown away and the stories lost, but thankfully they are preserved. Come hear the stories of a tragic poet and painter, the exhumation of a young woman who was possibly murdered by her husband and her maid, and a survivor’s account of the United States worst maritime disaster. Then ask yourself, “What’s in my attic?”

Chardon Branch

Red Cross Winter Storm Preparedness In-Person / Online

Winter storms can bring extreme cold, freezing rain, heavy snowfall, ice, and more causing transportation, heat, power, and communication disruptions. Are you ready for these challenges? Learn tips and tricks for surviving winter storms during this Red Cross presentatio......More

Winter storms can bring extreme cold, freezing rain, heavy snowfall, ice, and more causing transportation, heat, power, and communication disruptions. Are you ready for these challenges? Learn tips and tricks for surviving winter storms during this Red Cross presentation.

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

Preschool Storytime

Ages 3-5 with caregiver. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Middlefield Branch

Preschool Storytime In-Person

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

Community Meeting Room, Thompson Branch

Tinker Lab In-Person

For ages 2- 5 with caregiverPlay, learn and discover in our hands-on tinker lab.

Middlefield Branch

STEM Storytime

Ages 3-5 yrs.Stories and STEM-based learning activities for preschoolers. No registration needed.Themes:Sept.: Can we fix it?Oct.: Spooky ScienceNov.: Pets and Vets Dec.: Get hooked!

Bainbridge Branch

Geauga West Booksale

Book lovers, rejoice! Our Library Book Sale at our Geauga West Branch is back!Find great reads for all ages at unbeatable prices.Support your library and refresh your bookshelf—see you there!

Geauga West Branch

Family Christmas Photos In-Person

Kick off your holiday planning at the library! With a choice of green screen background images, patrons will receive one printed photo and an email with their image file. Little ones may enjoy puzzles and coloring pages while they wait. Please make certain to register e......More

Kick off your holiday planning at the library! With a choice of green screen background images, patrons will receive one printed photo and an email with their image file. Little ones may enjoy puzzles and coloring pages while they wait. Please make certain to register each member of your group.

Middlefield Branch

Maker Space Training: Embroidery Machine In-Person / Online

This is the mandatory training session for the embroidery machine in the Geauga County Public Library maker space at the Bainbridge Branch. The embroidery machine can embroider beautiful complex designs on T-shirts, polos, sweatshirts, dresses, pillow covers, blankets, ......More

This is the mandatory training session for the embroidery machine in the Geauga County Public Library maker space at the Bainbridge Branch. The embroidery machine can embroider beautiful complex designs on T-shirts, polos, sweatshirts, dresses, pillow covers, blankets, towels, bags, and more. Learn the basic steps to use the embroidery machine so that you can come to the Bainbridge branch and create your own one-of-a-kind items.All ages welcome to attend the training session. Children under 12 need a guardian with them to use the embroidery machine. The guardian must also attend this training before helping a minor with the machine. If you will require assistance, the library recommends finding your own assistant, who must also attend this mandatory training before working in the Inspiration Station.Must have a Clevnet or Geauga County Public Library card to sign the user agreement at the end of the session.Click the link below for the written tutorials for this specific equipment for reference.Registration is required.

Multi-purpose Room Left, Bainbridge Branch

Family Christmas Photos In-Person

Kick off your holiday planning at the library! With a choice of green screen background images, patrons will receive one printed photo and an email with their image file. Little ones may enjoy puzzles and coloring pages while they wait. Please make certain to register e......More

Kick off your holiday planning at the library! With a choice of green screen background images, patrons will receive one printed photo and an email with their image file. Little ones may enjoy puzzles and coloring pages while they wait. Please make certain to register each member of your group.

Middlefield Branch

Family Christmas Photos In-Person

Kick off your holiday planning at the library! With a choice of green screen background images, patrons will receive one printed photo and an email with their image file. Little ones may enjoy puzzles and coloring pages while they wait. Please make certain to register e......More

Kick off your holiday planning at the library! With a choice of green screen background images, patrons will receive one printed photo and an email with their image file. Little ones may enjoy puzzles and coloring pages while they wait. Please make certain to register each member of your group.

Middlefield Branch

Family Christmas Photos In-Person

Kick off your holiday planning at the library! With a choice of green screen background images, patrons will receive one printed photo and an email with their image file. Little ones may enjoy puzzles and coloring pages while they wait. Please make certain to register e......More

Kick off your holiday planning at the library! With a choice of green screen background images, patrons will receive one printed photo and an email with their image file. Little ones may enjoy puzzles and coloring pages while they wait. Please make certain to register each member of your group.

Middlefield Branch

Family Christmas Photos In-Person

Kick off your holiday planning at the library! With a choice of green screen background images, patrons will receive one printed photo and an email with their image file. Little ones may enjoy puzzles and coloring pages while they wait. Please make certain to register e......More

Kick off your holiday planning at the library! With a choice of green screen background images, patrons will receive one printed photo and an email with their image file. Little ones may enjoy puzzles and coloring pages while they wait. Please make certain to register each member of your group.

Middlefield Branch