Digital Legacy Lab Consultation Hours In-Person

Looking for some help with the Digital Legacy Lab? Reserve the Digital Legacy Lab at the location mentioned during this time and the Digitization Specialist will be available to assist. The Digitization Specialist can walk you step-by-step through the process of digitiz......More

Looking for some help with the Digital Legacy Lab? Reserve the Digital Legacy Lab at the location mentioned during this time 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. The Digitization Specialist will not digitize your items for you.

Digital Legacy Lab Thompson, Thompson Branch

Afterschool Fun In-Person

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

Eykyn Room, Geauga West Branch

Exploring Geauga's 18 sites on the National Register of Historic Places   In-Person

What sites in Geauga County have been designed historic and why are they significant? Let’s take an armchair tour before you head out to visit these compelling places that best represent our county’s past. South Newbury Union Chapel was at the center of Geauga women’s e......More

What sites in Geauga County have been designed historic and why are they significant? Let’s take an armchair tour before you head out to visit these compelling places that best represent our county’s past. South Newbury Union Chapel was at the center of Geauga women’s efforts to introduce bloomer fashion, pass the amendment allowing women to vote, and transform their communities. What we do know, and what we do NOT know, about the Geauga women who voted illegally, marched for suffrage, and actively campaigned for social reform? Because of this rich heritage, the South Newbury Chapel is a unique Geauga Women’s history site on the National Register of Historic Places and the National Voters for Women Trail.

Large Meeting Room, Middlefield Branch

Patriotic Welcome Wreath In-Person

Make a beautiful front door wreath perfect for Memorial Day or 4th of July. All supply will be provided. Registration required.

Community Meeting Room, Thompson Branch

Untold Story Club In-Person

Join us for a writing exercise and then networking with other local writers and authors. Use this as a chance to keep your writing skills sharp and motivate you to keep writing. Feel free to bring a small excerpt of your current work for brainstorming and critique if ti......More

Join us for a writing exercise and then networking with other local writers and authors. Use this as a chance to keep your writing skills sharp and motivate you to keep writing. Feel free to bring a small excerpt of your current work for brainstorming and critique if time permits. The goal is for writers to come together and share advice, edits, and motivation!Registration required.

Bostwick Room, Chardon Branch

Chair Yoga In-Person / Online

Join local Yoga instructor Ann Vickers at the Bainbridge branch for this class in which postures are adaptations of traditional yoga poses which offer increased strength, flexibility, body and breath awareness, and overall vitality. Chair yoga is great for improving mob......More

Join local Yoga instructor Ann Vickers at the Bainbridge branch for this class in which postures are adaptations of traditional yoga poses which offer increased strength, flexibility, body and breath awareness, and overall vitality. Chair yoga is great for improving mobility and is good for people with joint replacements, back issues, and body tightness.

Multi-purpose Room Right, Bainbridge Branch

Drop-In Tech Help

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

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

Thursday Evening Book Discussion

The Thursday Evening Book Discussion meets at 5:30 pm (2nd Thursdays). All are welcome! Jan 8th: The Maid’s Secret by Nita Prose Feb 12th: The Most by Jessica Anthony Mar 12th: The Best Way to Bury Your Husband by Alexia Casale Apr 16th: The Amalfi Curse by Sarah Penner......More

The Thursday Evening Book Discussion meets at 5:30 pm (2nd Thursdays). All are welcome! Jan 8th: The Maid’s Secret by Nita Prose Feb 12th: The Most by Jessica Anthony Mar 12th: The Best Way to Bury Your Husband by Alexia Casale Apr 16th: The Amalfi Curse by Sarah Penner May 14th: Daughter of Daring by Mallory O'Meara

Middlefield Branch

Women of the Revolutionary War In-Person

Join Mary Horvath as she presents a three part series celebrating the nation's 250 birthday. Learn about Abigail Adams and her struggles maintaining the household, farm, and children while her husband was away at Congress.

Eykyn Room, 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 mouse Browsing and searching the Internet Microsoft Word and Excel Tablets/smart phones: how to in......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 databases

Geauga West Branch

Nature Hike Family Storytime

Join us at Thompson Ledges Park Nature Center for a unique storytime followed by a short nature hike, rain or shine. Please dress appropriately. This program will held at Thompson Ledges Park, 16755 Thompson Rd., Thompson, OH.No registration is required.

Thompson 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 to in......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 databases

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 mouse Browsing and searching the Internet Microsoft Word and Excel Tablets/smart phones: how to in......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 databases

Geauga West Branch

Make a Miniature Garden  In-Person

National Miniature Garden Month is an annual celebration in May that promotes the hobby of miniature gardening, encouraging people to get creative and connect with nature through crafting tiny landscapes.

Large Meeting Room, Middlefield Branch

Alphagames In-Person

Ages 4-6Join us for literacy games for learning letters and their sounds. Parents will get some resources and ideas to keep your child learning all summer.

Eykyn Room, Geauga West Branch

Messy Mondays In-Person

Open to familiesWarmer weather is here, so we are setting up outdoors for some hands on do it yourself arts and crafts. We bring the supplies, you bring the inspiration!! Things can get messy on Mondays, so dress appropriately.No registration required.

Community Meeting Room, Thompson 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

Adult Coloring Club In-Person

Experience the benefits of coloring at our monthly Adult Coloring Club. This is your opportunity to relax and unwind. Materials will be provided

Bostwick Room, Chardon 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 Chardon, Chardon 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 Chardon, Chardon Branch

Melt & Pour Candle-Making In-Person

After a brief history of the candle-making process, participants will each pour their own candle. Each participant will take home their project to harden then gift or use at home.

Large Meeting Room, Middlefield Branch

Book Discussion In-Person

Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister"After months of maternity leave, today Camilla will drop her infant daughter off at daycare for the first time and return to her job as a literary agent. But, when she wakes, her husband Luke isn’t there, and in his place is a cry......More

Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister"After months of maternity leave, today Camilla will drop her infant daughter off at daycare for the first time and return to her job as a literary agent. But, when she wakes, her husband Luke isn’t there, and in his place is a cryptic note. Then it starts. Breaking news: there's a hostage situation developing in London. The police arrive, and tell her Luke is involved. But he isn't a hostage. Her husband - doting father, eternal optimist - is the gunman. What she does next is crucial. Because only she knows what the note he left behind that morning says. Famous Last Words is the story of a crime, a marriage, and more secrets than Camilla ever could have imagined." - NoveListNo registration required.

Conference Room, 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 mouse· Browsing and searching the Internet· Microsoft Word and PowerPoint· Tablets/smart phones:......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 PowerPoint· 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.

Middlefield Branch

Afterschool Fun In-Person

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

Eykyn Room, Geauga West Branch

Extended Maker Space Training: Laser Engraver In-Person

This is the mandatory training session for the laser engraver in the Geauga County Public Library’s Maker Space. Learn how to engrave and cut flat and cylindrical objects like a drinking glass so that you can create your own one-of-a-kind items. Our standard training s......More

This is the mandatory training session for the laser engraver in the Geauga County Public Library’s Maker Space. Learn how to engrave and cut flat and cylindrical objects like a drinking glass so that you can create your own one-of-a-kind items. Our standard training session includes a presentation, training videos and Q & A; following that training, experience a hands-on demonstration of the machines in action. The laser engraver can engrave wood, metal, plastic, glass, leather, and cardboard. You can also cut certain materials with the laser.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 mandatory training before working in the Maker Space. Must have an active Clevnet or Geauga County Public Library card to sign the user agreement at the end of the session. Reservations to use the machine cannot be made until after the user agreement is signed.Click the link below for the written tutorials for this specific equipment for reference.

Messy Program Room, Bainbridge Branch

Book Discussion In-Person

Join us as we share our thoughts and observations of a new title each month. Books are of varied topic and both fiction and nonfiction selections. Registration required. This month’s title is The Indigo Girl, by Natasha Boyd.Registration required.

Bostwick Room, Chardon Branch

No Homework Book Club In-Person

Join us every third Thursday of the month to discuss what you are reading. No homework or required reading! We will share our favorite titles and upcoming books.

Gilson Room, Geauga West Branch

Digital Legacy Lab Orientation In-Person

Learn how to use the Digital Legacy Lab to preserve your memories or start your next creative project. The Digital Legacy Lab is a free do-it-yourself space to convert your physical materials to digital files, preserving your important documents and memories for the fut......More

Learn how to use the Digital Legacy Lab to preserve your memories or start your next creative project. The Digital Legacy Lab is a free do-it-yourself space to convert your physical materials to digital files, preserving your important documents and memories for the future. Each Digital Legacy Lab is comprised of equipment and software for digitization projects, including 8mm and Super8 film scanners, photo and document scanners, vinyl record and cassette recorders, microphones, and VHS tapes. Digital Legacy Lab Orientations are available at least once a month to provide an introduction to the Digital Legacy Lab’s equipment and the process of digitization. The orientation does not include hands-on training with any equipment, and is not mandatory to use the Digital Legacy Lab. You must sign the Digital Legacy Lab User Agreement before using the Digital Legacy Labs. Additional individual support is available during Consultation Hours with the Digitization Specialist.Please see the link below to access the written tutorials and Digital Legacy Lab procedures, which are helpful guides to get you started.Registration is required.

Bostwick Room, Geauga West 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

Baby Prom In-Person

Join us at baby prom where our littlest library friends in the Bostwick Room! Designed just for ages birth to 3 year olds. Dresses and bow ties are optional, but highly encouraged. Registration is required, one family per registration.

Bostwick Room, Chardon Branch

Maker Space Training: Direct-to-Garment Printer In-Person / Online

This is the mandatory training session for the direct-to-garment printer in the Geauga County Public Library Maker Space. The training session includes a presentation, training videos and Q & A; live demonstration of the machines is not included. Print designs directly......More

This is the mandatory training session for the direct-to-garment printer in the Geauga County Public Library Maker Space. The training session includes a presentation, training videos and Q & A; live demonstration of the machines is not included. Print designs directly on to T-shirts, sweatshirts, tote bags, aprons, socks, cotton fabric and more. Learn the basic steps to use the sublimation printer so that you can 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 sublimation printer. 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 mandatory training before working in the Maker Space. Must have an active Clevnet or Geauga County Public Library card to sign the user agreement at the end of the session. Reservations to use the machine cannot be made until after the user agreement is signed. Click the link below for the written tutorials for this specific equipment for reference.

Multi-purpose Room Left, Bainbridge Branch