Fall 2015 - Geauga County Public Library

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Your Connection to Reading, Learning and Growing for More Than 50 Years
Farewell, Geauga County Public Library
Please indulge me as I reflect on
thirty years with GCPL and twentyfive years as Director. As I prepare
for my retirement at the end of
September, I am pausing to think
about the library and its many
changes over the years. When I
arrived from Michigan to work for
the library in September 1985, our
physical plant was much smaller
and our activity level was considerably lower than it is today. I arrived
just in time to help with the dedication of the “brand new” Bainbridge
Library, now celebrating its thirtieth
birthday in September. There was
no Geauga West Library; it was in a
small building on Herrick Rd. and
was called the Chester Library. The
Middlefield Library was in considerably smaller space in what is now
the Cardinal Board of Education
Building. The Chardon Library was
in the same, but smaller building,
that it occupies today and also
housed all of the administrative
functions for the library system.
Thompson Library Station was in
the old Ledgemont High School
and we had no Newbury Library
Station, no Administrative Center
and no Bookmobile service.
Also, our use has grown so large
that Geauga County continues to
be number one in library use per
capita in Ohio! While it is easy to
I like to say that we have become
two libraries. We continue our
traditional role of loaning books.
Additionally, we are an electronic
library offering electronic books,
music and videos to download or
stream, Wi-Fi Internet services (soon
to be offered at one gigabyte speed)
electronic databases and research
materials for all. In addition, we
have become instructors as well,
offering technology training at many
levels.
Volume 16, No. 2
Autumn 2015
In This Issue
Storytimes
Youth & Family Programs
Teen Programs
Book Sales
Book Discussions
Adult Programs
Genealogy
Digital Discoveries
Bulletin Board
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point out these physical changes
to our libraries, the bigger change
has been in the services that we
offer. As technology has changed,
so has the library. New formats like
CDs, DVDs, Blu-Ray, educational
toys, video games and streaming
services have been introduced. LP
records, audio cassettes, VHS and
Beta videocassettes and artwork are
no longer acquired for patron use.
We have gone beyond programs
for children only to include a wide
variety of offerings for young adults
and adults. Even our annual Summer Reading Club has versions for
grown-ups! Homebound services and
delivery of materials to seniors and
the disabled is now offered as well.
Deborah F. O’Connor
Director
Our information staff members
answer your questions and perform
research with electronic sources,
not just books. Over the years their
responsibility has grown to include
navigating and evaluating sources
of information and organizing them
to make them useful and logical.
People visit the libraries in everContinued on page 2
Farewell,
Looking Back
Continued from page 1
• I will never forget the day in 1986 when we began
delivering books to the Amish schools. The Amish Superintendent desired older, more traditional books and
we culled them from the library’s collections and put
sets in plastic milk crates. Anne Prusha, now retired, and I
delivered them to the first school. The boys who carried
the books were so excited they could barely contain themselves. Anne and I were overjoyed. This is why we work in
libraries – to bring books to people who cherish them.
increasing numbers, but they also
use us twenty-four hours a day at
home and in their offices, connecting electronically to library offerings.
Our interlibrary loan capabilities have
increased to include over 66 million
items available in large public and all
university, college and community
college libraries in the state. You don’t
even need a librarian to request items
from other libraries, but we will help
you if you like.
• The library had been using the text-only Internet for
internal purposes for many years before it matured into a
product that everyone could use. Before introducing the
Internet to our libraries, I visited each building for a
public meeting so that interested people could ask
questions about juvenile access and see for themselves
what the Internet could do. Audience members were
astonished at the amount of information available and
pleased about our libraries offering access.
These changes, however significant,
are not the whole story. In the most
important way possible, the library
has NOT changed in the last thirty
years. Our Library Board and our
library staff are still the same kind
of people who are dedicated to offering excellence in library services
to all of our residents. The library
is more important than ever in our
county because of the ways we
make connections with information
and materials that are needed by
all. Our facilities and resources may
have changed, but our commitment
to excellence in service continues.
Our motto is “Just Say Yes” and that
resolution will continue long into
the future.
• I couldn’t stop beaming the first time I saw an Amish
horse and buggy at the Middlefield Library drive-up
window.
• I was excited when we introduced DVDs to our
patrons. We were the second public library in the
nation and first in Ohio to offer DVDs so we had to
explain to our patrons what they were.
• Another moment that touched my heart was
on a visit to a Geauga County assisted living
facility. Our outreach staff member, Jane Attina,
was on her knees talking to different patrons
at their levels in their wheelchairs asking them
about the books they had read and taking lists
for more. The affection they felt for her and she
felt for them was obvious.
• At one point early in my career as Director,
the state legislature was lobbied to require that
all public libraries use Internet filtering or lose
their state funding. While this proposal was never reported
out of committee, our Library Board strongly opposed
state control, preferring that our local community
members make decisions for our library. I was
asked to testify before a Senate Committee and
took with me Sister Mary Aimee, a Library
Board member and Sister of Notre Dame, to
tell the legislature that local control was best.
Finally, I must thank the citizens
of Geauga County for supporting
their library system throughout my
tenure. The thousand members of
Friends of the Library groups, the
hundred Foundation members,
the tens of thousands of you with
library cards, community leaders,
the Library Board, and our library
staff members all made it difficult
to make the decision to retire. I
will miss so many of you and will
always remember GCPL with pride
and affection. The Library Board is
very close to selecting a successor
and I hope that you are as welcoming and helpful to the new Director
as you have been to me. I am looking forward to “happy reading,
listening and viewing” as a patron of
the Geauga County Public Library.
Thank you,
Deborah F. O’Connor
Director
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A quick guide to the structure of
the Geauga County Public Library
Our feature column on the Library
Board in last issue generated several questions about the library’s
organization. Unlike most county
library systems, GCPL does not have
a main library and branches. This is
because there is no “central city” in
our county that draws people to it.
Instead, we have four “community
libraries,” i.e. Bainbridge Library,
Geauga West Library, Middlefield
Library and Chardon Library. The
organization, staffing and financial
commitment to each is very similar and result in full services for all
library patrons. Although each
tailors itself to the local community
in terms of library materials and
programs, all offer circulation, reference, programming and community
meeting spaces.
Our two smaller satellites are called
library stations and are located in
Newbury School and Ledgemont
Elementary School, now part of
Berkshire schools. These stations are
open fewer hours per week, mostly
evenings and weekends, and offer
limited reference services and popular reading for children and adults.
Finally, we offer Bookmobile service
throughout Geauga County and
will be expanding this and outreach
services to homebound and special
patrons in the very near future.
Their operations are housed in the
Middlefield Library. Our Administrative Center features the computer,
technical services, financial,
marketing, administrative and
maintenance departments.
Crafts for a cause: Decorate a wreath and
support the Chardon Friends of the Library
Are you a crafter? Then you’ll want
to get in on this holiday decorating
contest and silent-auction fundraiser. Pick up your unadorned wreath
at Chardon Library. Take it to your
holiday workshop at home and
garnish it with festive trimmings.
Bring it back for public admiring
and bidding.
The more people bid, the higher
the price goes, and the more satisfied you can feel for sharing your
talents with people who appreciate
holiday cheer. Winning bidders will
be notified by the library and will
have to make the difficult decision
of whether to keep the piece for
display or give it away as a gift.
Auction proceeds benefit the Friends
of the Chardon Library.
Pick up begins Oct. 6. Return by
Nov. 6. Bidding ends Dec. 6 at 3 p.m.
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 3
Chardon
Library
Sat., Nov. 14
Geauga West
Need a passport?
GCPL has partnered with
the staff of the Geauga County
Clerk of Courts to provide onestop-shopping to help you complete the necessary forms, certify
the paperwork and send it in for
you. Simply bring the following
paperwork items to one of the two
convenient Saturday sessions.
• Passport application (available at
event)
• Proof of citizenship (certified
birth certificate)
• Proof of identity (photo ID or
driver’s license)
• One passport photo, 2” x 2”.
John’s Photography of Burton
will be on site to take a photo
of you for $10.
• Both parents and children 15
and younger must appear in
person with parent’s photo ID.
• Minors 16 and 17 require only
one parent to appear in person
with parent’s photo ID.
Deborah F. O'Connor selected as
2015 Hall of Fame Award winner
Deborah F. O'Connor has been
selected as Ohio Library Council's
2015 Hall of Fame Librarian Award
winner. This award reflects a lifetime of dedication and work to the
promotion and improvement of
libraries. Anyone who has either
worked with Mrs. O'Connor or who
Passport fair
has used the Geauga County Public
Library system has experienced the
high level of excellence that her
tutelage provides. Her leadership has
been instrumental in championing
an extensive collection, collaborating
with other libraries, engaging programs
and continuous improvement.
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Bring one check for each application along with cash or check for
the processing fee. All applicants
must be present. No expedited
passport applications at GCPL
passport fairs. Only new passports
may be processed; no renewals.
Please come to the Clerk of Courts
Title office only for expedited
processing.
If you have any unusual circumstances, call the Clerk of Courts
Title Office before the event at
440-279-1750. Monday 9 a.m. to
6 p.m. or Tuesday – Friday 8 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. For passport fees and
more details on items listed above
visit the Geauga Clerk of Courts
website or www.travel.state.gov.
Storytime Programs
Registration start date for Geauga
West and Chardon is Sept. 1.
Registration is not required at Bainbridge,
Middlefield and Thompson.
Babytimes
A 15-minute lap sit program for babies
3 - 24 months with a caregiver, featuring
rhymes, songs and a book, followed
by a 30-minute play time with ageappropriate toys. Tuesdays and Thursdays:
Sept. 15 - Nov. 19, 10 a.m.
Toddlertime
For children 4 and under with a caregiver. Enjoy 30 minutes of music and
movement with stories, finger plays,
felt boards and interactive songs and
rhymes. Tuesdays and Wednesdays:
Sept. 15 - Nov. 18, 11 a.m.
Preschool storytime
For children ages 4-5 independently
(caregiver must remain in the library).
Program is 45 minutes of music and
movement with stories and interactive
activities and crafts.
Wednesdays: Sept. 16 - Nov. 18, 1:30 p.m.
Thursdays: Sept. 17 - Nov. 19, 11 a.m.
Family storytime
For children 5 and under with a
caregiver. Program is 30 minutes with
stories, rhymes and songs. Saturdays:
Sept. 19 - Nov. 21, 9:30 a.m.
Seasonal storytimes at Bainbridge
Families with children ages 5 and
under may drop in for seasonal stories
and songs. Tuesdays: December 1, 8,
and 15, 11 a.m.
Special Storytimes at Chardon
Babytime
Children from birth to 23 months with
caregiver. Enjoy stories, songs and
rhymes with lots of participation.
Mondays: Sept. 14 - Oct. 19,
6:30 - 6:50 p.m. Wednesdays: Sept. 16 Oct. 21, 9:30 - 9:50 a.m.
Babies and twos
Children from birth through 35
months with caregiver. Enjoy stories,
songs, rhymes and an introduction to
colors and counting. Thursdays:
Sept. 17 - Oct. 22, 9:30 - 10 a.m.
Twos and threes
Children 24 through 47 months with
caregiver. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes
and an introduction to colors and
counting. Tuesdays: Sept. 15 - Oct. 20,
6:30 - 7 p.m. Wednesdays: Sept. 16 Oct. 21, 11 - 11:30 a.m.
Preschool
Children ages 36 months through
Kindergarten. Stories songs, rhymes,
colors, counting and lots of participation.
Designed to allow children to assert
their independence by attending on
their own. Approximately 40 minutes.
Mondays: Sept. 14 - Oct. 19, 10:30
- 11:10 a.m. Wednesdays: Sept. 16 Oct. 21, 7 - 7:40 p.m. Thursdays:
Sept. 17 - Oct. 22, 9:30 - 10:10 a.m.
Family storytime
Children of all ages with caregiver. A
mixed-age family program. Join us for
stories, songs, and rhymes that will
brighten your day. Program lasts 40
minutes.Thursdays: Sept. 17 - Oct. 22,
11 - 11:40 a.m.
Babies and twos pumpkin party
Halloween stories for families with
children under 3 years old. Costumes
welcome.
Mon., Oct. 26, 6:30 - 7 p.m.
Tues., Oct. 27, 10 - 10:30 a.m.
Harvest party
Harvest stories for families with
children 6 years and younger.
Mon., Nov. 16, 6:30 - 7 p.m.
Tues., Nov. 17, 10 - 10:30 a.m.
Boo at the library
Children ages 3 through kindergarten
with their families. Halloween stories,
rhymes and songs. Costumes welcome.
Wed., Oct. 28, 7 - 7:40 p.m.
Thurs., Oct. 29, 10 - 10:40 a.m.
Frozen sing-a-long
Family, with children younger than six
years Chardon, 440-285-7601
Wed., Nov. 11, 7 p.m. OR
Thurs., Nov. 12, 10 a.m.
We welcome back winter with a Frozen
sing-a-long. Dress as your favorite
character from the movie, if desired.
Join us as we sing and dance to our
favorite songs.
Books and toys
Adults, with or without children (6
and younger) in attendance
Looking for some fun gift ideas for
young children? Come to the library,
either with your child or alone, to try
out some great book and toy combinations. Read, then enhance the story
with play. We’ll also share our favorite
pop-up books with you. Drop-in
program. No registration required.
Wed., Dec. 2, 2 - 8 p.m.
Merry Christmas storytime
Children ages 3 through kindergarten
with their families. Christmas stories,
rhymes and songs. Come dressed in
your holiday finery, if desired.
Wed., Dec. 9, 7 - 7:40 p.m.
Thurs., Dec. 10, 10 - 10:40 a.m.
Babies and twos Christmas
Holiday stories for families with
children under 3 years old.
Mon., Dec. 14, 6:30 - 7 p.m.
Tues., Dec. 15, 10 - 10:30 a.m.
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Storytime Programs
Babytime
Birth to 2 years with caregiver
Wednesdays: Sept. 16 - Oct. 28,
9:30 - 10 a.m. OR 10:30 - 11 a.m.
Thursdays: Sept. 17 - Oct. 29, 10 10:30 a.m.
Toddler storytime
Ages 2 and 3 with caregiver
Mondays: Sept. 14 - Oct. 26, 6:30 - 7 p.m.
Tuesdays: Sept. 15 - Oct. 27, 9:30 10 a.m. OR 10:30 - 11 a.m.
Preschool storytime
Ages 4 and 5
Wednesdays: Sept. 16 - Oct. 28, 9:30 10 a.m. OR 10:30 - 11 a.m.
OR 4 - 4:30 p.m.
Trailblazers
Grades K - 2 Mondays: Sept. 14 Oct. 26, 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.
Special Storytimes at Geauga West
Registration is required and begins
Tues., Nov. 3.
Baby / toddler storytime
Six months - 2 years with parent or
caregiver. Join us for stories, songs and
rhymes.
Tuesdays: Sept. 15 - Dec. 1, 10 a.m.
Thursdays: Sept. 17 - Dec. 3, 11 a.m.
Young and restless family storytime
Families with children ages 2 - 5
A noisy, interactive story program for
families with active children.
Mondays: Sept. 14 - Nov. 30, 7 p.m.
Tuesdays: Sept. 15 - Dec. 1, 11 a.m.
Preschool storytime
Ages 3 - 5
Thirty minutes of stories, songs and
fun. Parents are welcome to attend
storytime or browse the library.
Wednesdays: Sept. 16 - Dec. 2, 10 a.m.
Thursdays: Sept. 17 - Dec. 3, 10 a.m.
Club READ
Grades K - 2
Early elementary children enjoy a
30-minute storytime.
Wednesdays: Sept. 16 - Dec. 2, 4 p.m.
Thursdays: Sept. 17 - Dec. 3, 7 p.m.
Turkey trot
Come trot your way into Thanksgiving
with a special week of storytimes.
Storytimes are the same as the fall
schedule.
Babytime Wed., Nov. 18, 9:30 - 10 a.m.
OR 10:30 - 11 a.m. Thurs., Nov. 19,
10 - 10:30 a.m.
Toddlers Mon., Nov. 16, 6:30 - 7 p.m.
Tues., Nov. 17, 9:30 - 10 a.m. OR
10:30 - 11 a.m.
Preschool Wed., Nov. 18, 9:30 - 10
a.m.OR 10:30 - 11 a.m. OR
4 - 4:30 p.m. Trailblazers Mon.,
Nov. 16, 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.
Holiday hoe-down
Come jingle your bells with us! Join us
for a special week of storytimes that
includes crafts, stories and music to
put you in the holiday spirit. Storytimes are the same as the fall schedule.
Babytime Wed., Dec. 9, 9:30 a.m. OR
10:30 a.m. Thurs., Dec. 10, 10 a.m.
Toddlers Mon., Dec. 7, 6:30 - 7 p.m.
Tues., Dec. 8, 9:30 - 10 a.m. OR
10:30 - 11 a.m.
Preschool Wed., Dec. 9, 9:30 - 10 a.m.
OR 10:30 - 11 a.m. OR 4 - 4:30 p.m.
Trailblazers Mon., Dec. 7, 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.
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Tinkerlab at Middlefield
Ages 3-5 with parent
Join us for a series of playful programs
that encourage tinkering, curiosity, and
creativity. Fridays at 10 a.m.
Please call 632-1961 to register.
Sept. 18: Spectacular Senses / Sensory
bin play
Oct. 16: Marvelous Music / Fun with
instruments and musical play
Nov. 20: I’m stuck! Get sticky with
magnets, glue, and stickers
Dec. 18: Brrr, it’s cold! Fun with snow,
ice, and all things chilly
40-298-3831
Preschool storytime
Stories and crafts for preschool-age
children. Mondays: Sept. 14 - Nov. 9,
7 p.m. Wednesdays: Sept. 16 Nov. 11, 10:30 a.m.
Christmas storytimes
Mon., Dec. 14, 7 p.m.
Wed., Dec. 16, 10:30 a.m.
Youth and Family Programs
All programs are 60 minutes and require registration unless noted. Registration begins Tues., Sept. 1 for all GCPL locations.
September
Grandma, grandpa and me
All ages, family
Geauga West, 440-729-4250
Sun., Sept. 13, 2 p.m.
Enjoy a Sunday afternoon celebrating
grandma and grandpa. Enjoy crafts and
games.
Marble run
Grades 4 - 5
Bainbridge, 440-543-5611
Tues., Sept. 15, 4 p.m.
Test your creativity and ingenuity by
constructing marble run courses. Team
up and race to the finish line.
Pizza and pages
Grades 4 - 5
Mondays at 4 p.m.
Join us for a yummy book discussion
that includes a fun story and slice of
pizza. Call the library to reserve your
copy of the book.
Sept. 28: Smile by Raina Telgemeier
Oct. 26: The War That Saved My Life
by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
Nov 30: TBD
You’ve got mail
Grades K - 3
Middlefield, 440-632-1961
Inspired by the Jolly Postman, we’ll
have fun with letters and mail.
Cats vs. dogs
Grades 3 - 5
Chardon, 440-285-7601
Thurs., Sept. 17, 4 p.m.
Join Team Dog or Team Cat in our
trivia and relay challenges. Create a
craft of your furry pal to take home.
Building bridges
Grades K - 3
Mon., Sept. 21, 4 p.m.
Learn about different styles of bridges,
and then design your own using craft
sticks. We’ll provide the supplies; you
supply the creativity.
Ice cream cones
Grades K - 2
Chardon, 440-285-7601
Join us as we celebrate the delicious
invention of the ice cream cone. Enjoy
all things ice cream, listen to an ice
cream story, and of course enjoy a
cone yourself.
Games, trivia and more
Grades K - 5
Test your knowledge with trivia and
games.
Star Wars Reads Day
Up to grade 5
Sat., Oct. 10, 11 a.m.
Test your Jedi strength and knowledge
with activities such as light saber
training. Do you have what it takes to
be a Jedi?
Every family has a story
Family, with children in
kindergarten and older
Chardon, 440-285-7601
Sat., Oct. 10, 10 - 11:15 a.m.
Family stories are worth preserving.
Please bring one or more objects,
(such as a tool, rock, book, or clothing) that reminds you of a favorite
family story. Enjoy a book, craft, and
refreshments along with take-home tips
for preserving your family memories.
October
Family movie night
Family, all ages
First Friday of
the month.
Oct. 2,
Nov. 6,
Dec. 4,
6:45 p.m.
Join us for
popcorn and
a movie.
Call for current
selection. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Pop-up houses
Grades K - 5
Thurs., Oct. 8, 4 p.m.
Construct a dwelling for your miniature friends, from LEGO and Minecraft action figures to Calico Critters
and dolls.
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Therapy dog read-to-me
Grades K - 5
Thurs., Oct. 15, 4 OR 4:30 p.m.
Who doesn’t love dogs and books?
This fall we’ll be teaming up with The
Reading to Rover Program. This group
will bring in certified therapy dogs for
children to read to. Join us as we read
and cuddle up to some furry friends!
Dem bones
Grades 3 - 5
Chardon, 440-285-7601
Skeletons are spooky, but also very
important. Bone up on your bone
knowledge and make a skeleton craft
to take home.
Potions and more
Grades K - 5
October is the month to think about
potions and all things Harry Potter. We
are going to make potions and add
some fun games to the mix as well.
Youth and Family Programs
October
Gum drop engineering
Grades K - 3
Mon., Oct. 19, 4 p.m.
Get sticky with gumdrops, mini
marshmallows and toothpicks as you
concoct crazy creations.
Chemistry week program
Grades 4 - 5
Tues., Oct. 20, 4 p.m.
Explore how “Chemistry Colors Our
World.” Explore dyes, pigments and light
with a chemist from Sherwin Williams.
Spiders, owls and bats. Oh my!
Grades K - 2
Chardon, 440-285-7601
Search and find these creatures in
our night forest. Try some spider, owl
and bat activities and snacks. Make a
colorful, furry spider craft.
Horror day
Family, all ages
Sat., Oct. 24, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Get your horror on! Prepare for Halloween early by wearing your costume
to the library, participating in our horror
photo booth and learning the best makeup techniques to create frightening faces.
Enjoy an interactive movie experience
and dance like a zombie to Michael
Jackson’s Thriller to celebrate Thrill the
World Day. Prizes for best costumes and
games. Food and fun all day!
Haunted gingerbread houses
Families with children up to
grade 5
Sat., Oct. 31, 11 a.m. OR noon
Make a haunted gingerbread house
together at the library, one house per
family. A donation of a bag of candy is
appreciated but not required.
November
Earth stories
All ages, family
Geauga West , 440-729-4250
Sun., Nov. 8, 2 p.m.
Join professional storyteller Sara Showman from The Largely Literary Company as she presents her program, Earth
Stories. Enjoy an afternoon of tales
about our earth.
Playing with math and science
Grades 3 - 5
Chardon, 440-285-7601
Thurs., Nov. 12, 4 p.m. Hone your
math and science skills while building
with K’nex Gear and Lever & Pulley kits.
The gift of giving
Grades K - 5
Thurs., Nov. 12, 7 p.m.
Let the giving season begin! Please
bring a gently used or new book for our
library’s gift book drive. All contributions
will be shared with Geauga Job and
Family Services for their annual holiday
gift distribution. Participants will also
make holiday cards and bookmarks to
accompany each book.
LEGO Fusion
Grades 3 - 5
We’ll combine LEGO Fusion with library
tablets for fun and creative game play.
Your game. Your way.
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Makey Makey
Grades K - 5
Sat., Nov. 14, 11 a.m.
Make a keyboard using bananas or
turn Play-Doh into a controller. You
can do it with the library’s Makey
Makey kits. You supply the creativity;
we will supply the kits.
Science and technology petting zoo
Family, all ages
Sat., Nov. 14, 1 - 4 p.m. Drop in.
Parents, bring the kids to check out
some new technology like a Makey
Makey, the Osmo, the Sphero, LEGO
Fusion, Snap Circuits, Little Bits, and
more. Just in time for holiday shopping, you’ll be able to explore and
play with these technologies before
you add them to your Christmas list.
Popcorn and cartoons party
Grades K - 2
Chardon, 440-285-7601
Sample different types of popcorn.
Munch while you watch some of your
current favorite and classic cartoons.
Youth and Family
November
Make a marble maze
Grades K - 3
Mon., Nov. 23, 4 p.m.
Create your own shoebox-size maze
and see if you can successfully navigate your marbles through it.
December
Kenston varsity jazz choir Christmas
concert
Family, all ages
Wed., Dec. 2, 7 p.m.
Gifting this year’s books
Family, all ages (especially
parents and grandparents)
Thurs., Dec. 3, 7 p.m.
In a quandary for children’s gift ideas for
the holidays this year? The Youth Services
staff will present book ideas that are fun,
entertaining and just great reads. We
have have an activity for children in the
story hour room while you find out the
latest and greatest gift-giving books.
The North Pole
Grades 3 - 5
Chardon, 440-285-7601
Sat., Dec. 5, 1 p.m.
Be one of the elves, creating crafty
projects to give as gifts or to use to
decorate for the holidays.
Family Christmas program
Family, all ages
Chardon, 440-285-7601
Sun., Dec. 6, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Holiday fun abounds as we celebrate the
season with Santa Claus and Banjo the
Christmas Clown. Banjo’s program begins at 1:30 p.m. and visiting with Santa,
craft and open house follows. Sponsored
by the Chardon Friends of the Library.
Tree-lighting ceremony on the
Thompson Square
Family, all ages
Thompson Square (Off-site event)
Sun., Dec. 6, 7 p.m.
Join Santa for carols, cookies, and hot
chocolate on the Thompson Square for
the annual Christmas Tree lighting.
Elf academy
Grades K-3
Tues., Dec. 15, 4 p.m.
What does it take to become one of
Santa’s elves? Find out and take the
challenge with some fun elf-themed
activities celebrating the holiday season.
Mrs. Claus and her cookie kitchen
Grades K - 2
Chardon, 440-285-7601
Frost and sample fresh baked festive
cookies. Create a clay cookie decoration to take home.
Cookie decorating
Grades K - 5
Decorate cookies for the holiday season as a gift or for a snack.
Holiday makers fair
Family with children up to grade 5
Sat., Dec. 12, 11 a.m.
Join the Youth Services Staff as we assemble seasonal crafts and treats and
enjoy a familiar story or two.
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Minute to win it
Grades 4 - 5
Mon., Dec. 28, 3 p.m.
Do you have the skills, speed and agility to win? Join us for silly challenges,
obscure tasks and downright fun in
this friendly competition.
Teen Programs
Programs are one hour unless noted. Call library for required registration.
October
Teen coffee house
Grades 6 - 12
Thurs., Oct. 15, 3:30 p.m.
Create art, drink coffee, and hang out
with your friends.
September
Minecraft, after hours
Grades 5 - 12
Sat., Sept. 19, 6 - 9 p.m.
Play Minecraft on our computers after
the library closes.
Teens, we need you!
Grades 6 - 12
Chardon, 440-285-7601
Mon., Sept. 21, 3:30 p.m.
We need you to tell us what you
think. Hang out at the library and
share your opinions on books, library
programs and more. Snacks provided.
Get away @ your library
Grades 6 - 12
Chardon, 440-285-7601
Mon., Oct. 19, 3:30 p.m.
Kick off Teen Read Week (October 1824) by getting away at the library and
finding out about our contest just for
teens. Snacks provided.
Halloween origami
Grades 6 - 12
Tues., Oct. 27, 3:30 p.m.
Make origami Halloween creatures.
Day of the Dead DIY
Grades 6 - 12
Decorate authentic sugar skulls for
Día de los Muertos. Come explore
this festive, joyful celebration honoring dead loved ones.
Pizza Tuesday
Grades 6 - 12
Tues., Sept. 22, 3:30 p.m.
Come and make your own pizza with
your own recipe.
November
Techie teens
Grades 6 - 12
Thurs., Nov. 5, 3:30 p.m.
Try out some cool gadgets and use them
to play games, new and old. We’ll have
fun with the Makey Makey, Osmo,
Sphero, LEGO Fusion, and Little Bits.
Painting with a plot
Grades 6 - 12
Tues., Nov. 17, 3:30 p.m.
What can you paint when you hear a
poem or story? Paint what comes to mind.
Doctor Who-palooza
Grades 6 - 12
Fri., Nov. 20, 7 p.m.
Don’t blink - and miss this after-hours
party celebrating all things Whovian!
Brilliant games, crafts, cosplay, and more.
Showing off with math and science
Grades 6 - 12
Chardon, 440-286-7601
Mon., Nov. 23, 3:30 p.m.
Show off by learning what a Sonobe
Unit is, how to make it, and what you
can build with it.
Altered book art
Grades 6 - 12
Wed., Sept. 30, 3 p.m.
Tear, fold and glue books in conjunction with Banned Books Week. Create
art with damaged and discarded books.
December
Deck the halls
Grades 6 - 12
Chardon, 440-285-7601
Create cool, crafty projects to decorate
with or to give as gifts.
Iron Chef: Battle gingerbread house
Grades 6 - 12
Wed., Dec. 9, 3:30 p.m.
Do you have what it takes to win Iron
Chef: Battle gingerbread house?
Bring your creativity and we’ll
provide everything else.
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Book Discussions
Reading and literary socializing go handin-hand at GCPL book discussions. Check
out any of the following books at the library
a few weeks in advance of the scheduled
discussion and enjoy. We’ve got plenty of
copies because we know we’ve got plenty
of readers. Discussions are open to anyone
who loves to read and share ideas.
Bainbridge
Mondays, 2 p.m.
Sept. 14 The Immortal Life of Henrietta
Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
Oct. 19 The River of Doubt
by Candice Millard
Nov. 9
City of Thieves
by David Benioff
Dec. 14 The Dirty Life: On Farming,
Food, and Love
by Kristen Kimball
Chardon
Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
Sept. 16 Manhunt: the Twelve Day
Chase for Lincoln’s Killer
by James Swanson
Oct. 21 Never Let Me Go
by Ishiguro Kazuo
Nov. 18 Sacred Hearts
by Sarah Dunant
Dec. 16 Holiday social gathering
Geauga West Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
Sept. 2
Cannery Row
by John Steinbeck
The Orchardist
Oct. 7
by Amanda Coplin
Nov. 4
A Man Called Ove
by Fredrik Backman
Dec. 2 The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry
by Gabrielle Zevin
Middlefield Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 10 The Ocean at the End of the
Lane by Neil Gaiman
Oct. 8
12 Years a Slave
by Soloman Northup
Nov. 12 Light Between the Ocean
by M. L. Steadman
Dec. 10 Monument Men
by Robert M. Edsel
Thompson
Sundays, 2 p.m.
Sept. 20 My Thirty Years Backstairs at
the White House
by Lillian Rogers Parks and
Frances Spatz Leighton
Oct. 18 Orange is the New Black
by Piper Kerman
Nov. 15 The Bluest Eye
by Toni Morrison
Dec. 20 A Redbird Christmas
by Fannie Flagg
Geauga Shutterbugs typically meet the first Thursday of the
month in Chardon Library’s Bostwick Room at 6:30 p.m.
to explore photography techniques and critique
each other’s work. Get together with other
photographers. Learn new skills; go on
field trips. All experience levels are
welcome. No fees or dues
required, just curiosity or a
passion for photography.
Sept. 3
Oct. 1
Nov. 5 (At Middlefield Library)
Dec. 3
Book Sales
Proceeds from book sales benefit each library’s Friends’ group. Consider becoming
a Friend of the Library. Membership dues are modest and help provide funding
for programs, prizes and other great library offerings. Our Friends make possible
many of the opportunities our patrons enjoy. Ask about joining any of GCPL’s
Friends’ groups. Memberships may be purchased at individual libraries.
GCPL book sale at the Great Geauga County Fair
Thurs., Sept. 3 – Mon., Sept. 7
9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
This book sale is a fair-worthy event. Sponsored by Geauga County Public
Library, this sale features thousands of books, audiobooks, CDs and DVDs at
bargain prices. We’re located in the barn next to Gate 1. A new children’s area
provides kids a place to relax and read. Parking is free, and we’ll hold your
purchases for you while you enjoy the midway rides, animal exhibits, milkshakes and shows.
Chardon Sponsored by the Chardon Friends of the Library
Fri., Nov. 6
Sat., Nov. 7
Sun., Nov. 8
9 a.m. – 10 am.
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Members preview
Open to the public
Open to the public
Bag day*
Geauga West Sponsored by the Geauga West Friends of the Library
Wed., Nov. 4 Thurs., Nov. 5
Fri., Nov.6
Sat., Nov. 7
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Members preview
Open to the public
Open to the public
Open to the public
Bag day*
Middlefield Sponsored by the East Geauga Friends of the Library
Weekdays, noon - 3 p.m.
When you are visiting the Middlefield Library, please stop in our Friends Room
and take a look at our ongoing book sale. You’ll find great bargains and a
friendly atmosphere.
Newbury Sponsored by the Newbury Friends of the Library
Tues., Dec. 22 - Sat., Jan 2, during regular hours, the Newbury Library Station
will offer a wide selection of books at bargain prices.
*Bag days offer extra savings. Take home a giant bag of books for a few bucks.
Prices vary by location.
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Adult Programs
Registration is required for all adult programs. Space is limited. All programs are 60 minutes unless noted.
September
Architectural afterlife with Johnny Joo
Local photographer Johnny Joo will
explain his process of taking stunning
photographs of hidden places, including Rolling Acres and Randall
Park Mall. Books will be available for
purchase and signing.
Bring a plant, take a plant
Chardon, 440-285-7061
Sat., Sept. 12, 10 a.m. - noon
Want to see your yard bloom? Have
some perennials that you could share?
Bring your extra perennials to swap
and take the same number of plants
home. We suggest each person bring at
least five plants or more. Plants may be
brought in between 9 - 10 a.m.
Homemade natural sugar scrub workshop
Sat., Sept. 12, 2 p.m.
Make your own all-natural sugar scrub
with Lori Caszatt, CEO of Scrubs In The
City, LLC. Sugar, oil, essential oils and
a jar will be provided. $7 materials fee
payable to instructor day of class.
Middlefield Library. The price per person is $10 (cash only). Reservations
are required as seating is limited, and
reservations will only be accepted at
time of payment. Registration begins
August 24. No refunds. Children 1217 may attend if accompanied by a
parent. Sponsored by the East Geauga
Friends of the Library.
Drop spindle demonstration
Mon., Sept. 14, 7 p.m.
Learn how to spin fiber into yarn using
a drop spindle. Nancy Curtiss, a member of the Western Reserve Spinners
and Weavers Guild, will guide you as
you learn this technique.
Visit Cleveland’s historic West Side
Market
(Off-site event)
Sat., Sept. 12, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Depart by bus from the Middlefield
Library to visit the West Side Market,
a Cleveland Landmark since its 1912
opening. It was added to the National
Register of Historic Places in 1973.
Food Network Magazine, called it
“America’s Best Food Lover’s Market”
in 2010. Program includes a brief tour
and history from West Side Market
staff. Afterwards, attendees will be free
to tour, shop and eat. Explore over
100 food and vegetable stands that
reflect Cleveland’s cultural diversity
with Irish, German, Slovenian, Greek,
Polish, Russian and Middle Eastern
specialties as well as many more. Depart by bus at 2 p.m. to return to the
Photography: Capturing the colors of fall
Chardon, 440-285-7601
Mon., Sept. 14, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Join photographer Ron Surmick and
discover the magical fall season with
its fantastic photo opportunities. Learn
how to shoot autumnal landscapes,
rivers and streams, reflections, and
macro opportunities.
Medicare made easy
Are you 65+, nearing 65 or have you
just qualified for Medicare? Do you
know the essentials to make wise decisions about your coverage options?
Find out the common mistakes that
can cost you money. Learn the differences between Medicare Parts A, B,
C & D, between Medicare Advantage
and Medicare Supplement plans, enrollment deadlines, and much more.
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Local author fair
Chardon, 440-285-7601
Sat., Sept. 19, 1 - 3 p.m.
Is your neighbor a budding novelist
or an established author? You might
be surprised to discover people who
are writing and what they have to say.
Authors will be selling and signing
copies of their books during this open
house event.
Arm knitting
Sun., Sept. 20, 1:15 - 4 p.m.
Learn how to knit using your arms
instead of needles and complete
a warm, winter scarf. Yarn will be
provided. $10 material fee will be collected in class. Please bring your own
scissors. Class size is limited.
Medicare 101
Thurs., Sept. 24, 6:30 p.m.
This introductory overview will
provide valuable information to
those new to Medicare or looking
to help a family member or friend.
Included topics: Medicare Parts A,
B, C, D & Medicare Supplements.
Adam Van Boxel, LSW, MSSA of the
Geauga Dept. on Aging and trained
as an Ohio Senior Health Insurance
Program counselor will be providing
objective information and updates.
October
Look, lunch and listen
Wednesdays, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28,
noon - 1 p.m.
Bring your lunch and join
us as we enjoy a unique
and entertaining program
each week. Coffee
provided. Sponsored by
the Geauga West Friends
of the Library.
Adult Programs
Registration is required for all adult programs. Space is limited. All programs are 60 minutes unless noted.
October
Lodge Spirit: Naturalists and our park
system
Join local author, Ralph Kneale, to discover how the naturalists of the 1800s
influenced the creation of our national
park system, and ultimately Cleveland
Metroparks and Look About Lodge.
Copies of his book, Lodge Spirit will
be available for purchase.
The probate court process
If something were to happen to you,
your loved ones could face unnecessary costs and delays in receiving the
assets and property you want them to
own. Probate Court Judge Tim Grendell
explains the probate court process and
how choices you make now can help
your family avoid delays and hassles later.
Passport fair
Chardon, 440-285-7601
Sat., Oct. 3, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
See page 3 for details.
Book bites: Which wine?
(Off-site event) Mon., Oct. 5, 7 p.m.
Which wine will bring out the best
food flavors? Join us at Giant Eagle for
wine pairing wisdom. Must be 21 or
older to participate.
Dementia care training workshop
Chardon, 440-285-7601
Mon., Oct. 5, 10 a.m - 4 p.m.
Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association,
this program provides an overview of
Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders, teaches effective communication techniques, gives ideas on how to
engage those with cognitive problems,
and provides strategies for managing
challenging behavior. Registration
with the Alzheimer’s Association is
required: 800-272-3900.
Silk scarf printing workshop
Mon., Oct. 5, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Learn to decorate a silk scarf with fabric paint, stamps, and leaf prints in this
hands-on workshop. Bring your own
leaves, print blocks or any textured
items that would leave interesting
prints (bottles, boxes, lids). We will
supply the scarves. Each person will
leave the workshop with a completed
scarf. Be prepared to get messy. Space
limited to 20; register early.
Advance directives workshop
Chardon, 440-285-7601
Tues., Oct. 6, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
The Geauga County Bar Association
explains health care powers of attorney and living will declarations. A special guest from Hospice of the Western
Reserve will discuss understanding
Hospice, palliative care and end-of-life
issues. After the presentation, Geauga
County Bar Association attorneys will
be present to answer questions and assist in completing health care powers
of attorney and living will declarations.
Harvest to table: Snacks and crafts to
celebrate fall
Geauga West (Off-site event)
Sun., Oct. 11, 2 - 4 p.m.
Join us at Sunnybrook Preserve for an
afternoon of food, fun, and books! Enjoy
the sights and sounds of nature on the
park’s hiking trails, make a seasonal
craft, and enjoy some delicious autumn
snacks. The GCPL Bookmobile will be
making a visit to the event too, so be
sure to bring your library card with you.
Homemade natural sugar scrub
workshop
Make your own all-natural sugar scrub
with Lori Caszatt, CEO of Scrubs In The
City, LLC. Sugar, oil, essential oils and
a jar will be provided. $7 materials fee
payable to instructor day of class.
Insanely clever arm knitting
Tues., Oct. 20, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
A new craze has invaded the knitting
world. You don’t have to be a knitter;
novices can pick this up with ease.
No needles or hooks. All you need is
yarn and your two arms. Instead of the
structured look of conventional knitting, you can create chunky-looking
infinity scarves or snoods with loose
stitches for a more casual and informal
look. Please bring 3 skeins (assorted
textures is nice) of yarn to the program
and your two arms. Space is limited to
20; register early.
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Fall card class
Sun., Oct. 25, 1:15 - 4:30 p.m.
This class is fall-themed cards, but
a Christmas card or two will also be
included. We will be making a couple
of unique and more intricate cards
than we’ve tried in previous classes.
A sharp pair of scissors with a pointed
tip is strongly advised as we will be
cutting more than usual. All skill levels
welcome. Please bring scissors, double
sided tape, and a bone folder if you
have one. $10 materials fee.
Essential oils
Discover the history of essential oils
and how modern research has confirmed the value of nature’s first medicine. Learn basics of essential oils and
how to use them to enhance daily life.
November
Make a denim Christmas stocking
Chardon, 440-285-7601
Mon., Nov. 2, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Grab a pair of jeans, some Christmas
fabric and a pair of scissors. Join us for
a fun night of crafting and make a
festive denim stocking.
Adult Programs
November
Forgotten champions:
The 1945 Cleveland Rams
Wed., Nov. 4, 7 p.m.
Imagine an NFL championship game
pitting two future Hall-of-Fame quarterbacks against one another. To add some
spice, one of the quarterbacks is married
to a glamorous movie star embroiled in a
Hollywood scandal. Game time temperature is only 3 degrees, so dress warm!
Easy embellishments
Mon., Nov. 9, 7 p.m.
Mary Ann Rossiter with Stampin’ Up
will help us create easy embellishments to make your presents perfect.
Arlington National Cemetery
Wed., Nov. 11, 7 p.m.
Author and Civil War reenactor Harold
George will display then-and-now
photographs to tell the story of Arlington National Cemetery. Through
pictures, he will tell the history of the
cemetery, describe burial practices,
discuss the Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier, the Honor Guard, and fallen
soldiers of various wars. Remember
our veterans and their sacrifice with
this special presentation.
Scrapbook crop
Chardon, 440-285-7601
Sat., Nov. 14, 1 - 4:30 p.m.
Share ideas during an afternoon of fun.
Whether you are a returning scrapbooker or new to the craft, bring your photos
and supplies to get your scrapbook project started or completed. Other papercraft projects are welcome. The library’s
Ellison die machine will be available.
Wool applique ornaments
Sat., Nov. 21, 9 a.m. - noon
OR 1 - 4 p.m.
Local folk artist and author Rebekah L.
Smith will be teaching a workshop on
hand-stitching wool applique ornaments. Choose from different natureinspired designs and learn several
stitches to complete a project. All the
wool is hand-dyed by Rebekah. Wool,
floss, patterns, and needles provided.
Please bring scissors and pins. $10 per
ornament.
December
Book bites: Perfect party appetizers
Mon., Dec. 7, 7 p.m.
‘Tis the season. What will your go-to
appetizer be? Bring a sample to share
and a copy of your recipe and we will
all be ready for the holiday season.
The History of James A. Garfield
National Historic Site
Chardon, 440-285-7601
Mon., Dec. 7, 7 p.m.
Quoting from an 1877 letter from
James A. Garfield to his wife Lucretia,
“The green fields of Mentor” is how
the former President described his
beloved home. Todd Arrington of the
James A. Garfield National Historic
Site presents this program about the
history of this local
landmark.
If you’re like most people,
you think your library is
where to go for books.
And, yes, GCPL is all
about books.
But, your library is also
your go-to resource for
free information when
you need solutions. If you
want to shop for a major
appliance or find resources
to help you find a job,
we’re here. Ever wonder if
your vehicle has a recall?
Would you like to listen
to audiobooks from your
smartphone during your
commute? We’ve got it
covered. Come in and ask
us.
We have books, magazines,
databases, programs and
d e e p r e s o u rc e s t h a t
improve lives. Your tax
dollars work to bring you
information - and joy.
When you use your
library, you don’t just get
a collection of books;
you get the expertise that
enables to you make the
most of whatever you want
to do, whether it’s finding the right Accelerated
Reader (AR) book for your
third grader or selecting a
laugh-out-loud comedy.
We’re paying attention to
your concerns, and we’re
compiling resources to
help you find answers.
Stop in any GCPL location
and let us know how the
library can help you. We’ll
be sharing our solutions
throughout the next year.
Passport fair
Sat., Nov. 14, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
See page 3 for details.
Iris folding: On your own
Chardon, 440-285-7601
Tues., Nov. 17, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Make an iris folded card using your own
creativity. This class is designed for those
who are already familiar with iris folding
and can do it on their own. Learn how
to set a design on a template of your
choice to complete a card. Call for a list
of items to bring.
Problem? Solved.
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Genealogy
Registration required unless noted.
Call respective library to register. Most
class sizes are limited to 11 people.
Introduction to genealogy
Wed., Sept. 9, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Wondering how to get started finding
your ancestors? Learn about genealogy
charts, documenting and online genealogy databases. Bring whatever vital
information you have (names, dates
and places of birth, marriage, death)
for yourself, parents, grandparents, etc.
Library laptops will be used.
History heroes of Geauga County
Chardon, 440-285-7601
Sat., Sept. 26, 2 p.m.
Geauga’s history heroes volunteer in
our genealogy and historical societies.
They preserve history, portray the old
days and the old ways. Meet them,
find out what they do and give them a
BIG, “Thanks!”
Introduction to genealogy
using paper charts
Thurs, Oct. 8, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Learn how to fill out paper genealogy
charts, document your sources, and find
further information. Bring whatever vital
information you have (names, birth /
marriage / death dates and places) for
yourself, parents, grandparents, etc. No
computer skills necessary.
Every family has a story
Family, with children in
kindergarten and older
Chardon, 440-285-7601
Sat., Oct. 10, 10 - 11:15 a.m.
Family stories are worth preserving.
Please bring one or more objects,
(such as a tool, rock, book, or clothing)
that reminds you of a favorite family
story. Enjoy a book, craft, and refreshments along with take-home tips for
preserving your family memories.
Homeschool hub:
Climb your family tree
Thurs., Oct. 22, 10 a.m.
Celebrate Family History Month and
learn how to research your family tree.
Program is for homeschooled children
in grades 3 - 12.
Cuyahoga County roots
Tues., Nov. 17, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Many Geauga County residents have
Cuyahoga County roots. Learn about
the main repositories and websites
for Cuyahoga County records.
Family history doubleheader
Geauga County
Genealogical Society
programs
The Geauga County Genealogical
Society (GCGS) meets in the Bostwick Room of the Chardon Library
on the second Tuesday of each
month. Visit us for one or all of the
following programs.
Check our website www.gcgsoh.org
for more information. Questions?
Contact [email protected].
Mark Jamba, DVM, presents
“What killed grandma?”
Sandra Beane Milton of Geauga
West Library presents “In their
footsteps”
Karen Lakus, presents “The Western
Reserve, the Ohio River and the
Erie Canal – Why People Came.”
Tues., Nov. 10, 7 p.m.
Annual Christmas party
Tues., Dec. 8, 7 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 17
Celebrate Family History Month with
two classes. Sign up for one or both.
Computer skills needed.
Ancestry, library version
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
GCPL provides you free access to the
world’s largest genealogy subscription
database. Learn how to use Ancestry’s
library version. Bring your ancestor
and family group charts filled out with
what you already know.
U.S. Census research
1 - 2:30 p.m.
The United States has taken a census
every ten years since 1790. Learn
where to find and how to use census
records online to track U.S. ancestors
from 1940 and before.
Newbury Library Station is moving
GCPL is excited to announce that Newbury Library Station will be moving
this fall into the Newbury Schools Auditorium building next door to the
school. Although the campus will remain the same, the new, expanded
space allows us to offer a larger collection, an enhanced children’s reading
area, new computer workstations, WiFi and all the amenities you’ve come
to expect from GCPL. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff will be on hand.
Watch GeaugaLibrary.net and our Facebook / Twitter pages for updates.
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Digital Discoveries and Computer Classes
Register early; classes limited to 10 people, unless noted.
Ongoing library eBooks and
eReaders support
Schedule an appointment at any GCPL
location. Learn how to make the most
out of your library material options
for your device. Whether you just
received a new Nook, Kindle or iPad
or if you want to learn more about
eBooks before you make a purchase,
library staff members are happy to help
you harness technology. Audiobooks,
eBooks, music, movies, television
shows, graphic novels and more are
yours – for free – with your device and
GCPL.
Google Drive docs
Wondering what all the fuss about the
cloud is? Learn to create documents in
Google Drive and how to access and
share them with others on the cloud.
Participants must have a gmail account
and working knowledge of the mouse
and keyboard.
MS Word basics
This introductory class will walk you
through some simple commands using MS Word 2013. You must have a
working knowledge of the mouse and
keyboard to participate.
MS Word basics
Wed., Oct. 28, 7 p.m.
Can you get on the Internet but are
confounded by creating and saving a
document? Confused by the basics of
typing a letter using Microsoft Word?
This hands-on basics class will walk
you through the ribbon, font styles and
saving documents. Participants must
have basic keyboard and mouse skills.
Computer basics
Tues., Dec. 1, 1:30 - 3 p.m.
A hands-on class for those with little
or no computer experience. Learn the
functions of the mouse and touchpad
and get an introduction to Windows.
MS Excel basics
Tues., Dec. 1, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
What can you do in Excel? Learn
about cells, formatting and how to
set up a basic worksheet. Participants
must have basic keyboard and mouse
skills.
Do-it-yourself from the GCPL
homepage
Membership definitely has its privileges! Want to place a hold on the
hottest new novel? Renew your books
to avoid a fine? Compare products
in Consumer Reports? Learn a new
language before travelling abroad?
Learn new computer skills? You can
do all this and more from the comfort
of your own home. Learn how at this
informative program. Participants must
be comfortable with computers and
Internet.
Introduction to computers A:
Computer basics (Windows 8)
Wed., Sept. 16, 6:30 - 8 p.m. OR
Thurs., Sept. 17, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Have little or no computer experience? In this class you will learn about
basic computer operations, Windows
navigation, and files & folders. This
class uses Windows 8.
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Introduction to computers B: Internet
basics
Wed., Sept. 30, 6:30-8 p.m. OR
Thurs., Oct. 1, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Discover what the Internet has to offer. Learn
web browser basics, surfing the web,
Internet safety and basic search skills.
Introduction to computers C:
Intermediate computer & search skills
Wed., Oct. 14, 6:30 - 8 p.m. OR
Thurs., Oct. 15, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Ready to move beyond the basics?
This class covers “copy & paste,” flash
drives, maps, and more.
Shutterfly 1: Simply Shutterfly
Wed., Oct. 28, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Learn to share photographs online
with just your friends and family. This
class explores basic photo editing and
creating a share site. Basic computer
skills are required. Space is limited to
6 people.
Microsoft Word basics
Thurs., Oct. 29, 10 -11:30 a.m.
Explore fonts, formatting and saving
documents in this basic introduction
to the popular word processing program. Participants should have basic
computer skills before attending.
Shutterfly 2: Creating custom path
photo books
Wed., Nov. 4, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Ready to move beyond Shutterfly basics? This class explores the creative options available through the custom path
photo book. Prerequisite: Participants
must have basic knowledge of Shutterfly
and computers. Space is limited
to 6 people.
Geauga County Bulletin Board
Geauga Growth Partnership
Help Me Grow is a free, voluntary program designed to help
you manage your family’s concerns and goals. We provide services that promote children’s
growth and development while
supporting families during the
important early years of a child’s
life.
How Help Me Grow serves pregnant women and families with
children from birth – 3 years:
• Prenatal visit to help prepare
for baby’s arrival
• Developmental screenings to
make sure your child is meeting
important milestones
• Answers to questions or concerns you have about your
child’s development
• Help in locating services for
children with special needs
• Support and education for your
family
• Help in increasing your understanding about your child’s
behavior
• New ways to play with and
care for your child
• Links to helpful community
resources
• Events for you and your family
For more information, contact:
Geauga County Help Me Grow,
440-729-5250 or 866-975-1100. Visit
www.geaugaffc.org/helpmegrow
Geauga County Help Me Grow
is funded by Geauga Family First
Council, Ohio Department of
Health and Geauga County Board
of Developmental Disabilities. The
Early Childhood Home Visitation
component is funded by Geauga
County Job and Family Services.
Geauga Growth Partnership, Inc. is
a business-led 501c(3) organization
dedicated to the retention, growth and
attraction of jobs, investment and
economic growth in Geauga County.
Programs attract and engage GGP
members, businesses, government,
educators, students and individuals.
For more information,
visit GeaugaGrowthPartnership.com.
Emerging leaders series presented by SCORE
Fridays, September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16; 8 - 10 a.m.
with an optional roundtable from 10 - 11 a.m.
Kent State University at Geauga, 14111 Claridon Troy Rd,
Burton
Geauga Growth Partnership and Geauga SCORE are partnering to provide an in-depth, six-part training series for the
emerging leaders in your businesses and organizations. Fees
apply. Contact [email protected] for more
information.
GGP entrepreneur success breakfast with Chem Technologies
Fri., Sept 11, 7:30 - 9 a.m.
Bistro 608 Banquet Center at Grandview Golf Club, 13404
Old State Rd, Middlefield
This networking and mentoring series spotlights a Geauga
County business to learn the history of business owners, the
challenges they faced then and now, and how they built
success.
Third annual HomeGrown Geauga event
Sat., Sept 26, 5:30 -10 p.m.
Federated Family Life Center in Bainbridge
GGP’s signature Fundraising event that partners “People,
Products, Produce ... and a whole lot of fun,” is a unique
evening of homegrown food, spirits, a farmers market, and
entertainment provided by Geauga musical and other
artistic talent.
GGP entrepreneur success breakfast with Kaman’s Art Shoppes
Fri., Oct 16, 7:30 - 9 a.m.
The West Woods , 9465 Kinsman Road, Russell Township
See above description.
For more information on these programs and others, contact
Geauga Growth Partnership at [email protected] or
visit our website at www.geaugagrowthpartnership.com.
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Volunteer your talents
to help our students succeed
Looking for a meaningful way to use
your free time?
Become a volunteer tutor. JFS and United Way Services
of Geauga County are looking to recruit tutors for the
2015 - 16 school year. United Way’s educational focus
is on increasing early school success, and is teaming up
with JFS to help our Geauga students succeed.
Tutors must be able to volunteer during the school day,
preferably once a week.
Financial education workshops
Financial education workshops are offered to Geauga County residents free of charge. These
workshops are sponsored by Geauga County Job and Family Services and Ohio State Extension.
Topics include:
• How to communicate about money and save for financial goals
• Creating a personalized budget
• Paying down debt and improving your credit
• Document emergency kit for valuable papers
Sponsor-a-Family
Sponsor-a-Family is a holiday program that provides food and gifts to low-income families and seniors
in Geauga County. For more than 40 years, Geauga County Job and Family Services has coordinated the
Sponsor-a-Family Program during the holiday season. When it first began, Sponsor-a-Family provided
about 24 families with Christmas food baskets. Last year, 548 families from across Geauga, received help
through the program including 1,082 children who received toys and gifts. In addition, approximately
14,000 pounds of food was donated, sorted, packed, and delivered.
Sponsor-a-Family is supported solely through donations and would not be possible without the
generosity of community members. Volunteers are essential to the success of the program. Each year,
volunteers spend several days sorting food and gifts. Once the sorting is completed, bags of food for
the families and gifts for the children are packed and delivered. Delivery day is Dec. 21.
Applications are mailed to Geauga County families in October who have been identified to be low
income. Monetary donations are accepted. Checks must be made payable to Special Services of
Geauga County and may be mailed to P.O. Box 309, Chardon, Ohio 44024. Please indicate Sponsor-aFamily in the memo portion of the check. New toys, coats, and non-perishable food will accepted at
Geauga County Job and Family Services, 12480 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon beginning Nov. 16.
For more information on these or any JFS programs, contact Sara Shininger, Community Support/
Volunteer Coordinator at 440-285-9141, ext. 1263.
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UH Geauga Medical Center
offers free educational seminars on various topics including orthopaedics, surgical
weight loss, cardiovascular
health, diabetes and women’s
health. To learn more or to
find newly added offerings,
visit uhgeauga.org.
8221 Auburn Rd.
Concord, OH 44077-9786
440–358-8045
www.leaf-ohio.org.
Seidman Cancer Center at
UH Geauga Medical Center
education series
Free education, screenings
and support groups are offered
each month at University
Hospitals Geauga Medical
Center.
All 60 - 90 minute sessions are free, but please reserve a
seat at www.leaf-ohio.org. We strongly recommend parents and guardians attend all sessions with students.
Free breast cancer screenings
Thurs., Oct. 15, 5 - 7 p.m.
October is Breast Cancer
Awareness month. To register
or for more information, call
440-285-6251.
Junior session: Researching colleges online
Wed., Oct. 14, 6:30 p.m.
Find out how high school juniors can prepare for college.
Learn how and where to investigate colleges on the internet.
Digestive Health Institute
Join us for a new-patient information session. If you are
interested in weight-loss surgery at University Hospitals
Digestive Health Institute’s
Bariatric Surgery & Nutrition
Center, please attend one of
our free, new patient information sessions. Visit www.
uhhospitals.org/weightloss for
dates and times or to watch
online.
Do You Have Joint Pain?
Thurs., Sept. 24, 10 a.m.
Thurs., Oct. 29, 10 a.m.
Learn how to reduce knee and
hip pain or back pain.
All programs take place at UH
Geauga Medical Center unless
noted.
Senior admissions application sessions
Wed., Sept. 30 or Oct. 7, 6:30 p.m.
A panel of admissions representatives will provide the do’s
and don’ts for the college application process.
Senior session
Wed., Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m.
Learn about the college experience. When will bills
arrive? What departments will you deal with? Is graduation
in 4 years still possible?
For all ages: Explore your options with apprenticeships,
colleges, jobs
Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m.
Is your student undecided and unsure of what to do after
high school? This presentation will discuss options in addition to 2- and 4-year degree programs such as certifications and apprenticeships. We will review labor market
statistics and identify in-demand jobs. It will also highlight
a method for effective career decision making and planning.
Sophomore session
Sat., Nov. 7, 10 a.m.
Learn how to be prepared and proactive during junior and
senior years for the college process.
Senior scholarship sessions
Wed., Nov. 18 or Dec. 2, 6:30 p.m.
Get helpful hints on how to find and apply for scholarships.
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Burton Public Library
14588 West Park Street, Burton,
www.burton.lib.oh.us
All programs are free unless noted. For program registration,
please call 440-834-4466. Visit us at burtonlibrary.org for book
clubs, storytimes, events and programs for all ages. Follow us
on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Blogger.
An evening with Thrity Umrigar
Fri., Sept. 11, 6:30 p.m.
Award-winning journalist Umrigar is a
Bombay-born author of six novels as well as
an English professor at CWRU. Please bring
one canned food item.
Zentangle ornaments
Join the ladies of Tangled Ink as they teach
us more advanced tangles. Each participant
will create 2 cards. Supplies provided.
Registration required and begins Nov. 5.
Special wine-tasting event
Thurs., Sept. 17, 7 – 9 p.m.
Learn how to pair wines with food. Led by
Enologist Tony Carlucci, KSU instructor and
winner of more than 500 medals.
Registration begins Aug. 17 - 21 and older.
$10 per person payable at the door.
Crafternoons: Christmas crafts
Thurs., Dec. 10, 12:30 - 2 p.m.
Take a break from your holiday stress and sit
down to make a Christmas craft with librarians Paula and Becky. All materials provided.
Silent auction
Thurs., Sept. 24. Preview: noon - 6 p.m.;
Silent auction: 6 - 8 p.m.
Vintage books and prints for sale.
Refreshments will be served.
Haunted gingerbread houses
Sat., Oct. 24, 2 p.m.
Families are invited to come to the library to
create their own haunted gingerbread houses. One house per family. Registration
required and begins Sat., Oct. 10.
For the Kids
Annual Burton art show
Open to artists ages 16 years and older who
live, work or attend school in Geauga or
Lake Counties. Visit burtonlibrary.org for
official rules.
Make ‘n take holiday crafts
Sat., Nov. 28, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Join us for this annual event at the Burton
Public Library. Stop in the children’s room to
make holiday crafts with your family.
Emergency preparedness
Tues., Nov. 3, 6:30 p.m.
Rusty Funkhouser, a Safety Consultant from
The American Red Cross, will speak about
the necessary items to have on hand in
case a disaster strikes.
The Polar Express
Wed., Dec. 16 at 6:30 p.m.
All aboard for this family holiday program of
singing, crafts, a snack and a reading of The
Polar Express. Registration required and
begins Sat., Nov. 28.
Gingerbread house contest
Wed., Nov. 25 - Fri., Dec. 18 (display)
Stop by or visit burtonlibrary.org for rules/
entry form in early October. Bring the entire
family.
Ongoing programs
LEGO club
Every Tuesday in September and November,
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Grades K – 6. Stop by or
call to register.
Tech petting zoo
Tues., Dec. 1, 6:30 p.m.
Try out the latest tech gadgets just in time
for holiday gift-giving. We’ll have virtual reality headsets, drones, smart home Nest, 3D
printing pens and more. Registration
required and begins Nov. 17.
Tween book club
Second Thursday of every month, 3 p.m.
Ages 9-12 . Great book discussions (and
snacks!). Stop by or call to register.
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12701 Ravenwood Drive
Chardon, Ohio 44024
Distinguished Speaker Series:
David Liss, historical fiction author
Sat., Nov. 7, 2015
The Coffee Trader and The Ethical Assassin are being developed as films, and
A Conspiracy of Paper is being adapted to television.
The Geauga County Public Library has Mr. Liss’s work in print, eBook, and
audio formats. You will also find more information about him and all his books
at davidliss.com. The Distinguished Speaker series is sponsored by the Geauga
County Library Foundation and the combined Friends of the Libraries.
FALL / WINTER LIBRARY HOURS
Sunday Hours Resume September 13
All Locations
Closed:
Bainbridge, Chardon, Geauga West
Monday - Thursday --------- 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday -------- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday ------------------------ 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Middlefield
Monday - Friday ------------ 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday ---------------------- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday ------------------------ 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Newbury (Closed on Friday)
Monday - Thursday ------- - 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday ------ 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Thompson (Closed on Friday)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday ------------------ 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday ------ 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Labor Day
Monday,
September 7
Staff development
Monday,
October 12
Thanksgiving
Closing 5 p.m. Nov. 25
Thursday, Nov. 26
Christmas
Thursday, December 24
Friday, Dec. 25
New Year's
Thursday, December 31
Friday, January 1
PAID
Liss’ historical fiction includes the Benjamin Weaver series (A Conspiracy of
Paper, A Spectacle of Corruption, and The Devil's Company) as well as the
stand-alone novels The Coffee Trader, The Whiskey Rebels, The Twelfth
Enchantment, and The Day of Atonement. His novel The Ethical Assassin is set
in contemporary times, and his latest novel, Random, is a science fiction offering for younger audiences. Liss has also authored numerous comics, including
Mystery Men, Sherlock Holmes Moriarty Lives, and Angelica Tomorrow.
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
Tickets to this event will be available at all Geauga County Public Library
locations beginning in late September and at the door the evening of the event.
Reception tickets must be purchased prior to Friday, Oct. 30. Reception tickets
will not be sold at the door.
Chardon, Ohio
Permit No. 77
Date: Saturday, November 7
Time: 6:30 p.m., wine-and-cheese reception;
7:30 p.m., program
Place: Notre Dame Education Center
(13000 Auburn Road / Chardon)
Cost: $5 program only / $20 for reception and
program (limited availability)
ECRWSS
POSTAL CUSTOMER
David Liss, historical fiction author with a flair for
the humorous, is this year’s GCPL Distinguished
Speaker. Mr. Liss is widely known for his historical
fiction; however, he has also written a contemporary mystery and several graphic novels. He has
won numerous literary awards including the
MacAvity and Edgar Awards for Conspiracy of
Paper, which was also named a notable book by
The New York Times in 2001.
GCPL DIRECTORY
Bainbridge Library
17222 Snyder Road
Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023
(440) 543-5611
Chardon Library
110 East Park Street
Chardon, Ohio 44024
(440) 285-7601
Geauga West Library
13455 Chillicothe Road
Chesterland, Ohio 44026
(440) 729-4250
Middlefield Library
16167 East High Street
Middlefield, Ohio 44062
(440) 632-1961
Newbury Public Library Station
14775 Auburn Road
Newbury, Ohio 44065
(440) 564-7552
Thompson Public Library Station
16200 Burrows Road
Thompson, Ohio 44086
(440) 298-3831
Bookmobile
16167 East High Street
Middlefield, Ohio 44062
(440) 632-1961 x21
Internet: GeaugaLibrary.net
E-mail: administration.center@
geaugalibrary.info

Fall 2015 - Geauga County Public Library

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