Autumn 2013 - Geauga County Public Library
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Autumn 2013 - Geauga County Public Library
geaugalibrary.net Your Connection to Reading, Learning and Growing for 50 Years We’re celebrating our Friends! As Director of the Geauga County Public Library, I am often envied by my colleagues at similar sized libraries. In addition to admiring our high circulation numbers, they marvel at our SEVEN Friends of the Library groups. Our Friends groups are: • Bainbridge Friends of the Library • Bookmobile Friends of the Library • Chardon Friends of the Library • East Geauga Friends of the Library • Geauga West Friends of the Library • Newbury Friends of the Library • Thompson-Montville Friends of the Library Volume 14, No. 2 Autumn 2013 In This Issue 4 Storytimes Youth & Family Programs 6 8 Teen Programs 9 Book Sales 9 Book Discussions 10 Adult Programs Technology Assistance 12 14 Genealogy Each group supports its local library, station, or the bookmobile, and each has its own personality. While they differ in numbers of members or programs they sponsor, each group has the basic mission to assist and support its local library and the library system. Through their used book sales and other fundraisers, they are able to sponsor children’s and adults programs, purchase needed equipment, provide refreshments and support us in the community. Did you know that our Bookmobile group is the ONLY bookmobile friends group in Ohio? friends groups, Chardon and Geauga West, have been named Ohio Library Council’s “Friends Group of the Year” in the past. All of our friends groups welcome new members and I encourage you to visit the library’s web page and go to the section called “Locations”. Each library is listed with a link to each friends page that contains a membership form. http://geaugalibrary.net/newsite/ locations The zeal with which our seven groups support our libraries is exemplary. In fact, two of our Happy reading, listening and viewing! Deborah F. O’Connor 1 Hundreds of your friends and neighbors are members of our Friends of the Library groups, why not you? On baseball and books: Larry Dolan’s connection to GCPL and the Cleveland Indians Cleveland baseball in October may feel like fiction, but if Cleveland Indians owner Larry Dolan has his way, a new book about baseball will soon be available in libraries and bookstores across the country. In the nonfiction section. Dolan moves slowly these days, but on the subjects of baseball or books, he speaks excitedly, with passion. He’s owned the team since 2000, and has endured a lot of criticism for the franchise’s inability to field a team competitive through the playoffs. But criticism is something he’s handled his entire career. In the 1960s, as an up-andcoming lawyer in Chardon, Dolan served on the board of the Chardon Library. At that time, Geauga County had five separate libraries maintaining individual collections. Hoping to combine services and materials as well as be eligible for increased tax revenues, he made the motion in 1962 to consolidate into a unified county-wide system. “It was a no-brainer,” he says. “It made sense to join forces and offer something better than what each branch could separately.” The motion passed and Geauga County Public Library was officially established July 9, 1963. “The function of a library is to provide information and interaction opportunities. Which building the collection is in is less important than the fact that we have great materials and programs.” Geauga County readers score a big win As GCPL celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, no one quibbles over which building their books come from. When patrons request GCPL Director Deborah O'Connor and Geauga Library supporter Larry Dolan items at locations other than their home library, they receive them within a few days at the branch they specify thanks to GCPL’s delivery fleet and drivers. GCPL circulated 2,114,604 items in 2012 among its four locations in Bainbridge, Chardon, Chesterland (Geauga West) and Middlefield, along with two stations in Newbury and Thompson and the Bookmobile. Geauga County has the highest circulation per capita in the state. Geauga citizens read. A lot. “I’m a believer in reading,” Dolan notes, adding that a strong community needs a vibrant library. Dolan’s idea to combine libraries into one system has been hugely successful. Now, if only his baseball team would unify and win, dare we hope, a World Series. On Baseball Dolan coached Little League teams in Geauga “forever,” he says, adding that while he was living the baseball-dad dream, he didn’t realize what a great time 2 he and his teams were having. They just lived the sport. “Practices and games were what summer was all about. Those days, really, were the best.” To this day, Dolan, a former catcher for the St. Ignatius Wildcats, can’t drive through Claridon without recalling his son’s unassisted Little-League triple play. “It was at the elementary school field on Mayfield Road,” he recalls. “Mark was playing first. Bases were loaded. A line drive was nailed at him. He caught it, stepped on first and then ran the ball to second base for the third out.” Dolan pauses to laugh. All of GCPL’s libraries celebrated 50 years of reading, learning and growing July 12, 2013 on the Chardon Square. “He didn’t want to let the ball out of his hands. He wanted that third out and didn’t trust a throw or catch. He just handled it!” Larry and his wife Eva have six children. Two of their sons help run the Indians. Of this year’s team, Dolan feels good. “We have a strong group. We made a lot of moves in the off season, and they seem to be working well. I want to win a World Series so bad. It would be a legacy for my grandkids, especially so they could talk about it with their classmates.” He recalls the reaction of the generation that grew up seeing the 1948 World Series when the Cleveland Indians beat the Boston Braves. “They still talk about it,” Dolan notes. “Winning a series like that does so much for the psyche of a city. You believe in yourself. And, everyone in the world is watching, or at least you act as if they were. “And the best part to me is to hear people say: ‘We won!’ You don’t hear shouts of ‘The Indians won!’ It’s all about being a part of something much bigger than yourself. When the Indians win, the whole city wins. I really want to give that experience to northeast Ohio.” A reader himself, Dolan enjoys nonfiction war stories and memoirs, but one of his favorite books is Ernest Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea. Interestingly, the Indians make a cameo in that book. On Books When he speaks of his role on the Library Board, he assumes a feisty pride in a job well done. The result 50 years later is gratifying. Dolan is equally animated about reading and getting children interested in exploring ideas. He is a fan of the summer reading programs and supporter of the annual GCPL Foundation’s MiniGolf fundraiser. “Get kids to read,” he says. “It will impact them positively the rest of their lives. The library is absolutely necessary. It’s a great environment. Schools and parents can’t do it alone. It takes a strong community library, and Geauga has that. People of all ages come into our buildings. And it begins when they are young. That’s the power of a good library. It accepts all. It shares everything. And that’s where good leadership starts.” 3 “We were able to provide a much stronger product together than we ever could separately,” he says. “We’ve more than served the purpose we set out to achieve. Now, look at our collection. Look at the programming. Look at the buildings. Our library makes everything in the community better. “In fact, there’s a connection between baseball and libraries. They both raise a community. A library does it silently over a period of time. Baseball and softball programs do the same thing with good coaching and skill building. Both teach youngsters to believe in themselves and explore their world.” Holiday trees, wreaths and swags Competitive crafters are invited to participate in GCPL’s annual holiday decorating contest and silent auction fundraisers. Crafters may pick up small artificial trees, wreaths or swags depending upon location, take them home to decorate, then return them to their library to be displayed, judged and auctioned. Geauga West Library offers a choice of trees or swags. Bainbridge Library offers wreaths. Chardon Library and Middlefield Library offer trees. If your bid wins, you get to choose between displaying the piece yourself or giving it away as a holiday gift. Tough decision! The auctions benefit the local Friends groups in Bainbridge, Chardon and Geauga West Libraries. In Middlefield, the beneficiaries are the Friends of the Library and the Middlefield Historical Society. Pick up and return dates are listed below. Contact your local library for more details. Bainbridge Library Pick up begins Sept. 30 at the circulation desk. Return by Nov. 1. Auction bidding ends Nov. 30 at 5 p.m. Chardon Library Pick up begins Oct. 8 at the circulation desk. Return by Nov. 8. Auction bidding ends Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. Storytime Programs Registration start dates Bainbridge: Sept. 9 Chardon: Sept. 4 Geauga West: Sept. 3 Middlefield: Not required (except for LEGO/DUPLO Storytime. Register Sept. 3) Thompson: No registration required. Bookbugs: Kindergarten storytime A 45-minute storytime for children in kindergarten Wednesdays, 4:15 p.m. B Bainbridge 440-543-5611 C Chardon Registration required, begins Sept. 9. Registration is required and begins Sept. 4. We offer simultaneous storytimes for “babies and twos” and “Preschool” on Thursdays. Babytimes Fridays: Oct. 4, 11; Nov. 1, 8; Dec. 6, 13. Space limited to 15 babies per session. Ages 3 – 12 months (pre-walkers) 10 – 10:40 a.m. Ages 12 – 24 months (walkers) 11:15 - 11:55 a.m. Storytimes Sept. 24 – Nov. 7 No storytimes week of Oct. 22 Holiday storytimes weeks of Dec. 3 & 10 Toddler storytime A 30-minute storytime for 2 - 3-yearold children with caregiver Tuesdays, 11 a.m. or 4 p.m. Wednesdays, 11 a.m. Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. Preschool storytime A 45-minute storytime for 3 - 5-year-old children Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Geauga West Library Pick up begins Sept. 29 at the information desk. Return by Nov. 2. Auction bidding ends Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. Middlefield Library Pick up begins Oct. 1 at the information desk. Return by Nov. 1. Auction bidding ends Dec. 7 at noon.. 4 PJs and puppets storytime A 45-minute storytime for ages 4 and older Tuesdays, 7 p.m. 440-285-7601 Storytimes run from Sept. 16 – Oct. 25 Babytime Birth - 24 months with caregiver No siblings, please. Mondays 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. Time for twos 24 - 36 months with caregiver No siblings, please. Must be 24 months by Sept. 4 Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. or 11:15 a.m., Thursdays 6:30 p.m. Babies and / or twos For families with children younger than 3 years old. Thursdays 9:30 a.m. Preschool 3 years - K Mondays, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. Storytime Programs C Chardon 440-285-7601 Registration is required and begins Sept. 4. Family storytime A mixed-age family program for children ages 2 - 6 and their caregivers. Join us for stories, songs and rhymes that will brighten your day. Thursdays 11 a.m. Preschool storytime Ages 3 - 5 Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. or 2 p.m. Trailblazers Grades K - 2 Mondays, 6:30 p.m. Storytime specials at Chardon Library Family storytimes For children and caregivers Includes stories, music and a takehome activity. Babies and twos pumpkin party Halloween stories for families with children younger than 3 years old. Tues., Oct. 29, 6:30 p.m. or Wed. Oct. 30, 10 a.m. Jammy jamboree Thurs., Sept. 26, 7 p.m. Wear your jammies and bring your teddy bear for this “almost ready for bedtime” storytime. Babies and twos harvest party Join us as we celebrate and give thanks for the fall harvest. Mon., Nov. 11, 6:30 p.m. or Tues., Nov. 12, 10 a.m. On a dark and stormy night Thurs., Oct. 24, 7 p.m. Just a little bit spooky, sometimes silly, just in time for Halloween storytime. Annual youth services puppet show For families with children ages 3 and up. Mon., Nov. 18, 7 p.m. or Tues. Nov. 19, 10 a.m. Animal tales Thurs., Nov. 21, 7 p.m. Stories from many lands with animal heroes. Presented by the Largely Literary Company. M-e-r-r-y Christmas storytime For families with children ages 3 through kindergarten. Mon., Dec. 9, 7 p.m. or Tues., Dec. 10, 10 a.m. ‘Tis the week before Christmas…. Thurs., Dec. 19, 7 p.m. …and all through the library, stories of Santa, and songs of holiday cheer. Babies and twos Christmas party For families with children under 3 years old. Tues., Dec. 10, 6:30 p.m. or Wed., Dec. 11, 10 a.m. G Geauga West 440-729-4250 Registration is required for all youth programs unless otherwise noted and begins Sept. 3. Fall storytimes run from Sept. 16 to Nov. 1. Babytime Birth - age 2 with caregiver Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m. Toddler storytime Ages 2 - 3 with caregiver Mondays, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Special storytime programs Registration is required and begins, Nov. 4 for both weeks of storytime. Turkey trot Come trot your way into Thanksgiving with a special week of storytimes. Storytimes are the same as the fall schedule. Mon., Nov. 18 to Thurs., Nov. 21. Holiday hoe-down: Come jingle your bells with us 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. Mon., Dec. 9 to Thurs. Dec. 12. 5 MMiddlefield 440-632-1961 Registration not required (except for LEGO/DUPLO Storytime. Register beginning Sept. 3.) Babies and toddlers 6 months – 3 years with caregiver Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Enjoy 20 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes for babies and toddlers. The young and the restless Ages 2 – 5 Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. A noisy, interactive story program addresses active children ages 2-5 with their caregivers. Preschool storytime Ages 3 – 6 Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. Thirty minutes of stories, songs, and fun. Parents are welcome to attend storytime or browse the library. Family storytime All ages Mondays, 7 p.m. Put on your PJs and bring the whole family for some stories before bedtime. Storytime Special: Read! Build! Play! with LEGO/DUPLO Storytime* Ages 2-3 with caregiver. Fridays, Sept. 20, Oct. 18, and Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. *registration is required for this program beginning Sept. 3 T Thompson 440-298-3831 No registration required. Sept. 16 - Nov. 13 Mondays at 7 p. m. Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Youth and Family Programs Registration start dates Bainbridge: Chardon: Geauga West: Middlefield: Sept. 9 Sept. 4 Sept. 3 Sept. 3 September Ice cream social Geauga West, 440-729-4250 Family 50th Sun., Sept. 8, 2 p.m. Year See page 10 for details. G Event Rice is nice Geauga West, 440-729-4250 Grades K-5 Thurs., Sept. 12, 7 p.m. Rice isn’t just a side dish! Discover the other fun uses for one grain of rice. Crafts and snacks will be provided. G Celebrate Milton Hershey’s birthday Chardon, 440-285-7601 Grades 3 – 5 Thurs., Sept. 19, 4 – 5 p.m. The creator of the Hershey chocolate bar would be 156 years old this month. Let’s celebrate chocolate in his honor! Is Hershey’s chocolate really the best? Taste different chocolates and vote. C Minecraft Middlefield, 440-632-1961 Grades 4-12 Thurs., Sept. 19, 3:00 p.m. It's like virtual building blocks! Let's build and battle together. M Family movie night Middlefield, 440-632-1961 Families Fridays, Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15, Dec. 20, 6:45 p.m. Join us for popcorn and a movie. M LEGO party Chardon, 440-285-7601 Mon., Sept. 23, 7 – 8 p.m. Grades 1 – 5, with or without adult. Registration required. What can you make out of LEGOs? C Superhero party Middlefield, 440-632-1961 Grades K-5 Tues., Sept. 24, 4 p.m. Have you ever wanted to be a super hero? Today is your day. We’ll help you look the part so you can act the part! M Sidewalk chalk Bainbridge, 440-543-5611 Grades K – 2 Thurs., Sept. 26, 4 p.m. Turn an illustration (bring a favorite or choose one at the library) into a chalk masterpiece. We’ll be outside; dress accordingly. B Pirates ahoy! Chardon, 440-285-7601 Grades K – 2 Thurs., Sept. 26, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Ahoy mates! We be need’n a crew to follow a map and search for pirate treasure. Be ye ready to talk, act, and eat like a pirate. Arrr!’ C October Popcorn’s a poppin’ Grades K-5 Geauga West, 440-729-4250 Thurs., Oct. 10, 7 p.m. Ever tasted maple bacon popcorn or raspberry popcorn? We will have these and more to taste along with poppin’ fun activities. G Paint your pumpkin Family Geauga West, 440-729-4250 Sun., Oct. 13, 2 p.m. Get ready for the fall by decorating pumpkins. Pumpkins will be provided. G LEGO mania Grades K-5 Middlefield, 440-632-1961 Tues., Oct. 15, 6:30 p.m. Join us for one hour of free play LEGO building. Creations will be displayed. M Sweetest Day Bainbridge, 440-543-5611 Grades K-2 Thurs., Oct. 17, 4 p.m. Sweetest Day is Oct. 19. Make someone special a gift and decorate heartshaped cookies just in time for the holiday. B 6 Zombie makers Chardon, 440-285-7601 Grades 3 – 5 Thurs., Oct. 17, 4 – 5 p.m. Why do zombie makers go to so much trouble to invade and control their hosts? Learn about the science of insects and parasite zombies. Trace yourself and create your own zombie. C Big boo review Bainbridge, 440-543-5611 Family Wed., Oct. 23, 6:30 p.m. The Youth Services librarians present an annual program of Halloween stories, poems and songs. Wear your costume if you wish. B Energy: Now and forever Bainbridge, 440-543-5611 Grades 3 – 5 Thurs., Oct. 24, 4:30 p.m. Spend an hour exploring chemistry and energy with a focus on sustainable resources. Sponsored by the American Chemical Society. B Whoo is at the library this Halloween? Chardon, 440-285-7601 Grades K - 2 Thurs., Oct. 24, 4 – 5 p.m. An owl, a bat, maybe a ghost and more will appear. Will you? Trick-or-treat too! C Baseball day Grades K-5 Middlefield, 440-632-1961 Thurs., Oct. 24, 4 p.m. Celebrate the World Series with baseball stories and games. M Youth and Family Programs November History P.I.s: Who are the Americans? Family Geauga West, 440-729-4250 Sun., Nov. 3, 2 p.m. Geauga West Library and the Chester Historical Society have teamed up to bring you a program about the early American settlers. Learn about their lives, families, and more. G Tons of fun with LEGOs Bainbridge, 440-543-5611 Kindergarten and up / family Sat., Nov. 9, 10 a.m. Drop in and create with our wide assortment of LEGOs. Projects from this LEGO-mania will be displayed. Participants will take home a Mini Build LEGO kit. B Family history Christmas ornaments Grade 2 and older with adult. Registration required. Chardon, 440-285-7601 Sat., Nov. 9, 10 a.m. See page 14 for details. C Adventures in Candy Land Middlefield, 440-632-1961 Grades K-5 Tues., Nov. 12, 4:00 p.m. Be the game pieces in this life size version of Candyland! M Minute to win it Bainbridge, 440-543-5611 Grades K – 2 Thurs., Nov. 14, 4 p.m. Can you stack 6 dice on a Popsicle stick held in your mouth in 60 seconds? Keep a balloon in the air without your hands? Challenge yourself for an hour of fun a la Bainbridge’s version of the television game show. B “Hau” means “hello” K-5 Geauga West, 440-729-4250 Thurs., Nov. 14, 7 p.m. It’s Native American Heritage Month. Enjoy games, crafts, and music. G Mango Languages® Chardon, 440-285-7601 Grades 3 – 5 Thurs., Nov. 14, 4 – 5 p.m. Start learning Spanish with a friend, using the library’s Mango Languages Database. After starting with Spanish, take your new skills home and try Portuguese, Greek, pirate and more. Family Christmas program Chardon, 440-285-7601 Sun., Dec. 8, 1:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Chardon Friends of the Library. All ages. No registration required. Holiday fun abounds as we celebrate the season with Santa Claus and Banjo, the Christmas Clown. Annual Youth Services puppet show Chardon, 440-285-7601 Mon., Nov. 18, 7 p.m. or Tues. Nov. 19, 10 a.m. Best for families with children ages 3 and up. Decorate! Family Geauga West, 440-729-4250 Sun., Dec. 8, 2 p.m. Browse the library, enjoy holiday music and watch the model trains as they circle the children’s area. There will also be a drop-in craft. No registration required. C C Checkers tournament Bainbridge, 440-543-5611 Grades 3 – 5 Thurs., Nov. 21, 4 p.m. Gather your checkers board and pieces (if you have some) and play in our tournament. B Tracking turkeys Chardon, 440-285-7601 Grades K – 2 Thurs., Nov. 21, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Enjoy all things turkey from feathers, tales, jokes and games. Make a decorative pine cone turkey. C December Tree lighting ceremony Thompson, 440-298-3831 Sun., Dec. 1, 7 p.m. Join us at the Thompson Square for an evening of carols, cookies, and Santa lighting the town Christmas tree. T Basketball blitz Chardon, 440-285-7601 Grades 3 – 5 Thurs., Dec. 5, 4 – 5 p.m. James E. Naismith invented basketball in Dec. of 1891. Come play our version of the game, in the indoor Bostwick Arena. C Christmas crafting Bainbridge, 440-543-5611 Kindergarten and up / Family Sat., Dec. 7, 10 a.m. Drop in and create a few crafts for the holidays. B 7 C G LEGO family building challenge Middlefield, 440-632-1961 Families Wed., Dec. 11, 7:00 p.m. What can your family create with a box of LEGOS? Sign up to join the building challenge. M Gingerbread house adventure Chardon, 440-285-7601 Grades K – 2 Thurs., Dec. 12, 4 – 5 p.m. Protect the Gingerbread Boy from the hungry fox and other characters in the gingerbread house in the woods. Enjoy sweet snacks, games and crafts. C Holiday hoopla Grades K-5 Geauga West, 440-729-4250 Thurs., Dec. 12, 7 p.m. Have fun with holiday party games. G Santa stories Middlefield, 440-632-1961 Family Tues., Dec. 17, 7 p.m. Enjoy Santa stories and maybe a visit from the jolly guy himself! M Flower pounding prints Bainbridge, 440-543-5611 Grades 3 – 5 Thurs., Dec. 19, 4 p.m. Did you know you can transfer the color from flowers and leaves onto fabric and paper? Join us as we learn about flowers and create unique floral motifs. B Teen Programs Registration is required unless noted. Registration start dates Bainbridge: Chardon: Geauga West: Middlefield: Sept. 9 Sept. 4 Sept. 3 Sept. 3 September Teen volunteer group: TVG Chardon, 440-285-7601 Thursdays, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 7, 3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Help with children’s programs and receive volunteer hours for NHS, NJHS or other organizations. C Back-to-school-trivia game Geauga West, 440-729-4250 Stop in any time during the month of September and try our back-toschool trivia contest. Winners will be chosen at the end of the month. G Fitness challenge Chardon, 440-285-7601 Grades 6 – 12 Thurs., Sept. 12, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Try a “Jillian Michaels” type workout and take home ideas to design your own home workout program. C Minecraft Middlefield, 440-632-1961 Grades 4-12 Thurs., Sept. 19, 3 p.m. It's like virtual building blocks! Let's build and battle together. M October Code Academy after-school club Bainbridge, 440-543-5611 Grades 6 – 8 Fridays, Oct. 4 – Nov. 22, 3 p.m. This course meets 1 hour each Friday for 8 weeks. It covers HTML, CSS, and the basics of JavaScript. Registration limited. Students must have an email address. B Calligraphy techniques Chardon, 440-285-7601 Grades 6 – 12 Thurs., Oct. 10, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Learn the art of calligraphy by trying different pens, quills and inks. C Minecraft Teen Geauga West, 440-729-4250 Wed., Oct. 23, 3:30 p.m. What kind of world can you make in Minecraft in only an hour? G November 8-bit art Bainbridge, 440-543-5611 Grades 6 – 12 Thurs., Nov. 7, 3 – 4:30 p.m. Craft your favorite video game characters or create a perfectly pixelated design with Perler fuse beads, paper mosaics and more. B Teen film festival Chardon, 440-285-7601 Grades 6 – 12 Thurs., Nov. 7, 7 – 8 p.m. Create a video individually or as a team in one of the following genres: historical fiction, mystery, western, biography, documentary or fiction. Submit your video to Chardon Library by Oct. 28. All videos must be appropriate for a G or PG audience. Entry form and model release form required and can be found on library website on the Teen Program page. C Games! Games! Games! Middlefield, 440-632-1961 Grades 6-12 Thurs., Nov. 21, 3 p.m. Video games, board games, card games, and more! Join us for an afternoon of game playing. M December Guess-the-holiday-movie game Grades 6 - 12 Geauga West, 440-729-4250 Put your knowledge of movies to the test with our holiday movie game. Stop in anytime during December to play. G Tree lighting ceremony Thompson, 440-298-3831 Sun., Dec. 1, 7 p.m. See page 7 for details. T M LEGO family building challenge Middlefield, 440-632-1961 Families Wed., Dec. 11, 7 p.m. What can your family create with a box of LEGOS? Sign up to join the building challenge. Thriller dance workshop Bainbridge, 440-543-5611 Grades 6 – 12 Thurs., Oct. 10, 3 – 4:30 p.m. Learn the dance made famous by Michael Jackson’s groundbreaking music video. Still a thrill after thirty years! Hobbits! Bainbridge, 440-543-5611 Grades 6 – 12 Thurs., Dec. 12, 3 – 4:30 p.m. Get ready for the release of the next epic movie The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug with Tolkien trivia, crafts and other elfish fun. The new movie will be in theaters Dec. 13. M Teen coffee house Middlefield, 440-632-1961 Grades 6-12 Wed., Oct. 9, 3 p.m. Share your creativity with friends while enjoying coffee house treats. B B 8 Book Discussions Autumn Book Sales “When I have a little money, I buy books; and if I have any left, I buy food and clothes.” - Desiderius Erasmus Bookmobile book sale at the Great Geauga County Fair Sponsored by the Friends of the Bookmobile in the book barn. Parking is free. Thousands of books and audio books on CD are available. Stock up for the winter months ahead. Best of all, the Bookmobile staff will hold your books in their building for you while you enjoy the fair. No need to carry them through the rides and attractions. Pick your materials up on your way home. Thursday, Aug. 29 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Open to the public Friday, Aug. 30 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Open to the public Saturday, Aug. 31 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Open to the public Sunday, Sept. 1 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Open to the public 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Open to the public, bag day Monday, Sept. 2 Bainbridge Sponsored by the Bainbridge Women’s Club Tuesday, Sept. 10 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Members only preview 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Open to the public Wednesday, Sept. 11 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Open to the public Thursday, Sept. 12 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Open to the public Friday, Sept. 13 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Open to the public, bag day Saturday, Sept. 14 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Open to the public, bag day Chardon Cuddle up for Winter Book Sale is sponsored by the Chardon Friends of the Library 9 – 10 am. Friends preview Friday, Nov. 1 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Open to the Public Saturday, Nov. 2 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Open to the Public Sunday, Nov. 3 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Bag Day Geauga West Library Sponsored by the Geauga West Friends of the Library Wednesday, Nov. 6 4 - 6 p.m. Members only 6 - 8:30 p.m. Open to the Public Thursday, Nov. 7 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Open to the Public 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Open to the Public Friday, Nov. 8 Saturday, Nov. 9 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Bag Day “Properly, we should read for power. Man reading should be man intensely alive. The book should be a ball of light in one's hand.” - Ezra Pound Bainbridge Sept. 16 My Name is Mary Sutter by Robin Oliveira Oct. 14 Faith by Jennifer Haigh Nov. 11 Manhunt by James Swanson Dec. 9 And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie Chardon Sept. 18 Oct. 16 Nov. 20 Playaway® Bookpacks now available GCPL is pleased to be one of the first libraries in the country to offer Playaway® Bookpacks. These kits bring together the simplicity of all-in-one audiobooks and their print version to deliver a fun and educational read-along experience. Simply borrow and press “play.” No other device is needed. Ask your local library for more information. 9 Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Doc by Mary Doria Russell Asleep: The Forgotten Epidemic by Molly Caldwell Crosby The Paris Wife by Paula McLain Geauga West Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Sept. 4 Oct. 2 Nov. 6 Dec. 4 The Necklace by Cheryl Jarvis City of Thieves by David Benioff Growing Up Laughing by Marlo Thomas Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout Middlefield Sept. 12 Middlefield Sponsored by the East Geauga Friends of the Library Ongoing week days, 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. Mondays, 2 p.m. Oct. 10 Nov. 14 Dec. 12 Thompson Sept. 15 Oct. 20 Nov. 17 Dec. 15 Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. The Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin Seal Team Six: Memoirs of an Elite Navy Seal Team Sniper by Howard Wasdin Cheap Cabernet by Catherine Beck How to Cook a Wolf by M.F.K. Fisher Sundays, 2 p.m. The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Atonement by Ian McEwan The Christmas Note by Donna VanLiere Adult Programs Space is limited. Call participating libraries to register. September Registration start dates Bainbridge: Sept. 3 Chardon: Sept. 4, ongoing Geauga West: Sept. 3 Middlefield: Sept. 3 Thompson: No registration required. Chickamauga: An epic battle of the Civil War Chardon, 440-285-7601 Sat., Sept. 14, 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. This program is an in-depth study of the battle and long-term effects including a look at General James A. Garfield’s role in the fight and General Rosecrans’ behavior on the field of battle. Presented by Scott Longert, Park Guide at the James A. Garfield National Historic Site in Mentor. Look, lunch and listen Geauga West, 440-729-4250 Wednesdays Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your lunch if you’d like, and join us for a unique and entertaining program each week. Coffee provided. G Celebrate Geauga County 50th Public Library’s Year 50th anniversary Event Geauga West, 440-729-4250 Sun., Sept. 8, 1- 5 p.m. Refreshments will be served all afternoon. Children and their families can also enjoy ice cream in the story hour room. G Book dominoes display Geauga West, 440-729-4250 Sun., Sept. 8, 1 p.m. Start the afternoon with an amazing display of book dominoes in the library. The display of hundreds of books falling like dominoes will be set in motion at 1 p.m. as the doors open. Don’t miss it! G Happy days are here again: The baby boom years Geauga West, 440-729-4250 Sun., Sept. 8, 2 p.m. Summit County Historical Society This program takes us on a journey down memory lane. Photos, collectibles, music and memorabilia highlight the various forms of entertainment between 1946 – 1964. From Hula Hoops to rock n’ roll, Roy Rogers to drive-in movies and dance halls to noisy games of Yahtzee, we remember the lighter side of the baby boom years. G C Passport fair Middlefield, 440-632-1961 Sat., Sept. 14, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. See page 12 for details. M Bring a plant, take a plant Chardon, 440-285-7601 Sat., Sept. 21, 9 a.m. – noon Bring your extra perennials to our Bostwick Room to swap and take the same number of plants home. Deliver plants between 9 – 10 a.m. The swap begins at 10 a.m. Unclaimed plants are free for the taking at noon. C Genealogy databases review and research Geauga West 440-729-4250 Sat., Sept. 21, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. See page 14 for details. G Researching old newspapers for family history Chardon 440-285-7601 Tues., Sept. 24, 7 p.m. See page 14 for details. C Creative you: Be original with origami Bainbridge, 440-543-5611 Mon., Sept. 16, 7 p.m. Do fantastical folded-paper creations intrigue you? Join fellow crafters and learn from Geauga County’s origami expert, Jim Kessell, how to create beautiful flowers from paper. $5 materials fee. B Protect your retirement plan Chardon, 440-285-7601 Tues., Sept. 17, 7 p.m. An extended illness or disability can destroy a carefully built retirement plan. Learn how to preserve assets and pay for extended care. Find out who will and will not pay, what the government may cover and the benefits of private insurance. C Why Cows Need Names: And More Secrets of Amish Farms Middlefield, 440-632-1961 Wed., Sept. 18, 7 p.m. Join Randy James for a presentation and book signing based on his recently released book Why Cows Need Names: and More Secrets of Amish Farms. Glimpse into the lives of a young Amish family as they contemplate, start and then struggle to establish a profitable small farm. Dr. James served as the County Agricultural Agent in the Geauga Amish Settlement for almost 30 years. His book will be available for purchase. M 10 Terry Pluto Bainbridge, 440-543-5611 Wed., Sept. 25, 7 p.m. Get the inside scoop for the current Browns season. Author and Cleveland Plain Dealer columnist Terry Pluto shares his knowledge, focusing on his most recent book, Things I’ve Learned from Watching the Browns. Books will be available to purchase. If you would like a signed copy, arrive by 6:30 p.m. B Fall is a great time to plant a tree Chardon, 440-285-7601 Sat., Sept. 28, 9:30 a.m. – noon Spend the morning with Chardon’s Urban Forester, Dave Allen, to learn the best methods to ensure a healthy, safe, long-lived tree. The class covers choosing the right tree, siting, planting and after care. Class starts indoors and continues outside as we plant a tree. C Adult Programs October Iris folding Chardon, 440-285-7601 Tues.,Oct. 1, 7 p.m. With the holidays fast approaching, make a card using the iris-folding technique. Beginners welcome. Materials provided to make one holiday card, but bring your own transparent tape and scissors. Limited to 12. C Researching Geauga County buildings Middlefield Wed., Oct. 2, 7 – 8:30 p.m. See page 14 for details. M Book bites: Pioneer woman cooks Bainbridge, 440-543-5611 Mon., Oct. 7, 7 p.m. The best night to be in the library is book bites night! Bring a recipe and a dish to share as the cookery experts explore the dishes of Ree Drummond, the pioneer woman chef who authored the now famous The Pioneer Woman, Black Heels to Tractor Wheels. B The ghost whisperer Middlefield, 440-632-1961 Wed., Oct. 9, 7 p.m. Local author and ghost whisperer Mary Ann Winkowski discusses her eerie experiences while hunting ghosts across the world. Mary Ann is the author of The Ice Cradle: A Novel of the Ghost Files, The Book of Illumination, and other titles. The television show, “Ghost Whisperer” was based in part on her experiences. Space is limited so sign up early! M Introduction to genealogy Bainbridge, 440-543-5611 Thurs., Oct. 10, 6:30 p.m. See page 14 for details. B Big Creek canine search and rescue team Chardon, 440-285-7601 Grade 3 and older Sat., Oct. 12, 2 p.m. Canine handler, Will Rosch, hosts a program on the training and service of the Big Creek Canine Search and Rescue Team including a demonstration using a service dog. C Tantalizing true crime tales Bainbridge, 440-543-5611 Thurs., Oct. 17, 7 p.m. True crime historian Rebecca McFarland of the Cleveland Police Museum shares the history of true crime in the Cleveland area from the 1930s, including tales about Eliot Ness and the still unsolved Kingsbury Run murders. Gadget gallery Bainbridge, 440-543-5611 November and December Thinking of purchasing an electronic device for yourself or as a holiday gift? Librarians guide users through downloading books on all tablets. Spooktacular creations with Michaels crafts Bainbridge, 440-543-5611 Mon., Oct. 21, 7 p.m. Spook yourself silly by making a fun Halloween craft. A Michaels craft store expert will guide you through the process to make simple and fun Halloween crafts. $5 materials fee. G B B In“jean”ious aprons Chardon, 440-285-7601 Mon., Oct. 21, 7 p.m. Grab an old pair of jeans and a new pair of scissors and join us for an evening of crafting fun. Expert crafter Ruth Bede demonstrates patterns and techniques for turning an old pair of jeans into a stylish new apron. Call the library for a list of needed supplies. C Introduction to genealogy Geauga West, 440-729-4250 Wed., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. See page 14 for details. G Genealogy lock-in Geauga West 440-729-4250 Sat., Oct. 26, 6 – 10 p.m. See page 14 for details. G Ho ho no: Holiday time management Bainbridge, 440-543-5611 Mon., Oct. 28, 7 p.m. Does preparing for the holiday season make you crazy? Learn to manage your time and stress as time-management expert Lisa Mallis provides tips and tricks for the best ways to plan ahead. B The art and science of aviation Middlefield, 440-632-1961 Wed., Oct. 30, 7 p.m. Ever have questions about airplanes soaring overhead? Jim Arnold, licensed pilot, will explain how aircraft fly, their cockpit instruments and the principles of flight. Appropriate for teens and adults. M 11 B November Passport fair Geauga West, 440-729-4250 Sat., Nov. 2, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. See page 12 for details. Card making & scrapbooking crop Middlefield, 440-632-1961 Sat., Nov. 2, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Bring your own materials for 4 hours of crafty fun. The library’s Ellison Die Machine will be available. Share and swap your ideas with friends. Space is limited to 15. M Matt Granite: Save when shopping the Internet Bainbridge, 440-543-5611 Sun., Nov. 3, 2 p.m. Looking for the best possible deals online as the holiday season approaches? Let Channel 3’s morning show online savings expert Matt Granite show you how it’s done. B Fall and holiday cards Geauga West, 440-729-4250 Sun., Nov. 3, 1 – 5 p.m. Discover unique folds and layouts as we construct seasonal cards to take home. Please bring your own scissors and double-stick tape. A $10 materials fee will be collected. Registration is required. G Shop ‘till you drop! eBay and more Middlefield, 440-632-1961 Wed., Nov. 6, 7 p.m. Learn to navigate and post items for sale on the popular websites eBay and craigslist. Learn about safe shopping and super deals on other sites. M Millionaires’ Row by Dan Ruminski Geauga West, 440-729-4250 Thurs., Nov. 14, 7 p.m. Hear Dan Ruminski, author of Cleveland in the Gilded Age, talk about this fascinating era in Cleveland’s history. G Distinguished Speaker Notre Dame Education Center Sat., Nov. 16, 7:45 p.m. See back cover. Adult Programs November December Scrapbooking crop Chardon, 440-285-7601 Sat., Nov. 16, 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Share and swap your ideas during an afternoon of scrapbook fun. Bring your own materials. The library's Ellison Die Machine will be available. C Creative you: Metal stamping success Bainbridge, 440-543-5611 Mon., Nov. 18, 7 p.m. Kieu of Urban Beader (formally Bead Q) teaches how to make a metal-stamped charm for a necklace or bracelet. They make great gifts—plan to create more than one! $5 materials fee. B Chattanooga: A dramatic Civil War battle Chardon, 440-285-7601 Mon., Nov. 25, 7 p.m. General Rosecrans’ Union army suffered a disastrous loss at Chickamauga and was under siege in Chattanooga. Lincoln sent Grant to replace Rosecrans and to save the army from total destruction. David Lintern, Volunteer Interpreter at the James A. Garfield National Historic Site, presents this dramatic battle on its 150-year anniversary. C Computer classes Book bites: Gifts from the kitchen Bainbridge, 440-543-5611 Mon., Dec. 2, 7 p.m. What homemade tasty gifts do you make for friends and family for the holidays? Bring a recipe and a dish to share as cookery members find fun ways to give food as gifts. B Music, trees and trains in the library Geauga West, 440-729-4250 Sun., Dec. 8, 2 – 4 p.m. Enjoy music for browsing the stacks and a model train layout in the children’s area. A class for adults in folding origami trees will take place at 2. Please register for the origami class by calling the library. Children may enjoy a drop-in craft in the Story Hour Room. G Holiday music Middlefield, 440-632-1961 Sun., Dec. 8, 2 p.m. Join us around the fireplace for a piano program performed by Chad Miller, a Middlefield Library shelver and musician. Chad is a senior at Cardinal High School and has been playing the piano since second grade. Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate while listening to festive music. M Passport fairs 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Middlefield Library or Saturday, Nov. 2, at Geauga West Library Need a passport? GCPL has partnered with the staff of the Geauga County Clerk of Courts to provide one-stop-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. Bring one check for each application along with cash or check for the processing fee. All applicants must be present. 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: http://www.co.geauga.oh.us/commonpleas/ ClerkOfCourts/ClerkPassports.aspx or www.travel.state.gov. 12 Adult programs. Space is limited. Registration required. B Bainbridge 440-543-5611 Call to register starting Sept. 3. Space is limited. Interesting things with the Internet Mon., Sept. 23, 7 p.m. Librarians guide you through setting home pages and favorites, as well as exploring the Internet. You need a working knowledge of the keyboard and mouse. Ease into email Mon., Sept. 30, 2 p.m. Librarians guide you through email, including sending and downloading attachments. Assistance provided prior to class to set up an email account. Bring an email address of a friend you would like to send an email to. You need a working knowledge of the keyboard and mouse. Basic Excel Mon., Nov. 11, 7 p.m. Wondering how Excel works and what it can do for you? Learn how to set up a basic worksheet. You need a working knowledge of the keyboard and mouse. eBay vs. craigslist Wed., Nov. 13, 7 p.m. Which site, eBay or craigslist, is best to get rid of your stuff? Librarian Kris Carroll will walk you through the pros and cons of each site. You need a working knowledge of the keyboard and mouse. Digital discoveries and computer classes Adult programs. Space is limited. Registration required. C Chardon 440-285-7601 Ongoing registration begins Sept. 3. Space is limited. Computer basics Mon., Sept. 16, 2 – 3:30 p.m. Tues., Dec. 3, 7 – 8:30 p.m. A hands-on class for computer people with little or no experience. Learn the functions of a mouse and get an introduction to Windows 7. Advanced searching Mon., Sept. 16, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Tues., Dec. 3, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Discover how to make the most of Google and other search methods including subject indexes, metasearch engines and databases. Adventures with email Mon., Oct. 14, 7 – 8:30 p.m. This hands-on class is for people new to email or anyone looking for tips to use it more efficiently. Help will be provided prior to class to set up an email account. Internet basics Tues., Oct. 15, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Discover what search engines (Google, etc.) have to offer and how to safely navigate the Internet for information. LinkedIn Wed., Oct. 23, 7 – 8:30 p.m. LinkedIn is a social networking tool for career development. Build a professional profile, connect with colleagues and learn job-hunting techniques in this introductory class. Introduction to Facebook Thurs., Nov. 7, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Want a Facebook account but don’t know where to start? This class provides beginners with hands-on experience. Help will be provided prior to class to register for a Facebook account. G Geauga West 440-729-4250 Call to register starting Sept. 3. Space is limited. Introduction to computers Tues., Sept. 17, 2 p.m. A class for beginning computer users. Introduction to the Internet Tues., Sept. 24, 2 p.m. Learn basic Internet searching. Basic mouse skills required. Introduction to Facebook Wed., Oct. 9, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. This class is designed for those who are new to Facebook or have very little experience. It covers the purpose and use of Facebook, privacy controls and managing newsfeed and timeline features. Magazines for your tablet computer Mon., Oct. 28, 7 p.m. Zinio is the library’s app that allows you to read selected magazines on your iPad, Kindle Fire or Nexus tablet. Bring your eReader to class to learn how to load the app and use the Zinio service. MMiddlefield 440-632-1961 Call to register starting Sept. 3. Unless noted, space is limited to 6. Library eBooks & eReaders Call to schedule an appointment. Are you the owner of a new Kindle, Nook, or iPad? Did you know you can borrow library books on your device? Or do you just want to know more about eBooks? Our library staff will guide you through downloading eBooks. Call the library to arrange an appointment for one-on-one assistance. Intro to computers A: Computer basics Wed., Sept. 25, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. or 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Have little or no computer experience? In this class you will learn about basic computer operations, Windows navigation as well as files and folders. Intro to computers B: Internet basics Wed., Oct. 30, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. or 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Discover what the Internet has to offer. Learn web browser basics, surfing the web, Internet safety and basic search skills. Intro to computers C: Intermediate computer and search skills Wed., Nov. 13, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. or 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Ready to move beyond the basics? This class covers how to copy & paste, flash drives, maps and more. Shutterfly 2: Creating custom path photo books Wed., Nov. 20, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. or 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. This class moves beyond basics and explores the creative options available through the Custom Path Photo Book. Participants must have basic knowledge of Shutterfly and computers. MS Word basics Wed., Nov. 6, 7 – 8:30 p.m. This hands-on class walks you through creating documents or letters using Microsoft Word 2010. You must have a working knowledge of the mouse and keyboard. 13 Genealogy Programs Research your ancestors and share your findings with family over the holidays. For more information, email [email protected]. Call sponsoring library to register for desired class. Class sizes are limited. Most classes taught by Cheryl McClellan, Staff Genealogist. Registration required. Genealogy databases review and research Geauga West, 440-729-4250 Sat., Sept. 21, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. A half-hour refresher class on using the two largest online genealogy databases, Ancestry Library Version and FamilySearch, will be followed by genealogist-assisted free time to search the databases. If you want to save information, bring a flash drive. Geauga County Genealogical Society programs The Geauga County Genealogical Society (GCGS) meets in the Bostwick Room of the Chardon Library the second Tuesday of each month. Check our website www. gcgsoh.org for information. Contact: [email protected]. Researching old newspapers for family history Chardon, 440-285-7601 Tues., Sept. 24, 7 p.m. Read all about your ancestors. Learn where to find and how to search old newspapers to find vital and court records, accounts of accidents and crimes, sports participation, business or day-to-day activities. Class size limited to eleven. C Researching Geauga County buildings Middlefield 440-632-1961 Wed., Oct. 2, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Have you wondered who built that barn or house and when? Learn to search tax duplicates, tax maps and other records. Library laptops will be used. Limited class size. M Introduction to genealogy Bainbridge 440-543-5611 Thurs., Oct. 10, 6:30 p.m. Overview of genealogy charts, documenting, online databases, software. Bring dates and locations of births, marriages and deaths that you have for your parents and grandparents. Class size limited to eleven. B Introduction to genealogy Geauga West 440-729-4250 Wed., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. Overview of genealogy charts, documenting, online databases, software. Bring dates and locations of births, marriages and deaths that you have for your parents and grandparents. Class size limited to eleven. G Genealogy lock-in Geauga West, 440-729-4250 Sat., Oct. 26, 6 – 10 p.m. Bring your family tree charts and notes for an opportunity to use library computers and databases for an uninterrupted ancestor-hunting session. Staff will be available for assistance.Registration is required. Space is limited. G Family history Christmas ornaments Chardon, 440-285-7601 Sat., Nov. 9, 10 a.m. Grade 2 and older with adult Registration required. With your children or grandchildren, make family history ornaments and small photo frames to memorialize your family history. Bring family information and copies of ancestors’ photos to add to die cuts of covered wagons, ocean liners, houses, etc. C Doing genealogy with DNA Tues., Sept. 10, 7 p.m. Richard Spector, a current trustee and past president of the Cleveland Jewish Genealogy Society, explains different DNA tests and which ones are useful. Interesting Internet resources for genealogy research Tues., Oct. 8, 7 p.m. Doug Cooley, member of GCGS, shares numerous places to look for information. Program to be announced Tues., Nov. 12, 7 p.m. Annual Christmas party Tues., Dec. 10, 7 p.m. Cheryl McClellan, Staff Genealogist, is always ready to assist with ancestry discoveries. 14 Geauga County Bulletin Board Burton Public Library Upcoming Events All programs are at UH Geauga Medical Center unless otherwise noted. Seidman Cancer Center at UH Geauga Medical Center Education Series Thurs., Sept. 5 – Prostate cancer screening Mon., Sept. 30 – Cancer support group: empowerment & meditation Thurs., Oct. 10 – Breast cancer screening Thurs., Nov. 7 – Skin cancer screening All sessions at 5 p.m. Call 440-285-7757 to register. Bariatric surgery and nutrition This seminar teaches individuals who are significantly overweight about bariatric weight-loss surgery. Tuesdays, Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12, Dec. 10, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Call 440-285-6469 for more information. Diabetes support group Tues., Oct. 15, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Tues., Dec. 10, 2 – 3:30 p.m. Do you have joint pain? Knee and hip pain or back pain classes Call 440-285-7757 for dates and times. Aphasia / stroke support group Meets the first Monday of each month, 6 – 8 p.m. in the UH Geauga Medical Center Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinic located at the Geauga County YMCA on Bass Lake Road. Ostomy support group Meets the fourth Thursday of each month 6:30 – 8 p.m. Sept. 26, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Oct. 24, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Dec. 5, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Ninth annual orthopaedics day Sat., Oct. 12 Is pain preventing you from doing the things you love to do? Join us for this FREE community event to learn about the latest orthopaedic treatment options. Beta Banquet & Conference Center / 700 Beta Drive, Mayfield Heights. Lunch provided. Space is limited. For more information or to register, call 440-285-7757. 15 Book and art silent auction Thurs., Sept. 12 Vintage books, prints and original art for sale. Refreshments. Preview: noon – 6 p.m. Silent auction: 6 – 8 p.m. Burton art show Entry forms are available at all libraries in Geauga and Lake Counties, and also at www. burton.lib.oh.us. Artists 16 years and older who live, work or attend school in Geauga or Lake counties are invited to submit their work. A $5 nonrefundable fee will be charged for each entry, with a maximum of 3 entries per artist. Cash prizes. Entry night is Monday, Sept. 30, 5 – 8 p.m. Gallery hours: Tues., Oct. 8 – 10, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Fri., Oct. 11 – 12, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sun., Oct. 13, 1 – 4 p.m. Collector’s series Join us for our own local version of the Antiques Road Show! Comic books: Tues., Sept. 24, 6:30 p.m., with Jim Williams of Comic Heaven in Willoughby. Coins: Sat., Sept. 28, 11 a.m., with local coin collector Newell Beaumier. Vintage books: Sat., Oct. 5, 11 a.m., with Bob McCullam of Cattermole Books of Newbury. Registration required. Call (440) 834-4466. Gingerbread house contest Entry forms are available at the library and all Berkshire schools through Oct. 1, 2013. Entry forms and gingerbread house displays are due at the Library Mon., Nov. 25, from 9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Display is from Nov. 27 – Dec. 18. www.burton.lib.oh.us Please visit our website for upcoming events or call the library at (440) 834-4466 for more information. 12701 Ravenwood Drive Chardon, Ohio 44024 Distinguished speaker series: Craig Johnson, ECRWSS Craig Johnson, author of the Walt Longmire mysteries, is this year’s GCPL Distinguished Speaker. A wine-and-cheese reception with the author begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Notre Dame Education Center auditorium Sat., Nov. 16. Johnson’s presentation begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets to the reception and program cost $20. Tickets for the program only cost $5, and are available at all GCPL locations starting in late September. POSTAL CUSTOMER author of the Walt Longmire series Nov. 16, 2013 The Walt Longmire series is available at GCPL in print and audio formats. GCPL also has the complete first season of the television series Longmire on DVD. Check out copies today and prepare for what promises to be a highly entertaining evening. Check GeaugaLibrary.net or our Facebook page for more information. 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 8 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 2 Staff development Friday, September 6 Thanksgiving Closing 5 p.m. Nov. 27 Thursday, Nov. 28 Christmas Tuesday, December 24 Wednesday, Dec. 25 New Year's Tuesday, December 31 Wednesday, January 1 PAID Based on the Walt Longmire mysteries, the television series Longmire recently began its second season on A&E. It airs Mondays at 10 p.m. Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage The Longmire mysteries in chronological order are: The Cold Dish, Death Without Company, Kindness Goes Unpunished, Another Man’s Moccasins, Dark Horse, Junkyard Dogs, Hell Is Empty, As the Crow Flies, and A Serpent’s Tooth. The novella Spirit of Steamboat will be released in October 2013. He has also published eBook stories for Kindle and Nook: “Christmas in Absaroka County,” “Divorce Horse,” and “Messenger.” Chardon, Ohio Permit No. 77 Johnson’s Longmire mysteries are set in fictional Absaroka County, Wyoming, where aging Sheriff Walt Longmire’s unique blend of humor, empathy, and pathos drives his investigations as well as his interactions with his lifelong friend, Henry Standing Bear; his fiery deputy, Vic (Victoria) Moretti; his daughter, Cady (a Philadelphia attorney); and his dog, Dog. 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