CHARDON LIBRARY
Chardon Library is located at 110 E. Park St., Chardon. To register for programs, call 440-285-7601 or visit www.geaugalibrary.net.
Scrapbook Crop
Nov. 14, 1-4:30 p.m.
Bring photos, supplies and a friend to share ideas during an afternoon of fun. The library’s Ellison die machine will be available. Participants are welcome to work on all types of paper crafts such as card making, scrapbooks or iris folding. Free and open to the public; registration is required.
Iris Folding: On Your Own
Nov. 17, 6:30 p.m.
The class is designed for those who are already familiar with iris folding. Learn how to set a design on a template to complete an iris folded card. Bring scissors, transparent and double sided tape and a pattern, if available. Class size is limited. Free and open to the public; registration is required.
GEAUGA WEST LIBRARY
The Geauga West Library is at 13455 Chillicothe Road. For more information or to register, call 440-729-4250 or visit GeaugaLibrary.net.
ADULT PROGRAMS
Passport Fair
Nov. 14, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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. For passport fees and more details of what to bring, visit the website: www.co.geauga.oh.us/commonpleas/Clerk-Of-Courts or travel.state.gov.
Cuyahoga County Roots
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.
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Register now for special holiday storytimes for November and December.
The Gift of Giving
Nov. 12, 7 p.m.
Youth in grades K-5 bring a new or gently used book for the library’s gift book drive. All contributions will be shared with Geauga Job and Family Services for its annual holiday gift distribution. Par-ticipants will also make holiday cards and bookmarks to accompany each book.
Painting with a Plot
Nov. 17, 3:30 p.m.
Youth in grades 6-12 will listen to a poem or story and then paint what comes to mind to create a masterpiece.
Gifting This Year’s Books
Dec. 3, 7 p.m.
As a special parent program, the youth services staff will present book ideas that are fun, entertaining and great reads for holiday gift giving. There will be an activity for children while parents find out about these great books.
Cookie Decorating
Dec. 17, 7 p.m.
Back by popular demand, youth in grades K-5 will decorate cookies for the holiday season as a gift or for a snack.
iSTEM Ribbon Cutting
Nov. 17, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
The iSTEM Geauga Early College High School, located on Auburn Career Center’s campus at 8140 Auburn Road in Concord Township, will celebrate is grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The community is welcome to tour the facility, learn about the curriculum and meet the staff.
Light appetizers and refreshments will be served. The event is free and open to the public.
Interested eighth- and ninth-grade students can spend a day at iSTEM and get a hands-on feel for iSTEM by attending classes, meeting current students and touring the facilities during the school’s Tuesday Shadow Program, which runs through Dec. 8.
For more information, visit online at www.istemghs.org or call 440-358-8038.
College Information Session
Nov. 18, 6:30 p.m.
The Lake/Geauga Educational Assistance Foundation will hold free scholarship session for high school seniors and their parents in the LEAF Resource Center located at 8221 Auburn Road in Concord.
The session will provide seniors with tips on how to find and apply for college scholarships. The session will be repeated on Dec. 2 at 6:30 p.m.
Reservations are required; capacity is limited. Register online at www.leaf-ohio.org or call LEAF at 440-358-8045 to reserve a seat.Auburn Career Center Community Open House
Auburn Open House
Nov. 19, 6:30-8 p.m.
Auburn Career Center, 8140 Auburn Road in Concord Township, will be hosting a community and sophomore open house. Visitors can tour the facilities, meet staff and learn more about the numerous services Auburn offers. For information, call 440-357-7542 or visit www.auburncc.org.
“The Lion King Jr.” Rules
Nov. 20, 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 21, 1 p.m. & 5 p.m.
Disney’s “The Lion King Jr.” is playing at R.C. Lindsey Elementary in Chester Township. The 75-minute musical, designed for middle-school aged performers, is based on the Broadway production directed by Julie Taymor and the 1994 Disney film. The R.C. Lindsey cast contains approximately 70 students led by Mrs. Deanna Harrison and Ms. Vanessa Pintabona.
The Lion King Jr. tells the story of the epic adventures of a curious cub named Simba as he struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and his destiny as king. Along the way, the young lion encounters a colorful cast of characters including lioness Nala, meerkat Timon and warthog Pumbaa. To claim his rightful place on the throne and save his beloved Pridelands, Simba must find his inner strength and confront his wicked Uncle Scar.
Admission is $6 for children and students and $8 for adults.
Tickets can be ordered in advance at https://sites.google.com/site/rclindseyelementaryplay/home or purchased at the door.