First Rung to College Program
Lakeland Community College is offering a GED preparation program, First Rung to College, which will also count toward college credit. As a “bridge” program, it is geared to individuals who wish to prepare for the GED exam and plan to enroll in college.
The program will run concurrently with Lakeland’s fall semester from Aug. 23 to Dec. 15, and is offered in collaboration with Auburn Career Center’s Aspire program. Auburn instructors will provide GED preparation instruction, while Lakeland instructors will teach components of the college’s First Year Experience course. Students who successfully complete the First Year Experience component will attain college readiness and earn college credit.
Morning and evening classes will be held at Lakeland. Students in the program will have access to Lakeland resources.
To be eligible for the program, individuals are required to take a pretest, which can be scheduled by calling 440-525-7452. Those accepted attend free of cost.
GCPL Hosts A Moveable Feast
July 21, 7 p.m.
Geauga County Public Library is celebrating Ernest Hemingway’s birthday in style with a moveable feast of food, music and fun at Orchard Hills Park, 11340 Caves Road in Chester Township. Test trivia skills for a chance to win a gift basket. Vintage 1920s clothing is encouraged. The event is free for guests 21 and older.
Various food stations will offer bite-size appetizers, wines, petit entrees, desserts and Hemingway-inspired trivia, live music and the Bookmobile.
- Registration is required at GeaugaLibrary.net or call 440-729-4250.
Club Ink Publishing Workshop
- July 5, 7 p.m.
- Club Ink offers an engaging series of events and workshops celebrating culture and the written and spoken word. Geauga County Public Library is bringing a lineup of outstanding writers to Geauga County. The Club Ink writing workshop meets monthly at GCPL’s Chardon Library and participants learn from established writers as well as each other. There are no fees and all are welcome.
The action kicks off with author Rachele Alpine at Chardon Library. She will discuss the steps taken by a writer interested in publication by a traditional publisher. Registration is required.
Geauga West Library
The Geauga West Library is at 13455 Chillicothe Road. For more information or to register for programs or story times, call 440-729-4250 or visit GeaugaLibrary.net.
Summer Reading Programs
Sign up for the summer reading program and record the time reading and then turn in a reading log in exchange for tasty and fun prizes.
For hours spent reading, teens will have a chance at themed gift baskets. Drawings will be held every two weeks.
Adults will have chances for prizes, too. Simply read and then submit an entry ever time a book is finished.
Earn Your Hard Hat
June 29, 7 p.m.
Partnering with Habitat for Humanity, families will learn what goes into building a house. Make a craft to share, win prizes and have fun.
Take a Moment to Create
July 13, 7 p.m.
Enjoy making summer crafts with friends and family.
Build a Better Bite
July 5, 1 p.m.
Build a spectacular bite with some of the given ingredients. Library culinary “experts” will judge who will create the better bite.
Build Better Health
July 11, 7 p.m.
Learn about the benefits of kombucha, taste commercial and homemade varieties and go home with a kombucha starter kit. Materials fee is $5.
Get to Know Your iPhone
July 12, 7 p.m.
Learn tricks and tips for using an iPhone.
Disaster Preparedness
July 13, 7 p.m.
Everyone faces the possibility of natural disasters, accidents, power outages or intentional acts to disrupt daily lives. People cannot control the weather or prevent disasters from happening, but there are steps one can take to minimize risks from potential hazards. Presented by experts at UH Geauga Medical Center.
Build a Better World
July 18, 7 p.m.
Learn how to get involved in Habitat for Humanity, a program that brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
Moveable Feast
July 21, 7 p.m.
Celebrate Ernest Hemingway’s birthday in style with a moveable feast of food, music, and fun at Orchard Hills Park in Chesterland. Test one’s Hemingway trivia skills for a chance to win a gift basket. Vintage 1920s attire is encouraged.
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.
Wellness Through the Senses
July 13, 7 p.m.
Learn how to combat stressors through wellness methods. Expand knowledge of the impact of daily stress, and learn how to use the five senses to create well-being. Presented by Hospice of the Western Reserve. Registration is required.
BURTON LIBRARY
Burton Library is located at 14588 W. Park St. For more information on storytimes, LEGO Club, 3-D printing classes and more, call 440-834-4466 or visit burtonlibrary.org.
STEAM Program
June 29, 2 p.m.
Girls and boys in grades 2-5 who love to craft can give their art a digital boost with science, technology and engineering. Create a wiggling, jiggling drawing machine to keep. Registration required.
Emily’s Music Extravaganza
July 5 and 19 and Aug. 2, 1 p.m.
Emily from the Chardon Polka Band is back and has some extra-awesome music programs planned for music lovers ages 4-11.
Chemistry is Everywhere
July 10, 3 p.m
Retired research scientist, Dr. Lawson Wideman will show youth in grades K-5 interesting chemical reactions, color changes and teach them how to build a battery.
All About Animal Builders
July 24, 3 p.m.
Nora the Explorer from Geauga Park District will teach everyone about animals and how they build their homes. See real animal homes.
Declutter Your Home
June 29, 6:30 p.m.
Come and enjoy some fun with Eileen Adkins, of ‘Leen On Me Organizing, as she takes participants on a journey to become organized and clutter free. Registration required.
Foster Care & Adoption Info Night
July 11, 6:30 p.m.
Jodi Miller, of Geauga County Jobs & Family Services, will provide information on how to become a foster or adoptive parent.
Homegrown & Unplugged in the Garden
Join Burton’s own: Nate LaPrairie on July 12, Jesse Huge on July 13 and The Limited on July 18. Each concert will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Reading Garden.
An Evening on Spiritualism & Mediumship
Aug. 1, 6:30 p.m.
Rev. Jenni Vinecourt will discuss spiritualism and mediumship and how they can enhance one’s connection to those on the other side of life. She will complete the evening with a public demonstration of mediumship.