Programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Visit www.geaugalibrary.net.
Bainbridge Branch
17222 Snyder Road, Bainbridge Township, 440-543-5611.
Aging and Disability Resources
Jan. 8, 7 p.m.
Caring for a parent, relative or friend is a complicated task. The session will help participants with their journey in starting the conversation about living alone, driving and wishes for independence. Participants will review: understanding there are services and resources to help, coping with the twists and detours in one’s journey and how to care for oneself when caring for others.
Tech Tuesdays
Jan. 9, 3:30 p.m.
Come play and learn computer skills with the CodeAPillar and Robot Mouse. Grades K-3.
Crafternoons
Jan. 11, 3:30 p.m.
Come make corner bookmarks. Grades 4-5.
Thursdays are Murder Book Discussion
Jan. 11, 7 p.m.
Discuss “Before the Fall” by Noah Hawley.
Chardon Branch
110 East Park St., Chardon, 440-285-7601.
Lego Fun
Jan. 8, 6:30 p.m.
What can you make out of Legos? Free play with the Lego toys purchased by the Friends of Chardon Library. Grades K-5.
Self-Publishing Workshop
Jan. 9, 7-8:30 p.m.
The library offers a publishing platform with a wide range of possibilities for local artists, photographers, musicians and more to create to share their work with local, state and national audiences. Come learn more.
Setting and Meeting Writing Goals
Jan. 10, 7-8:30 p.m.
Author Deanna Adams presents her “Setting – and Meeting – Your Writing Goals” class aimed at helping writers of all levels map out a timeline for their short and long-term writing goals.
Teen Cafe
Jan. 11, 3:30 p.m.
Winter is upon us, so come to the teen coffee house at Cafe Chardon to warm up. Beverages, snacks and crafty stuff will be provided for an enjoyable afternoon. Grades 6-12.
James A. Garfield and Civil Rights
Jan. 18, 7 p.m.
This program traces James Garfield’s various attitudes toward African-Americans, his interactions with African-Americans while in the Union Army and in Congress, his eloquent and determined support of the civil, political and voting rights of blacks during Reconstruction and in the years that followed. Presented by the James A. Garfield National Historic Site.
Geauga West Branch
13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 440-729-4250.
Kombucha Workshop – Level One Basics
Jan. 9, 7 p.m.
Opportunity to talk one-on-one, taste commercial and homemade brews, learn about kombucha benefits, why people drink it and how it’s made. Take home a basic starter kit and detailed brewing guide. Material fee is $10.
All Aboard for West Africa
Jan. 9, 7 p.m.
Get out of the cold and feel the warmth of West Africa. Local resident Dr. Suzanne Ondrus takes participants on a journey with photos, music, literature and fashion during her work time in Guinea.
Sala Udin: A First-Hand Account
Jan. 15, 2 p.m.
Mr. Sala Udin will share his experiences during the Civil Rights Movement and his firsthand experience of having heard Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech and the impact his work and subsequent assassination had on him and the country as a whole. He will further discuss how his experiences, Dr. King’s work and the Civil Rights Movement affected American society today. To be followed by a question and answer session. All ages.
Middlefield Branch
16167 East High St., Middlefield, 440-632-1961.
Friday Night at the Movies: Passport to New Worlds
Jan. 5, 6:30 p.m.
Join for Disney’s “Moana,” popcorn and a take-home activity. No registration required.
Block Party Building Club
Jan. 9, 6:30 p.m.
Hang out and build LEGOs with friends. LEGOs will be provided. Grades K-5.
Tween Scene
Jan. 10, 1 p.m.
Play a game, doodle, make a craft or do homework while hanging out with friends. Snacks will be provided. Grades 5-8.
Cutting the Cable
Jan. 10, 6:30 p.m.
Learn how to cancel cable and still get the programs and content one wants, when one wants it. Participants will explore cost-effective alternatives from devices like Apple TV, Amazon Fire and Roku, to providers like Netflix, Hulu and Amazon.