Programs require registration unless otherwise specified. Visit www.geaugalibrary.net.

Teens and tweens night

Sept. 1 and 15, 6 to 9 p.m. • Thompson

Teens in grades 5-12 will enjoy games, trivia, movies and pizza.

Book Talks

• Geauga West, September 7, 7 p.m., “Sankofa” by Chibundu Onuzo.
• Middlefield, September 8, 5:30 p.m., “Educated: A Memoir” by Tara Westover.
• Bainbridge, September 9, 10:30 a.m., “The Story of a Beautiful Girl” by Rachel Simon.
• Bainbridge, September 12, 10 a.m., “Smile” by Sara Ruh.
• Virtual, September 12, 2 p.m., “Smile” by Sara Ruh.
• Thompson, September 13, 2 p.m., “American Dirt” by Jeanine Cummins.
• Bainbridge, September 15, 2-7 p.m., Book Club without homework, choose a book.

Inspiration station training

Housed at the Bainbridge branch, the Inspiration Station is a creative library space that provides patrons with facilities to engage, design and create. Before using any piece of equipment, a training session must first be completed.

• Virtual, September 7, 1 p.m.: Direct to Garment Printer
• Virtual, September 7, 2 p.m.: Cricut and Heat Press
• Bainbridge, September 13, 6 p.m.: Embroidery machine
• Virtual, Sept. 14, 1 p.m.: 3D scanner
• Virtual, Sept. 14, 2 p.m.: Laser Engraver

Library lock

Sept. 3, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. • Middlefield

Spend the day at the library while working on a project.

Slow motion yoga

Sept. 6, 10 a.m. • Bainbridge and virtual

Join local yoga instructor Ann Vickers for classes designed around easy-to-follow moves.

Extraordinary Women of the Old Testament

Sept. 6, 7 to 8:30 p.m. • Thompson

Each session will feature two women and their memorable accomplishments.

Ask a therapist

Sept. 6, 7 p.m. • Bainbridge

An informative and relatable discussion on mental health led by Victoriya Reich, LISW-S. Ask questions, participate in discussions, and learn about community resources.

Genealogy Support

Sept. 7, 6-8 p.m. • Thistle

September 19, 10 a.m. to noon.

Experience one-on-one genealogy assistance with a local and family history specialist from GCPL.

Club ink writing workshop

Sept. 7, 6-8:30 p.m. • Thistle

Join creators of all genres who want to critique their work while sharing experiences, information, and ideas. Budding authors and seasoned veterans are welcome.

Preparing bees for fall and winter

Sept. 7, 6 p.m. • Middlefield

Instructor Trish Harness will discuss what the hive should look like now and how to prepare it for future seasons.

Harry Potter: Wizarding Tournament

Sept. 7, 6-8 p.m. • Thistle

Come and join other wizards on Place Chardon to compete and win prizes. Costumes are encouraged.

Charcuterie board contest

Sept. 7, 7 p.m. • Bainbridge

Create boards at home and bring them to the library to judge and enjoy.

Kit’s Book Club

September 8, 4:30 p.m. • Geauga West

Children from kindergarten to grade 2 can join to read and discuss a book, craft and play a few games.

More S’mores

Sept. 8, 4 to 4:45 p.m. • Middlefield

Kindergarten through 5th graders will play games and bake s’mores.

craft evening

Sept. 8, 7 p.m. • Thistle

Join other crafters to work on projects.

Pajama party with stuffed animals

Sept. 9, 6 p.m. • Geauga West

Kids in kindergarten through 3rd grade can bring their favorite stuffed animals to a special storytime, then tuck them in for a sleepover. The next morning, pick up the stuffed friend from 10-11:30 a.m. and enjoy a light breakfast.

Lifeact – Youth Suicide Prevention

Sept. 10, 2 p.m. • Bainbridge

The program covers recognizing the warning signs of depression and suicide, teaching the skills needed to persuade someone to seek help.

Messy Mondays

Sept. 12, 10 a.m. • Thompson

Join outdoors for arts and crafts.

Fandom Mondays: Minecraft IRL

Sept. 12, 4 p.m. • Thistle

Teens in grades 6-12 will test their skills as an architect, develop creative skills for writing fanfiction and fantasy, and join a team of superheroes to solve a villain’s cryptic puzzles in order to save the library.

Meditation Mondays

Sept. 12, 7 p.m. • Virtual

Join holistic healer and life coach Jan Webber through guided meditation, Communicating and Managing Time.

Classic Cinema Mondays

Sept. 12, 1 to 3 p.m. • Thompson

Join us every Monday afternoon until December 19 for a classic film.

Inspiration Station Overview

Sept. 12, 6 p.m.. • Bainbridge and virtual

The presentation will cover using maker space equipment for personalized gift project ideas, corporate marketing promotions and more.

Geauga Skywatchers: Nebulae

Sept. 12, 6:30 p.m. • Thistle

Join the Astronomy Presentation Series to promote scientific thinking to young and old through the study and practice of astronomy.

home school art

Sept. 13, 2 p.m.-2:45 p.m. • Middlefield

Youngsters in grades 1-12 will learn to draw fun animals with step-by-step instructions.

Caramel Apple Bar

Sept. 13, 3-4:30 p.m. • Geauga West

Teens in grades 6-12 will make caramel apple creations.

Testing time: discussion with the author

Sept. 13, 7 p.m. • Bainbridge

Written with Carlo Wolff, Terry Gilbert’s memoir bears witness to the two Americas that Americans inhabit: one for the rich and powerful and the other for the minorities and the poor.

Geauga Genealogy Society

Sept. 13, 7-9 p.m. • Thistle

See what’s new in Anderson Allyn’s History and Genealogy Room.

English at home

Sept. 14, 11 a.m. • Bainbridge

Teens in grades 6-12 can take part in a lesson in non-fiction essay writing and learn tips that can be applied to everything from state exams to classroom journaling.

Find your ancestors

Sept. 14, 6:30 p.m. • Thistle

Learn how to start researching family history. Family history records will be explored such as census, military records, immigration forms and more.

Buy your first home

September 14, 6:30 p.m. • Middlefield

Join Keller Williams Realtors Tim Ambrose and Rory Flynn for an informative session on the steps involved in finding and buying a first home.

Creative writing at the library

Sept. 14, 7 to 8:15 p.m. • Bainbridge

Bring your own pieces or some favorite works by other authors. Prompts will be provided for some internal writings.

Sensory and artistic club for little hands

Sept. 15, 10-10:45 a.m. • Thistle

Babies ages 9-18 months with a caregiver will enjoy a few short stories and an open-ended process art project.

Caring for the Caregiver

Sept. 15, 3 p.m. • Geauga West

Caregivers will learn more about tips, tools and community resources for caregivers. Presented by Dawn Damante, Geriatric and NICHE Program Coordinator, University Hospitals.

International Points Day

Sept. 15, 4 to 4:45 p.m. • Middlefield

Kids from kindergarten to grade 4 will celebrate creativity, courage and collaboration with multimedia arts activities.

insect show

Sept. 15, 7 p.m. • Geauga West

Presented by Geauga Park District, enjoy an interactive discussion of creepy, creepy backyard neighbors.

Third Thursday Business Social

Sept. 15, 9-11 a.m. • Geauga West

Chester, Russell and Newbury area businesses join for a business networking opportunity on the third Thursday of each month. Coffee and donuts are offered.