Bainbridge Youth/Teen Programming
Northeast Ohio
Youth Programming
Registration is required for all summer reading activities.
Jungle Terry
All ages
Wednesday, June 5, 7 p.m.
Join us for a wild evening at the library. Jungle Terry and friends are coming to Bainbridge to help kick-off our Summer Reading Program!
Outdoors, weather permitting.
Pyramid Party Time
Entering Grades 1 - 5
Thursday, June 13, 10 - 11 a.m. or 2 - 3 p.m.
Return to the time of the Egyptians for an hour of stories, crafts and games.
Explorer's Club
Entering Grades 1 - 3
Mondays June 17 - July 22, 2 -3 p.m.
Explore with us as we “Dig into Reading.” We will share stories, make crafts, and do science activities.
Dig It!
Entering Grades 1 - 5
Thursday, June 20, 10 - 11 a.m. or 2 - 3 p.m.
Root vegetable printing and garden bingo are just a couple of the “dirty” activities in store.
Dig Deep into Making Compost Stew
Entering Grades 1 - 5
Thursday, June 27, 10-11 a.m. or 2-3 p.m.
Let's make a compost stew! Presented by Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District. Enjoy a story, game and craft.
Birthday Party
Entering grades 1 - 5
Thursday, July 11, 10 - 11a.m. or 2 - 3 p.m.
Join us for one of the system-wide parties that celebrates a love of reading,
learning and growing!
Golden Anniversary Celebration
BdayChardon Square, Friday, July 12, 3 - 9 p.m.
Join us for a system-wide party that celebrates a love of reading, learning and growing! Long before Larry Dolan owned the Cleveland Indians, he served on the Library Board and made the motion to combine the four separate Geauga libraries into one unified system. So, we’re combining our love of books and baseball into a party that includes:
• An appearance by Larry Dolan
• Ice cream
• Speed pitch with radar
• Banjo the Clown
• Prizes and giveaways
• More
Zap’s “Dig into Books”
All ages
Thursday, July 25, 7 p.m.
Summer may almost be over but the fun continues! Enjoy the grand-finale show full of magic, puppets and balloons that explores the magic that can happen when you open a book. Presented by Zap Entertainment. Outdoors, weather permitting.
Registration is required for all summer reading activities.
Jungle Terry
All ages
Wednesday, June 5, 7 p.m.
Join us for a wild evening at the library. Jungle Terry and friends are coming to Bainbridge to help kick-off our Summer Reading Program!
Outdoors, weather permitting.
Pyramid Party Time
Entering Grades 1 - 5
Thursday, June 13, 10 - 11 a.m. or 2 - 3 p.m.
Return to the time of the Egyptians for an hour of stories, crafts and games.
Explorer's Club
Entering Grades 1 - 3
Mondays June 17 - July 22, 2 -3 p.m.
Explore with us as we “Dig into Reading.” We will share stories, make crafts, and do science activities.
Dig It!
Entering Grades 1 - 5
Thursday, June 20, 10 - 11 a.m. or 2 - 3 p.m.
Root vegetable printing and garden bingo are just a couple of the “dirty” activities in store.
Dig Deep into Making Compost Stew
Entering Grades 1 - 5
Thursday, June 27, 10-11 a.m. or 2-3 p.m.
Let's make a compost stew! Presented by Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District. Enjoy a story, game and craft.
Birthday Party
Entering grades 1 - 5
Thursday, July 11, 10 - 11a.m. or 2 - 3 p.m.
Join us for one of the system-wide parties that celebrates a love of reading,
learning and growing!
Golden Anniversary Celebration
BdayChardon Square, Friday, July 12, 3 - 9 p.m.
Join us for a system-wide party that celebrates a love of reading, learning and growing! Long before Larry Dolan owned the Cleveland Indians, he served on the Library Board and made the motion to combine the four separate Geauga libraries into one unified system. So, we’re combining our love of books and baseball into a party that includes:
• An appearance by Larry Dolan
• Ice cream
• Speed pitch with radar
• Banjo the Clown
• Prizes and giveaways
• More
Zap’s “Dig into Books”
All ages
Thursday, July 25, 7 p.m.
Summer may almost be over but the fun continues! Enjoy the grand-finale show full of magic, puppets and balloons that explores the magic that can happen when you open a book. Presented by Zap Entertainment. Outdoors, weather permitting.
Teen Programming
Registration required. Walk-in, May 18.
Phone, May 20
Beneath the Surface Summer Reading
Embark on bookish adventures. Find new literary friends and dig beneath the surface of some great summer reading. All you have to do is pick up a reading log, track your hours and earn prizes!
Volunteer Opportunities - System wide
Entering Grades 6 - 12
Sign up to help with children’s programs or prepare crafts. Contact your library for opportunities and dates.
FabFridayz for Teens
Entering Grades 6 - 12
Fridays, June 14, 21, 28 July 5, 12, 19 - 2 p.m.
There’s so much to discover this summer as we peek “Beneath the Surface” every Friday. Art? Science? Gaming?
Zap’s “Dig into Books”
All ages.
Thursday, July 25, 7 p.m.
Enjoy our grand-finale show full of magic, puppets and balloons that explores the magic that happens when you open a book.
Registration required. Walk-in, May 18.
Phone, May 20
Beneath the Surface Summer Reading
Embark on bookish adventures. Find new literary friends and dig beneath the surface of some great summer reading. All you have to do is pick up a reading log, track your hours and earn prizes!
Volunteer Opportunities - System wide
Entering Grades 6 - 12
Sign up to help with children’s programs or prepare crafts. Contact your library for opportunities and dates.
FabFridayz for Teens
Entering Grades 6 - 12
Fridays, June 14, 21, 28 July 5, 12, 19 - 2 p.m.
There’s so much to discover this summer as we peek “Beneath the Surface” every Friday. Art? Science? Gaming?
Zap’s “Dig into Books”
All ages.
Thursday, July 25, 7 p.m.
Enjoy our grand-finale show full of magic, puppets and balloons that explores the magic that happens when you open a book.
Bainbridge Storytimes
Registration required. Walk-in registration begins Saturday, May 18. Phone registration begins Monday, May 20.
Babytimes
Fridays: June 28; July 12; August, 2, 9.
Registration limited.
Ages 3 - 12 months (pre-walkers)
10 - 10 a.m.
Ages 12 - 24 months (walkers)
11:15 - 11:55 a.m.
Storytimes
June 11 - July 17
Toddler storytime
A 30-minute Storytime for 2-3 years with caregiver
Tuesday, 11 a.m. or 4 p.m.
Wednesday, 10:15 a.m.
Preschool storytime
A 45-minute Storytime for 3+ years
Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.
PJs and puppets storytime
A 45-minute Storytime for 4+ years
Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.
Drop-in family storytime
(No registration required) Families
Spend a half hour with family and friends.
Wednesdays: July 31, August 7, August 14, 10 a.m.
Registration required. Walk-in registration begins Saturday, May 18. Phone registration begins Monday, May 20.
Babytimes
Fridays: June 28; July 12; August, 2, 9.
Registration limited.
Ages 3 - 12 months (pre-walkers)
10 - 10 a.m.
Ages 12 - 24 months (walkers)
11:15 - 11:55 a.m.
Storytimes
June 11 - July 17
Toddler storytime
A 30-minute Storytime for 2-3 years with caregiver
Tuesday, 11 a.m. or 4 p.m.
Wednesday, 10:15 a.m.
Preschool storytime
A 45-minute Storytime for 3+ years
Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.
PJs and puppets storytime
A 45-minute Storytime for 4+ years
Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.
Drop-in family storytime
(No registration required) Families
Spend a half hour with family and friends.
Wednesdays: July 31, August 7, August 14, 10 a.m.