Geauga West Youth/Teen Programming
Northeast Ohio
Geauga West Storytimes
Summer storytimes run from June 10 to July 26 Registration is required and starts Tuesday, May 28.
Babytime
Birth to age 2 with caregiver
Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
Thursdays, 10 a.m.
Storytimes
Toddler storytime
Ages 2 to 3 with caregiver
Mondays, 6:30 p.m.
Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
Preschool storytime
Ages 3 to entering kindergarten
Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays,
9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., or 2 p.m.
Trailblazers
Entering Grades 1 - 3
Mondays, 6:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, 2 p.m.
Book Buddies
Entering Grades 1 - 3
Mondays, 7:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. immediately following Trailblazers
Wednesdays, 2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. immediately following Trailblazers
A program for early readers to practice their reading skills over the summer with a teen volunteer.
Summer storytimes run from June 10 to July 26 Registration is required and starts Tuesday, May 28.
Babytime
Birth to age 2 with caregiver
Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
Thursdays, 10 a.m.
Storytimes
Toddler storytime
Ages 2 to 3 with caregiver
Mondays, 6:30 p.m.
Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
Preschool storytime
Ages 3 to entering kindergarten
Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays,
9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., or 2 p.m.
Trailblazers
Entering Grades 1 - 3
Mondays, 6:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, 2 p.m.
Book Buddies
Entering Grades 1 - 3
Mondays, 7:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. immediately following Trailblazers
Wednesdays, 2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. immediately following Trailblazers
A program for early readers to practice their reading skills over the summer with a teen volunteer.
Youth Programming
Registration is required for all youth programs unless otherwise noted
Super Sign-Up Day
Family
Wednesday, May 29, 4 - 8 p.m.
Register and pick up reading logs in person. Phone registration begins Thursday, May 30.
I Dig My Dad
Thursday, June 13, 7 p.m.
Show your dad, grandpa or uncle why you dig him.
I Dig Jungle Bob and Bugs
Entering Grades 1 - 5
Thursday, June 20, 7 p.m.
Jungle Bob will be here to show you different creepy crawly bugs.
Dig into Crafts
Entering Grades 1 - 5
Thursday, June 27, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Dig into crafts using archeology, genealogy, geology, and any other “-ology” we come across.
I Dig Geauga County Public Library’s Birthday
Family
Thursday, July 11, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Celebrate the library with stories, games and cake.
Anniversary Party
Sunday, Sept. 8, 2 p.m.
Join us for one last celebration of our county-wide library’s 50 years of service.
GCAC Juried Art Show
Wednesday, Aug. 7 - 16
Enjoy a stellar display of art in the Eykyn Room from local artists. Sponsored by the Geauga Council for Arts and Culture.
I Dig Astronomy
Entering grades 1 - 5
Thursday, July 25, 2 and 7 p.m.
After spending the summer underground, we’re going to look at the stars in the planetarium.
Teen Programs
Registration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted
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.
Book Buddies Training
Entering Grades 6 - 12
Monday, June 3, 3 - 4 p.m. or 4:15-5:15 p.m.
On Monday nights and Wednesday afternoons, encourage young students with reading and gain volunteer hours. Book buddies must attend a training session, apply and commit to participate.
Book Tasting
Entering Grades 6 - 12
Tuesday, June 11, 1 - 2 p.m. (middle school students), 3 - 4 p.m. (high school students)
Check out new books and get a “taste” of a book in three minutes!
Tie-dye Mania
Entering Grades 6 - 12
Tuesday, June 25, 1 p.m.
Please bring an item of your choice to tie dye. What will it be?
Gobs of Games
Entering Grades 6 - 12
Tuesday, July 2, 1 p.m.
Enjoy games of all types from card games to board games to Wii.
Cake Wars, GW Style
Entering Grades 6 - 12
Tuesday, July 9, 1 p.m.
Teens work for 30 minutes to decorate GCPL cakes to celebrate our 50th birthday. Materials provided. All cakes will be judged. Top prize awarded.
Music and Magazine Swap
Entering Grades 6 - 12
Tuesday, July 16, 1 p.m.
Looking for something new to read or listen to? Trade your gently used CDs or magazines at our swap.
Super Hero Finale Party
Entering Grades 6 - 12
Tuesday, July 23, 1 p.m.
Join your heroic teen colleagues (all dressed as a favorite super hero) for a party of “Minute to Win It” style games and theme food.
