Lines & Links - Summer, 2011

Adult Summer Reading Program

June 20 - July 29

Novel Destinations

This summer let your library take you to “Novel Destinations!”

Adults 18 years or older can participate at all Geauga County Public Libraries. Simply fill out an entry form for each book read and place it in the entry box. Each week lucky readers will be randomly selected to win prizes. Please see the libraries for entry forms and additional details. Prizes donated by the Friends of the Library.

Children and Teen Summer Reading Programs

June 13 - August 12

One World, Many Stories

For children all ages through those entering grade 5. Track your reading this summer to earn prizes!

See your library for details.

You Are Here!

Teens entering grades 6-12. Read to earn book bucks! Enter book bucks for weekly prize drawings! The more you read, the more chances you have to win!

Open up a world of possibilities

The free computer training provided through the Every Citizen Online program will help you utilize all that the internet has to offer. After completing the four provided courses, you will be equipped with the knowledge needed to improve communication with family and friends, access healthcare tools, gain further education, and save time and

is Bustin' Out All Over” at Bainbridge!

money with online bill payments, shopping, tax filing and so much more! Contact your local library for a schedule of classes for summer and fall.

Registration is ongoing and spots fill quickly. An online, self-paced curriculum is also available to do at home on your own or in the library. Ask at the Reference Desk for more details.

SUMMER LIBRARY HOURS

May 29 - September 4 • Closed on Sundays

Bainbridge, Chardon, Geauga West

Monday - Thursday -------------------------------------- 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Friday and Saturday ------------------------------------- 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Middlefield

Monday - Friday ---------------------------------------- 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Saturday --------------------------------------------------- 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Newbury

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday ------------------------ 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Thursday -------------------------------------------------- 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Friday --------------------------------------------------- Closed

Saturday -------------------------------------------------- 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Thompson

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday --------------------------- 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday ---------------------------------------------- 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Friday --------------------------------------------------- Closed

Saturday -------------------------------------------------- 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

All Locations Closed for these Holidays

Sunday and Monday, May 29 & 30 - Memorial Day

Monday, July 4 - Independence Day

Monday, September 5 - Labor Day

GCPL DIRECTORY

Bainbridge Library

17222 Snyder Road

Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023

(440) 543-5611

Chardon Library

110 East Park Street

Chardon, Ohio 44024

(440) 285-7601

Geauga West Library

13455 Chillicothe Road

Chesterland, Ohio 44026

(440) 729-4250

Middlefield Library

16167 East High Street

Middlefield, Ohio 44062

(440) 632-1961

Newbury Public Library Station

14775 Auburn Road

Newbury, Ohio 44065

(440) 564-7552

Thompson Public Library Station

16700 Thompson Road

Thompson, Ohio 44086

(440) 298-3831

Bookmobile

16167 East High Street

Middlefield, Ohio 44062

(440) 632-1961 x21

Internet: www.geaugalibrary.net

E-mail: administration.center@ geaugalibrary.info

Follow your library on

This June the library will take you to Siam, Bali Hai, and help you to appreciate that it's “Summertime and the Livin' Is Easy” by way of the American Library Association (ALA) exhibit A Fine Romance: Jewish Songwriters, American Songs, 19101965! Only 55 libraries across the U.S. were selected to host this exhibit. Proposals were submitted in January, and Bainbridge Library is excited to be one of the chosen sites. The exhibit itself consists of eight colorful double-sided panels filled with text and photographs highlighting the spirit of this musical era.

Americans have always responded to the wit, passion, and sophistication of the ballads, dance tunes, jazz numbers, and showstoppers that make up the Great American Songbook. Songs like, “As Time

Goes By,” “It Had to Be You,” and “Over the Rainbow” have captivated generations of audiences and remain beloved musical icons of American popular culture.

Kenston High School Varsity Jazz celebrated the eye-catching new exhibit when it opened at the Bainbridge Library on May 19 with lively songs that were written before their parents were born. These are the songs that are timeless, memorable, significant, and inter-generational. The music embraces all ages whether you are from the “greatest generation,” a boomer, a gen y, a gen x or a millennial. The best musical artists of the mid 1900’s combined a genius for melody, a talent for pairing melody with the perfect words, and an ability to connect with a wide audience.

A remarkably high percentage of these songwriters were Jewish, from families that had immigrated to America in the 1800s or fled pogroms and persecution in Europe at the turn of the century. Using lively and striking images from Broadway musicals, classic films, posters, and personal collections, A Fine Romance: Jewish Songwriters, American Songs, 1920-1965 tells their story.

Irving Berlin, son of a cantor (religious official who leads the singing in a synagogue or congregation), had no formal music training. He played the piano in only one key, but he was one of the few composers who were talented at writing both music and lyrics. Berlin’s “God Bless America,” “White Christmas” and “Easter Parade” have become American anthems. Jerome Kern composed the melodies for some of the world’s most revered love songs—“Smoke Gets in Your Eyes,” “The Way You Look Tonight,” and along with Dorothy Fields the saucy “A Fine Romance.” The King and I, Oklahoma, and South Pacific are only a few of the enduring American musicals created by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein.

A Fine Romance was curated by David Lehman and developed by Nextbook, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Jewish literature, culture, and ideas, and the American Library

“June

Rodgers & Hart circa 1933 Richard Rodgers (left), and Lorenz Hart

is Bustin' Out

Association Public Programs Office. The national tour of the exhibit has been made possible by the Charles H. Revson Foundation, the Righteous Persons Foundation, the David Berg Foundation, an anonymous donor, and Tablet: A New Read on Jewish Life A Fine Romance: Jewish Songwriters, American Songs is also a book by David Lehman, published by Nextbook/Schocken.

The Bainbridge Library received funding from the Friends of the Bainbridge Library and the Bainbridge Women’s Club in support of this exhibit. New DVDs and CDs representative of the exhibit’s musicals, movies, and songs have been added to the library’s collection so you can enjoy the music and productions at home.

The Bainbridge Library is offering a variety of programs to enhance the exhibit experience, and all are free and open to the public. Bill Rudman will present the grand opening for the exhibit with "Jewish Songwriters United: Their Impact on the American Musical" as an afterhours special event on Friday, June 3 at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Rudman is Cleveland’s expert on Broadway and screen musicals. He hosts the weekly Footlight Parade on radio station WCLV 104.9 (see www.wclv. com) in Cleveland. He also runs The Musical Theater Project which documents and celebrates the American musical experience (www.musicaltheaterproject.org ).

The Jewish songwriters in the Fine Romance exhibit are his specialty.

Larry Sheir, cantor at Temple Beth Israel, will present the grand finale “From Tin Pan Alley to Broadway” on Tuesday, June 28 at 7:00 p.m. He will explain the background and perform the songs that define the personalities included in this exhibit. In addition to serving as cantor, Mr. Sheir is active in American musical theater and American musical cabaret. He has appeared in such productions as The Secret Garden, Music Man, Rags,

as well as And the World Goes Round. Voice lessons have been a part of his routine since age five, and he has been a student of the particular genre found in this exhibit since he was a child. This is his passion!

On Friday afternoons throughout June the Bainbridge Library will show movie musicals that showcase the songwriters included in the exhibit. A Fine Romance: Jewish Songwriters, American Songs will be on display until July 1. These programs are in collaboration with the Beachwood Library (concert June 19), Shaker Library (hosts exhibit July-August), and the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage (offering additional summer events). Bring your parents and grandparents to relive the jubilation of this segment of 20th century of American Music.

Adult Programs

"A Fine Romance" Programs Call 440-543-5611 to reserve a spot as seating is limited.

Friday, June 3, 7:30 p.m. –Bill Rudman presents "Jewish Songwriters United: Their Impact on the American Musical.” This after-hours wine and cheese reception is sponsored by the Friends of the Bainbridge Library.

Tuesday, June 28, 7:00 p.m. – Larry Sheir presents “From Tin Pan Alley to Broadway.” The program and refreshments are provided by the Friends of the Bainbridge Library.

Friday Afternoons at the Movies begin at 2:00 p.m. Public performance licensing rights were funded by the Bainbridge Women’s Club.

June 3 – Swing Time, a Jerome Kern and Dorothy Fields film starring Fred Astaire as a dancer turned gambler challenged to prove he can support his fiancée played by Ginger Rogers. It features the songs “The Way You Look Tonight” and “A Fine Romance.”

June 10 – Carousel is Rodgers and Hammerstein’s love story of Billy Bigelow, a carousel barker, and Julie Jordan, a mill worker, featuring Gordon McRae and Shirley Jones. The film delights with such songs as “If I Loved You” and “June is Bustin’ Out All Over.”

June 17 – Pal Joey is the Rodgers and Hart film starring Frank Sinatra, Rita Hayworth and Kim Novak. A cabaret singer romances a wealthy socialite for business purposes, but instead falls for a chorus girl. Music includes “Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered” and “The Lady Is a Tramp.”

See Bainbridge programs on page 2. Chardon

Please call to register: 440-285-7601

Frank Lloyd Wright and Fallingwater

Nick Fagan will discuss Wright’s controversial life and his famous Pennsylvania architectural masterpiece, “Fallingwater.”

Wednesday, June 1, 7:00 p.m.

"Bring a Plant, Take a Plant”

Perennial Exchange Chardon Library will host a Perennial Exchange inside our Bostwick Room. Plants may be brought into the library from 9-10 a.m. (Since this is an indoor swap, please bring plants in closed-bottom containers or containers covered by plastic). You are on your honor to pick the same number of plants that you brought in. The exchange takes place beginning at 10 a.m. When you’re done selecting your plants, hang around because we’ll have a free-for-all. Call to register for the swap. (NOTE: In case of drought conditions, the exchange will be rescheduled for Saturday, Sept. 10 at the same time.)

Saturday, August 27, 9:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m.

Computer Class - Advanced Searching

See how Google compares with other Internet search methods (subject indexes, metasearch engines, and databases)

Book Sales

and discover how to make the most of each of them. Learn how to use some of the advanced features of Google to obtain better results. Wednesday, August 10, 7:00 p.m.

Computer Class - Introduction to Facebook, Twitter & More Stay in touch with friends, family and co-workers using Facebook, Twitter and other social networking sites. Learn how to personalize privacy settings and share only what you want to share. This class is a must for parents who want to be able to keep up with the social media their children are using. Wednesday, August 24, 7:00 p.m.

Geauga West Call 440-729-4250 to register.

Facebook Helps You Connect and Share with the People in Your Life Come find out how. This demonstration class will show you how to make a Facebook page and use it safely. Thursday, August 11, 7:00 p.m.

Geauga Council for Arts and Culture Annual Art Show

Open for viewing at the Geauga West Library from August 10 through August 19.

Bainbridge Third Annual Book Fair (NEW BOOKS)

Books provided by Books of Aurora (www.booksofaurora.com ) Charge cards accepted! A portion of the proceeds goes to the Friends of the Bainbridge Library.

Wednesday, July 27 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Open to the public

Thursday, July 28 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Open to the public

Friday, July 29 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Open to the public

Chardon “ Arts Festival Book Sale" Sponsored by the Chardon Friends of the Library

Saturday, August 6 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Members Only Preview*

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Open to the public

Sunday, August 7 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Open to the public, Bag Day

Geauga West Sponsored by the West Geauga Friends of the Library

Wednesday, August 3 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Members only preview*

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Open to public

Thursday, August 4 9:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Open to public

Friday, August 5 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Open to public

Middlefield Registration begins May 20. Call 440-632-1961.

The Greatest Victory

Join Veteran and former POW Harry Gunther for an exciting recounting of WWII. Listen to his personal stories as an Airman during the war including his two daring escapes. A question and answer session will follow the program.

Tuesday, July 19, 7:00 p.m.

Card Making & Scrapbooking Lock-in Bring your own materials for 4 hours of crafty fun. The library’s Ellison Die Machine will be available for participants’ use. Share your ideas with friends and enter for door prizes! Space is limited to 15 so sign up early. Saturday, August 20, 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Writers Group If you’re interested in improving your writing skills, working toward publication, or having your writing critiqued, join this group! 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month. Tuesdays, May 17; June 7, 21; July 5, 19; August 2, 16, 6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.

Book Discussions

Bainbridge Mondays, 2:00 p.m.

June 6 Gone Tomorrow by P.F. Kluge

July 11 Hidden in the Shadow of the Master by Ruth Butler

August 8 My Life in France by Julia Child

Chardon Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

August 17 The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa

Geauga West Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.

June 1 Mudbound by Hillary Jordan

July 6 The Space Between Us by Thrity Umigar

Ethel Merman starred as Annie Oakley in Irving Berlin’s 1946 hit Broadway musical, Annie Get Your Gun,

featured such time-honored standards as “There’s No Business Like Show Business” and “I Got the Sun in the Morning.”

June 24 – Annie Get Your Gun teams up Dorothy Fields with Irving Berlin whose hits sparkle throughout this fictionalized version of the life of Annie Oakley. Stars Betty Hutton and Howard Keel sing with renowned gusto “There’s No Business Like Show Business” and “Anything You Can Do.”

Saturday, August 6 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Open to the public, Bag Day

*You may join or renew your membership at the door.

Middlefield East Geauga Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friends Room, weekday afternoons.

Newbury Sponsored by the Friends of the Newbury Library Station

June 15 - August 13 During library hours of operation.

Thompson 4th of July Book Sale July 2 - 9

August 1 The Mennonite in the Little Black Dress by Rhonda Janzen

Middlefield Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.

June 9 The Mennonite in the Little Black Dress by Rhonda Janzen

July 14 Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay

August 11 Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery & Alison Anderson

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Benny Goodman and his band (Photo at top of page) Courtesy of the Library of Congress Benny Goodman’s band popularized many tunes from the “American Songbook,”

Ethel Merman in Irving Berlin’s Annie Get Your Gun. Courtesy of Photofest

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Middlefield Youth Programs

Storytimes

June 13 - August 11

No registration required.

Babies and Toddlers

Ages 6 months-3 years

Twenty minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes for babies, toddlers and their parent or caregiver. Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. or Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

The Young and the Restless

Ages 2-5

A noisy, interactive story program for active children ages 2-5 together with their caregivers. Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. or Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytime

Ages 3-6

Thirty minutes of stories, songs, and FUN! Parents are welcome to attend storytime, too, or browse the library! Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.

Family Storytime

All ages.

Put on your PJs and bring the whole family for some stories before bedtime! Mondays, 7:00 p.m.

Registration required for Family, School Age, and Teen programs.

Begins May 20

Children entering grades K-5

A World of Animal Friends!

Holly Carine from Geauga Trumbull Waste Management presents this program about animals from different parts of the world and how to keep our world healthy.

Tuesday, July 19, 1:00 p.m.

Bainbridge Youth Programs

Critter Tales & Reptile Rumors

Presented by the Geauga Park District. Explore the facts and fantasies of a few of Geauga’s wild neighbors with stories, artifacts, and a live critter or two. Tuesday, June 28, 1:00 p.m.

Readers Theatre Club!

We'll meet each week to lead up to our performance of "The Scrambled States of America" on Friday, July 29 at 11:00 AM. Attendance at all six sessions and registration are required. No auditions or part memorization are necessary. We will create costumes, practice our script, and have both speaking and non-speaking parts available. Fridays, 11:00 a.m., June 24, July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29

PAWS for Reading

Practice your reading skills over the summer by reading to a therapy dog from Tall Pines Dog Training. One world, many dogs! Read them a story! Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. or 10:00 a.m., July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Freaky Foods from Around the World!

“When food is strange and quite unknown and not familiar like our own, don’t squirm around making funny faces, because food comes from different places! That’s why it’s different!” We’ll learn about different foods and try a few, too!

Tuesday, July 26, 3:00 p.m.

Teens entering grades 6-12

YOU ARE HERE, but where is THAT?

Judy Barnhardt, from the Geauga County Park District, will share information about geocaching in Geauga County. And, of course, we will participate in an actual geocache around the library property! Tuesday, June 14, 1:00 p.m.

The Hunger Games: Training Days Read it, play it, survive it!

Wednesday, July 20, 1:00 p.m.

You Are Here: WRITE NOW!

Everyone has a unique story, and if you’re a teen who loves to write, then this is the group for you! Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. June 15, June 29, July 13, July 27, August 10.

Family Programs

One World, Many Stories Summer Reading Kick-Off Join Capt'n Willie and sail the globe aboard the ship "Knowledge." We'll drop anchor in various ports throughout the world, with our final destination being the Great Lakes. As we explore, it's guaranteed that you'll get silly with Capt'n Willie and learn something, too!

Thursday, June 16, 7:00 p.m.

Around the World in Sixty Minutes

Get your passport and set off on an adventure to visit different countries! Games, crafts, and snacks included!

Tuesday, June 21, 3:00 p.m.

Where in the World is that Landmark?! Drop in July 5 - July 10th and go on a hunt through the library to locate different international landmarks. Work at your own pace and then turn in your answer sheet for a prize drawing!

Banjo the Clown Experience one world, many stories with magic, juggling, and FUN with Banjo the Clown! Wednesday, July 13, 7:00 p.m.

The Scrambled States of America! Presented by the Middlefield Library Readers Theatre Group. Watch what happens when all 50 states decide to switch places! Friday, July 29, 11:00 a.m.

Family Movie Fridays!

Families, join us for some quality time at the movies! We’ll provide the popcorn and movie, you bring the fun! Call the library for current movie selection. Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Fridays, June 10, July 8, August 12, 6:45 p.m.

Mark Wade’s Around the World Adventure Show! You’ll laugh ‘til you can’t stop with ventriloquist Mark Wade and magic wand, “Wally” and talking suitcase, “Sammy.” Children will be whisked off to strange and exotic lands in this fun-filled summer reading finale show! Wednesday, August 10, 7:00 p.m.

Registration is required for all programs. Walk-in registration, Saturday, June 4, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Phone registration begins Monday, June 6. Call 440-543-5611.

Babytimes

Fridays, July 1, 8, August 5, 12 Sessions limited to 15 babies.

Ages 3 – 12 months (prewalkers) with Adult 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Ages 12 – 24 months (walkers) with Adult 10:45 – 11:15 a.m.

Storytimes

June 14 – July 20

Toddler Storytime 2 – 3 years with caregiver. Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., 4:00 p.m. –4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. –10:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytimes

Ages 3+

Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Wednesdays,11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., 1:30 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.

PJs and Puppets Storytime

Children ages 4 to 7 Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

Explorers Club

Children entering grades 1-3.

Mondays, June 13 – July 25, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. No program July 4. Explore the world with Jack and Annie in their magic tree house. Sessions limited to 35.

School Age

Entering grades 1 – 5. Programs on Thursdays.

Crafts Around the World

Drop in to create a variety of crafts from around the world. Plan to spend about 20 - 30 minutes with us.

June 23, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Happy B-Day Everywhere

Whether it’s your birthday or your unbirthday, come to a party to see how children celebrate around the world.

June 30, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Trickster Tales, Trickster Fun

Get tricky with us through stories, games and crafts.

July 7, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

A World of Animal Friends

Learn about different animals and where in the world they are by playing a guessing game, listening to a story, and decorating a canvas puppet to take home. Presented by the Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District.

July 14, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

I’d Rather Be Cruising!

Spend an hour out at sea aboard the Cruise Ship Bainbridge.

July 21, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Family

For families of school age Summer Reading Program participants, story time children, and teens. Programs will be held outdoors weather permitting.

Music from Around the World

Begin your summer with an evening of music from other countries played on recycled instruments. Presented by Drums 7: Recycled Rhythm.

Thursday, June 16, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Folktale Finale

The theatrical storytelling company, World of Difference Ltd., will present “Papa Dieux’s Well: A Folktale from Haiti”- a marvelous mix of creativity and imagination which reminds us that we can experience foreign lands and cultures through literacy.

Wednesday, July 27, 7:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.

Teen Entering grade 6 and up.

You are HERE @ the Bainbridge Library June 13 – August 12. Read to earn Book Bucks! Every week there will be a drawing for prizes. The more you read, the more chances you will have to win!

You are HERE @ the B.F.F. Bash! Friendship Day is the first Sunday in August. Celebrate early and bring your Best Friend Forever to the library for games that test how well you know each other. Enjoy a snack and a craft with your B.F.F. Thursday, June 30, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

You are HERE—but WHERE is THAT?

Judy Barnhardt, from the Geauga County Park District, will share information about geocaching in Geauga County. And, of course, we will participate in a geocaching activity! (Registration is limited to 12) Thursday, July 14, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

You are HERE—Playing Silent Library! It is Bainbridge Library’s own version of MTV’s “Silent Library”! Teens will form teams and perform silly stunts while trying to remain as quiet as possible. Win prizes. Refreshments provided. Friday, July 22, (after hours) 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

August Drop-In Programs

No registration required.

Family Storytimes

For families with children ages 2 – 5 years. Wednesdays August 3, 10, 17, 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Thursday Movies

For students entering grades K-5. Beat the heat with a kid-friendly afternoon movie projected on our famous “Movie Wall.” We’ll provide the popcorn, but please bring something to sit on. Titles will be announced a week in advance. Thursdays, August 4, 11, and 18, 1:30 p.m.

Friends of the Bainbridge Library Annual Book Fair – new books provided by Books of Aurora. Charge cards accepted. Begins Wednesday, July 27 at 5:00 p.m. and ends Friday, July 29 at 2:00 p.m.

Chardon Youth Programs

Storytimes

June 13 – July 22

Registration required beginning May 31

Call 440-285-7601

Babytime

Birth – 24 months (with caregiver)

Monday, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.

Time for Twos

24 months – 36 months (with caregiver)

Tuesday, 11:00 a.m., Thursday, 7:00 p.m., Friday, 10:00 a.m.

Babies AND/OR Twos

For families with children under 3 years old. Friday, 11:00 a.m.

Just for Threes Caregiver may attend.

Thursday, 11:00 a.m.

Preschool Storytime

Designed to bring the love of reading to preschoolers as they assert their independence by attending storytime on their own.

3 years to entering Kindergarten.

Monday, 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., Thursday, 9:30 a.m.

Kindergarten, Here We Come

For children entering Kindergarten. Review the alphabet, numbers, colors, nursery rhymes, and how to write your name. You might just meet a classmate! Monday, August 1, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. or Tuesday, August 2, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

School Age

Entering grades 1-5

One World, Many Stories @ Your Library Reading Club!

Reading Club registration starts Monday, June 13 in person only. Track your time spent reading and earn prizes. Program runs until August 12.

TRAVEL THE FRIENDLY SKIES WITH CHARDON LIBRARY AIRWAYS

Crisscross the globe as we enjoy the sights, customs, foods, stories, games, crafts and more from such exciting places as China, Africa, Australia and more. Call Chardon Library Travel Agency for flight reservations. Pack your imaginations, “book” early, seating is limited!

Registration for all the following programs begins Wednesday, June 1.

Disney World’s Epcot Center

Experience fun-filled travel in England, Japan, Germany and more.

Wednesday, June 22, 10:30 a.m. –

11:30 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Celebrations in China

Good fortune and fun await you in festive celebrations in China!

Wednesday, June 29, 10:30 a.m. –11:30 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Australian Adventure – Boomerang

Drop-In Craft

Glimpse amazing animals and listen to lively music from the “Land Down Under” while decorating a boomerang. Wednesday, July 6, drop in between 10:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

African Safari African drums beckon travelers to Tanzania for an exciting African safari! Wednesday, July 13, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Happy Birthday around the world!

Celebrate birthdays around the world, in Mexico, Germany and more!

Wednesday, July 20, 10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Family Programs

Registration begins Wednesday, June 1

Harry Potter Fair on Chardon Square

Celebrate the global Harry Potter phenomenon and J.K. Rowling’s England. Special visit by Banjo, magician and juggler. Chardon Square. Saturday, June 18, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Jungle Terry’s Traveling Zoo

Summer Reading Finale

Meet Jungle Terry’s exotic animals up close! Wednesday, July 27, 7:00 p.m.

Registration for all the following programs begins Wednesday, June 1.

Teens

Entering grade 6 and above

You are Here @ Your Library

Read, track your time, earn book bucks and enter to win weekly drawings. Starts June 13 – runs until August 12.

Self Expression (Journaling)

Learn about the heart of reflection, while using artwork to embellish a journal that you will create (materials supplied). Thursday, June 23, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Creative Travel Scrapbooks

Create your own small scale travel scrapbook (materials supplied).

Thursday, June 30, 11:00 a.m. –12:30 p.m.

Ice Cream, Gelato and Sorbet?

What do Belgium, Australia, Italy, and the United States have in common?

Ice Cream, Gelato & Sorbet! Taste the difference.

$1.00 Fee, payable at registration or at the door. Thursday July 7, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Where does Chocolate come from?

History of chocolate, melting of chocolate and the tasting of chocolate! An all inclusive event! $1.00 fee, payable at registration or at the door. Thursday, July 21, 11:00 a.m. –12:30 p.m.

Play Bocce?

Spend the late morning playing Bocce in the Chardon Square. (No rain date)

Thursday, July 28, 11:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.

Geauga West Youth Programs

Storytimes

Storytimes June 13 – July 22. Registration required, beginning May 31

Babytime

Birth to age 2 with caregiver

Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.

Toddler Storytime

Ages 2 and 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 2:00 p.m.

Trailblazers

Entering grades 1 – 3

Mondays, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m.

Book Buddies

Entering grades 1 – 3

A program for early readers to practice their reading skills over the summer with a teen volunteer.

Mondays, 7:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

IMMEDIATELY following Trailblazers

Wednesdays, 2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

IMMEDIATELY following Trailblazers

“One World, Many Stories” Super Sign-Up Day

Wednesday, June 1 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Register for all summer programs and pick up your reading logs in person only. All children are invited to participate in the summer reading club. Phone registration begins on Thursday, June 2.

Family Programs

Me and My Dad

Bring your Dad (or Grandpa or favorite uncle) to the library to listen to stories, share a snack and make creations with LEGOS!

Thursday, June 16, 7:00 p.m.

Around the World in 80 Stories

Join storyteller Tess Shimko as she takes you around the world with different stories, songs, and lots of fun!

Thursday, July 7, 7:00 p.m.

Entering grades 1 – 5

“One World, Many Stories” Summer Reading Club

Pick up a reading log. Keep track of time spent reading. Win prizes!

June 13 – August 12

Travel the TOONiverse---One Whirl, Many Stories

Draw along with Jeff Nicholas as he takes you on an adventure around the world with stories, drawings, and cartoons. Thursday, June 23, 2:00 p.m.

Crafts from Around the World Italy. France. Thailand. Canada. We’ll be making a variety of crafts from around the world.

Thursday, June 30, 2:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.

World Dance Party

Do people dance differently around the world? Come and find out!

Thursday, July 14, 2:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.

Happy Birthday from Around the World

How do people celebrate their birthdays around the world?

Thursday, July 21, 2:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.

Teens entering grades 6 – 12

“You Are Here” Summer Reading Contest

Pick up a reading log. Read. Earn Book Bucks and win prizes!

June 13 – August 12

Volunteer Opportunities

Are you crafty? Do you like kids? Sign up to help with children’s programs or prepare crafts at the library.

Lawn Games

Come and play Bocce, croquet, and other games from around the world.

Tuesday, June 21, 2:00 p.m.

African Masks

Design and create your own African mask. Tuesday, June 28, 2:00 p.m.

Basic Geocaching

Interested in geocaching but not sure where to start? The Geauga Park District will be here to teach you how to geocache. Limit 18 teens for this program. Tuesday, July 12, 2:00 p.m.

Newbury Youth Programs

Storytime Week of 6/20 - week of 7/25 Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Registration begins June 6. Walk-ins welcome.

Treasure Hunt

Visit different lands to find clues. Special prizes given at conclusion.

Thursday, June 23, 4:00 p.m.

Games Galore

Learn games played in other countries. Outside (weather permitting).

Thursday, June 30, 4:00 p.m.

Dogs from around the World

See the actual breed and learn how certain breeds came to be.

Thursday, July 14, 4:00 p.m.

World of Animal Friends

With Holly Carine from Geauga Trumbull Waste Management Thursday, July 21, 4:00 p.m.

Thompson Youth Programs

Pre-School - 5th grade

Time spent reading earns prizes. Weekly programs June 15-July 20, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

Teens

Weekly prizes for time spent reading.

4th of July Book Sale

July 2 - 9