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It’s a good opportunity to share some history and answer this question. The Chagrin Valley Herb Society began an herb garden on a portion of land between the current... Read More New Library Construction Update by Ed Worso | September 12, 2019 | #GCPLBuilds , Director's Blog | 0 Comments Construction on the two new library buildings will break ground October 11. The final drawings are complete, the schedules are laid out, and we have a good timeline for completion of both Bainbridge and Thompson in 2020. There is an official groundbreaking... Read More Service by Ed Worso | August 30, 2019 | Director's Blog | 0 Comments It takes a certain kind of person to provide service to the public. Not everyone can handle it and fewer still can handle it for more than a decade. People will say to me, “Oh you work at the library! You must get to read tons of books!” Or they think, “I... Read More Geauga County Fair Book Sale to Benefit Library Mobile Services by Ed Worso | August 23, 2019 | Director's Blog | 0 Comments The Geauga County Public Library, the Geauga County Library Foundation and Friends of the Geauga County Public Library are collaborating to host the Geauga County Fair Book Sale. 100% of the proceeds go towards funding Mobile Services programming,... Read More #GCPL Builds: Bainbridge lot is cleared by Ed Worso | March 21, 2019 | #GCPLBuilds , Bainbridge , Director's Blog | 0 Comments #GCPLBuilds: And so it beginsThe Bainbridge library construction project has officially started! The crews were out mindfully and precisely clearing the vegetation for the site of the new building. Most of the vegetation was invasive species: honeysuckle,... Read More #GCPLBuilds: Thompson property issues; planning for the unplanned by Ed Worso | March 6, 2019 | #GCPLBuilds , Bond Issue , Director's Blog , Thompson | 0 Comments We all do the best with the information available to us at the time. We have a plan of action and we are on the track toward the end goal, but something happens to the track and we have to reassess. It’s problem-solving 101. As has been reported, GCPL is... Read More Digital books and audio: Great for on-the-go people who value simplicity by Ed Worso | February 22, 2019 | Club Ink , Digital books , Director's Blog , hoopla , Overdrive | 0 Comments Want stories without the weight of a bag of books? Check out the digital collection at GCPL. The ease of streaming and downloading materials has been steadily improving over the past decade, and now, a vast storehouse of work from your favorite authors is... Read More Director’s Blog: A good library has something to offend everyone by Ed Worso | January 23, 2019 | Director's Blog | 0 Comments A truly great library contains something in it to offend everyone.–Jo Godwin It is likely you may have seen this quote. In library circles, especially library social media circles, this is a perennial favorite. It is literally what we in the library field do: select... Read More A bright holiday to all by Ed Worso | December 19, 2018 | #GCPLBuilds , Club Ink , Director's Blog , Strategic Planning | 0 Comments As we close 2018, I would like to express my gratitude for all the community support as GCPL continues to evolve. I wish everyone a bright holiday season. Enjoy plenty of cookies, time with your family and friends - and hopefully, a good book by the... Read More #GCPLBuilds: 2018 year-end construction update by Ed Worso | December 10, 2018 | #GCPLBuilds , Director's Blog | 0 Comments The facilities renovations and new building project is like a boulder that is rolling downhill; it’s now in motion and won’t stop until we get to the end of the ride. Some big hurdles are past us with many more ahead over the next 24 months. We are nearing... Read More Director’s Blog “GCPL serves the citizens of Geauga County and greater northeast Ohio by providing an environment where people are engaged, connected and inspired.” Geauga County Public Library Director Ed Worso Geauga County Public Library Follow Geauga County Public Library - locations in Bainbridge, Chardon, Chesterland (Geauga West), Middlefield, Newbury, Thompson & Ohio's most popular Bookmobile. Geauga County Public Library @GeaugaLibrary · April 29, 2020 Good news! #HarryPotterAtHome has been extended to May 31, 2020. Both the ebook and audiobook versions of the first book in the Harry Potter series will continue to be available without wait throughout the month of May. Thank you, @OverDriveLibs @meetlibby http://ow.ly/sgso50zsfpF Reply on Twitter 1255573837623803905 Retweet on Twitter 1255573837623803905 Like on Twitter 1255573837623803905 Twitter 1255573837623803905 Geauga County Public Library @GeaugaLibrary · April 29, 2020 Hop over to our Facebook page at 6 p.m. for our GCPL Reader's Happy Hour to share book ideas and recommendations with GCPL staff and members of your community. Reply on Twitter 1255500870168514570 Retweet on Twitter 1255500870168514570 Like on Twitter 1255500870168514570 Twitter 1255500870168514570 Geauga County Public Library @GeaugaLibrary · April 29, 2020 Anne from our Chardon Branch wrote a review of American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins. Check it out: http://divi.geaugalibrary.net/2020/04/29/blog-staff-book-review-american-dirt-by-jeanine-cummins/ Reply on Twitter 1255480731767320582 Retweet on Twitter 1255480731767320582 Like on Twitter 1255480731767320582 2 Twitter 1255480731767320582 Geauga County Public Library @GeaugaLibrary · April 29, 2020 Have you completed the 2020 Census? It doesn't take long to shape the future. Start here: https://youtu.be/oXZAe8XYeNQ via @YouTube @uscensusbureau Reply on Twitter 1255478993668788226 Retweet on Twitter 1255478993668788226 Like on Twitter 1255478993668788226 Twitter 1255478993668788226 Geauga County Public Library @GeaugaLibrary · April 28, 2020 Have a child under five years of age? Sign them up for the Ohio Governor's Imagination Library! In just a few minutes, you can give your child the gift of books. 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