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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 · January 25, 2020 Family movie nights, Middlefield All ages Fri., Jan. 31, 6 – 8 p.m. Enjoy popcorn and a family movie. No registration required. Reply on Twitter 1221066461789204482 Retweet on Twitter 1221066461789204482 Like on Twitter 1221066461789204482 Twitter 1221066461789204482 Geauga County Public Library @GeaugaLibrary · January 24, 2020 We are almost a month into the new year! Here is a list of the most anticipated books of 2020. http://ow.ly/CLyt50y14Pc Which ones are you most excited for? Make sure to place your holds on our catalog here: http://ow.ly/53fR50y14OE? Reply on Twitter 1220847517648277506 Retweet on Twitter 1220847517648277506 Like on Twitter 1220847517648277506 Twitter 1220847517648277506 Geauga County Public Library @GeaugaLibrary · January 24, 2020 Wildlife in winter, GW Thurs., Jan. 30, 7 p.m. Discover what wildlife is active in winter as we introduce critters that can cope with the cold. Illustrated presentation supplemented by natural artifacts. 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