Tweens

Join us for a meet and greet with the local author and illustrator of The Dubious Dog by Mark J. Knapik and John Plymack. 

December 19
5:30 - 7:30 PM
All Ages

Celebrate the season with a special reading of the Grinch! Crafts, games, and snacks will be available – and there will be special guests from the north pole for pictures! No registration required.

November 29
3-5 PM
All Ages

Drop in and design your own ornament to hang on the tree during a Country Hearth Christmas celebration! The tree lighting ceremony will be held at 7 PM. Limited supplies are available on a first come first serve basis so show up early! No registration required.

Submit your artwork to be displayed in the children's area of the library. Prizes will be awarded based on category and age!  Bring your piece to the library between August 28 and September 9 and fill out our entry form to be considered for the competition.

Kids ages 3-15 can participate. 

Augut 22
3:30 - 4:30 PM
Ages 5-11

Prepare for the Kids' Art Show with an art lesson with renowned artist Mary Ann Sedivy! Perfect for kids interested in crafting, getting messy, and having fun - all while learning something new about creating art.

 August 19
11 AM - 12 PM
Adults & Teens

Learn more about NAMI Geauga County, which serves families across Geauga County and Northeast Ohio with free mental health support, online groups, resources, and education. No registration required.

August 9
6:30 - 7:30 PM
Adults & Teens

Learn more about NAMI Geauga County, which serves families across Geauga County and Northeast Ohio with free mental health support, online groups, resources, and education. No registration required.

November 6
6:30 - 7:30 PM
Adults and Youth
Registration Opens June 1

Whether you’re a believer or debunker, come listen and learn and laugh your way through a fast-paced summary of aliens & UFOs through the ages. Based on official reports, sci-fi movies, best-seller books, musical scores and miscellaneous minutia, this primer is suitable for all ages and intergalactic ethnicities. 
  

September 6, October 4, November 1, December 6.
3:15 - 4:15 PM
Ages 8-13

Join us for a monthly book club. Participants will work on projects they can put in a portfolio while reading new and interesting books! 

Every Other Tuesday Starting September 12 
3:30 - 4:30 PM
Grades 5+

Work on an ongoing project for the fall that will improve the library. Participants will actively assess current library problems and design appropriate solutions using the Youth Led Prevention framework! Teens can get volunteer hours by participating. Burton Public Library is partnering with Geauga Youth Led Prevention for this program. Please register if you are planning to attend all (or most) sessions.