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Oct. 4 – Ghost stories of the Civil War

Oct. 11 – History of the Botanical Garden

Oct. 18 – Napoleon and Josephine: The love that derailed an empire

Oct. 25 – Heavenly Hawaii

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A further inquiry: Sharing the issues raised at our town hall meetings

by Ed Worso | October 9, 2017 | Director's Blog | 0 Comments

As has been advertised in press releases, on our website and in social media, we have held ten town hall meetings at our various locations over the past six weeks. Board Trustees, staff and I have had the pleasure of meeting some folks at these events. We have had...

Bond issue 2017: Is there ever a good time to be on the ballot?

by Ed Worso | September 29, 2017 | Director's Blog | 0 Comments

As this campaign cycle continues to move forward, I’d like to take a moment to thank everyone for their overall support and use of our local libraries, no matter what personal sentiments may be. It’s never easy to ask taxpayers for money, no matter what the amount....

Can Thompson or Montville residents vote on the library bond issue?

by Ed Worso | September 6, 2017 | Director's Blog | 0 Comments

We’re reaching out to voters this November with a bond issue for capital improvements. Although it’s never easy to approach voters for tax dollars, it’s always a pleasure to share how we are able to better serve our patrons as we provide much needed services to all...

Bond issue 2017: Does the library have surplus funds?

by Ed Worso | August 28, 2017 | Director's Blog | 0 Comments

This week, Lisa Havlin, Fiscal Officer for GCPL has written a guest blog post that addresses some of the questions and comments we’ve seen in our social media channels pertaining to “surplus” funds in library accounts. Running the accounts for an organization is...

Bond issue 2017: When you need to know, ask a librarian

by Ed Worso | August 15, 2017 | Director's Blog | 0 Comments

We’ve had an eventful few weeks at GCPL with citizens across the county asking numerous good questions pertaining to the bond issue - all of which we’re eager to address. We look forward to more at our numerous town hall meetings (see schedule). The need to ask our...

What have you done for me lately?

by Ed Worso | August 7, 2017 | Director's Blog | 0 Comments

There are numerous considerations and questions to answer regarding something as important as a bond issue. One question is, “What have you done for me lately?” We want to assure county residents that an important part of our job is maintaining excellent facilities...

Bird watching in Geauga County gives a lift

by Ed Worso | July 31, 2017 | Director's Blog | 0 Comments

I was late coming to bird watching. I knew there were birds around. You can't help but notice them when they wake you up at 5:15 on a beautiful Sunday morning in mid-summer with their cheerful songs. And you can't help but notice when they leave their marks on your...

Bond issue 2017: Why don’t we do this the way we did it in years past? Why don’t you target this bond issue through the school district?

by Ed Worso | July 24, 2017 | Director's Blog | 0 Comments

Chicken transfer to new farm: For the birds

by Ed Worso | July 17, 2017 | Director's Blog | 0 Comments

GCPL Director Ed Worso has been blogging about the library, his move from Lake County to Geauga County and farm life. This week’s blog post is about his chicken coop and the transfer of his flock to the new farm. Moving chickens into their new coop The last piece of...

Bond issue 2017: Why do I have to pay for this?

by Ed Worso | July 10, 2017 | Director's Blog | 0 Comments

2017 bond issue news

GCPL announces plans to put bond issue on November 2017 ballot

Get the FAQs on the 2017 library bond issue.

Read the fact sheet.

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Expanded Newbury Hours

Mon. – Thur.: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Fri. – Sat.: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

GCPL Year-to-Date Circulation

New and coming soon

A further inquiry: Sharing the issues raised at our town hall meetings

Bond issue 2017: Is there ever a good time to be on the ballot?

Can Thompson or Montville residents vote on the library bond issue?

Bond issue 2017: Does the library have surplus funds?

Bond issue 2017: When you need to know, ask a librarian

What have you done for me lately?

Bird watching in Geauga County gives a lift

Bond issue 2017: Why don’t we do this the way we did it in years past? Why don’t you target this bond issue through the school district?

Chicken transfer to new farm: For the birds

Bond issue 2017: Why do I have to pay for this?

2017 bond issue news

Get the FAQs on the 2017 library bond issue.

Mon. – Thur.: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Fri. – Sat.: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.