Geauga County Library Foundation

05/19/2026

Can’t wait to get my Rascal and take him on summer adventures.

05/19/2026

👀 Good info!

On May 12, 2026, the Geauga County Board of Commissioners completed the purchase of Geauga County Public Library’s Administrative Center, located at 12701 Ravenwood Drive. The Library will continue to occupy the building through June 2027, after which all administrative operations will relocate to the new Chardon Branch at 345 Park Avenue. The County intends to use the building as a new Senior Center.

Please note that the current Chardon Branch, located at 110 East Park Street on the Chardon Square, is not part of this purchase. We plan to keep the branch open until May 2028, when our Chardon Branch at 345 Park Avenue is scheduled to be completed. At that time, our administrative operations will also be moved to the new building.

This purchase supports our ongoing efforts to streamline services and increase efficiency by reducing our footprint and the associated costs.

For more information about this purchase and updates on our project plans, visit geaugalibrary.net/ch-news.

04/25/2026

🍁 Heading to the Geauga County Maple Festival this weekend?

Skip the parking hassle and park close to all the action at the 📚 Chardon Library (110 E Park St) for just $15! All proceeds benefit the Geauga County Library Foundation, helping inspire a love of reading and lifelong learning in our county.

While you’re there, don’t miss the 📚 Book Sale inside — you might just find your next great read!

Convenient parking + a great cause = a win-win. See you at the 🍁 festival!

📌 Please note: Even if you're only stopping by for the Book Sale, parking fees still apply. Your support helps fund Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio, Summer Reading programs, 33 unique programs throughout the year, and a variety of literacy and educational initiatives.

Geauga County Public Library

04/24/2026

Heading to the Geauga County 🍁 Maple Festival? Saturday and Sunday park close to all the activities at the 📚 Chardon Library (110 E Park St) for just $15. All proceeds benefit the Geauga County Library Foundation, supporting a love of 📚reading and lifelong learning in our community.

While you’re at the Maple Festival, don’t forget to stop by the 📚Book Sale inside the - great reads wait! Convenient parking, a great cause - see you at the 🍁 festival!

Please note: Even if you are only coming for the Book Sale, you’ll still need to pay for parking. Your donations support the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio, Summer Reading programs, 33 unique programs throughout the year and well as a variety of literacy and educational programs.

Heads up! Geauga County Public Library's Chardon Branch will be closed on Saturday, April 25, for the Geauga County Maple Festival.

The Geauga County Library Foundation's annual book sale is still on and can be accessed on Saturday using the branch's side stairwell, located on the side of the building facing Goodrich Court and Park Elementary.

✏️ Chardon Branch Book Sale
📍 Chardon Branch
📆 Thursday, April 23 @ 4:30 - 8:30 PM (Preview Night)
📆 Friday, April 24 @ 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
📆 Saturday, April 25 @ 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

04/24/2026

We're proud to support early literacy through our partnership with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio! This year, the Geauga County Library Foundation served 3,547 children and families, mailing out an incredible 33,582 books with support from our friends and donors. Every book delivered is a step toward a brighter future for our county’s youngest readers.

Our national partner, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, featured Ohio's program TWICE in their recently published 2025 Annual Report!

🚗 Ohio launched it's Imagination Library specialty license plate in 2025, with nearly 2,000 plates being purchased last year! Interested in getting one? Visit the link in our bio.

🎉Our former executive director, Timberly Pierce, joined the national program as the new Director of North America! Under her leadership, Ohio's program flourished, and the national program now continues to expand rapidly!

04/23/2026

❤️ Geauga County Public Library employees are AWESOME!

04/22/2026

🛑 Stop by Geauga County Public Library to celebrate

Happy ! April 19 through April 25 marks the American Library Association's annual celebration of the vital role libraries and library workers play in strengthening our communities.

This year's theme is "Find Your Joy." Here are a few ways to discover your library joy this week (and all year long):

👋 Stopping by the library (bonus points if you bring a friend!)
🪪 Helping a friend sign up for a free Geauga County Public Library card
🔎 Exploring something new, whether it’s a book or genre from our collection, our creative spaces like the Digital Legacy Labs and Maker Space, or an upcoming program

04/22/2026

Great tips for raising readers! 📚

Turn your next story time into skill-building time 📗

Thanks to the Ohio Department of Children and Youth, families in Ohio now have access to a catalog of book guides for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library books!

These age-appropriate book guides are an extension of what's provided on the inside cover of our books. Caregivers can incorporate new questions and fun activities during their next story time to strengthen their child's early literacy skills.

Visit the link in our bio to see which book guides are available now. More are coming 🔜✨

03/15/2026

What a great day! Thank you to everyone who participated and sponsored this ⛳️tee-rrufic event.

03/14/2026

💼 Sponsor Leader: Kris Carroll, Geauga County Library Executive Director 💼 We appreciate Kris Carroll, Geauga County Public Library Executive Director, for championing literacy and supporting our Mini-Golf event. Thank you for helping Geauga County grow smarter!