The following events will take place at the Burton Public Library, 14588 West Park Street, Burton, OH 44021. Please call the Burton Public Library at (440) 834-4466 or visit burtonlibrary.org for more information.
Kids
Storytimes – For children 0 to 5 with a caregiver September 9 through November 22. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings. No registration. See website for more details, www.burtonlibrary.org
Scary Make-Up Tutorial – Learn how to apply your own scary make-up, just in time for the spooky season! A release form to apply make-up must be signed by child’s guardian before program. Forms will be available day of program. Presented by Perfect Occasion Costume and Magic. Ages 12 and up with a caregiver. Saturday: Oct. 19, 12:00 p.m. Registration required.
Pumpkin Painting – We’ll supply the paint and pumpkins, you supply the creativity! All ages. Wednesday: Oct. 23, 6 p.m. Registration required.
Therapy Dog Program – Practice your reading skills on cute, furry therapy dogs! Brought to you by Paws for Reading. Grades K-5. Saturday: Oct. 26, 11 a.m.
DIY Candy Apples – Make your own candy apples. Experiment with chocolate, caramel, sprinkles, frosting and more. Ages 5 and up. Monday: Oct. 28, 3:30 p.m. Registration required.
Adults
Burton art show Gallery – Oct. 1-13 – The 36th Annual Burton Art Show features the work of artists from Geauga, Lake, and Portage Counties. Visitors are encouraged to vote for their favorite art piece for the Popular Choice Award. Open to the public. See website for viewing hours.
3D printing adult beginner 101 – Mon., Oct. 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Learn basic 3D design skills in the online app Tinkercad, then design your own keychain and have it printed. Must have basic mouse and keyboard skills. Registration required.
BYOC—bring your own craft – Thursday Oct 10, 6-7:30 p.m. Give yourself that excuse to work on a craft you’ve been putting off. Bring your own supplies and join together with friends and friends-to-be in the Merritt Room downstairs. No registration.
Yoga – Oct. 21 & 31, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Taught by Mary Ann Sedivy. Mary Ann follows the Gaelic “Cara” Yoga principle which allows you to find many soul friends and to recognize your own inner light and beauty. Cost is $5 per class, payable to the instructor. Please bring a mat. No registration.
“Abandoned Cleveland” – author visit with Jeffrey Stroup – Wed., Oct. 16, 6:30 p.m. Come meet the author Jeffrey Stroup and learn about his adventures while photographing abandoned areas of Cleveland. No registration.
Portals in time – Tues., Oct. 22, 6:30 p.m. Spend an evening with local storyteller Nicholas Fischbach as he tells histories, mysteries, ghost stories and legends of Geauga County and the state of Ohio. No registration.
U. S. passport fair – Sat., Oct. 26, 10-1 p.m. The Geauga Clerk of Courts will provide one-stop shopping to complete necessary forms, certify and send them for you. Photos available for $10. New passports only, no renewals. Visit the Geauga County Clerk of Courts website or burtonlibrary.org for required documents. No registration.
Bookpage wreath – Tues., Oct. 29, 6:30 p.m. Make a beautiful seasonal wreath with book pages. Taught by Tracy Reid. Registration required.
