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Read with Bing

Therapy Dog
2026-09-23 18:00:00 2026-09-23 18:15:00 America/New_York Read with Bing Kids can sign up for a 15 minute slot to read with Bing the therapy dog. Bring your own book or grab one of ours. No stress, just relax and do your best! Garrettsville Branch -

Wednesday, September 23
6:00pm - 6:15pm

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Kids can sign up for a 15 minute slot to read with Bing the therapy dog. Bring your own book or grab one of ours. No stress, just relax and do your best!

Kids need to register if they want a guaranteed spot to read. If you just want to come and meet Bing and listen to the stories you can just show up!

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Educational |

TAGS: | Ages 8-10 | Ages 5-7 | Ages 3-4 | Ages 11-13 |

Garrettsville Branch
Phone: 330-527-4378
Branch manager
Nikki Thompson
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We're open 9:00AM to 7:00PM

Mon, Aug 24 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Aug 25 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Aug 26 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Aug 27 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Aug 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 29 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 30 Closed
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Join us for storytime at the Brimfield Library! Enjoy stories songs, crafts and more. Perfect for little ones (ages 5 and under).
Crochet Cucumber Fidget Clicker - Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Sat, Sep 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Looking for a simple sensory tool? A fun desk companion? Just a mindful crochet project? The crochet fidget cucumber is perfect for keeping hands busy and minds focused. Limit to 6.
The Great Community Scavenger Hunt! - Win a Family Night Gift Basket
Sat, Sep 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Discover Aurora in a whole new way! Follow clues, explore local community partners, collect prizes along the way, and return to the library to claim your grand prize. Limit to 25.
Fun Fall Take and Make Craft Kit - For Kids!
Mon, Sep 21, All day
Outreach Services
Grab a fun fall themed children's craft kit from one of our Bookmobile stops while supplies last!
Revolutionary Reads: Turning Pages, Changing Times - A historical literary journey through 250 years of America
Mon, Sep 21, All day
Garrettsville Branch
Pick up a Revolutionary Roadmap through November and join our literary journey through classic literature, documents, speeches & poetry. Celebrate 250 years of America; enter and win fabulous prizes.
Bookmobile Stop - Charlestown Town Hall
Mon, Sep 21, 9:30am - 10:30am
Outreach Services
Our Bookmobile is a traveling library, bringing the joy of reading and more right to your neighborhood! Best of all, it’s completely free – you can enjoy the library wherever you are.
Bookmobile Stop - Paris Township Community Center
Mon, Sep 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Outreach Services
Our Bookmobile is a traveling library, bringing the joy of reading and more right to your neighborhood! Best of all, it’s completely free – you can enjoy the library wherever you are.
Windham Mysteries & More Book Club - "A Daughter of Fair Verona" by Christine Dodd
Mon, Sep 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Join the Windham Library Adult Hybrid Book Discussion Group to explore a variety of titles and genres. Limited to 12 in-person participants or unlimited with Zoom.
Bookmobile Stop - Windham Renaissance Center
Mon, Sep 21, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Outreach Services
Our Bookmobile is a traveling library, bringing the joy of reading and more right to your neighborhood! Best of all, it’s completely free – you can enjoy the library wherever you are.
Paint Party
Mon, Sep 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Come celebrate the joy of painting by making your own masterpiece. Work with acrylic paint or watercolor- or both! Intended for ages 8 and up. Limited to 10 participants.
Teen Advisory Board - Teen Volunteers
Mon, Sep 21, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Love books, games, or anime? Help create the teen programs YOU want to attend! Make friends, earn volunteer hours, and join TAB. Ages 13–18. Registration is required. Limit 10.
Indoor Seed Safari: A Family Workshop
Mon, Sep 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Join us for a fun, hands-on family seed workshop! Every family takes home real Ohio seeds and a personalized Seed Passport! Limited to 20 participants.
Fall Family Storytime
Tue, Sep 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Garrettsville Branch
Come join us for family fun as we read exciting stories, dance to jump out-of-your-seat music, sing silly songs, and do activities! Limit to 30 participants.
Fall Family Storytime
Tue, Sep 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Celebrate autumn with cozy, fun-filled storytime for ages 0–5! Enjoy fall tales, songs and play while making friends and sparking your child's love for books. Limited to 20 children.
Computer Classes for Kids
Tue, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Randolph Branch
Learn computer skills at a beginner level! Get young learners excited about computer science with fun, free computer instruction activities for ages 6 to 12.
Computer Classes - Internet Safety
Tue, Sep 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Randolph Branch
Looking to boost your tech skills? Join us for a computer skills classes at the library! These hands-on sessions will help you feel more confident in the digital world.
Genealogy with Roger Marble
Tue, Sep 22, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Brimfield Branch
Come learn genealogy techniques with Roger Marble! Get ready to start your journey after learning to find and trace your family's roots efficiently.
Killer Reads! True Crime Book Club - "Chasing Evil" by John Edwards
Tue, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Uncover the stories behind the headlines! Join our Killer Reads: True Crime Book Club to explore gripping cases, discuss theories, and connect with fellow sleuths. Limit to 10.
Fall Family Storytime
Wed, Sep 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Come and join us for family fun as we read exciting stories, dance to jump-out-of-your-seat music, sing silly songs and do activities. Limited to 20 children.
Fall Storytimes
Wed, Sep 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Randolph Branch
Come have a Fall-Tastic time this autumn at our Family Storytime! This event is for ages birth to age five. Fall into a new story - come read with us!
Aurora Reads! - "Fall of the Marigolds" by Susan Meissner
Wed, Sep 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Are you an avid reader who like to discuss books with others? If so, join our book club featuring everything from exciting new fiction to the best titles from the past! Limited to 15 adults.
Giant Claw Machine
Wed, Sep 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Randolph Branch
Think you have what it takes to win? Test your claw machine skills for a chance to win stuffed animals in a giant claw machine game!
Watercolor for Teens
Wed, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Randolph Branch
Learn how to draw and paint nature using watercolors. In this class you will learn to merge colors, and add details to create a masterpiece.
Read with Bing - Therapy Dog
Wed, Sep 23, 5:30pm - 5:45pm
Garrettsville Branch
Kids can sign up for a 15 minute slot to read with Bing the therapy dog. Bring your own book or grab one of ours. No stress, just relax and do your best!
Read with Bing - Therapy Dog
Wed, Sep 23, 5:45pm - 6:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Kids can sign up for a 15 minute slot to read with Bing the therapy dog. Bring your own book or grab one of ours. No stress, just relax and do your best!
Read with Bing - Therapy Dog
Wed, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 6:15pm
Garrettsville Branch
Kids can sign up for a 15 minute slot to read with Bing the therapy dog. Bring your own book or grab one of ours. No stress, just relax and do your best!
Read with Bing - Therapy Dog
Wed, Sep 23, 6:15pm - 6:30pm
Garrettsville Branch
Kids can sign up for a 15 minute slot to read with Bing the therapy dog. Bring your own book or grab one of ours. No stress, just relax and do your best!
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