Art Literacy for Homeschoolers

Grades 1-8

Exploring art is one of the best ways to promote literacy and brain development in early childhood. Creating art provides children with the opportunity for authentic self-expression—the freedom of choice, thought and feeling. Join us each Tuesday as we learn about (and create!) art using literature to guide us.

Practice the fine art of Spencerian Script!

New group members should call the library for info and orientation prior to attending.

Learn more about the Jarrod Bunch Youth Football Camp to be held this summer. This free and fun camp will introduce children ages 7-13 to football fundamentals.

Come learn about and register for the 2023 Jarrod Bunch Youth Football Camp!

Media Advisory

Jarrod Bunch TO HOST FREE FOOTBALL FUNDAMENTALS CAMP THROUGH USA FOOTBALL

Former NY Giants and Los Angeles Raider running back Jarrod Bunch will host a USA Football FUNdamentals clinic for
children ages 7 -13 from 9a.m. to 1p.m. Saturday June 24 at SPIRE Institute 5201 Spire Circle Geneva, Ohio. The fun and
free event is designed to introduce children to football by teaching basic skills in an exciting and energetic environment
and is supported through a grant from the NFL Foundation.
FUNdamentals incorporates a series of drills to teach passing, catching and running skills in a non-contact setting. All
skills and drills selected are based on USA Football’s Player Progression Development Model, ensuring children are
learning in an age-appropriate manner, based on their cognitive and physical maturity.
USA Football is the sport’s national governing body and is a member of the U.S. Olympic Committee.
WHO: Former NY Giants and Los Angeles Raider Jarrod Bunch

Children age 7-13

WHAT: Jarrod Bunch Youth Football Camp in partnership with USA Football’s FUNdamentals program.
WHEN: 9am to1 p.m. Saturday June 24/ Walk-Up Registration is from 7:30a.m. to 8:45a.m.
WHERE: SPIRE Institute
5201 Spire Circle
Geneva, Ohio

HOW: Pre-registration at the Ashtabula Public Library on Thursday May 25 from 3:30p.m.-5:30p.m./Geneva Public
Library on Tuesday May 30 from 2:30p.m.-4p.m.

Media outlets are welcome to attend. Jarrod will be available for interviews following the camp/clinic.

About USA Football: USA Football designs and delivers premier educational, developmental and competitive programs
to advance and grow the sport. As the sport’s national governing body, member of the U.S. Olympic Committee and
organizer of the U.S. National Team for international competition, USA Football partners with leaders in medicine, child
advocacy and athletics to support positive football experiences for youth, high school and other amateur players
(www.NFLFoundation.org).

Are you intimidated by your SmartPhone? Does your tablet make you tremble? Have no fear, our tech gurus are here! Drop in on Tuesdays from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. at the Information Station for one-on-one help with your devices. Library staff are happy to help! For more information call the Ashtabula Branch Library at 440-997-9341.

Teens & tweens learn basic culinary skills while preparing delicious snacks!

Registration is recommended, please sign up online or call the Geneva Public Library 440-466-4521.

Are you a teen or tween who enjoys video games? This is the club for you! Experience game play on Switch, Playstation, Xbox, and VR! Registration is recommended, please sign up online or call the Geneva Public Library 440-466-4521.

Did you know Aspire offers classes to help you fully prepare for the Official GED® Test? Classes will help you to focus on the knowledge and skills needed to successfully earn your Ohio High School Equivalence Diploma. For more information or to register, please email aspire@atech.edu or call 440-576-5599.

ACDL brings the library to you! Visit a Bookmobile stop and check out our selection of books, movies, and hotspots. Come see us at the Bardmoor Neighborhood, 6414 Bardmoor Ave. in Ashtabula.

Please note that the timing of this event has been shifted due to the library being closed on Memorial Day.

Are you an aspiring author working alone in a cave? Peer feedback on your novel, or short story can help polish your project. You are invited to join us on the last Monday of each month to workshop your writing with our group.

At the request of some members, this group has shifted to a hybrid event with some members attending in-person, and others meeting via ZOOM.

If you are not already part of the group, please use the registration for this event to add your name and email to our list. After you do that, Dwight will take that Pre-registration information for all communication and to send out the pieces that we are reading, and the Zoom Details to the confidential email list. At these ongoing monthly meetings, members are invited to submit up to 3,000 words of a current project for review and peer critiques at these monthly meetings.

Our general schedule is that Dwight will email participants asking for submissions during the second week of the month. This email will share the deadline for submissions, which is generally the third Monday of the Month. This allows for distribution of submissions to the full group for review approximately one week before the monthly sessions. This meeting will move to the last Tuesday of the month to accommodate the Christmas Holiday.

Please read over the attached documents, Submission Cover Guide and Writers’ Group Guidelines which will guide our meetings.

ACDL brings the library to you! Visit a Bookmobile stop and check out our selection of books, movies, and hotspots. Come see us in the Harbor Ridge Neighborhood, 1917 Lambros Lane, Ashtabula.

Create a colorful terra cotta planter using vibrant boho-style ribbon accents. Perfect for use with small succulents. All supplies will be provided, registration is required. Register online or call 440-997-9341.

ACDL brings the library to you! Visit a Bookmobile stop and check out our selection of books, movies, and hotspots. Come visit us at the Bonniewood Neighborhood, 3208 Glover Drive in Ashtabula.

Help your child develop strong early literacy skills by attending storytime at the Geneva Library.

Held on Wednesday mornings at 10:30.

Songs, Stories and a take-home Craft.

Please register online or call the Library at 440-466-4521.

Did you know Aspire offers classes to help you fully prepare for the Official GED® Test? Classes will help you to focus on the knowledge and skills needed to successfully earn your Ohio High School Equivalence Diploma. For more information or to register, please email aspire@atech.edu or call 440-576-5599.

ACDL brings the library to you! Visit a Bookmobile stop to check out our selection of books, audiobooks, movies, and hotspots. Come see us at Mobile Acres, 3925 N Ridge Rd, in Ashtabula.

General Meeting

Each week we’ll do a different hands on STEAM project. Come create with Ms. Melissa!

Registration is highly recommended.

Try your hand at creating a watercolor masterpiece that celebrates the beauty of flowering trees. Use simple techniques to build up layers of foliage and blooms. All supplies will be provided, registration is required. Please register online or call 440-466-4521.

Play computer games, or the Oculus VR, Merge Cubes, LittleBits Rover robot, Keyboard, Green Screen, Gaming consoles, Board Games & More!

Registration is recommended, please sign up online or call the Geneva Public Library 440-466-4521.

Class members will be meeting to discuss starting and growing a new business.

For further information, please contact Larry Polena (email: LPolena@NEOFund.org).

Learn Basic American Sign Language for Beginers. Learn the alphabet, small phrases, and more.

Join us for songs, stories, and fun at the library!

Help your child develop strong early literacy skills by attending Storytime at the Ashtabula Public Library.

Play computer games, or the Oculus VR, Merge Cubes, LittleBits Rover robot, Keyboard, Green Screen, Gaming consoles, Board Games & More!

Registration is recommended, please sign up online or call the Geneva Public Library 440-466-4521.

Meeting of the Spencer All-Class Reunion Committee

ACDL brings the library to you! Visit a Bookmobile stop to check out our selection of books, movies, and hotspots. Come see us at the Trumbull Township Park, at the corner of Graham Road and Route 166, Footville.

How familiar are you with the new streaming services? Do you have questions about which one is best? How do I start streaming and cut the cord to cable? Dwight will cover the basics including a run down of some common devices, how to set them up, and what is the bare minimum of a basic set-up. We will also discuss some of the most popular services, along with some free services that you can use with your library card. Have you ever heard of Kanopy, and Hoopla but thought it sounded confusing? We will discuss both paid and free services.

Young gardeners ages 10-15 learn gardening basics by planting their own vegetables in a community garden bed and caring for them throughout the growing season. Participants will spend time each session learning about organic gardening, tending their plants and creating garden projects like bird feeders, bug hotels, and outdoor art pieces.

All supplies will be provided, registration is strongly recommended.

ACDL brings the library to you! Visit a Bookmobile stop to check out our selection of books, audiobooks, movies, and hotspots. Come see us in the Whispering Willow Neighborhood, 4250 State Route 307, Geneva.