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8-891: Located in Geauga County, Ohio, the Geauga County Public Library includes four full-service community libraries in Bainbridge , Chardon , Geauga West (Chester Township) and Middlefield ; one library station in Thompson ; one Bookmobile that serves farms, nursing homes and nursery schools ; and one administrative center where technical services, computer services, facilities and administrative functions reside. GCPL's collection contains more than 500,000 books and e-books , along with an excess of 100,000 audio and video material, and 300 research databases available through its website. The first branch

16-592: A branch in Bainbridge in 1965. Initially located in a small storefront, the Bainbridge Library was expanded considerably upon moving to a new building. The township is governed by a three-member board of trustees, who are elected in November of odd-numbered years to a four-year term beginning on the following January 1. Two are elected in the year after the presidential election and one is elected in

24-462: A building or structure in Ohio is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article about a library -related building or structure is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Bainbridge Township, Geauga County, Ohio Bainbridge Township is one of the sixteen townships of Geauga County, Ohio , United States and is a suburb of Cleveland . As of the 2020 census

32-634: The only Bainbridge Township statewide. The village of Bainbridge, Ohio , is located in Ross County , in Southern Ohio. The first residents of Bainbridge were the McConougheys, who came from Blandford, Massachusetts . Many other settlers followed. In 1817, Bainbridge Township was established. The first housing subdivision, Lake Lucerne, opened in 1922. It is still one of the largest in Bainbridge. The Geauga County Public Library opened

40-471: The population was 12,893. Located in the southwestern corner of the county, it borders the following townships and cities: The township covers a total area of 25 sq mi (65 km ). No municipalities are located in Bainbridge Township, although the census-designated place of Bainbridge is located in the center of the township. Named for Commodore William Bainbridge , it is

48-413: The year before it. There is also an elected township fiscal officer, who serves a four-year term beginning on April 1 of the year after the election, which is held in November of the year before the presidential election. Vacancies in the fiscal officership or on the board of trustees are filled by the remaining trustees. Community members have raised funds to support a variety of community activities over

56-612: The years. Among them are two annual events managed by The Bainbridge Men's Civic Club: The Taste of Bainbridge and the Ox Roast. The Taste of Bainbridge began in 1997; the first Ox Roast took place in 2012. For the Taste of Bainbridge, participating local restaurants prepare and serve menu items that are served to diners who donate an entry fee. The Ox Roast features more activities and fewer food vendors. All proceeds from both events go to community programs such as scholarships for students and

64-694: Was the Chardon Library, founded at the Chardon Courthouse in 1848. The library was moved to various locations as it expanded. In 1913, it was moved to the Village Hall , and the first library board was appointed. Service to schools, and extension work throughout the county, began in 1936. Middlefield Library opened in 1942, Chesterland Library in 1957. In 1963, Chardon Library became Geauga Public Library. The Geauga County Public Library System branches are: This article about

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