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“Passing of the Armies: Soldiers Lives After the Civil War”

Civil War History
2026-05-26 17:30:00 2026-05-26 18:45:00 America/New_York “Passing of the Armies: Soldiers Lives After the Civil War” George N. Vourlojianis, Ph.D. Emeritus Professor of History will discuss what happened at the end of the Civil War, when millions stacked their arms and returned home to a nation forever changed. Brimfield Branch -

Tuesday, May 26
5:30pm - 6:45pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-26 17:30:00 2026-05-26 18:45:00 America/New_York “Passing of the Armies: Soldiers Lives After the Civil War” George N. Vourlojianis, Ph.D. Emeritus Professor of History will discuss what happened at the end of the Civil War, when millions stacked their arms and returned home to a nation forever changed. Brimfield Branch -

George N. Vourlojianis, Ph.D. Emeritus Professor of History will discuss what happened at the end of the Civil War, when millions stacked their arms and returned home to a nation forever changed.

Millions of men fought and served in the Union and Confederate armies during the Civil War.  “The Passing of the Armies” will deal with how the war’s veterans were treated and how they survived once their flags were furled and arms stacked. Professor Vourlojianis will discuss the history, and afterwards take questions. This event is intended for adults. 

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Local History |

TAGS: | Seniors | Adult |

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Mon, Jun 08, 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.
Messy Art & Chalk the Walk
Mon, Jun 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Prepare to get messy and creative! Kids can go crazy creating colorful art projects, then head over to turn sidewalks into bright chalk masterpieces. Dress for mess and join the fun! Limited to 25.
Bookmobile Stop - Paris Township Community Center
Mon, Jun 08, 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.
Bookmobile Stop - Windham Renaissance Center
Mon, Jun 08, 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.
Digging for Dinos - Presented by Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Mon, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Randolph Branch
Roar into the library for a prehistoric adventure just for young paleontologists! We'll enjoy hands-on activities as we explore the world of dinosaurs.
Renaissance Collage Club - Clarity Cards with Sarah
Mon, Jun 08, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Garrettsville Branch
Unearth and illustrate the stories of your mind using playing cards and multimedia collage. A brief history of cartomancy and a deck keeper will also be provided. Limited to 12 seats.
Crochet Club - Reading Patterns
Mon, Jun 08, 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Brimfield Branch
Whether you are new to crochet or a pro, come join us to learn new techniques, new stitches, and how to read patterns! Intended for ages 8+. Limited to 6 participants.
Bookmobile Stop - Deerfield Township Hall
Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 11:30am
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.
Summer Family Storytime
Tue, Jun 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Katherine Thomas Elementary
Come have a Dino-Tastic time this summer at our Family Storytime! For ages birth to age 4 with caregiver. Don't let summer go extinct - come read with us!
Stomp & Roar Storytime
Tue, Jun 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Dig into storytime and unearth a good story! Discover dino tales, roar through songs, stomp into a craft and make new friends. Perfect for little explorers ages 5 and under!
Bookmobile Stop - Waterloo School Community
Tue, Jun 09, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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.
A Girl with Scales Reptile Show
Tue, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Join us for an interactive and educational reptile experience! Children will discover the wonders of the reptile world in a fun, safe and engaging environment. Limited to 45 participants.
Rock Panning
Tue, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Randolph Branch
Ready to unearth some fun? Pan for rocks and gems at the library and discover hidden treasures beneath the sand. Join us for this introduction to the world of rocks, minerals and local geology!
Paint a Canvas Masterpiece
Tue, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Show off your painting skills! Take a blank canvas and follow your imagination to create your personal work of art. Limited to 12 participants.
Randolph Book Club - "The Queens of Crime" by Marie Benedict
Tue, Jun 09, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Randolph Branch
Are you an avid reader who likes to discuss books with others? If so, join our Book Club featuring everything from exciting new fiction to the best titles from past years!
Brimfield Book Club - "Assistant to the Villain" by Hannalt Maehrer
Tue, Jun 09, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Brimfield Branch
Are you an avid reader who likes to discuss books with others? If so, join our Book Club featuring everything from exciting new fiction to the best titles from past years!
Aurora Cooks! - June Meeting (Off-Site)
Tue, Jun 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
This month, we leave the library to explore Zaiqa Indian Food & Grocery in Twinsburg, with a follow-up theme in August. Attendees will be responsible for their own transportation. Limit to 10 adults.
Evening Book Club - "The Violin Conspiracy" by Brendan Slocumb
Tue, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Are you an avid reader who likes to discuss books with others? If so, join our Book Club featuring everything from exciting new fiction to the best titles from past years!
Bookmobile - Paint Your Own Dino
Wed, Jun 10, All day
Outreach Services
Pick up your very own wooden dinosaur and paint kit to craft at home. This event is intended for ages 2-8
Dinosaur Coloring Contest
Wed, Jun 10, All day
Randolph Branch
Pick up a dinosaur coloring sheet and turn in by the end of the month, (June 30, 2026), for a chance to win a dinosaur themed prize basket!
Bookmobile Stop - Nelson Circle
Wed, Jun 10, 9:30am - 11:30am
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.
Summer Family Storytime
Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pierce Streetsboro 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 at Summer Family Storytime. Limited to 20 participants.
Summer Family Storytime
Wed, Jun 10, 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.
Baby & Me Storytime
Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Brimfield Branch
Join us for early learning time for baby and caregiver! Connect with your baby, discover new books, and make lasting memories. This event is intended for children under 36 months.
Summer Family Storytime
Wed, Jun 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Randolph Branch
Have some summer fun at the library! Enjoy stories songs, crafts and more. Perfect for little ones (ages 5 and under).
Free Lunches for Kids! - Presented by the Community Action Council
Wed, Jun 10, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Randolph Branch
Children ages 1-18 can stop by the Randolph Township Hall every Wednesday this summer from 12:00 - 2:00 pm for a free nutritious lunch. NO PAPERWORK IS REQUIRED.
Bookmobile Stop - Mantua Crestwood Community Center
Wed, Jun 10, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
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.
Learn to Crochet! - Crochet for Beginners
Wed, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Learn to crochet! Relax and learn the basics of crochet with an experienced teacher. All materials are provided. Limited to 8 participants.
Bookmobile: Dino Egg Excavation - Paleontology Dino Craft
Wed, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Outreach Services
Participants will experience some hands-on paleontology fun while excavating a small dinosaur from an egg using provided tools at the Buchert Park Pavilion in Mantua. Limited to 12 participants.
The Knotty Stitch - A handcraft, knit, crochet, and macrame social group
Wed, Jun 10, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Garrettsville Branch
Join us with whatever you're working on or come to get ideas for a new project. This is a social group for those who love to craft or want to love to craft. Limit to 15.
Build It! LEGO Free-Build Lab
Wed, Jun 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Come in and express your creativity with a LEGO free building session! Kids 5–13 will build creations while exploring STEM, creativity, and hands-on engineering. Limited to 12 builders.
HOT DISH! Modern Fiction Book Club - "At First Spite" by Olivia Dade
Wed, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
This adult book club brings the community together for dinner and an off-site, after-hours discussion of hot new titles at Cal's II in Garrettsville! Registration preferred.
Bookmobile Stop - Freedom Township Park
Thu, Jun 11, 9:30am - 11:00am
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.
Clay Creations
Thu, Jun 11, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Join local artist Traci Shea at Streetsboro Library and create a handmade, clay pottery item. This event is a two-part series. Limited to 15 participants.
T-Rex T-Party
Thu, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Randolph Branch
Let your inner Tea-Rex out at this prehistoric tea party! A fun dino spin on the traditional tea party - complete with royalty and dinosaurs.
Young Writer's and Artist's Space - Ongoing Summer Program
Thu, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Join us as we kick off our summer program for young writers and artists. Come to the first class to make your own journal and join us for any of the scheduled times throughout the rest of the summer.
Exploring Geocaching
Thu, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Kids will learn about geocaching and make their own. Their geocaches will then be hidden around the park for all to enjoy searching for. Limited to 20 children. Registration required.
Game On - For Teens
Thu, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Level up your afternoon at the Aurora Library! Jump into epic board and card games, meet new friends, and bring your A-game. Don’t miss the fun—grab your spot and play! This event is for ages 11-18.
PCDL at The Garrettsville Farmers Market - Featuring The Little Seed Library
Thu, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Stop by The Garrettsville Farmers Market (8119 Main Street, Garrettsville, OH, United States, Ohio) each Thursday afternoon from 4-7PM for tasty summer treats, crafts and library-inspired fun!
Bingo!
Thu, Jun 11, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Brimfield Branch
Join us for a fun-filled session of Bingo at the Brimfield Library! Enjoy an evening of friendly competition, laughter and prizes.
Bookmobile Stop - Nelson Ledges Estates
Fri, Jun 12, 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.
Music with Miss Sarah - From Portage Music
Fri, Jun 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Garrettsville Branch
Miss Sarah from Portage Music Lessons will lead families in songs and activities that will strengthen social and academic skills as well as teach music fundamentals. Limited to 12 children.
Floral Art Painting - Presented by Megan Summers
Fri, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Learn how to create a floral painting on a miniature 4x4 canvas with Megan Summers! Limited to 10 participants.
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Bookmobile: Community Helpers with Daniel Tiger - Presented by PBS Western Reserve
Fri, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Outreach Services
With a read-aloud and interactive play stations, little learners will explore, pretend, and see how they can make a difference in their own neighborhood.
Let's Get Grounded - with Yoga! - Yoga Nidra Presented by Verena
Fri, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Join us for a guided meditation practice that induces conscious relaxation to reduce stress. This event is intended for adults and limited to 25 participants. Please bring a mat, blanket and pillow.
Bookmobile Stop - CBC Rootstown
Fri, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
Trivia Night! - Test your knowledge
Fri, Jun 12, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Brimfield Branch
Think you’re a trivia master? Prove it at our trivia showdown! Come solo or with a team.
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