Homeschool Hub
Where Home Education Gets a Boost
Home Education families are an important part of the Geauga community, and we are here to support your family’s journey. Whether you’re just beginning your homeschool journey or have years of experience, our collection of trusted resources, engaging programs, and support tools are here to help you meet your child’s educational goals with confidence.
Our Homeschool Hub provides instructional materials and learning opportunities for students while offering tools, support, and community connections for homeschool parents. Explore our home education resources below to discover new ways to enrich your child’s learning experience.
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Can’t find what you’re looking for? Want to talk with a library staff member before coming in? Give your local branch a call or contact us virtually using the form below!
Resources & Services at the Library
Don’t forget to sign up for the best (and most cost-effective) school supply available in town: a Geauga County Public Library card.
Have a question or need additional sources for a paper? Let us know and we’ll get the information you need.
Have a proctored exam to do? Connect with library staff, who are here to help organize a proctoring session.
Support your child’s learning with this collection, categorized as JPT, of popular homeschool curricula, workbooks, and more.
Connect and engage in educational programs and activities that support homeschool learning and enrichment.
Save money while transforming your child’s learning experience with fun, engaging activities and learning kits.
Expand your child’s imagination, creativity, and ingenuity with our Maker Space, perfect for STEAM activities and more.
Have a homeschool lesson in a library study room or connect with other homeschoolers for a group study session in our meeting rooms.
Print, scan, and fax learning materials, lesson plans, records, and homeschool homework at one of our six branches.
Featured eResources for Students
CultureGrams includes reports detailing the history, daily life, and customs of world cultures. Each report typically includes a regional overview, national anthem audio file, maps, statistics, photographs, biographies of well-known people, and a recipe collection.
Explora includes topic overviews that provide students with a starting point for research; articles, essays, and primary source documents to help students feel successful in their research; and reading level indicators to simplify discovery of grade-appropriate content.
The Great Courses offers engaging and understandable lectures by esteemed professors, professionals, and experts in topics ranging from history, better living, science, language learning, and more.
An award-winning library of online courses, classes, trainings, and tutorials for users who want to learn software, creative, and business skills to achieve personal or professional goals.
Little Pim by Mango Languages is a language-learning tool perfect for babies, toddlers, and pre-K learners. In short 5-minute videos that hold young learners’ attention, patrons can learn languages like Spanish, French, Mandarin, Arabic, Korean, and more.
Designed for high school students, MAS Ultra: School Edition is a full-text database of popular magazines, reference books and primary sources covering many subjects, including history, science and health, and includes over a million photos, maps and flags.
Designed for middle school students, Middle Search Plus is a full-text database providing popular middle school magazines and reference books that covers subjects like history, current events, science, and sports. It also includes thousands of biographies and primary source documents like photos, maps and flags.
Geared towards young readers, NoveList K-8 Plus is a comprehensive reading resource for fiction and nonfiction, with thousands of book reviews and features that allow you to search by plot, setting, series name, and favorite authors and titles. The “Teacher Resources” tab has useful material for teachers and media specialists to help integrate reading across the curriculum and support young readers.
Rosetta Stone Library Solution »
The Rosetta Stone Library Solution offers users the proven immersion method of language learning that more than 20,000 schools have trusted for over 20 years. The award-winning interactive approach has been used by millions of learners around the world and now is accessible in the library – or anywhere, anytime.
Learning at Home
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library »
Sign up to receive a free book in the mail each month, perfect for growing learners.
Supplement your homeschool lessons with our eLibrary, a digital collection of library materials available for free with your library card.
Enhance your child’s curriculum with our 80+ eResources that cover a broad range of topics and information.
Home Education Resources for Parents
Useful Information & More
Home Education comes with important decisions and helpful opportunities. Explore the resources below to stay informed about Ohio guidelines and to better understand how the library can support your family.
Ohio Department of Education and Workforce »
Home Education is a recognized and protected option for educating children outside of traditional public or private schools. Since homeschooling regulations can change and local procedures may vary, we recommend consulting official state resources such as the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce’s Home Schooling page, review the Ohio Revised Code, and connect with your local school district to learn more about home education.
Geauga County Public Library’s Parent and Caregiver Guide to Helping Your Child Use the Library »
The library can be an intimidating place for young learners and growing families. To learn more about Geauga County Public Library and to plan your next visit to one of our branch locations, we recommend reviewing our Parent and Caregiver Guide to Helping Your Child Use the Library. Here we review how our collection is sorted, categorized, and managed by our staff.
Local Resources, Groups, & Organizations
In addition to our resources, home education families can take advantage of the many local resources, groups, and organizations that provide hands-on learning, skill-building, and community connections to enrich home education.
4-H is a nationwide youth development program that helps kids build leadership abilities, lifelong skills, and community via hands-on learning experiences. It teaches young people how to meet their needs for belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity in positive ways, perfect for homeschool families looking to broaden their at-home education.
Fairmount Center for the Arts »
The Fairmount Center for the Arts offers unique arts, leadership, and STEAM programs for homeschool families in Geauga County. Students can explore their imagination and creativity, develop artistic skills, and participate in engaging community programs that are developmentally appropriate, built around Ohio’s fine arts learning standards.
The Geauga Park District offers a wide range of educational programs for all ages, covering topics from the arts and nature to astronomy and beyond. Their programs are ideal for students who enjoy hands-on, adventurous learning and for families looking to enrich traditional schoolwork with engaging, experiential experiences in the great outdoors.
Girl Scouts empowers students to explore their curiosity, dreams, and talents through activities that foster leadership, skill-building, and community service. It helps them reach their full potential, build respectful relationships, make thoughtful decisions, and contribute to society through their abilities, leadership, and teamwork.
Scouting America (formerly the Boy Scouts of America) »
Scouting America provides homeschool students with opportunities to build leadership, teamwork, and practical skills through outdoor adventures, community service, and hands-on activities. Students can grow personally, explore new interests, and connect with peers while developing confidence and life skills.
Community Additions
Have a local resource you want added here? Contact our Administrative Center for more information.
Geauga Homeschool is committed to assisting families throughout their homeschooling journey. It serves as a comprehensive hub for understanding Ohio’s homeschool laws and hosts yearly workshops are designed to equip parents with practical tools.
Home Education Book List
Home Education can be both rewarding and challenging, and having the right resources makes a meaningful difference. These books offer guidance and inspiration to help strengthen your home education efforts and make them feel more confident, manageable, and supported.
Modern Miss Mason
Homeschool Hacks
Homeschool Hacks: How to Give Your Kid a Great Education Without Losing Your Job (or Your Mind)
The Homeschooling Handbook
The Homeschooling Handbook: How to Make Homeschooling Simple, Affordable, Fun, and Effective
The Everything Guide To Homeschooling
Everything You Need to Know About Homeschooling
102 Picks for Homeschool Curriculum
The Four-Hour School Day
The Four-Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life
Collection Connection
Homeschool Hub
Resources & Services at the Library
Learning at Home
Home Education Resources for Parents
Useful Information & More
Home Education comes with important decisions and helpful opportunities. Explore the resources below to stay informed about Ohio guidelines and to better understand how the library can support your family.
Ohio Department of Education and Workforce »
Home Education is a recognized and protected option for educating children outside of traditional public or private schools. Since homeschooling regulations can change and local procedures may vary, we recommend consulting official state resources such as the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce’s Home Schooling page, review the Ohio Revised Code, and connect with your local school district to learn more about home education.
Geauga County Public Library’s Parent and Caregiver Guide to Helping Your Child Use the Library »
The library can be an intimidating place for young learners and growing families. To learn more about Geauga County Public Library and to plan your next visit to one of our branch locations, we recommend reviewing our Parent and Caregiver Guide to Helping Your Child Use the Library. Here we review how our collection is sorted, categorized, and managed by our staff.
Local Resources, Groups, & Organizations
In addition to our resources, home education families can take advantage of the many local resources, groups, and organizations that provide hands-on learning, skill-building, and community connections to enrich home education.
4-H is a nationwide youth development program that helps kids build leadership abilities, lifelong skills, and community via hands-on learning experiences. It teaches young people how to meet their needs for belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity in positive ways, perfect for homeschool families looking to broaden their at-home education.
Fairmount Center for the Arts »
The Fairmount Center for the Arts offers unique arts, leadership, and STEAM programs for homeschool families in Geauga County. Students can explore their imagination and creativity, develop artistic skills, and participate in engaging community programs that are developmentally appropriate, built around Ohio’s fine arts learning standards.
The Geauga Park District offers a wide range of educational programs for all ages, covering topics from the arts and nature to astronomy and beyond. Their programs are ideal for students who enjoy hands-on, adventurous learning and for families looking to enrich traditional schoolwork with engaging, experiential experiences in the great outdoors.
Girl Scouts empowers students to explore their curiosity, dreams, and talents through activities that foster leadership, skill-building, and community service. It helps them reach their full potential, build respectful relationships, make thoughtful decisions, and contribute to society through their abilities, leadership, and teamwork.
Scouting America (formerly the Boy Scouts of America) »
Scouting America provides homeschool students with opportunities to build leadership, teamwork, and practical skills through outdoor adventures, community service, and hands-on activities. Students can grow personally, explore new interests, and connect with peers while developing confidence and life skills.
Community Additions
Have a local resource you want added here? Contact our Administrative Center for more information.
Geauga Homeschool is committed to assisting families throughout their homeschooling journey. It serves as a comprehensive hub for understanding Ohio’s homeschool laws and hosts yearly workshops are designed to equip parents with practical tools.
Home Education Book List
Home Education can be both rewarding and challenging, and having the right resources makes a meaningful difference. These books offer guidance and inspiration to help strengthen your home education efforts and make them feel more confident, manageable, and supported.
Modern Miss Mason
Homeschool Hacks
Homeschool Hacks: How to Give Your Kid a Great Education Without Losing Your Job (or Your Mind)
The Homeschooling Handbook
The Homeschooling Handbook: How to Make Homeschooling Simple, Affordable, Fun, and Effective
The Everything Guide To Homeschooling
Everything You Need to Know About Homeschooling
102 Picks for Homeschool Curriculum
The Four-Hour School Day
The Four-Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life
Collection Connection
Homeschool Hub
Resources & Services at the Library
Featured eResources for Students
CultureGrams includes reports detailing the history, daily life, and customs of world cultures. Each report typically includes a regional overview, national anthem audio file, maps, statistics, photographs, biographies of well-known people, and a recipe collection.
Explora includes topic overviews that provide students with a starting point for research; articles, essays, and primary source documents to help students feel successful in their research; and reading level indicators to simplify discovery of grade-appropriate content.
The Great Courses offers engaging and understandable lectures by esteemed professors, professionals, and experts in topics ranging from history, better living, science, language learning, and more.
An award-winning library of online courses, classes, trainings, and tutorials for users who want to learn software, creative, and business skills to achieve personal or professional goals.
Little Pim by Mango Languages is a language-learning tool perfect for babies, toddlers, and pre-K learners. In short 5-minute videos that hold young learners’ attention, patrons can learn languages like Spanish, French, Mandarin, Arabic, Korean, and more.
Designed for high school students, MAS Ultra: School Edition is a full-text database of popular magazines, reference books and primary sources covering many subjects, including history, science and health, and includes over a million photos, maps and flags.
Designed for middle school students, Middle Search Plus is a full-text database providing popular middle school magazines and reference books that covers subjects like history, current events, science, and sports. It also includes thousands of biographies and primary source documents like photos, maps and flags.
Geared towards young readers, NoveList K-8 Plus is a comprehensive reading resource for fiction and nonfiction, with thousands of book reviews and features that allow you to search by plot, setting, series name, and favorite authors and titles. The “Teacher Resources” tab has useful material for teachers and media specialists to help integrate reading across the curriculum and support young readers.
Rosetta Stone Library Solution »
The Rosetta Stone Library Solution offers users the proven immersion method of language learning that more than 20,000 schools have trusted for over 20 years. The award-winning interactive approach has been used by millions of learners around the world and now is accessible in the library – or anywhere, anytime.
Learning at Home
Home Education Resources for Parents
Useful Information & More
Home Education comes with important decisions and helpful opportunities. Explore the resources below to stay informed about Ohio guidelines and to better understand how the library can support your family.
Ohio Department of Education and Workforce »
Home Education is a recognized and protected option for educating children outside of traditional public or private schools. Since homeschooling regulations can change and local procedures may vary, we recommend consulting official state resources such as the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce’s Home Schooling page, review the Ohio Revised Code, and connect with your local school district to learn more about home education.
Geauga County Public Library’s Parent and Caregiver Guide to Helping Your Child Use the Library »
The library can be an intimidating place for young learners and growing families. To learn more about Geauga County Public Library and to plan your next visit to one of our branch locations, we recommend reviewing our Parent and Caregiver Guide to Helping Your Child Use the Library. Here we review how our collection is sorted, categorized, and managed by our staff.
Local Resources, Groups, & Organizations
In addition to our resources, home education families can take advantage of the many local resources, groups, and organizations that provide hands-on learning, skill-building, and community connections to enrich home education.
4-H is a nationwide youth development program that helps kids build leadership abilities, lifelong skills, and community via hands-on learning experiences. It teaches young people how to meet their needs for belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity in positive ways, perfect for homeschool families looking to broaden their at-home education.
Fairmount Center for the Arts »
The Fairmount Center for the Arts offers unique arts, leadership, and STEAM programs for homeschool families in Geauga County. Students can explore their imagination and creativity, develop artistic skills, and participate in engaging community programs that are developmentally appropriate, built around Ohio’s fine arts learning standards.
The Geauga Park District offers a wide range of educational programs for all ages, covering topics from the arts and nature to astronomy and beyond. Their programs are ideal for students who enjoy hands-on, adventurous learning and for families looking to enrich traditional schoolwork with engaging, experiential experiences in the great outdoors.
Girl Scouts empowers students to explore their curiosity, dreams, and talents through activities that foster leadership, skill-building, and community service. It helps them reach their full potential, build respectful relationships, make thoughtful decisions, and contribute to society through their abilities, leadership, and teamwork.
Scouting America (formerly the Boy Scouts of America) »
Scouting America provides homeschool students with opportunities to build leadership, teamwork, and practical skills through outdoor adventures, community service, and hands-on activities. Students can grow personally, explore new interests, and connect with peers while developing confidence and life skills.
Community Additions
Have a local resource you want added here? Contact our Administrative Center for more information.
Geauga Homeschool is committed to assisting families throughout their homeschooling journey. It serves as a comprehensive hub for understanding Ohio’s homeschool laws and hosts yearly workshops are designed to equip parents with practical tools.
Home Education Book List
Home Education can be both rewarding and challenging, and having the right resources makes a meaningful difference. These books offer guidance and inspiration to help strengthen your home education efforts and make them feel more confident, manageable, and supported.
Modern Miss Mason
Homeschool Hacks
Homeschool Hacks: How to Give Your Kid a Great Education Without Losing Your Job (or Your Mind)
The Homeschooling Handbook
The Homeschooling Handbook: How to Make Homeschooling Simple, Affordable, Fun, and Effective
The Everything Guide To Homeschooling
Everything You Need to Know About Homeschooling
102 Picks for Homeschool Curriculum
The Four-Hour School Day
The Four-Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life
Collection Connection