Geauga County Residents Spread Valentine's Day Joy to Seniors

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Geauga County Public Library patrons helped bring joy this Valentine's Day by creating handmade valentines for homebound seniors and residents of care facilities across the county. This year, participants surpassed last year's total of 1,501 cards, delivering 2,144 valentines to recipients like Mary Shale, who smiled as her valentines were delivered at Ohman Family Living at Briar in Middlefield.

Why it matters

The annual Valentines for Seniors program organized by the Geauga County Public Library system brings much-needed cheer and connection to elderly and isolated community members, many of whom may not have family or regular visitors. The program taps into the community's spirit of generosity and volunteerism to make a tangible difference in the lives of local seniors.

The details

For three weeks in January and early February, each library branch set up decorated Valentine's tables with craft supplies and take-home kits for individuals and groups, welcoming people of all ages and abilities to create handmade valentines. The valentines were then delivered to homebound seniors and residents of care facilities across Geauga County.

• The Valentines for Seniors program ran for three weeks in January and early February 2026.
• This year's program surpassed the previous year's total of 1,501 valentines, with 2,144 cards delivered.

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