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Project of the Month: Sublimate a Tote Bag (Adults)
Appointments available between August 3 and August 21
Come learn about sublimation printing by customizing your own tote bag! Participants may bring their own photographs or drawings as digital files on a flash drive or access them through a cloud service. Basic computer skills required.
The Project of the Month appointment-based programs are available for GPLD cardholders only. One appointment per person per month. Materials and guidance provided by the library.
Teen Drop-In Craft: Clothespin Locker Magnets (Grades 6-12)
Tuesday, August 4 • All Day
Bedazzle your locker this year with personalized clothespin locker magnets that can hold your favorite photos. Supplies will be available for use in the Teen Room starting Tuesday, August 4, at 10 a.m. and will remain available while supplies last.
Reading to Rover (Entering Grades K-5)
Tuesday, August 4 • 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m
Dogs are wonderful listeners! Stop by, pick out a book, and sign up for your own reading session. Build reading skills and boost confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog in a fun, supportive environment. Spots are limited—don’t miss your chance to read with a furry friend!
Monday, August 10 • 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Learn more about the history of Geneva's Hollywood connections, famous guests, and locals who rose to national recognition.
Flying High: Betty, The Pan-Am Stewardess (Adults)
Tuesday, August 11 • 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
In the 1960s, when jets were new, the stewardess was an all-American fantasy: hostess, nurse, cook, therapist, and even sex symbol. In this historical portrayal, historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., takes you on an exciting, true story about the real-life stewardesses for Pan Am, the most glamorous U.S. airline. Learn about serving the rich and famous, about the strict height, weight, and age requirements, about cooking gourmet meals, and enduring some wild rides. Buckle up - this is one flight you won't forget!
Book Bedazzling (Entering Grades 6-12)
Wednesday, August 12 • 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Turn your favorite book into a blinged-out work of visual art with diamond accents. You can bring your own book, or we will have used library books for you to bedazzle. Please note that if you use a library-provided book, you will be limited to whatever titles we have available. We recommend choosing a book that you do not intend to use often for reading.
The Roaring 20s: Organized Crime and Prohibition in the Fox River Valley (Adults)
Saturday, August 15 • 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Practically everyone in Chicago likes to claim a connection to Al Capone. What is fact and what is fiction? Chris Linden will pique our curiosity as he explores the legendary hideouts, real-life haunts, and surprising stories of gangsters in our Fox River Valley region!
Great Decisions Discussion Group: U.S. Engagement With Africa (Adults)
Wednesday, August 26 • 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Africa’s geopolitical role is growing. What lessons can the U.S. learn from China’s presence there, and how might it strengthen ties, especially with leading nations like Nigeria? What tools of statecraft might the U.S. bring to its engagement with Africa? Join us for a guided discussion on this state of affairs. Check out related materials in advance at the library or drop in for the discussion.