Registration opens:
August 01st, 2026

Happy Semiquincentennial, America! With Author Jay Payleitner

AUTHOR FEST - REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED

Celebrate the Library's Author Fest and America 250 with a special author visit from national speaker and best-selling author Jay Payleitner.

Join us for a special Author Fest event to commemorate America's semiquincentennial with Happy Semiquincentennial, America!. Known for his engaging storytelling and thought-provoking books, Jay Payleitner invites readers on a fun, optimistic journey through 250 reasons to celebrate the United States. Blending history, humor, travel, trivia, and heartfelt patriotism, this lively presentation is perfect for anyone who loves America, questions America, or simply wants to rediscover what makes our nation worth celebrating.

Check out a copy in advance or purchase one at the event for the author to sign afterward!

This event is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Geneva Library Foundation. You can find more information here: https://www.genevalibraryfoundation.org.    

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