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Bookmarked Discussion Group

Marley
2022-12-15 10:00:00 2022-12-15 11:30:00 America/Chicago Bookmarked Discussion Group Join us to discuss "Marley" by Jon Clinch Geneva Public Library District -

Thursday, December 15
10:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2022-12-15 10:00:00 2022-12-15 11:30:00 America/Chicago Bookmarked Discussion Group Join us to discuss "Marley" by Jon Clinch Geneva Public Library District -

Join us to discuss "Marley" by Jon Clinch

Join us to discuss Marley by Jon Clinch.

"A reimagining of Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol that explores the twisted relationship between Ebenezer Scrooge and Jacob Marley" - Novelist

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs | Book Discussions |

TAGS: | bookclub | book club |

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Mon, Oct 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Family Storytime - All ages - DROP-IN
Tue, Oct 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Discovery Spot
Join Ms. Sarah for fun-filled stories, songs and rhymes. A limited number of name tags will be available 15 minutes prior to storytime.
ALL AGES: Pipe Cleaner Spiders - Spooky craft!
Tue, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
We'll use beads and pipe cleaners to make a small spider!
Library After School Club: Speedcubing - Geared for ages 8-12. Drop in.
Tue, Oct 04, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Discovery Spot
Are you an expert Speedcuber? Do you want to race other kids in this challenging game? Then join us at this drop in session!
Pajama Storytime (All ages)
Tue, Oct 04, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Discovery Spot
Families, wear your PJs, grab a blanket and join Miss Ginny and PJ Bear for bedtime stories, rhymes, and lullabies!
Canceled
League of Women Voters, Central Kane County Candidate Forum
Tue, Oct 04, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Get to know your candidates at the League of Women Voters, Central Kane County Candidate Forum.
Family Storytime (All ages) Drop-In
Wed, Oct 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
Discovery Spot
Join Miss Sandy as we share stories, songs, and so much more! All ages are welcome! Limited nametags will be issued 15 minutes prior to storytime.
Windows Basics - Complete Beginners Guide to using the Computer
Wed, Oct 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Training Lab
New to computers? Bring your device or use one of ours to learn how to navigate Windows.
Family Storytime (All ages) Drop-In
Wed, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Discovery Spot
Join Miss Sandy as we share stories, songs, and so much more! All ages are welcome! Limited nametags will be issued 15 minutes prior to storytime.
Library After School Club: Slime Lab - Geared for ages 8-12. Drop in.
Wed, Oct 05, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Discovery Spot
Gross! Gooey! Goopy! Glittery! SLIME!
Ready, Set, Vote!
Wed, Oct 05, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Training Lab
Join us to learn about great resources available to you to vote smart and make your voice heard!
Books & Beyond Book Club
Wed, Oct 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room
Books & Beyond Book Club invites adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities, of all reading abilities, to join in a fun literary experience 
Needle Felt a Pumpkin Gnome
Wed, Oct 05, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room
Create your own pumpkin gnome! Join us for a needle felting workshop with fiber artist Natasha Lehrer Lewis, of Esther’s Place.
This event is full
Giggles & Wiggles for Littles (Birth - 2 years w/caregiver) - Registration Required
Thu, Oct 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Discovery Spot
Join Miss Ginny as we giggle and wiggle with stories, props, and music, and develop a love of reading.
This event is full
Documentary Discussion - In Their Own Words: Jim Henson
Thu, Oct 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room
Join us to watch and discuss PBS documentary series In Their Own Words featuring Jim Henson creator of The Muppets.
ALL AGES: Lotería! - Hispanic Heritage Month
Thu, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Lotería is a traditional game of chance, similar to bingo using images instead of numbers. PLEASE REGISTER as space will be limited.
Silent Film Theater: Nosferatu
Thu, Oct 06, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Jay Warren brings the excitement & glamour of the silent film era back to life with live organ accompaniment to Nosferatu, the original vampire film.
Library After School Club: LEGO Club - Grades 1-6. Drop In
Thu, Oct 06, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Discovery Corner
Have some fun with fellow LEGO builders! Use LEGO bricks to build your own unique design.
Library Squad - Grades 6-12
Thu, Oct 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Want to make a difference at the Library? Share your ideas and earn volunteer hours while doing it!
20s & 30s - Dungeons & Dragons Club
Thu, Oct 06, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room
Hail and well met! Join us for 2 hours of Dungeons & Dragons at the library.
This event is full
Password Management - Discover the Latest Cybersecurity Trends
Thu, Oct 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Training Lab
Cybercrime is increasing annually, and it's time to protect your passwords and secure your private information.
Family Storytime (All ages) - DROP-IN
Fri, Oct 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Discovery Spot
DROP-IN - Join Miss Sarah this Fall as we share stories, songs, and more! A limited number of nametags will be available 15 mins. prior to storytime.
"On Our Own" Storytime for 3 to 6 Year Olds - DROP-IN
Fri, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Discovery Spot
DROP-IN - Stories, songs, and more for children who are able to listen and participate without assistance from a parent or caregiver.
Drop In for a First Friday Event! - Getting Excited About Science!
Fri, Oct 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
A science show that everyone can not only see, but understand and enjoy!
Messy Art - All ages. Drop In.
Mon, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Discovery Spot
Try some fun (but messy) art! Open-ended activities will inspire creativity and sensory exploration.
FrankenToys - Grades 6-12
Mon, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
DIY Workshop
Let loose your inner mad scientist! Disassemble old toys, add parts and craft supplies, and come up with unique (and scary) all-new creations.
Flavors of Argentina - The Cuisine and Culture of Argentina with Bocaditos Cafe
Mon, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room,Kitchen
Learn more about Argentina, the people & culture, and flavors with staff from Bocaditos Cafe.
2nd & 3rd Grade Laughs & Crafts - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Mon, Oct 10, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Join Miss Sandy for books, activities, games, and FUN! This program is for GPLD cardholders in grades 2nd and 3rd.
This event is full
Viewpoints Book Club - The Girl with Seven Names by Hyeonseo Lee
Mon, Oct 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room
Join us for a discussion of diversity, equity, and inclusion topics, guided by a featured book. Read in advance, or pick up a copy at the discussion!
Family Storytime - All ages - DROP-IN
Tue, Oct 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Discovery Spot
Join Ms. Sarah for fun-filled stories, songs and rhymes. A limited number of name tags will be available 15 minutes prior to storytime.
ALL AGES: Flying Paper Cup Ghost - Fun spooky!
Tue, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Be frightfully delighted with this paper cup ghost craft!
Tuesday Movie Matinee - Big Night
Tue, Oct 11, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
In 1950s New Jersey, two brothers, in a final effort to save their Italian restaurant, plan to put on an evening of incredible food. 1 hr 49 m
Library After School Club: Geo Guessr Games - Geared for ages 8-12. Drop in.
Tue, Oct 11, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Training Lab
Where in the world will Geo Guessr take us today?
Night Writers Workshop
Tue, Oct 11, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room
Led by author and teacher Rick Holinger, this workshop welcomes writers of all abilities and genres.
Pajama Storytime (All ages)
Tue, Oct 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Discovery Spot
Families, wear your PJs, grab a blanket and join Miss Ginny and PJ Bear for bedtime stories, rhymes, and lullabies!
Family Storytime (All ages) Drop-In
Wed, Oct 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Discovery Spot
Join Miss Sandy as we share stories, songs, and so much more! All ages are welcome! Limited nametags will be issued 15 minutes prior to storytime.
Family Storytime (All ages) Drop-In
Wed, Oct 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Discovery Spot
Join Miss Sandy as we share stories, songs, and so much more! All ages are welcome! Limited nametags will be issued 15 minutes prior to storytime.
Craft-Along: Black Cat Wreath
Wed, Oct 12, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
DIY Workshop
Let's create a not-too-scary Halloween wreath with a cute feline touch.
This event is full
Library After School Club: Galaxy Jars - Geared for ages 8-12. Drop in.
Wed, Oct 12, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Discovery Spot
Make an out of this world galaxy in a jar!
Who Is Buried in Grant's Tomb?: Presidential Gravesites
Wed, Oct 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room
We will 'tour' the graves of the 39 Presidents who have died and talk about their markers, burial spots, and more, presented by Valerie Gugala.
Paying for College without Going Broke (Virtual) - For college-bound students and parents
Wed, Oct 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Learn about financial aid, including strategies for lowering your EFC, FAFSA rules, and tips for optimizing college admissions and scholarships. Register
Illinois Libraries Present: A Conversation with Novelist Jesmyn Ward - via ZOOM
Wed, Oct 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Award winning author Jesmyn Ward discusses how her literary vision & personal experiences address urgent questions about racism & social injustice.Register
Giggles & Wiggles for Littles (Birth - 2 years w/caregiver) - Registration Required
Thu, Oct 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Discovery Spot
Join Miss Ginny as we giggle and wiggle with stories, props, and music, and develop a love of reading.
This event is full
Let's Talk About Books
Thu, Oct 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room
Join us for a delightful discussion about books. Each month we explore a new topic. No reading required to attend discussion.
ALL AGES: Taíno Petroglyphs - Hispanic Heritage Month
Thu, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
We'll make symbols of the sun, nature, and more on rocks with paint.
Dish! Cookbook Book Discussion - Cook, Eat, Repeat by Nigella Lawson
Thu, Oct 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Conference Room
We love cookbooks! Explore recipes mixed with narrative essays from the author’s kitchen. Give them a try and come share your reviews! .
Library After School Club: Play Chess - Grades K-8. Drop In.
Thu, Oct 13, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Discovery Corner
Check Mate! The more you practice, the better you get. The better you get, the more fun you have. The more fun you have, the more you want to play!
Jackbox Games - Grades 6-12
Thu, Oct 13, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Teen Take Over
Hang out, eat a snack, and play Jackbox Games!
20s & 30s - Video Game Night
Thu, Oct 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us at the library for some fun competition with a night of party games. We have lots of games and consoles to ignite that competitive spirit!
BYOB (Bring Your Own Baby) Book Club - Adults with ages 0-2
Fri, Oct 14, 9:30am - 10:15am
Discovery Spot
Bring your own baby for a book club/playtime mashup. We'll share some rhymes with the babies and talk like grown-ups about your favorite titles.
Family Storytime (All ages) - DROP-IN
Fri, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Discovery Spot
DROP-IN - Join Miss Sarah this Fall as we share stories, songs, and more! A limited number of nametags will be available 15 mins. prior to storytime.
Intro to 3D Printing - Make a Spooky Flexi
Fri, Oct 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Training Lab
Join us in learning about 3D printing, including how to design your very own flexi 3D print.
All-Geneva Elementary School Night - Calling all Geneva elementary school students and families!
Fri, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Join us for an exclusive after-hours event!
Night Writers - Day Readers: A Workshop Sampler
Sat, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
The Night Writers group that meets at the library is now preforming a public reading!
Foreign Film Sunday - Ushpizin (Israel)
Sun, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Appreciate the art of cinema? Join us to watch and discuss a foreign film. This month's selection is Ushpizin (Israel). Rated PG. 1hr 30min.
Giggles & Wiggles for Littles (Birth - 2 years w/caregiver) - Registration Required
Mon, Oct 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Discovery Spot
REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Join Miss Sarah as we wiggle and giggle with stories, props, and music.
This event is full
Graphic Novel Book Club (3rd, 4th & 5th grade) - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Mon, Oct 17, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Discovery Spot
If you enjoy graphic novels, join Miss Sandy this fall for fun activities and games while discussing a new book every month.
This event is full
Board Game Night
Mon, Oct 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room
Hello board game fans! Join us for a night of tabletop games. Bring your own or enjoy one from our collection!
Family Storytime - All ages - DROP-IN
Tue, Oct 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Discovery Spot
Join Ms. Sarah for fun-filled stories, songs and rhymes. A limited number of name tags will be available 15 minutes prior to storytime.
ALL AGES: Paper Plate Spider Web - Fun spooky craft!
Tue, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Get caught up in this craft with a spider in a web!
The Essential Great Chicago Fire
Tue, Oct 18, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
In this multi-media presentation, William Pack weaves together technical details of the fire with vivid firsthand accounts from the survivors.
Library After School Club: Build a House of Cards - Geared for ages 8-12. Drop in.
Tue, Oct 18, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Discovery Spot
Can you build a freestanding structure out of a deck of cards?
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens - Grades 6-12
Tue, Oct 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room
New and experienced players, join us and the Gaming Goat for some D&D! Bring your character (we'll help you make one if needed) and come play.
Pajama Storytime (All ages)
Tue, Oct 18, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Discovery Spot
Families, wear your PJs, grab a blanket and join Miss Ginny and PJ Bear for bedtime stories, rhymes, and lullabies!
Intro to 3D Printing - Make a Spooky Flexi
Tue, Oct 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Training Lab
Join us in learning about 3D printing, including how to design your own flexi 3D print.
Family Storytime (All ages) Drop-In
Wed, Oct 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Discovery Spot
Join Miss Sandy as we share stories, songs, and so much more! All ages are welcome! Limited nametags will be issued 15 minutes prior to storytime.
Windows Basics - Complete Beginners Guide to using the Computer
Wed, Oct 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Training Lab
New to computers? Bring your device or use one of ours to learn how to navigate Windows.
Family Storytime (All ages) Drop-In
Wed, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Discovery Spot
Join Miss Sandy as we share stories, songs, and so much more! All ages are welcome! Limited nametags will be issued 15 minutes prior to storytime.
Game Time! - DROP-IN GAMES
Wed, Oct 19, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
If you love playing classic board games, drop in and play with us!
Library After School Club: Infinity Room Pumpkin - Geared for ages 8-12. Drop in.
Wed, Oct 19, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Discovery Spot
Create a pumpkin inspired by the work of Yayoi Kusama's "The Princess of Polka Dots." While supplies last.
Books & Beyond Book Club
Wed, Oct 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room
Books & Beyond Book Club invites adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities, of all reading abilities, to join in a fun literary experience 
Craft-Along: Black Cat Wreath
Wed, Oct 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
DIY Workshop
Let's create a not-too-scary Halloween wreath with a cute feline touch.
This event is full
Giggles & Wiggles for Littles (Birth - 2 years w/caregiver) - Registration Required
Thu, Oct 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
Discovery Spot
Join Miss Ginny as we giggle and wiggle with stories, props, and music, and develop a love of reading.
This event is full
Bookmarked Discussion Group - Her Hidden Genius
Thu, Oct 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
Conference Room
Join us to discuss "Her Hidden Genius" by Marie Benedict
ALL AGES: Paper Bag Fall Tree - Fun craft that could be spooky too!
Thu, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
A fall tree made out of a brown lunch paper bag!
Library After School Club: LEGO Club - Grades 1-6. Drop In
Thu, Oct 20, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Discovery Corner
Have some fun with fellow LEGO builders! Use LEGO bricks to build your own unique design.
Rescheduled
Jackbox Games - Grades 6-12
Thu, Oct 20, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
New date Thursday, October 13, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Hang out, eat a snack, and play Jackbox Games!
20s & 30s - DIY Origami Bookmarks
Thu, Oct 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
DIY Workshop
Open up your book to one of these cute bookmarks!
Password Management - Discover the Latest Cybersecurity Trends
Thu, Oct 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Training Lab
Cybercrime is increasing annually, and it's time to protect your passwords and secure your private information.
Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Thu, Oct 20, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Conference Room
Special Meeting of the Geneva Public Library District Board of Trustees. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Family Storytime (All ages) - DROP-IN
Fri, Oct 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Discovery Spot
DROP-IN - Join Miss Sarah this Fall as we share stories, songs, and more! A limited number of nametags will be available 15 mins. prior to storytime.
"On Our Own" Storytime for 3 to 6 Year Olds - DROP-IN
Fri, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Discovery Spot
DROP-IN - Stories, songs, and more for children who are able to listen and participate without assistance from a parent or caregiver.
SENSEsational Story Hour - Recommended for ages 4 to 8. Registration required
Fri, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Discovery Spot
Kids with sensory needs and varied abilities will explore stories, music, movement, and hands-on activities. Adults also attend, siblings are welcome.
Intro to Circuitry for Adults - Make a Robot Called Spout (No Solder)
Fri, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
DIY Workshop
Have you ever wondered how electricity works? Building a cute robot called Spout will help you learn all about it.
Messy Art - All ages. Drop In.
Mon, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Discovery Spot
Try some fun (but messy) art! Open-ended activities will inspire creativity and sensory exploration.
Reading to Rover - Grades 1-5. Drop in.
Mon, Oct 24, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Dogs ARE wonderful listeners! Books and new words become something exciting to share when you read to a pet.
Circle of Friends - Ages 6-12. Registration Required
Mon, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Discovery Spot
Join our Circle of Friends program for a school-age, interactive, sensory storytime that fosters an environment of movement, singing, and flexibility.
Fall Fragrance Mist or Diffuser - with Scentcerely Yours
Mon, Oct 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Create your own personal scented mist or diffuser with Scentcerely Yours!
This event is full
Genealogy Interest Group - Clues in the Cemetery
Mon, Oct 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us as Dr. Kimberly Nagy presents Clues in the Cemetery. 
Family Storytime - All ages - DROP-IN
Tue, Oct 25, 9:30am - 10:00am
Discovery Spot
Join Ms. Sarah for fun-filled stories, songs and rhymes. A limited number of name tags will be available 15 minutes prior to storytime.
ALL AGES: Coffee Filter Bat - Spooky fun craft!
Tue, Oct 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Coffee filters, a clothespin, and your creativity is all you need to make this friendly and spooky craft.
Finding Peace, Joy, and Calm: - Calm Down, Lift Up with author Leslie Sann
Tue, Oct 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Leslie Sann, local educator and author, teaches how to move through stress into calm so you can create a life you love, one moment at a time.
Library After School Club: Teru Teru Bōzu - Geared for ages 8-12. Drop in.
Tue, Oct 25, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Discovery Spot
Do you wish you could change the weather? Learn about the wondrous powers of the Teru Teru Bōzu, also known as "Good Weather Monk."
Podcast Discussion Group
Tue, Oct 25, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Combined Study Rooms 4 & 5
Join us each month as we listen to a different podcast and discuss our thoughts.
Rescheduled
Podcast Discussion Group
Tue, Oct 25, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
New date Tuesday, October 25, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Join us each month as we listen to a different podcast and discuss our thoughts.
Intro to Circuitry for Adults - Make a Robot Called Spout (No Solder)
Tue, Oct 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
DIY Workshop
Have you ever wondered how electricity works? Building a cute robot called Spout will help you learn all about it.
This event is full
Pajama Storytime (All ages)
Tue, Oct 25, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Discovery Spot
Families, wear your PJs, grab a blanket and join Miss Ginny and PJ Bear for bedtime stories, rhymes, and lullabies!
Drop-in Craft: Mini Skull Lanterns - Grades 6-12
Wed, Oct 26, All day
Teen Take Over
Design a little skull lantern with an LED light for your Day of the Dead altar. Make it whenever you're in the Teen Takeover, while supplies last.
Family Storytime (All ages) Drop-In
Wed, Oct 26, 9:30am - 10:00am
Discovery Spot
Join Miss Sandy as we share stories, songs, and so much more! All ages are welcome! Limited nametags will be issued 15 minutes prior to storytime.
Family Storytime (All ages) Drop-In
Wed, Oct 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Discovery Spot
Join Miss Sandy as we share stories, songs, and so much more! All ages are welcome! Limited nametags will be issued 15 minutes prior to storytime.
Crafternoon: Vintage Silhouette Book Art
Wed, Oct 26, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
DIY Workshop
Literary Halloween art makes a creepy addition to your living room, entryway, or kitchen.
This event is full
Library After School Club: Reading to Rover - Grades 1-6. Drop in.
Wed, Oct 26, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Dogs ARE wonderful listeners! Books and new words become something exciting to share when you read to a pet.
Great Decisions Discussion Group - Biden's Agenda
Wed, Oct 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a guided discussion of topical world affairs. Check out related materials in advance at the library or simply drop in for the discussion.
Mary Shelley: Love and Frankenstein
Wed, Oct 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room
Be enchanted by actress and award-winning storyteller Megan Wells, as she tells the story of the genius Mary Shelley.
Giggles & Wiggles for Littles (Birth - 2 years w/caregiver) - Registration Required
Thu, Oct 27, 9:30am - 10:00am
Discovery Spot
Join Miss Ginny as we giggle and wiggle with stories, props, and music, and develop a love of reading.
This event is full
Footnotes Book Club - "Fuzz" by Mary Roach
Thu, Oct 27, 10:00am - 11:30am
Conference Room
Join us for Footnotes Book Club, a nonfiction book club!
ALL AGES: Spooky Bag Craft - Spooky Fun Craft!
Thu, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Create a spooky bag to fill with candy!
Green Screen: Halloween Edition - Make your costume come to life!
Thu, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Come dressed for Halloween and get ready for your close up! We'll be set up in the Lobby with green screen backgrounds for costumes for all ages.
Library After School Club: Play Chess - Grades K-8. Drop In.
Thu, Oct 27, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Discovery Corner
Check Mate! The more you practice, the better you get. The better you get, the more fun you have. The more fun you have, the more you want to play!
Anime Club - Grades 6-12
Thu, Oct 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room
Watch some anime, hear about new manga, do anime-related activities, and hang out with fellow fans. Cosplay is welcome!
Library Board Meeting
Thu, Oct 27, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Conference Room
The public is welcome to attend. Minutes of past meetings and the current agenda can be found on the Library web page at gpld.org.
20s & 30s - Over Booked Book Club - Merry Spinster: Tales of Everyday Horror by Daniel Lavery
Thu, Oct 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Combined Study Rooms 4 & 5
The 20s & 30s is a perfect time to start up new activities and also try new books! Come join us at the new 20s & 30s book club at Geneva Library!
Windows Tech Tips
Thu, Oct 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Training Lab
Come learn Windows tech hacks that will change your life!
Family Storytime (All ages) - DROP-IN
Fri, Oct 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
Discovery Spot
DROP-IN - Join Miss Sarah this Fall as we share stories, songs, and more! A limited number of nametags will be available 15 mins. prior to storytime.
Explore-A-Story: Autumn Fun (Ages 2 to 5) - Registration Required
Fri, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
Discovery Spot
Miss Ginny will share a fun story about the season of autumn before we explore some hands-on activities together.
Cybersecurity for Everyone - Protecting Your Virtual Life
Fri, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Training Lab
Cybersecurity Awareness month is October! Let's learn how to conduct routine maintenance to keep devices up-to-date and protected from cyber threats.
Saturday Stay and Play - DROP-IN
Sat, Oct 29, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Bring your family building skills to Kids Landing during our Saturday Stay and Play!
Saturday Family Storytime - All Ages
Sat, Oct 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
Discovery Spot
Start your weekend off with Miss Ginny for a super fun Saturday Family Storytime!
Halloween Spooktacular - All Ages. Drop in.
Mon, Oct 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Discovery Spot,Discovery Corner
Get in the Halloween mood with crafts, games, and a parade through the library! Costumes encouraged.
Green Screen: Halloween Edition - Make your costume come to life!
Mon, Oct 31, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Come dressed for Halloween and get ready for your close up! We'll be set up in the Lobby with green screen backgrounds for costumes for all ages.
DIY Workshop Stay & Make - November 2022 - Thanksgiving Turkey Magnet
Tue, Nov 01, All day
Stay and Make! Drop into our DIY Workshop during the month of November to make a Thanksgiving turkey magnet. While supplies last.
Family Storytime (All ages) - DROP-IN
Tue, Nov 01, 9:30am - 10:00am
Discovery Spot
DROP-IN - Join Ms. Sarah as we share stories, songs, and more! A limited number of nametags will be available 15 minutes prior to storytime.
ALL AGES: Día de Muertos - Day of the Dead celebration
Tue, Nov 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
We'll make sugar skulls out of foam and decorate them. Little hands will need help from big hands
Library After School Club: Hour of Code - Geared for ages 8-12. Registration required.
Tue, Nov 01, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Training Lab
Did you know computers operate using their own code? Learn how to create simple coding sentences using a fun, game-based computer program.
Top Tech Gifts
Tue, Nov 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Training Lab
Shop early and rest easy. Find the perfect tech gift and great Black Friday deals with our Holiday gift guide.
Pajama Storytime (All ages)
Tue, Nov 01, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Discovery Spot
Families, wear your PJs, grab a blanket and join Miss Ginny and PJ Bear for bedtime stories, rhymes, and lullabies!
Family Storytime (All ages) Drop-In
Wed, Nov 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
Discovery Spot
Join Miss Sandy as we share stories, songs, and so much more! All ages are welcome! Limited nametags will be issued 15 minutes prior to storytime.
Intro to Video Editing: DaVinci Resolve
Wed, Nov 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Training Lab
Do you have home videos that you are interested in editing or improving? Come learn how to use DaVinci Resolve, a free video editing software.
Family Storytime (All ages) Drop-In
Wed, Nov 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Discovery Spot
Join Miss Sandy as we share stories, songs, and so much more! All ages are welcome! Limited nametags will be issued 15 minutes prior to storytime.
Library After School Club: Mystery Art Bag Challenge - Geared for ages 8-12. Drop-in.
Wed, Nov 02, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Discovery Corner
DROP-IN - The supplies you get will be a mystery and time will be limited. Get ready to flex your creative muscles!
Books & Beyond Book Club
Wed, Nov 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room
Books & Beyond Book Club invites adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities, of all reading abilities, to join in a fun literary experience 
1st Wednesday DIY: Wood Bead Pumpkin
Wed, Nov 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
DIY Workshop
This DIY wood bead pumpkin looks great as part of an autumn or Thanksgiving tablescape or on its own in a fall display.
This event is full
Giggles & Wiggles for Littles (Birth - 2 years w/caregiver) - Registration Required
Thu, Nov 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Join Miss Ginny as we giggle and wiggle with stories, props, and music, and develop a love of reading.
This event is full
Documentary Discussion - Ken Burns: Frank Lloyd Wright
Thu, Nov 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room
Join us to watch and discuss Ken Burns documentary featuring Frank Lloyd Wright.
ALL AGES: Dinosaur Molds - Celebrate Dinovember!
Thu, Nov 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Dinosaurs continue to make an impression on us, so let's make one of a very small dinosaur using molding clay.
Invasion Home Front: Piccadilly to Pasadena
Thu, Nov 03, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Join Rebecca Tulloch as she shares the story of common American and British citizens taking on uncommon roles to protect our Home Fronts during WWII.
Library After School Club: Explore Circuits - Geared for ages 8-12. Drop-in.
Thu, Nov 03, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Discovery Spot
Calling all future engineers! Test your knowledge of circuitry with three different circuit games.
Library Squad - Grades 6-12
Thu, Nov 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Want to make a difference at the Library? Share your ideas and earn volunteer hours while doing it!
20s & 30s - Dungeons & Dragons Club
Thu, Nov 03, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room
Hail and well met! Join us for 2 hours of Dungeons & Dragons at the library.
Intro to Video Editing: DaVinci Resolve
Thu, Nov 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Training Lab
Do you have home videos that you are interested in editing or improving? Come learn how to use DaVinci Resolve, a free video editing software.
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