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2023-05-04 13:30:00 2023-05-04 14:30:00 America/Chicago Leader of the Band: John Philip Sousa, The March King (Adults) Join Terry Lynch as he recounts the life of John Philip Sousa, the March King. Geneva Public Library District - Meeting Room

Thursday, May 04
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-05-04 13:30:00 2023-05-04 14:30:00 America/Chicago Leader of the Band: John Philip Sousa, The March King (Adults) Join Terry Lynch as he recounts the life of John Philip Sousa, the March King. Geneva Public Library District - Meeting Room

Join Terry Lynch as he recounts the life of John Philip Sousa, the March King.

Join the March King, John Philip Sousa, as he recounts his life story, an exciting story of ambition and perseverance. As a 13-year-old boy, Sousa ran away to join the circus band and later became the bandmaster of the United States Marine Corps Band. He also conducted the President's Marine Band under five presidents while writing over 130 military marches along the way!

A nationally-known actor, Terry Lynch specializes in historical portrayals to meet the needs of the young at heart who wish to learn something new about history’s most interesting and inspirational figures. His one-man interactive presentations give audiences a new, first-person perspective on the people and events that make up our history and culture.

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Thu, Apr 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Combined Study Rooms 4 & 5
Watch some anime, eat a Japanese snack, do anime-related activities, and hang out with fellow fans. Cosplay is welcome!
20s & 30s - DIY Earth Day Magazine Bracelet - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Thu, Apr 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
DIY Workshop
Join us at the library to create homemade bracelets out of magazines to celebrate Earth Day.
Family Storytime (All Ages) - DROP IN
Fri, Apr 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Discovery Spot
Join Miss Sarah as we share stories, songs, and more! A limited number of nametags will be available 15 minutes prior to storytime.
Geneva Learners Discussion Group (Adults) - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Fri, Apr 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
Combined Study Rooms 4 & 5,Zoom
Join the Geneva Learners group to discuss a predetermined topic—the topics range from local, international, and everything in between.
Sewing Circuitry: Light-up Bookmark (Adults) - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Fri, Apr 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
DIY Workshop
Let's use conductive thread, coin batteries, and LED lights to make a fun light-up bookmark!
Documentary Making: Planning and Pre-Production (Adults) - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Fri, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Combined Study Rooms 4 & 5
Do you love documentaries? Do you have a great idea for one and need help getting started? Join us!
Geneva Coffee Crawl (Adults) - DROP-IN
Sat, Apr 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Attending the Geneva Chamber of Commerce Coffee Crawl this year? Eric from FreshGround Roasting will get us started.
I Love My Library Green Screen (All Ages) - DROP-IN
Mon, Apr 24, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Join us in the lobby to celebrate National Library Week and take a fun green screen photo!
Messy Art (All Ages) - DROP IN
Mon, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Discovery Spot
Try some fun (but messy) art! Open-ended activities will inspire creativity and sensory exploration.
Make a Garden Journal (Adults) - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Mon, Apr 24, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
DIY Workshop
Spring is just around the corner! Let us show you how to put together an awesome garden journal to help you organize this year's season.
Circle of Friends (Ages 6-12) - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Mon, Apr 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.
Genealogy Interest Group Open Lab (Adults) - REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED
Mon, Apr 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Training Lab
Join us during open lab for dedicated access to the libraries genealogy databases. Basic research and database help provided.
Family Storytime (All Ages) - DROP-IN
Tue, Apr 25, 9:30am - 10:00am
Discovery Spot
Join Miss Lynne as we share stories, songs, and more! A limited number of nametags will be available 15 minutes prior to storytime.
Button Making (All Ages) - DROP-IN
Tue, Apr 25, 10:00am - 11:30am
Discovery Corner
Let's make a button to show how much you enjoying using the library for National Library Week!
Eating for Stress Management - Online Cooking Demonstration with Northwestern Medicine (Adults) - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Tue, Apr 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Combined Study Rooms 4 & 5
Learn how to create recipes that boost your mood!
Library After School Club: Cup Stacking Races (Geared for Ages 8-12) - DROP-IN
Tue, Apr 25, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Discovery Corner
Join your friends and classmates at GPLD for an awesome after school experience!
Sewing Circuitry: Light-up Bookmark (Adults) - REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED
Tue, Apr 25, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
DIY Workshop
Let's use conductive thread, coin batteries, and LED lights to make a fun light-up bookmark for National Library Week!
Pajama Storytime (All Ages) - DROP-IN
Tue, Apr 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!
Illinois Libraries Presents: Secrets of a Puzzle Master: A Conversation with Will Shortz (Adults - Virtual Event) - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Tue, Apr 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Will Shortz, the editor of The NY Times crossword puzzle, and the world’s only academically accredited puzzle master, discusses crossword puzzles. Register
Family Storytime (All Ages) - DROP-IN
Wed, Apr 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.
3D Printing: Make a Bookmark (Adults) - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Wed, Apr 26, 10:00am - 11:30am
Training Lab
Celebrate National Library Week with us by making custom bookmarks for 3D printing.
Family Storytime (All Ages) - DROP-IN
Wed, Apr 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.
Modern Brush Pen Calligraphy (Adults) - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Wed, Apr 26, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Combined Study Rooms 4 & 5
Learn the art of calligraphy with a modern twist with instructor Audrey Ra.
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Library After School Club: Reading to Rover (Grades 1-5) - DROP-IN
Wed, Apr 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 - China and the U.S. (Adults) - REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED
Wed, Apr 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Combined Study Rooms 4 & 5,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.
Books & Beyond Book Club (Adults) - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Wed, Apr 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Books & Beyond Book Club invites adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities, of all reading abilities, to join in a fun literary experience.
Pastries & Poetry Around the World (Adults) - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Wed, Apr 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Combined Study Rooms 4 & 5
In honor of National Poetry Month, indulge in sweet treats and learn about different cultures through poetry!
Giggles & Wiggles for Littles (Birth-2 Years w/Caregiver) - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Thu, Apr 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 - Solito by Javier Zamora (Adults) - REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED
Thu, Apr 27, 10:00am - 11:30am
Conference Room,Combined Study Rooms 4 & 5
Join us for Footnotes Book Club, a nonfiction memoir book club!
Technology Petting Zoo (Adults) - DROP-IN
Thu, Apr 27, 10:00am - 6:00pm
In honor of National Library Week, GPLD presents our Technology Petting Zoo to see all the technology we have available.
Gumball Paper Craft (All Ages) - DROP-IN
Thu, Apr 27, 10:00am - 11:30am
Discovery Corner
Let's make a gumball machine using construction paper!
Giggles & Wiggles for Littles (Birth-2 Years w/Caregiver) - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Thu, Apr 27, 10:15am - 10:45am
Discovery Spot
Join Miss Ginny as we wiggle and giggle with stories, props, and music.
Make a Garden Journal (Adults) - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Thu, Apr 27, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
DIY Workshop
Spring is just around the corner! Let us show you how to put together an awesome garden journal to help you organize this year's season.
Library After School Club: CD Scatch Art Mobile (Geared for Ages 8-12) - DROP-IN
Thu, Apr 27, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Discovery Spot
Join your friends and classmates at GPLD for an awesome after school experience!
Download eBooks with Libby (Adults) - REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED
Thu, Apr 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Training Lab
Use Libby, the new version of the Overdrive app, to access eBooks and eAudiobooks for free! Join us to download the new app and learn how it works!
National Library Week: Glowforge Leather Bookmark (Adults) - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Thu, Apr 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Training Lab
Learn how to use the free software Inkscape. We'll set up a design to use in part two, where we'll make a leather bookmark in our Glowforge.
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Rescheduled
Anime Club (Grades 6-12) - REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED
Thu, Apr 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
New date Thursday, April 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Watch some anime, eat a Japanese snack, do anime-related activities, and hang out with fellow fans. Cosplay is welcome!
Library Board Meeting - Geneva Public Library District
Thu, Apr 27, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Conference Room
Members of the public welcome.
20s & 30s Over Booked Book Club - Bronze Drum by Phong Nguyen (Adults) & Selection - REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED
Thu, Apr 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Combined Study Rooms 4 & 5,DIY Workshop
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!
Family Storytime (All Ages) - DROP IN
Fri, Apr 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
Discovery Spot
Join Miss Sarah as we share stories, songs, and more! A limited number of nametags will be available 15 minutes prior to storytime.
Geneva Learners Discussion Group (Adults) - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Fri, Apr 28, 10:00am - 11:30am
Combined Study Rooms 4 & 5,Zoom
Join the Geneva Learners group to discuss a predetermined topic—the topics range from local, international, and everything in between.
I Love My Library Stickers (Adults) - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Fri, Apr 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Training Lab
Celebrate National Library Week by learning how to make your own paper stickers with the Silhouette Cameo cutter machine.
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Explore-A-Story (Ages 2-5) - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Fri, Apr 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
Discovery Spot
Miss Ginny will share a fun story before we explore some related hands-on activities together.
3D Printing: Make a Bookmark (Adults) - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Fri, Apr 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Training Lab
Celebrate National Library Week with us by making custom bookmarks for 3D printing. 
SENSEsational Story Hour (Recommended for Ages 4-8) - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Fri, Apr 28, 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.
Volunteer Fair (Adults) - DROP-IN
Sat, Apr 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Come by to learn about the many different kinds of volunteer opportunities in our community!
Mirabel! Meet and Greet (All Ages) - DROP IN
Sat, Apr 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join Mirabel from Encanto in the library lobby in honor of National Library Week 2023. Take a picture with Mirabel!
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