Adult Collections and Programming
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Welcome to the First Floor of the Library. Here you will find all of the Adult materials including fiction books, graphic novels, large print fiction and nonfiction, Spanish books, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, and video games. Young adult DVDs and CDs have been moved to this floor and all nonfiction materials are located on the Second Floor of the Library. Susie is the Adult Services Library Assistant in charge of adult programming. Look below to see the new programs just for adults.
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Upcoming Programs
Tuesdays on the Terrace
Tuesday, August 20th 6 PM
Every week this summer, join us on the terrace for some music! Spend time with friends, get some sun and sit back and enjoy the music. August 20th's performer is Justin Gurnsey Trio.
Tuesday, August 20th 6 PM
Every week this summer, join us on the terrace for some music! Spend time with friends, get some sun and sit back and enjoy the music. August 20th's performer is Justin Gurnsey Trio.
Yoga for Everybody
Thursday, August 22nd 5:30 PM, register here
Come and enjoy a relaxing yoga session in the library's Reading Room. This session is designed for relaxation and stress relief and is perfect for beginners. Be sure to bring a mat, blanket and bottle of water. Be sure to wear clothing that is comfortable and allows for movement. Session is led by Dianne Murphy.
Thursday, August 22nd 5:30 PM, register here
Come and enjoy a relaxing yoga session in the library's Reading Room. This session is designed for relaxation and stress relief and is perfect for beginners. Be sure to bring a mat, blanket and bottle of water. Be sure to wear clothing that is comfortable and allows for movement. Session is led by Dianne Murphy.
Meditation Monday
Monday, August 26th 6:30 PM, register here
All are welcome to attend this peaceful and positive meditation gathering. Direction is available and questions are welcomed.
Monday, August 26th 6:30 PM, register here
All are welcome to attend this peaceful and positive meditation gathering. Direction is available and questions are welcomed.
Tuesdays on the Terrace
Tuesday, August 27th 6 PM
Every week this summer, join us on the terrace for some music! Spend time with friends, get some sun and sit back and enjoy the music. August 27th's performance is by Michael Gonzalez Trio.
Tuesday, August 27th 6 PM
Every week this summer, join us on the terrace for some music! Spend time with friends, get some sun and sit back and enjoy the music. August 27th's performance is by Michael Gonzalez Trio.
Adult Book Club
Tuesday, August 27th 6:30 PM
August's book club meeting will discuss Educated by Tara Westover.
Tuesday, August 27th 6:30 PM
August's book club meeting will discuss Educated by Tara Westover.
Yoga for Everybody
Thursday, August 29th 5:30 PM, register here
Come and enjoy a relaxing yoga session in the library's Reading Room. This session is designed for relaxation and stress relief and is perfect for beginners. Be sure to bring a mat, blanket and bottle of water. Be sure to wear clothing that is comfortable and allows for movement. Session is led by Dianne Murphy.
Thursday, August 29th 5:30 PM, register here
Come and enjoy a relaxing yoga session in the library's Reading Room. This session is designed for relaxation and stress relief and is perfect for beginners. Be sure to bring a mat, blanket and bottle of water. Be sure to wear clothing that is comfortable and allows for movement. Session is led by Dianne Murphy.
Yoga for Everybody
Thursday, September 5 at 5:30 PM, register here
Come and enjoy a relaxing yoga session in the library's Reading Room. This session is designed for relaxation and stress relief and is perfect for beginners. Be sure to bring a mat, blanket and bottle of water. Be sure to wear clothing that is comfortable and allows for movement. Session is led by Dianne Murphy.
Thursday, September 5 at 5:30 PM, register here
Come and enjoy a relaxing yoga session in the library's Reading Room. This session is designed for relaxation and stress relief and is perfect for beginners. Be sure to bring a mat, blanket and bottle of water. Be sure to wear clothing that is comfortable and allows for movement. Session is led by Dianne Murphy.
Green Thumb Thursday: Potatoes
Thursday, September 5 at 7 PM
Start with slips? Start by seed? Start by seed potatoes? Ontario CCE Senior Resource Educator Russ Welser will provide all of the necessary information needed to plant and raise potatoes in your home or community garden. By September it's too late to set seed, but plan for 2020! Attend this event to learn about selecting the right variety and plan and prepare your soil (bed or container) for a bumper crop! This presentation will include details of sweet, fingerlings, russet, red, white, yellow and petite potatoes! This event is free and open to the public. No registration required.
Thursday, September 5 at 7 PM
Start with slips? Start by seed? Start by seed potatoes? Ontario CCE Senior Resource Educator Russ Welser will provide all of the necessary information needed to plant and raise potatoes in your home or community garden. By September it's too late to set seed, but plan for 2020! Attend this event to learn about selecting the right variety and plan and prepare your soil (bed or container) for a bumper crop! This presentation will include details of sweet, fingerlings, russet, red, white, yellow and petite potatoes! This event is free and open to the public. No registration required.
Thrive to Survive Cancer Support Group
Saturday, September 7 at 10 AM
Thrive to Survive has monthly General Cancer Support Group meeting at the Geneva Public Library in the first floor Reading Room. This meeting is open and free to adults with cancer, their caregivers, family and friends. The group is a peer to peer group, and as requested we bring in speakers. Anyone interested in learning more about the group, is welcome to attend from 10am - 12pm.
Saturday, September 7 at 10 AM
Thrive to Survive has monthly General Cancer Support Group meeting at the Geneva Public Library in the first floor Reading Room. This meeting is open and free to adults with cancer, their caregivers, family and friends. The group is a peer to peer group, and as requested we bring in speakers. Anyone interested in learning more about the group, is welcome to attend from 10am - 12pm.
Narcan Overdose Training
Monday, September 9 at 6:30 PM, Register here
Got Narcan? Why not? Narcan is a lifesaving drug that can reverse an opioid overdose, preventing it from becoming a fatality. Narcan is safe, effective, and designed for an average person with no medical training to be able to use. Join the Geneva Public Library and Trillium Health for a free training where you will learn how to administer Narcan and receive your own Overdose Rescue Kit.
Being prepared can make a difference for you and your community.
Monday, September 9 at 6:30 PM, Register here
Got Narcan? Why not? Narcan is a lifesaving drug that can reverse an opioid overdose, preventing it from becoming a fatality. Narcan is safe, effective, and designed for an average person with no medical training to be able to use. Join the Geneva Public Library and Trillium Health for a free training where you will learn how to administer Narcan and receive your own Overdose Rescue Kit.
Being prepared can make a difference for you and your community.
Adult Book Club
Join us for an evening of thought and discussion over our latest book on the last Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM. New members are welcome at any time. For more information, please contact Susie at 315-789-5303 ext. 103. On August 27th, we will be reading Educated by Tara Westover. |
Musical Moments
The Musical Moments recital series at the Geneva Public Library takes place every second Friday of the month (unless otherwise specified). For more information about upcoming performances, click here. The 2018-2019 season has ended. Please stay tuned for information regarding the 2019-2020 season. |
Genealogy Research Club
This club meets once a month to have the opportunity to share recent research successes and new research tools they have discovered. This is also an excellent chance to meet other community member who are interested in family history research. Click here to find out when they are next meeting.
This club meets once a month to have the opportunity to share recent research successes and new research tools they have discovered. This is also an excellent chance to meet other community member who are interested in family history research. Click here to find out when they are next meeting.
Wishlist
The Geneva Public Library always welcomes support from the community. Check out our Top 5 page to see the items that we hope to have patrons purchase to build our collection. If you purchase an item for the library's collection, once it is ordered and processed, you may be the first to check it out! Also, we place a commemorative bookplate in the item(s) to honor the donor if requested.
There are 3 ways to order something for the Library's collection:
The Geneva Public Library always welcomes support from the community. Check out our Top 5 page to see the items that we hope to have patrons purchase to build our collection. If you purchase an item for the library's collection, once it is ordered and processed, you may be the first to check it out! Also, we place a commemorative bookplate in the item(s) to honor the donor if requested.
There are 3 ways to order something for the Library's collection:
- Call Wendy at 315-789-5303 ext. 150
- Email wfreier@pls-net.org
- In person at the Main or Reference Desk