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
Yoga for EveryBody
Come and enjoy a relaxing yoga session in the library's Reading Room on Thursdays from October 4th to 25th at 5:30 PM. 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. Please register in advance.
Come and enjoy a relaxing yoga session in the library's Reading Room on Thursdays from October 4th to 25th at 5:30 PM. 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. Please register in advance.
Online Shopping
Wednesday, October 17
5:30 PM
Participants will learn how to use websites such as Amazon and eBay to shop online. Topics covered include: how to tell if a website is legitimate & safe; how to browse or search for items; how to apply filters; how to find and evaluate reviews; how to find promo/coupon codes; and the checkout process. Registration is required.
The Library is not affiliated with Amazon or eBay. Participants who do not have an email address should arrive early to create one. Be sure to bring your cell phone if you have one.
Requirements: mouse skills; typing skills; email address
Wednesday, October 17
5:30 PM
Participants will learn how to use websites such as Amazon and eBay to shop online. Topics covered include: how to tell if a website is legitimate & safe; how to browse or search for items; how to apply filters; how to find and evaluate reviews; how to find promo/coupon codes; and the checkout process. Registration is required.
The Library is not affiliated with Amazon or eBay. Participants who do not have an email address should arrive early to create one. Be sure to bring your cell phone if you have one.
Requirements: mouse skills; typing skills; email address
Cloud Storage
Thursday, October 18
9:30 AM
Participants will learn: what the term "cloud" means; about different cloud storage services; storage limitations; and adding, organizing, and sharing files. Registration is required.
Requirements: typing skills; mouse skills; e-mail address (participants who do not have an e-mail address should arrive early to create one). Participants are encouraged to bring 3-5 documents or photos to practice with. These can be digital or physical (and will be scanned by library staff).
Thursday, October 18
9:30 AM
Participants will learn: what the term "cloud" means; about different cloud storage services; storage limitations; and adding, organizing, and sharing files. Registration is required.
Requirements: typing skills; mouse skills; e-mail address (participants who do not have an e-mail address should arrive early to create one). Participants are encouraged to bring 3-5 documents or photos to practice with. These can be digital or physical (and will be scanned by library staff).
Cookbook Club
Do you like to cook and talk about food? Do you love to read cookbooks but often don’t have the time to make all those delicious recipes? If you answered “yes” to either of those questions then our new Cookbook Club might be for you! Cookbook Club will meet once a month to share a potluck style meal. All you have to do is bring a prepared dish to share, and the cookbook that inspired the recipe.
For the meeting on October 18th at 5:30 PM, our theme is, "Halloween." Ghoulish goodies and scary side-dishes will make for a monstrous meal. Registration is required for this event.
Do you like to cook and talk about food? Do you love to read cookbooks but often don’t have the time to make all those delicious recipes? If you answered “yes” to either of those questions then our new Cookbook Club might be for you! Cookbook Club will meet once a month to share a potluck style meal. All you have to do is bring a prepared dish to share, and the cookbook that inspired the recipe.
For the meeting on October 18th at 5:30 PM, our theme is, "Halloween." Ghoulish goodies and scary side-dishes will make for a monstrous meal. Registration is required for this event.
Introduction to Pinterest
Monday, October 22
3 PM
Participants will learn how to: create a Pinterest account; follow other Pinterest users; navigate the Pinterest feed; create public and secret boards; save pins; create pins from websites or your own images; and control your account. Registration is required.
Requirements: typing skills; mouse skills; e-mail address (participants who do not have an e-mail address should arrive early to create one).
Monday, October 22
3 PM
Participants will learn how to: create a Pinterest account; follow other Pinterest users; navigate the Pinterest feed; create public and secret boards; save pins; create pins from websites or your own images; and control your account. Registration is required.
Requirements: typing skills; mouse skills; e-mail address (participants who do not have an e-mail address should arrive early to create one).
Selling Items Online
Tuesday, October 31
5:30 PM
Participants will learn how to sell items online using Craigslist, eBay, and Facebook. The class will cover: how to create a listing; how to upload pictures; and safe practices for selling online. Registration is required.
Requirements: mouse skills; typing skills
Tuesday, October 31
5:30 PM
Participants will learn how to sell items online using Craigslist, eBay, and Facebook. The class will cover: how to create a listing; how to upload pictures; and safe practices for selling online. Registration is required.
Requirements: mouse skills; typing skills
Cuba Study Abroad Program
Come and learn about an amazing opportunity to study abroad in Cuba on November 3rd from 10:30 AM to 12 PM. Listen to other students who have taken part in this program. You can learn more at http://www.abroadia.com/#welcome. For teens and adults, please register in advance.
Come and learn about an amazing opportunity to study abroad in Cuba on November 3rd from 10:30 AM to 12 PM. Listen to other students who have taken part in this program. You can learn more at http://www.abroadia.com/#welcome. For teens and adults, please register in advance.
Ongoing Programs
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 October 30th, we'll be reading "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng. |
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 is underway. |
Geneva's Outdoor Movie Series
The Library, the Geneva Recreation Department, the Geneva Neighborhood Resource Center, and Geneva Peeps are teaming up again for Geneva’s Outdoor Movie Series. Thank you to our sponsors Wegmans and Casella. |
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. |
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Wishlist
The Geneva Public Library always welcomes support from the community. Check out our Fiction Wishlist & Non-Fiction Wishlist 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. There are 3 ways to order something off of the Wishlist:
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