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
Cookbook Club: New Year, New Recipe
Thursday, January 16 5:30 PM, register here
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 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 or that inspired the recipe. We also ask that each attendee brings their own place setting (plate and utensils) for the meal.
Thursday, January 16 5:30 PM, register here
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 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 or that inspired the recipe. We also ask that each attendee brings their own place setting (plate and utensils) for the meal.
Class: External Storage
Friday, January 17, 10 AM, register here
Participants will learn: about different types of data storage devices, such as flash drives and external hard drives; how to save files from a computer to a data storage device; and best practices.Requirements: Mouse skills
Friday, January 17, 10 AM, register here
Participants will learn: about different types of data storage devices, such as flash drives and external hard drives; how to save files from a computer to a data storage device; and best practices.Requirements: Mouse skills
Class: Youtube for Beginners
Tuesday, January 21 6:30 PM, register here
YouTube is a website that allows you to watch millions of videos posted by people all over the world. These videos range from music to comedy to how-to guides and more.
This class will offer an introduction to YouTube, including how to find, watch, and share videos; how to subscribe to YouTube creators; and how to create playlists of your favorite videos.
Tuesday, January 21 6:30 PM, register here
YouTube is a website that allows you to watch millions of videos posted by people all over the world. These videos range from music to comedy to how-to guides and more.
This class will offer an introduction to YouTube, including how to find, watch, and share videos; how to subscribe to YouTube creators; and how to create playlists of your favorite videos.
Work Your Mind Wednesday: Tai Chi and Qi Gong
Wednesday, January 22 2:30 PM, register here
If you're looking for a way to reduce stress and increase your overall health, consider Tai Chi. Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that, today in the U.S., is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. Qi Gong is the Chinese name for exercise (Living Energy).
Learn some of the history, where you can take classes locally, and learn a few of the exercises. Pam Bishop has practiced Tai Chi and Qi Gong for 12 years and is a certified instructor. She currently teaches at the Geneva YMCA and Sacred Arts Studio.
Wednesday, January 22 2:30 PM, register here
If you're looking for a way to reduce stress and increase your overall health, consider Tai Chi. Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that, today in the U.S., is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. Qi Gong is the Chinese name for exercise (Living Energy).
Learn some of the history, where you can take classes locally, and learn a few of the exercises. Pam Bishop has practiced Tai Chi and Qi Gong for 12 years and is a certified instructor. She currently teaches at the Geneva YMCA and Sacred Arts Studio.
Past Impeachment? Lecture
Wednesday, January 22 6:00 PM
The Library welcomes Dr. Christopher Leahy, History Professor at Keuka College, for a free discussion on the historical basis and constitutional significance of the impeachment process. The intent of the lecture is to inform without bias or misinformation.
Program attendees will learn about Dr. Leahy’s forthcoming book about President John Tyler—who was the first president to contend with the threat of impeachment.
Wednesday, January 22 6:00 PM
The Library welcomes Dr. Christopher Leahy, History Professor at Keuka College, for a free discussion on the historical basis and constitutional significance of the impeachment process. The intent of the lecture is to inform without bias or misinformation.
Program attendees will learn about Dr. Leahy’s forthcoming book about President John Tyler—who was the first president to contend with the threat of impeachment.
Class: Using Goodreads
Friday, January 24 10 AM, register here
Goodreads is a social website and app that allows users to discover, rate, and catalog books. Discover your newest favorite author, see what your Facebook friends are reading, add books to a "to-read" list, and more with a free Goodreads account!
After this class, participants will be able to use Goodreads to:
Search for a book; Look at reviews; Create shelves; Add a book to a shelf; Update reading progress; Rate and leave a review; Add friends
Friday, January 24 10 AM, register here
Goodreads is a social website and app that allows users to discover, rate, and catalog books. Discover your newest favorite author, see what your Facebook friends are reading, add books to a "to-read" list, and more with a free Goodreads account!
After this class, participants will be able to use Goodreads to:
Search for a book; Look at reviews; Create shelves; Add a book to a shelf; Update reading progress; Rate and leave a review; Add friends
Meditation Monday
Monday, January 27 2 PM, register here
All are welcome to attend this peaceful and positive meditation gathering. Direction is available and questions are welcomed.
Monday, January 27 2 PM, register here
All are welcome to attend this peaceful and positive meditation gathering. Direction is available and questions are welcomed.
Gentle Yoga for Breast Cancer and Gynecologic Cancer Survivors
Monday, January 27 6 PM
The Breast Cancer Coalition will offer a free 6-week Gentle Yoga class for breast cancer survivors and gynecologic cancer survivors living and working in the area. Advance registration is required and enrollment is through the Breast Cancer Coalition. Questions or ready to enroll? Call Miriam Steinberg, Regional Programs & Outreach Director for the Coalition, at 585-473-8177.
Monday, January 27 6 PM
The Breast Cancer Coalition will offer a free 6-week Gentle Yoga class for breast cancer survivors and gynecologic cancer survivors living and working in the area. Advance registration is required and enrollment is through the Breast Cancer Coalition. Questions or ready to enroll? Call Miriam Steinberg, Regional Programs & Outreach Director for the Coalition, at 585-473-8177.
Class: Microsoft Word Basics
Tuesday, January 28 6:30 PM, register here
Participants will work with Microsoft Word 2016 to learn: Word layout, including tabs and ribbons; how to save and print Word documents; using spell check; and text formatting. The class will include hands-on experience.
Requirements: typing skills; mouse skills.
Tuesday, January 28 6:30 PM, register here
Participants will work with Microsoft Word 2016 to learn: Word layout, including tabs and ribbons; how to save and print Word documents; using spell check; and text formatting. The class will include hands-on experience.
Requirements: typing skills; mouse skills.
Class: iPads for Beginners
Friday, January 31 10 AM, register here
Participants must bring their own iPad or iPhone.
Learn to navigate your iPad or Apple iPhone.
Friday, January 31 10 AM, register here
Participants must bring their own iPad or iPhone.
Learn to navigate your iPad or Apple iPhone.
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. We will meet to discuss The Summer Wives on Tuesday, January 28th instead |
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. |
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