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.
Find the best sellers in the OWWL Catalog |
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Upcoming Programs
Email Basics
Tuesday, December 10 6:30 PM, register here
Participants will learn the basics of email, including: different email folders and their functions; how to compose and send an email; how to format an email; how to save contacts; and how to attach files.
Participants who do not have an email address can sign up for one at the beginning of this class. Please be sure to bring your cell phone if you have one.
Requirements: typing skills; mouse skills.
Tuesday, December 10 6:30 PM, register here
Participants will learn the basics of email, including: different email folders and their functions; how to compose and send an email; how to format an email; how to save contacts; and how to attach files.
Participants who do not have an email address can sign up for one at the beginning of this class. Please be sure to bring your cell phone if you have one.
Requirements: typing skills; mouse skills.
Zen Meditation with Nanci Rose
Thursday, December 12 5:45 PM
Join us Thursday evenings in November and December for Zen Meditation with Nanci Rose.
Bring your own cushions. Chairs available.
5:45 Talk
6:00 Seated meditation
6:20 Walking meditation
6:30 Discussion
Thursday, December 12 5:45 PM
Join us Thursday evenings in November and December for Zen Meditation with Nanci Rose.
Bring your own cushions. Chairs available.
5:45 Talk
6:00 Seated meditation
6:20 Walking meditation
6:30 Discussion
Android Smartphones for Beginners
Friday, December 13 10 AM, register here
This class is for Android smartphones only (Samsung, LG, Motorola, etc.) If you are unsure if your phone is an Android, please call 315-789-5303 ext. 102 before registering.
We will go over:
Friday, December 13 10 AM, register here
This class is for Android smartphones only (Samsung, LG, Motorola, etc.) If you are unsure if your phone is an Android, please call 315-789-5303 ext. 102 before registering.
We will go over:
- Common smartphone vocabulary, How to turn your phone on and off, How to charge the phone, The difference between data and WiFi, and how to connect to WiFi, Making a phone call, Checking voicemail, Texting, Adding people to your contacts, How to take pictures, find them, and share them, Adjusting the volume of the phone
Android Smartphones: Customizing Your Phone
Monday, December 16 3 PM, register here
This class is for Android smartphones only (Samsung, LG, Motorola, etc.) If you are unsure if your phone is an Android, please call 315-789-5303 ext. 102 before registering.
This class will teach you how to customize your Android smartphone to increase its performance, reflect your personality, and generally enhance your experience using your smartphone.
We will go over: How to set custom ringtones and text message tones, Finding a keyboard that works best for you, Changing the background wallpaper, Configuring the lock screen to increase security, Using widgets to get the most out of your apps, Using a microSD card to increase storage space
Monday, December 16 3 PM, register here
This class is for Android smartphones only (Samsung, LG, Motorola, etc.) If you are unsure if your phone is an Android, please call 315-789-5303 ext. 102 before registering.
This class will teach you how to customize your Android smartphone to increase its performance, reflect your personality, and generally enhance your experience using your smartphone.
We will go over: How to set custom ringtones and text message tones, Finding a keyboard that works best for you, Changing the background wallpaper, Configuring the lock screen to increase security, Using widgets to get the most out of your apps, Using a microSD card to increase storage space
Email Intermediate
Tuesday, December 17 6:30 PM, register here
Participants will learn intermediate email skills and settings, including: how to create labels and organize emails; how to search for emails; importing other email addresses to Gmail; how to apply filters; how to set up a signature or vacation auto-reply; and creating contact groups.
Requirements: typing skills; mouse skills; Gmail email address; basic understanding of Gmail.
Tuesday, December 17 6:30 PM, register here
Participants will learn intermediate email skills and settings, including: how to create labels and organize emails; how to search for emails; importing other email addresses to Gmail; how to apply filters; how to set up a signature or vacation auto-reply; and creating contact groups.
Requirements: typing skills; mouse skills; Gmail email address; basic understanding of Gmail.
Cookbook Club Cookie Swap
Thursday, December 19 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.
For this meeting, our theme is, "Holiday Cookie Exchange". Registration is required.
Thursday, December 19 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.
For this meeting, our theme is, "Holiday Cookie Exchange". Registration is required.
Android Smartphones: All About Apps
Friday, December 27 10 AM, register here
This class is for Android smartphones only (Samsung, LG, Motorola, etc.). If you are unsure if you have an Android smartphone, please call 315-789-5303 ext. 102 before registering.
Apps (short for "applications") are programs designed to be used on a smartphone. Apps are crucial to getting the most out of your smartphone experience. In this class we'll go over:
Friday, December 27 10 AM, register here
This class is for Android smartphones only (Samsung, LG, Motorola, etc.). If you are unsure if you have an Android smartphone, please call 315-789-5303 ext. 102 before registering.
Apps (short for "applications") are programs designed to be used on a smartphone. Apps are crucial to getting the most out of your smartphone experience. In this class we'll go over:
- How to download apps, How to tell if an app is free or costs money, App permissions, Organizing your apps, Keeping your apps updated, Uninstalling apps, Controlling notifications from apps
Selling Items Online
Monday, December 30 3 PM, register here
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.
Requirements: mouse skills; typing skills
Monday, December 30 3 PM, register here
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.
Requirements: mouse skills; typing skills
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. Our December Book Club meeting has been POSTPONED and 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