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
Stress Less with the YMCA
Wednesday, October 9 at 5:30
Join instructor, Karen Lynch for the Geneva Family YMCA
This program will focus on:
- Stress Signs & Signals
- Causes & Effects of Stress
- Creating awareness through a variety of education and activities while having FUN!
Registration is required, please sign up at the YMCA Front Desk or call 315-789-1616.
This event is open to all those who are interested, No YMCA membership is required.
Wednesday, October 9 at 5:30
Join instructor, Karen Lynch for the Geneva Family YMCA
This program will focus on:
- Stress Signs & Signals
- Causes & Effects of Stress
- Creating awareness through a variety of education and activities while having FUN!
Registration is required, please sign up at the YMCA Front Desk or call 315-789-1616.
This event is open to all those who are interested, No YMCA membership is required.
League of Women Voters Candidates Forum
Wednesday, October 9 at 7 PM
The League of Women Voters of Geneva is a non-partisan political organization that provides voter services including educational forums and information to the general public for the purpose of encouraging civic engagement and an informed electorate.
In order to ensure a fair and equitable forum, under the rules of the League of Women Voters, in order for a candidate to participate, the opposing candidate must also participate, referred to as the “no empty chair policy”. Each participant will have the opportunity to make an opening statement, answer a few questions from the audience, posed by the forum moderator, and make a closing statement. Exact format & time frames will depend on candidate attendance.
Wednesday, October 9 at 7 PM
The League of Women Voters of Geneva is a non-partisan political organization that provides voter services including educational forums and information to the general public for the purpose of encouraging civic engagement and an informed electorate.
In order to ensure a fair and equitable forum, under the rules of the League of Women Voters, in order for a candidate to participate, the opposing candidate must also participate, referred to as the “no empty chair policy”. Each participant will have the opportunity to make an opening statement, answer a few questions from the audience, posed by the forum moderator, and make a closing statement. Exact format & time frames will depend on candidate attendance.
Yoga for Everybody
Thursday, October 10 at 5:30, 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.
Thursday, October 10 at 5:30, 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.
Meditation Monday
Monday, October 14 at 2 PM, register here
All are welcome to attend this peaceful and positive meditation gathering. Direction is available and questions are welcomed.
Monday, October 14 at 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, October 14 at 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, October 14 at 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.
Internet Basics Class
Tuesday, October 15 at 6:30 PM, register here
Participants will receive a basic overview of how to use the internet, including: common terms; how to use the Google Chrome web browser; how to use a search engine; how to bookmark websites; and tips for safe internet use.
Requirements: mouse skills, keyboarding skills
Tuesday, October 15 at 6:30 PM, register here
Participants will receive a basic overview of how to use the internet, including: common terms; how to use the Google Chrome web browser; how to use a search engine; how to bookmark websites; and tips for safe internet use.
Requirements: mouse skills, keyboarding skills
Cookbook Club: Slow Cooker
Thursday, October 17 at 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, "Slow Cooker". Registration is required.
Thursday, October 17 at 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, "Slow Cooker". Registration is required.
Stress Less with the YMCA
Wednesday, October 16 at 5:30
Join instructor, Karen Lynch for the Geneva Family YMCA
This program will focus on:
- Stress Signs & Signals
- Causes & Effects of Stress
- Creating awareness through a variety of education and activities while having FUN!
Registration is required, please sign up at the YMCA Front Desk or call 315-789-1616.
This event is open to all those who are interested, No YMCA membership is required.
Wednesday, October 16 at 5:30
Join instructor, Karen Lynch for the Geneva Family YMCA
This program will focus on:
- Stress Signs & Signals
- Causes & Effects of Stress
- Creating awareness through a variety of education and activities while having FUN!
Registration is required, please sign up at the YMCA Front Desk or call 315-789-1616.
This event is open to all those who are interested, No YMCA membership is required.
Yoga for Everybody
Thursday, October 17 at 5:30, 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.
Thursday, October 17 at 5:30, 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.
Meditation Monday
Monday, October 21 at 2 PM, register here
All are welcome to attend this peaceful and positive meditation gathering. Direction is available and questions are welcomed.
Monday, October 21 at 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, October 21 at 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, October 21 at 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.
Thrive to Survive Cancer Support Group
Saturday, November 2 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, November 2 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.
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 29th, we will be reading And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini. |
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. October's performance is on Friday, October 4th. |
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