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
Computer Class: Music Streaming--Spotify
Friday, June 14th 10 AM, register here
Music streaming is listening to music over the internet or a data connection without having to own a CD. This class will cover a popular music streaming service called Spotify. We will go over how to create an account, finding music, creating and sharing playlists, and free vs. paid plans.
Friday, June 14th 10 AM, register here
Music streaming is listening to music over the internet or a data connection without having to own a CD. This class will cover a popular music streaming service called Spotify. We will go over how to create an account, finding music, creating and sharing playlists, and free vs. paid plans.
Genealogy Research Club
Saturday, June 15th 10 AM-11 AM
Join the genealogy research club every third Saturday of the month to study your family's genealogy. No registration required.
Saturday, June 15th 10 AM-11 AM
Join the genealogy research club every third Saturday of the month to study your family's genealogy. No registration required.
Computer Class: Organizing Computer Files
Monday, June 17th 3 PM, register here
Have you ever gone to open a photo or document on your computer, only to give up because you can't find it? Is your computer desktop cluttered with documents and photos and you don't know how to organize them?
This class will go over: how to use folders to organize your computer files so that they are easy to find; how to name your files so they are easy to find; and how to use your computer's search abilities to find lost or misplaced files.
Monday, June 17th 3 PM, register here
Have you ever gone to open a photo or document on your computer, only to give up because you can't find it? Is your computer desktop cluttered with documents and photos and you don't know how to organize them?
This class will go over: how to use folders to organize your computer files so that they are easy to find; how to name your files so they are easy to find; and how to use your computer's search abilities to find lost or misplaced files.
Five Minute Crafts
Tuesday, June 18th 5:30 PM, register here
Come try your hand at a quick and easy craft. We will have a selection of five-minute craft projects for you to try. Come and do as few or as many as you like. Registration is required.
Tuesday, June 18th 5:30 PM, register here
Come try your hand at a quick and easy craft. We will have a selection of five-minute craft projects for you to try. Come and do as few or as many as you like. Registration is required.
Computer Class: Microsoft Word Basics
Tuesday, June 18th 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, June 18th 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.
Yoga for Everybody
Thursday, June 20th 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 led by Dianne Murphy.
Thursday, June 20th 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 led by Dianne Murphy.
Cookbook Club: Dairy Month
Thursday, June 20th 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, "Dairy" for national dairy month. Registration is required.
Thursday, June 20th 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, "Dairy" for national dairy month. Registration is required.
Meditation Monday
Monday, July 1st 6:30 PM
All are welcome to attend this peaceful and positive meditation gathering. Direction is available and questions are welcomed.
Monday, July 1st 6:30 PM
All are welcome to attend this peaceful and positive meditation gathering. Direction is available and questions are welcomed.
Tuesdays on the Terrace
Tuesday, July 2nd 5 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.
Tuesday, July 2nd 5 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.
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 June 25th, we will be reading The Great Alone by Kristen Hannah. |
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. |
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