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
Android Smartphones for Beginners
Friday, April 19th 10-11:30 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 be going over the very basics of using a smartphone including making a phone call, checking voicemail, texting, adding people to your contacts and other skills. Please bring your phone with you if you have one and register in advance.
Friday, April 19th 10-11:30 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 be going over the very basics of using a smartphone including making a phone call, checking voicemail, texting, adding people to your contacts and other skills. Please bring your phone with you if you have one and register in advance.
Music Streaming: Spotify & Pandora
Monday, April 22nd 3-4:30 PM, 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 two popular music streaming services, Spotify and Pandora, including how to create an account, creating and sharing playlists, and free vs. paid plans.
Monday, April 22nd 3-4:30 PM, 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 two popular music streaming services, Spotify and Pandora, including how to create an account, creating and sharing playlists, and free vs. paid plans.
Android Smartphones: Customizing Your Phone
Tuesday, April 23rd 6:30-8 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. Please register in advance by giving us a call, asking at a desk, or through our website.
Tuesday, April 23rd 6:30-8 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. Please register in advance by giving us a call, asking at a desk, or through our website.
Heavy Water: A World War II Turning Point
Wednesday, April 24th 5:30-6:30 PM, registration is recommended
The Norwegian heavy water sabotage was a series of operations undertaken by Norwegian saboteurs and the allies during World War II to prevent the German nuclear weapon project from acquiring heavy water (deuterium oxide), which could have been used by the Germans to produce nuclear weapons.
Wednesday, April 24th 5:30-6:30 PM, registration is recommended
The Norwegian heavy water sabotage was a series of operations undertaken by Norwegian saboteurs and the allies during World War II to prevent the German nuclear weapon project from acquiring heavy water (deuterium oxide), which could have been used by the Germans to produce nuclear weapons.
Green Thumb Thursdays: Pick Your Peck of (Chili) Peppers
April 25th 7-8 PM
Want to grow the perfect pepper for stuffing? Like to add a little bit of heat to your garden selection? Attendees will learn the essential practices for growing peppers in their garden from chili pepper enthusiast, Jeremy Frere. Everyone will go home with some seed to grow your peck of peppers! This event is free and open to the public.
April 25th 7-8 PM
Want to grow the perfect pepper for stuffing? Like to add a little bit of heat to your garden selection? Attendees will learn the essential practices for growing peppers in their garden from chili pepper enthusiast, Jeremy Frere. Everyone will go home with some seed to grow your peck of peppers! This event is free and open to the public.
Android Smartphones: All About Apps
Monday, April 29th 3-4:30 PM, 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. We’ll be going over the basics of apps such as how to download them, organize, and keep them up to date. Please register in advance by contacting the library or visiting our website.
Monday, April 29th 3-4:30 PM, 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. We’ll be going over the basics of apps such as how to download them, organize, and keep them up to date. Please register in advance by contacting the library or visiting our website.
Growing Geneva Together: Community Garden Coalition Spring Meeting
Thursday, May 2nd 7 PM-9 PM
All are welcome to attend!
This is an opportunity to meet, learn from, and exchange with Geneva Community Garden managers (active and inactive), Seed to Supper Educators and Participants, Geneva Community Garden Bed users, local Master Gardeners, and others!
Thursday, May 2nd 7 PM-9 PM
All are welcome to attend!
This is an opportunity to meet, learn from, and exchange with Geneva Community Garden managers (active and inactive), Seed to Supper Educators and Participants, Geneva Community Garden Bed users, local Master Gardeners, and others!
Selling Items Online
Friday, May 3rd 10 AM-11:30 AM, 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.
Friday, May 3rd 10 AM-11:30 AM, 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.
Microsoft Word Basics
Tuesday, May 7th 6:30 PM- 8 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, May 7th 6:30 PM- 8 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.
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 April 30th we'll be reading "The Girl You Left Behind" by JoJo Moyes. |
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