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BOOKCLUBS, PROGRAMS, MAKERSPACE, STUDY ROOMS, AND MORE.
 
Upcoming Holiday Closure
Independence Day Closure
INDEPENCE DAY
 
by Greg Grandin
America, America
From the Pulitzer Prize–winning historian, the first comprehensive history of the Western Hemisphere, a sweeping five-century narrative of North and South America that redefines our understanding of both.
 
by Bob Thompson
Revolutionary Roads
In the ride-along tradition of Sarah Vowell, Tony Horwitz and Bill Bryson, this insightful history revisits the pivotal figures and key turning points of the American Revolutionary War. 
 
by Stacy Schiff
The Three Lives of Cate Kay
This glorious revelatory biography from a Pulitzer Prize winner is about the most essential Founding Father—the one who stood behind the change in thinking that produced the
American Revolution.
 
by Bruce Chadwick
The General & Mrs. Washington: the Untold Story of a Marriage
Here is the story of the fateful marriage of the richest woman in Virginia and the man who could have been king. In telling their story, Chadwick explains not only their remarkable devotion to each other, but why the wealthiest couple in Virginia became revolutionaries who risked the loss of their vast estates and their very lives.
 
by Nathaniel Philbrick
Valiant Ambition
A surprising account of the middle years of the American Revolution and the tragic relationship between George Washington and Benedict Arnold, from the New York Times bestselling author of In The Heart of the Sea, Mayflower, and In the Hurricane's Eye.
 
by Cokie Roberts
Founding Mothers
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Cokie Roberts comes New York Times bestseller Founding Mothers, an intimate and illuminating look at the fervently patriotic and passionate women whose tireless pursuits on behalf of their families—and their country—proved just as crucial to the forging of a new nation as the rebellion that established it.
 
 
Celebrate Independence Day with these books here.
 
 
 
 
Artist Reception
 
Through My Eyes graphic.
  The Makerspace will be closed June 27–July 6 while we prepare for essential upgrades to power, ventilation, and acoustics.
A temporary Makerspace will open July 7 in the 2nd Floor Conference Room so you can keep creating during construction.

Thanks for your patience—these improvements will help us serve you even better! Visit our construction updates page for more details.
Artist Reception
 
Through My Eyes graphic.
TUESDAY, JULY 1 • 3:30–5 P.M.
Kick off Disability Pride Month and join us for a reception to celebrate the artists in Through My Eyes, featuring work created in Geneva Public Library’s community outreach programs, in partnership with Books and Beyond, Joshua Tree, Marklund, Mid-Valley Special Education Cooperative, and Rising Lights Project.
 
These programs bring art, conversation, and creative connection directly into the community. Each piece reflects the artist’s unique perspective and the relationships that make self-expression possible. We’re honored to share their voices with you.
 
The reception is free and open to the public. Light refreshments
will be served.
 
Join the Challenge
 
Summer Challenge graphic
Join us for our Summer Challenge starting June 1 through July 31. Compete to earn points and win a variety of prizes and earn entries into our grand prize drawings. Earn points for activities such as reading, listening, watching, visiting, and engaging with the library. Want to get started reading right away? Sign up in the lobby or online starting June 1.
 
Learn New Tech
 
Custom vinyl cooler sleeves
PROJECT OF THE MONTH:
CUSTOM COOLER SLEEVE (ADULTS)
Let's use the Silhouette Cameo to cut heat transfer vinyl to glam up a can-cooler sleeve! Basic computer skills required.
 
Culture & Traditions
 
New Orleans-style beignets and coffee.
TUESDAY, JULY 1 • 1:30–2:30 P.M.
Kick off French American Heritage Month with this lecture by former NOLA resident and food history enthusiast, Author Amy Gail Hansen. We will explore the culinary history of 'The Big Easy' and learn the compelling origins of the city’s most celebrated gastronomic treasures—Café au Lait & Beignets, Gumbo, King Cake—as we travel from the iconic Cafe Du Monde to the heart of the Bayou.
 
Just for Teens
 
Book shaped smores.
MONDAY, JUNE 30 • 2–3:30 P.M.
Discuss the books on this year's Middle and High School Summer Top Picks lists and make a s'more decorated like your favorite book!
 
You are not required to have read any of the books on the Top Picks (but they are great books so you should!)
 
Prarie Ecosystems
 
Illinois prarie at dawn.
SATURDAY, JUNE 28 • 2–3 P.M.
A Naturalist from Peck Farm Park will share the common characteristics of Illinois prairie ecosystems. Dive deep into the different plants and animals found as well as the methods land managers use to protect and manage this vital important landscape.
 
All Ages Fun!
 
A family of 4 reading a book.
MONDAY, JUNE 30 • 9:30–10:15 A.M.
While making timeless crafts, this program blends the magic of storytelling with the joy of crafting. Perfect for those who love a touch of the past, this experience is great for all ages to enjoy together. Join us for a charming and creative journey into the stories of yesteryear!

READ WITH US
MONDAY, JUNE 30 • 4–4:45 P.M.
TUESDAY, JULY 1 • 9:30–10 A.M.
TUESDAY, JULY 1 • 6:30–7 P.M.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2 • 9:30–10 A.M.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2 • 10:30–11 A.M.

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
REFRIGERATOR
ART CLUB (ALL AGES)
TUESDAY, JULY 1 • 6–8 P.M.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2 • 1–1:45 P.M.
THURSDAY, JULY 3 • 6–8 P.M.
SATURDAY, JULY 5 • 9 A.M.–2 P.M.
SATURDAY, JULY 5 • 9:30–11:15 A.M.
 
 
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