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You Matter
 
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The City of Geneva, in collaboration with Geneva Community Unit School District 304, Geneva Park District, and Geneva Public Library District, is launching the YOU MATTER campaign to raise awareness about suicide prevention this September. Visit gpld.org for mental health resources or stop by the Library to see our Messages of Hope display in the lobby. Anyone who needs it can take a Message of Hope or contribute one for others.
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Local Resources
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Suicide Prevention Services of America provides low-cost depression screenings on-site or at a school or workplace. To schedule a screening, call 630-482-9699.
Partnered Event
SPSA Staff
SUNDAY, SEPT. 14 • 2–3:30 P.M.
This 90-minute workshop will teach you how to recognize the warning signs of suicide and mental health crisis, and how to respond with care and support. You’ll learn about common myths, risk factors, and how to offer help to someone in crisis. The session includes hands-on practice of skills to feel more confident in offering support. We’ll also cover important community and national resources available for those in need.
Book Recommendations
 
by Dr. Julie Smith
Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? by Dr. Julie Smith
Drawing on years of experience as a clinical psychologist, online sensation Dr. Julie Smith provides the skills you need to navigate common life challenges and take charge of your emotional and mental health in her debut book.
 
by Jan Yager
Help Yourself Now
Although we live in the age of information and everyone is bombarded with potential sources of help, sifting through those possibilities can be a chore. This is where Help Yourself Now comes in! With this useful reference, author Jan Yager provides an overview of the various situations that most people have to navigate, from calling customer service or reporting a crime to finding credible and reliable information about a business, health, or legal concern.
 
by Leanne Brown
Good Enough by Leanne Brown
A generous mix of essays, stories, and nearly 100 dazzling recipes, Good Enough is a deeply personal cookbook. It's subject is more than Smoky Honey Shrimp Tacos with Spicy Fennel Slaw or Sticky Toffee Cookies; ultimately it's about learning to love and accept yourself, in and out of the kitchen. 
 
by Jonathan Safran Foer
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
A funny, uplifting novel about a boy's journey through New York in the aftermath of September 11 from one of today's most
celebrated writers.
 
by Edward M. Hallowell, M.D., and John J. Ratey, M.D.
ADHD 2.0
A revolutionary new approach to ADD/ADHD featuring cutting-edge research and strategies to help readers thrive, by the bestselling authors of the seminal books Driven to Distraction and Delivered
 
by Monica Heisey
Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey
A hilarious and painfully relatable debut novel about one woman’s messy search for joy and meaning in the wake of an unexpected breakup, from comedian, essayist, and award-winning screenwriter Monica Heisey.
 
 
 
 
Read more Fiction and Nonfiction titles about Mental Health here.
 
Nordic Heritage
 
Hjemkomst Viking ship on display.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 6 • 1–2 P.M.
Robert Asp, a Minnesota junior high school guidance counselor, dreamed of building and sailing a Viking ship to honor his Norwegian heritage. His ultimate goal was to sail the vessel all the way to Norway. When illness prevented him from completing his vision, his children—and the entire town—joined together to fulfill his dream. Tom Asp, Robert’s son, will share this touching and inspiring story of perseverance, family, and community spirit—a powerful reminder of how dreams can live on through the love and dedication of others.
This program is in partnership with the Friends of the Viking Ship and Geneva Public Library District.
 
Grandparents Day
 
Grandparents and Kids taking a photo.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 7 • 12:30–3:30 P.M.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 7 • 1–2 P.M.
Celebrate Grandparents Day with a fun-filled afternoon of BINGO and family memories! Materials and prizes are available while supplies last. Head over to our festive photo booth to snap a few keepsake pictures with your loved ones before or after your game of BINGO! It's the perfect way to spend time together and make joyful multigenerational memories. All ages welcome! A staff member will be available to snap your photo using your camera.
 
Get Together with Friends
 
Medicare
MONDAY, SEPT. 8 • 5–6:30 P.M.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 9 • 6–8:30 P.M.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 10 • 1:30–2:30 P.M.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 11 • 6:30–8:30 P.M.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 12 • 10–11:30 A.M.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 12 • 12–1 P.M.
 
For the Crafters
 
Colorful balls of yarn.
COMMUNITY YARN
PROJECT (ALL AGES)
Join us for a drop-in crafting session to create yarn projects that will be woven together into a community art display from October through November. Supplies and instruction will be provided, no
experience necessary!
 
Learn New Tech
 
Mushroom faux leather keychain
PROJECT OF THE MONTH:
FAUX LEATHER KEYCHAIN (ADULTS)
Come try this cute faux leather project for beginners. There will be designs to choose from as well as instructions to design your own ideas on Silhouette Studio. We will guide you through cutting materials and how to put them together. Register for an appointment to learn how to use the library's Silhouette Cameo machine and tools available. Sign up for an appointment today!
 
Just for Teens
 
Keychain message in a bottle.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 10 • ALL DAY
Available starting at 10 a.m. and while supplies last
THURSDAY, SEPT. 11 • 7–8 P.M.
 
All Ages Fun!
 
Child holding a book with a question mark on the cover.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 8 • 4–4:45 P.M.
Each session includes a fun story, hands-on activities, and a FREE book to take home—all designed to bring reading to life. It’s the perfect way to spark a love of books and make new friends along the way. Registered participants must be present to receive a free book. Come join the adventure!

READ WITH US
TUESDAY, SEPT. 9 • 9:30–10 A.M.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 9 • 4–4:45 P.M.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 10 • 9:30–10 A.M.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 10 • 10:30–11 A.M.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 10 • 6:30–7 P.M.

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
MONDAY, SEPT. 8 • 10:30–11:15 A.M.
REFRIGERATOR
ART CLUB (ALL AGES)
GIGGLES & WIGGLES FOR LITTLES
(BIRTH TO 2 YEARS W/CAREGIVER)
MUSIC & MOVEMENT (ALL AGES)
SATURDAY, SEPT. 13 • 9 A.M.–2 P.M.
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