Author Fest | Children's Book Sale | New Art Exhibits
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Celebrate authors and writing at the Library this November! Meet some of your favorite children’s book authors and illustrators, support local authors, and spend the afternoon with Amy Thielen, chef and bestselling author of two cookbooks, and a memoir,
Give a Girl a Knife.
Author Amy Thielen in front of a stack of books.
The New Midwestern Table
Give a Girl a Knife
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SATURDAY, NOV. 15 • 2–4 P.M.
Amy will share insights from her culinary journey, including her experiences training in some of New York City’s top restaurants and returning home to Minnesota, where she rediscovered the richness of regional cooking. Amy has been featured on Food Network, NPR, and in publications such as The New York Times and Food & Wine.
 
Her books The New Midwestern Table and Give a Girl a Knife both won the James Beard Book Award for American cooking.
 
This event is made possible with generous sponsorship by the Geneva Library Foundation.
 

SATURDAY, NOV. 1 • 1–4 P.M.
Whether you're a book lover or an aspiring writer, this event offers a chance to engage with creative minds and find inspiration. Don't miss this exciting celebration of local talent and storytelling!
 

SUNDAY, NOV. 2 • 1–4 P.M.
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon at our Children’s Book Author Fest! Meet talented local children’s book authors and discover new favorite titles. Get ready for a day filled with creativity and inspiration as authors share their incredible stories and journeys. Bring the whole family and experience the magic of literature together!
 
Lessons in History
 
Elizabeth Cody Stanton
SUNDAY, OCT. 5 • 2–3 P.M.
Actress Betsey Means portrays Elizabeth Cady Stanton, a prominent American suffragist and leader of the women's rights movement in the 19th century.
 
Freedom to Read
From October 5–11, the Library is celebrating Freedom to Read as part of Banned Books Week — a national event that champions the right to access information and express ideas freely.
by George Orwell
1984
First published in 1949, George Orwell's  1984 explores a chilling prophecy about the future. And while 1984 has come and gone, his dystopian vision of a government that will do anything to control the narrative is timelier than ever.
 
by Jodi Picoult
Nineteen Minutes
Jodi Picoult, bestselling author of My Sister's Keeper and Small Great Things, pens her most riveting book yet with a startling and poignant story about the devastating aftermath of a small-town tragedy.
 
by Alice Walker
The Color Purple
Separated as girls, sisters Celie and Nettie sustain their loyalty to and hope in each other across time, distance, and silence. Through a series of letters spanning nearly thirty years, first from Celie to God, then from the sisters to each other, the novel draws readers into a rich and memorable portrayal of Black women—their pain and struggle, companionship and growth, resilience and bravery.
 
by Mark Haddon
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Christopher John Francis Boone knows all the countries of the world and their capitals and every prime number up to 7,057. He relates well to animals but has no understanding of human emotions. He cannot stand to be touched. And he detests the color yellow.
 
This improbable story of Christopher's quest to investigate the suspicious death of a neighborhood dog makes for one of the most captivating, unusual, and widely heralded novels in recent years.
 
by Isabel Allende
The House of the Spirits
The House of the Spirits brings to life the triumphs and tragedies of three generations of the Trueba family. The patriarch Esteban is a volatile, proud man whose voracious pursuit of political power is tempered only by his love for his delicate wife Clara, a woman with a mystical connection to the spirit world. When their daughter Blanca embarks on a forbidden love affair in defiance of her implacable father, the result is an unexpected gift to Esteban: his adored granddaughter Alba, a beautiful and strong-willed child who will lead her family and her country into a revolutionary future.
 
by Stephen Chbosky
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
This #1 New York Times bestselling coming-of-age story with millions of copies in print takes a sometimes heartbreaking, often hysterical, and always honest look at high school in all its glory.
 
 
 
Celebrate Freedom to Read with more books here.
 
Friends Book Sale
 
Fall Children's Book Sale poster
SATURDAY, OCT. 11 • 10 A.M.–4 P.M.
Find bargains galore! Scores of gently-used books will be available for purchase at the sale.
 
Book prices:
• Children’s hardcover, $1
• Children’s paperback, $.50
 
Money from the book sale helps Friends of Geneva Public Library support Library services and programs throughout the year. The Friends accept credit cards, cash, and checks at book sales.
 
Senior Living
 
A senior and her graddaughter in a room filled with packed boxes
MONDAY, OCT. 6 • 6:30–7:30 P.M.
Join us for an informative presentation on understanding various types of available senior housing, important considerations and
funding options.
 
Get Together with Friends
 
Adults playing video games.
THURSDAY, OCT. 9 • 6:30–8:30 P.M.
FRIDAY, OCT. 10 • 10–11:30 A.M.
 
Arts & Culture
 
Gallery
TUESDAY, NOV. 18 • 6–7:30 P.M.
Join us for a reception to celebrate artist Ana Žanić and her solo exhibition, Dream Garden. Žanić’s watercolor paintings are both an exploration of the formal visual elements, as well as her personal feelings through an intuitive, spontaneous process. Reminiscent of imaginary landscapes, her organic abstractions bring to mind abandoned landscapes, ancient scribbles, notions of the undersea life, amoebic flows, and distant constellations.
 

 
We’re thrilled to unveil Joy, our newest sculpture now on display — a stunning celebration of nature, community, and imagination.
Commissioned by Friends of the Library and created by renowned artist Cecilia Lueza, Joy features a vibrant burst of butterflies emerging from a circular form — symbolizing unity, balance, and the connections that take flight when we gather, learn, and grow together.

Spinning Tales is a community-created yarn bombing project, hosted on the 2nd floor balcony overlooking the parking lot.
Riparia by artist Salvatore Siriano, is a digital projection onto the building, facing 6th Street. Siriano blends field recordings, synthesis, acoustic instruments, and original video.
SATURDAY, OCT. 4 • 11 A.M.–2 P.M.
328 N. 2nd Street, Geneva, IL, 60134
Terrain artists, host families, and community members are invited to celebrate the first weekend that Terrain Art Displays are on view in
our  community!
 
Solve the Mystery
 
An illuminated key against a dark background
THURSDAY, OCT. 9 • 2–2:45 P.M.
Calling all 2nd through 5th graders! Join us for an afternoon of teamwork, puzzles, and mystery-solving fun! Work in teams to crack clues, each one brings you a step closer to uncoverin the mystery of what's really going on.
 
Learn New Tech
 
3D printed pumpkins
PROJECT OF THE MONTH:
3D PRINT A SPOOKY PUMPKIN (ADULTS)
Learn the basics of 3D design by creating a spooky pumpkin! We'll print it for you—materials and guidance provided. Basic computer skills required.
 
Just for Teens
 
Teen in an apron and chef hat smiling with fresh ingredients.
FRIDAY, OCT. 10 • 2–3 P.M.
Choose from a selection of ingredients and assemble whatever delectable dishes you can imagine. Impress the judges to take home
a prize!
 
All Ages Fun!
 
Child reading to dog
TUESDAY, OCT. 7 • 4–4:45 P.M.
Stop by, choose a book, and sign up for an appointment. You can build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog. Space is limited.

READ WITH US
FAMILY STORYTIME (ALL AGES)
MONDAY, OCT. 6 • 4–4:45 P.M.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8 • 9:30–10 A.M.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8 • 10:30–11 A.M.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8 • 6:30–7 P.M.

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
GIGGLES & WIGGLES FOR LITTLES
(BIRTH TO 2 YEARS W/CAREGIVER)
REFRIGERATOR
ART CLUB (ALL AGES)
MUSIC & MOVEMENT (ALL AGES)
FRIDAY, OCT. 10 • 12–3 P.M.
SATURDAY, OCT. 11 • 9 A.M.–2 P.M.
 
 
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