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BOOKCLUBS, PROGRAMS, MAKERSPACE, STUDY ROOMS, AND MORE.
 
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.
 
Health and Wellness
 
A pair of running shoes, water, glucose monitor, scale, tape measurer, and two apples.
MONDAY, OCT. 13 • 2:30–3:30 P.M.
Learn about the basics of the condition of diabetes; it's natural history, complications, and lifestyle approaches to control the disease.
 
For Book Lovers
 
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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!
 
New at the Library
by Laura Shepherd-Robinson
The Art of the Lie
In 18th-century England, a widowed confectioner is drawn into a web of love, betrayal, and intrigue and a battle of wits in this masterful historical novel from the author of the puzzle-box of a novel and USA TODAY bestseller The Square of Sevens.
 
by Nicci Cloke
Her Many Faces
When four influential members are poisoned at London’s most exclusive private club, a young waitress is charged with their murder. Her personal life and upbringing are dissected, and five men begin to question how well they really knew her.
 
by Esther Chehebar
Sisters of Fortune
Syrian Jewish culture gets the Jane Austen treatment, with sisters Nina, Fortune and Lucy—the rebel, the good girl and the baby of the family, respectively—all on the marriage market. What’s Mama Cohen to do? Chehebar’s witty debut dives deep into Brooklyn’s Syrian Jewish community.
 
by Auralee Wallace
The Late-Night Witches
From the beloved national bestselling author of the TikTok sensation In the Company of Witches comes an enchantingly warm and funny novel about family, love lost and found, self-discovery—and the surprisingly tricky business of slaying a vampire.
 
by Mark Kurlansky
The House of the Spirits
From New York Times bestselling author Mark Kurlansky comes a delectable novel about one Manhattan block transformed by an ancient cheesecake recipe—and a scheming landlord—who threatens to change the Upper West Side forever.
 
by Ling Ling Huang
Immaculate Conception
From the author of Natural Beauty comes a blisteringly smart, thought-provoking, and shocking, Immaculate Conception offers us a portrait of close friendship—achingly tender and twisted—that captures the tenuous line between love and possession that will haunt you long after you turn the final page.
 
 
 
Discover more New Fiction at the library here.
 
Connect with our community
 
Geneva Police officers with Tommy the dog.
TUESDAY, OCT. 14 • 10–11 A.M.
Families of all ages are invited to enjoy stories read by local officers, followed by a chance to meet Tommy, take photos, and say hello. It’s a wonderful way to connect with our community helpers in a fun and friendly setting! Drop in and enjoy this fun, family-friendly event!
 
Get Together with Friends
 
Adults smiling whhile reviewing manuscripts.
TUESDAY, OCT. 14 • 6–8:30 P.M.
THURSDAY, OCT. 14 • 10–11:30 A.M.
by Matt Haig
The Life Impossible
THURSDAY, OCT. 16 • 6:30–8 P.M.
FRIDAY, OCT. 17 • 10–11:30 A.M.
 
Solve the Mystery
 
it's Alive promotional image.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 15 • 7–8 P.M.
Universal Pictures was not a big player during Hollywood's early years. But when Universal discovered audiences wanted thrills, the studio turned its energies into the horror genre. Anchored by some of the most iconic movie monsters, the classic Universal Monster films have continued to resonate with horror fans for nearly a hundred years. This story of their creation and legacy is shared by
William Pack.
 
Learn New Tech
 
3D printed pumpkins
PROJECT OF THE MONTH:
3D PRINT A SPOOKY PUMPKIN (ADULTS)
THURSDAY, OCT. 16 • 4–5 P.M.
 
Just for Teens
 
Diamond painting
MONDAY, OCT. 13 • 3–4 P.M.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 15 • ALL DAY
Available While Supplies Last
 
All Ages Fun!
 
Collage of grade school books.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 15 • 1–2 P.M.
Homeschool Book Chat is a new engaging program designed to foster a love of reading and encourage thoughtful discussion among homeschooling families. Encourage regular reading habits in children by introducing them to a variety of books. Create opportunities for homeschoolers to connect with one another, share their reading experiences, and learn from each other.

READ WITH US
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 15 • 9:30–10 A.M.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 15 • 10:30–11 A.M.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 15 • 6:30–7 P.M.
FRIDAY, OCT. 17 • 9:30–10 A.M.

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
SATURDAY, OCT. 11 • 9 A.M.–2 P.M.
MONDAY, OCT. 13 • 10:30–11:15 A.M.
MONDAY, OCT. 13 • 12–3 P.M.
GIGGLES & WIGGLES FOR LITTLES
(BIRTH TO 2 YEARS W/CAREGIVER)
THURSDAY, OCT. 16 • 10:30–11:30 A.M.
THURSDAY, OCT. 16 • 6–8 P.M.
SATURDAY, OCT. 18 • 1–2 P.M.
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