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Holiday Closure
 
Library and drive up closed for independence day saturday july 4.
 
Celebrate America 250
Celebrate 250 years since the Declaration of Independence! Explore the stories, milestones, and movements that shaped the past two and a half centuries.
Collage of books celebrating America's 250th anniversary.
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Pro Tip for Summer Travel
 
A smiling familing driving in a car. Text. Take the library with you! Free entertainment for the road trip, airport, or rainy vacation day. Geneva public library district plus Hoopla.
Whether you’re heading out on a road trip, waiting at the airport, or have some downtime on vacation, Hoopla makes it easy to take entertainment wherever you go. 
 
With your GPLD library card, you can instantly borrow ebooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, and more. Titles can even be downloaded to your device to enjoy offline. 
 
Your next adventure starts with your Library Card. 
 
For Fans of True Crime
 
Text. Chicago Serial Killers.
MONDAY, JULY 6 • 6:30–7:30 P.M.
For you true crime enthusiasts, enjoy this chilling presentation highlighting Chicagoland-based serial killers.
 
Explore, Learn, and Connect.
 
Adults dancing in a group setting.
SUNDAY, JULY 5 • 2–3 P.M.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 • 10:30–11:30 A.M.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 • 6:30–7:30 P.M.
THURSDAY, JULY 9 • 1–2 P.M.
by Brooke Williamson
Sun-Kissed Cooking
FRIDAY, JULY 10 • 10–11:30 A.M.
 
 
Library Achievements
 
Geneva Public Library staff receiving the John Cotton Dana Award at the 2026 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago. Pictured L-to-R: Lexy Rodriguez, Outreach Coordinator; Christine Lazaris, Director; Jordan McNamee, Outreach Librarian; Chaz Baechler, PR Coordinator; Isabel Munoz, Marketing Specialist; Alex Hanold, Marketing Coordinator.https://about.ebsco.com/about/scholarship-awards/john-cotton-dana
Geneva Public Library is proud to announce that it received two national honors from the American Library Association (ALA), earning recognition for both its innovative fundraising campaign and its community-wide reading initiative.
 
At the 2026 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago, Geneva Public Library was named a recipient of the prestigious John Cotton Dana Award for its Fund the Journey: Library Access for All campaign. The Library also received a PR Xchange Award for its One Book, One Community Guide in the Reading Programs category.
 
Geneva Public Library Marketing Coordinator Alex Hanold receiving the PR Xchange Award from co-chair Holly Flynn at the 2026 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago.
“One of the greatest privileges of our work is telling Geneva's story. Every campaign is an opportunity to celebrate the people, partnerships, and shared values that make this community so special. We're honored to represent Geneva on the national stage and grateful for the opportunity to share the stories that reflect the heart of our Library and our community,” said PR Coordinator Chaz Baechler.
 
Live Music
 
2026. Free passes. Ravinia. For GPLD cardholders while supplies last. Limited passes distributed on a first come, first served basis.
Ravinia tickets are back. Geneva Public Library cardholders can enjoy a limited number of tickets to select Ravinia Festival performances. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.

Visit our website to request tickets.
 
Just For Teens
 
Polymer Clay Miniatures.
MONDAY, JULY 6 • 1:30–3 P.M.
TUESDAY, JULY 7 • 3–4 P.M.
THURSDAY, JULY 9 • 4:30–5:30 P.M.
 
 
Learn New Tech
 
STEM student smiles and shows off the colorful 3d printed shapes, plastic parts on the print bed with skirt for plate adhesion.
SUNDAY, JULY 12 • 2–4 P.M.
Drop in to explore 3D printing! Design, create, and experiment with Tinkercad, 3D prints, and 3D pens. An adult is required to participate.
 
Join the summer fun!
 
Summer Reading Challenge. Geneva Public Library District. Play Along June 1 to July 31.
Make reading the highlight of your summer! Join the Summer Reading Challenge, track your reading, and earn exciting prizes all summer long.
 
Pick Up Your Prizes Today!
 
Summer Reading Challenge prizes.
Have you earned 10, 20, 30, or even 40 points during your Summer Challenge?
 
Stop by the Library to pick up your prize! Plus, for every 10 points earned, you'll also receive a drawing ticket to enter for the grand prize basket of your choice.*
 
*Prizes available while supplies last.
 
Up Close With Nature
 
Millipede curled up on tree bark.
SUNDAY, JULY 12 • 1–2 P.M.
Explore tropical insects and interact with live giant millipedes with a naturalist from Peck Farm Park!
 
All Ages Fun!
 
A young boy reading while petting a black dog.
TUESDAY, JULY 7 • 4–4:45 P.M.
Dogs ARE wonderful listeners! Books and new words become something exciting to share when you read to a pet.

READ WITH US
TUESDAY, JULY 7 • 9:30–10 A.M.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 • 9:30–10 A.M.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 • 10:30–11 A.M.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 • 6:30–7 P.M.
BABY STORYTIME (BIRTH TO
24 MONTHS W/CAREGIVER)

EXPLORE WITH FRIENDS
MONDAY, JULY 6 • 10:30–11:15 A.M.
REFRIGERATOR
ART CLUB (ALL AGES)
TUESDAY, JULY 7 • 7–8 P.M.
FRIDAY, JULY 10 • 9:30–10 A.M.
 
A photo of the front of the library building. Library and Drive Up Hours. Monday through Thursday 9 am to 9 pm. Friday 9 am to 5 pm. Saturday 9 am to 5 pm. Sunday 12 pm to 5 pm.
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