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BOOKCLUBS, PROGRAMS, MAKERSPACE, STUDY ROOMS, AND MORE.
Book Bargains
Geneva Public Library. 227 South Seventh Street. Geneva, Illinois. 2026 Summer Book Sale. Friday, July 24 from 10 am to 4 pm. $5 admission friday 10 am to 12 pm only. Saturday, July 25 from 10 am to 4 pm. Sunday, July 26 from 12 to 4 pm. Half priced books on Sunday only. Book prices. Adult hardcover and paperback. 2 dollars. Adult mass paperback 1 dollar. Children's hardcover 1 dollar. Children's paperback 50 cents. board books 50 cents.
FRIENDS SUMMER
BOOK SALE (ALL AGES)
Find bargains galore! Thousands of gently-used books will be available for purchase at the sale.
 
Book prices:
• Adult hardcover & paperback, $2
• Adult mass paperback, $1
• Children’s hardcover, $1
• Children’s paperback, $.50
• Board books, $.50
 
The Friends accept credit cards, cash, and checks at book sales.
 
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!
 
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 β€’ 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.
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Pro Tip for Summer Travel
Take the library with you. Travel with confidence. Learn a new language for free. Geneva Public Library District and Mango Languages. A woman asking a man for directions.
Whether you're planning an international vacation or simply want to learn a new language, Mango Languages can help you communicate around the world. 
 
With your GPLD library card, you'll have free access to language courses that teach practical conversations, pronunciation, vocabulary, and cultural insights in more than 70 languages. Learn at your own pace from home or on the go, so you'll feel more confident when it's time to order a meal, ask for directions, or greet locals in their own language. 
 
Your next adventure starts with your Library Card.
 
We'll Help You Get Started
MONDAY, JULY 13 • 5–6 P.M.
Interested in Mango Languages but not sure where to begin? This hands-on program will help you set up your account and show you how to use the app to learn a new language at your own pace.
 
Beach Reads
Whether you're heading to the beach, relaxing by the pool, or enjoying a quiet afternoon at home, these beach reads are the perfect companion for your summer adventures.
Collage of books related to beach reads. The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett by Annie Lyons. The Only Survivors by Megan Miranda. Husbands and lovers by Beatriz Williams. The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline. The Last summer at the golden hotel by Elyssa Friedland, See you at the finish line by Zac Hammett. The Displacements a novel by bruce holsinger.
Browse Now
Explore, Learn, and Connect.
Adults gathered around a table with laptops and manuscripts.
TUESDAY, JULY 14 β€’ 6–8:30 P.M.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 β€’ 6:30–7:30 P.M.
THURSDAY, JULY 16 • 10–11:30 A.M.
by Marie Bostwick
The Book Club for Troublesome Women
THURSDAY, JULY 16 β€’ 6:30–8:30 P.M.
FRIDAY, JULY 17 β€’ 10–11:30 A.M.
FRIDAY, JULY 17 • 10:30 A.M.–12 P.M.
 
 
Everyone's Invited.
Adults laughing a playing Jenga.
FRIDAY, JULY 17 β€’ 6–8 P.M.
*AFTER-HOURS EVENT, REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Adults of all abilities, along with their families and friends, are invited to join us after hours for a fun night of board, card, and video games.
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Local Resources
A doctor examining an older woman's vision using specialized equipment.
TUESDAY, JULY 14 β€’ 2–3:30 P.M.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 β€’ 10–11 A.M.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 β€’ 10:30–11:30 A.M.
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Live music.
Black and white image of the members of the Wilson River Band.
SATURDAY, JULY 18 β€’ 1–2:30 P.M.
Join us for a musical performance featuring music from the late 50s to the present. They cover classic rock, pop, and some country. Β 
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Just For Teens
Two girls smiling while wearing flower crowns.
TUESDAY, JULY 14 β€’ 1–2:30 P.M.
FRIDAY, JULY 17 • 2–4 P.M.
 
There's Still Time to Register
Summer Reading Challenge. Geneva Public Library District. Play Along June 1 to July 31.
There's still time to register for the Summer Reading Challenge!
Join the challenge, track your reading, and earn exciting prizes through Friday, July 31.
 
This Year's Grand Prizes
An image displaying eight themed activity packs: Touch & Tinker Pack, Ultimate Kpop Demon Hunters Kit, PokΓ©mon Adventure Pack, Passport to Discovery Basket, The Ultimate Fiber Craft Bundle, Roll for Adventure Basket, Grow a Garden Toolkit, and Game Night in Basket, all set against a vibrant background.
As you reach 10, 20, 30, and 40 points, you'll unlock fun prizes along the way. Available while supplies last. Plus, for every 10 points you earn, you'll receive a drawing ticket to enter toward the grand prize basket of your choice!
 
Be sure to allocate all of your drawing tickets online before Sunday, August 2, for a chance to win one of our amazing grand prize baskets.
 
All Ages Fun!
Toliet paper animals and insects.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 β€’ 1–4 P.M.
Take a creative break during your busy summer days!

READ WITH US
FAMILY STORYTIME (ALL AGES)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 β€’ 9:30–10 A.M.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 β€’ 10:30–11 A.M.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 β€’ 6:30–7 P.M.
BABY STORYTIME (BIRTH TO
24 MONTHS W/CAREGIVER)

EXPLORE WITH FRIENDS
MONDAY, JULY 13 β€’ 10:30–11:15 A.M.
REFRIGERATOR
ART CLUB (ALL AGES)
TUESDAY, JULY 14 β€’ 7–8 P.M.
FRIDAY, JULY 17 β€’ 3:30–4:15 P.M.
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