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Art and Culture
Colorful mural on a brick building.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23 • 6:30–7:30 P.M.
Take a walk through Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood to see its most iconic pieces of public art.
 
For the writers.
Audience members writing in a notebook.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 26 • 1:30–3:30 P.M.
Discover new ways to weave the extraordinary into your storytelling through discussion, inspiration, and hands-on writing.
 
You Matter. Suicide Prevention Month.
September is suicide prevention month. You matter. Your community is here for you. 988 Suicide and crisis lifeline. Click here to learn more.
Geneva Public Library District is proud to share our annual “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. Remember, help is available to you no matter where you are.
 
Local Resouces
Tri City. 50 Plus. Providing family services since 1967. logo.
Located in Geneva, TriCity Family Services offers family-based counseling for a variety of mental health concerns, support groups for parents, women, and single mothers, and emotional wellness workshops for community members of all ages.
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Wellness Tip
September is suicide prevention month. wellness tip of the week. Engage in creative activities. Spend time on hobbies or creative pursuits like drawing, writing, or music. These activities can be theraputic and provide a sense of accomplishment. Geneva Public Library District logo.
Book Club Bash Picks
by Meg Anderson
The Memory of Borrowed Books by Meg Anderson
The Memory of Borrowed Books follows one librarian who discovers a hidden room of unfinished memories and must find the one that can save her beloved library from closing forever.
 
by Caitlin Mullen
Heather
A small-town detective reopens an unsolved case, sending shock waves across generations of women in this gripping new mystery from the Edgar Award–winning author of Please See Us.
 
by Lisa See
Daughters of the Sun and Moon by Lisa See
From beloved bestselling author Lisa See, the story of three Chinese women whose unexpected friendship helps them survive and, despite the odds, thrive in the turmoil of post–Civil War Los Angeles.
 
by Ben Reeves
Forget the Alamo
For fans of Fredrik Backman and Virginia Evans, a novel about finding beauty in the brevity of life, as narrated by the one who knows it best: Death.
 
by Ariel Lawhon
The Pirate Queen by Ariel Lawhon
A historical adventure inspired by the life of Grace O’Malley, the legendary Irish folk heroine who risked everything to defend her people. Venture onto the high seas with the latest from the New York Times bestselling author of The Frozen River and I Was Anastasia.
 
by Sarah Damoff
The Burning Side by Sarah Damoff
April and Leo are a couple on the brink of collapse. When their house goes up in flames, family secrets and thorny histories emerge as they are forced to decide what is worth salvaging.
 
 
Browse more recommendations from Book Club Bash.
 
Explore, Learn, and Connect.
La Nana. Woman in a maid outfit starring at the camera.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 • 1–3:30 P.M.
MONDAY, SEPT. 21 • 3–4 P.M.
MONDAY, SEPT. 21 • 6–8:30 P.M.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 22 • 6:30–7:30 P.M.
by Mary Shelley
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23 • 4–5:30 P.M.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 24 • 5:30–7 P.M.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 24 • 10–11:30 A.M.
by Kate Quinn
The Astral Library by Kate Quinn.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 24 • 7–8 P.M.
by Elizabeth James Gonzalez
The Bullet Swallower by Elizabeth James Gonzalez
FRIDAY, SEPT. 25 • 10–11:30 A.M.
 
YOU'RE INVITED
Makerspace logo. Grand open house. Saturday, october 3. drop in anytime from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. all ages welcome. Activities. Demonstrations. Prizes. All Ages Welcome.
SATURDAY, OCT. 3 • 10 A.M.–1 P.M.
Explore the updated Makerspace, try hands-on activities, and discover the creative tools, technology, and resources available to the community. 
 
All Ages Fun!
Geneva Police Officers and Tommy the Comfort Dog.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 22 • 10–11 A.M.
Join us for a heartwarming Storytime with our very own Geneva Police Officers and Tommy the Comfort Dog!

READ WITH US
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23 • 9:30–10 A.M.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23 • 10:30–11 A.M.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23 • 6:30–7 P.M.
BABY STORYTIME
(BIRTH TO 24 MONTHS W/CAREGIVER)

EXPLORE WITH FRIENDS
MONDAY, SEPT. 21 • 10:30–11:15 A.M.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 24 • 10:30–11:30 A.M.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 25 • 9:30–10 A.M.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 26 • 10 A.M.–3 P.M.
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