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BOOKCLUBS, PROGRAMS, MAKERSPACE, STUDY ROOMS, AND MORE.
 
Meet the Author
 
Dion Leonard. Finding Gobi. The amazing true story. A little dog with a very big heart.
SATURDAY, OCT. 10 • 2–3:30 P.M.
Join us as Dion Leonard and Gobi share their inspiring true story of meeting Gobi during a 155-mile race and their unforgettable adventure.
 
Live Music
 
Four members of the Flood smiling.
SUNDAY, OCT. 11 • 2–3 P.M.
Enjoy an afternoon of live music with Flood, a four-piece band known for its smooth blend of R&B, soul, and funk.
 
Freedom to Read
 
by Mark Haddon
The curious incident of the dog in the night-time by Mark Haddon.
A modern classic—both poignant and funny—about a boy with autism who sets out to solve the murder of a neighbor's dog and discovers unexpected truths about himself and the world.
 
by Shauna Robinson
The banned bookshop of maggie banks by Shauna Robinson.
Maggie Banks moves to Bell River to run her best friend’s struggling bookstore. She soon discovers the town has banned her from selling anything written in this century. Determined to save the shop, Maggie starts a secret underground book club celebrating the books readers actually love.
by Jade Song
Chlorine by Jade Song.
Ren’s life is swimming. Her teammates are her only friends, and success promises her a future where she’ll finally be loved and accepted. But Ren wants more. Fascinated by mermaid stories, she dreams of escaping the expectations of life on land. As her obsession grows, Ren will do whatever it takes to make a life in the water, no matter the cost.
 
by Marjane Satrapi
The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
The story of Satrapi's unforgettable childhood and coming of age within a large and loving family in Tehran during the Islamic Revolution, and the contradictions between private and public life in a country plagued by political upheaval.
 
by Sandra Cisneros
The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros.
Told in a series of vignettes, Cisneros’s masterpiece is a classic story of childhood and self-discovery and one of the greatest neighborhood novels of all time.
 
by Richard Wright
Native Son by Richard Wright.
When it was first published in 1940, Native Son established Richard Wright as a literary star. In the decades since, Wright's masterpiece has become a revered classic that remains as timely and relevant today as when it first appeared.
 
Browse more books that celebrate the Freedom to Read.
 
Explore, Learn, and Connect.
 
Andromeda galaxy.
MONDAY, OCT. 12 • 7–8 P.M.
TUESDAY, OCT. 13 • 1:30–2:30 P.M.
TUESDAY, OCT. 13 • 6–8:30 P.M.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14 • 1:30–2:30 P.M.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14 • 7–8 P.M.
THURSDAY, OCT. 15 • 10–11:30 A.M.
by T Kira Madden
Whidbey by T Kira Madden.
FRIDAY, OCT. 16 • 10–11:30 A.M.
SATURDAY, OCT. 17 • 1–4 P.M.
SATURDAY, OCT. 17 • 1–2 P.M.
 
Artist Reception
 
Sentiment of Joy by artists Elisa Boughner.
THURSDAY, OCT. 15 • 6–7:30 P.M.
Meet artist Elisa Boughner and view her exhibit Sentiment of Joy. This reception is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
 
For Book Lovers
 
Author Fest at Geneva Public Library.
Celebrate authors and writing at the Library this Fall! Meet some amazing local authors, discover some new great reads, and connect with other writers and readers in your local community.
 
FRIDAY, NOV. 6 • 4–5:30 P.M.
SUNDAY, NOV. 8 • 1–3 P.M.
SATURDAY, NOV. 14 • 1–3 P.M.
 
Learn More
Just for teens.
 
Open book with sparkly hearts emerging.
MONDAY, OCT. 12 • 2–4 P.M.
Which Tri-City has the nerdiest book nerds? Find out with crafts, trivia, and giveaways hosted by the St. Charles, Geneva, and Batavia Libraries!
 
All Ages Fun!
 
Child reading a book to a dog.
FRIDAY, OCT. 16 • 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
FAMILY STORYTIME (ADULTS)
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14 • 9:30–10 A.M.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14 • 10:30–11 A.M.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14 • 6:30–7 P.M.
BABY STORYTIME
(BIRTH TO 24 MONTHS W/CAREGIVER)

EXPLORE WITH FRIENDS
SATURDAY, OCT. 10 • 9 A.M.–2 P.M.
MONDAY, OCT. 12 • 10:30–11:15 A.M.
REFRIGERATOR
ART CLUB (ALL AGES)
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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