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BOOKCLUBS, PROGRAMS, MAKERSPACE, STUDY ROOMS, AND MORE.
 
One Book, One Community
 
Versiti bus at the Geneva Public Library
SATURDAY, APRIL 5 • 10 A.M.–12 P.M.
SATURDAY, APRIL 5 • 10 A.M.–2:30 P.M.
Are you looking for a great volunteering opportunity? Stop by and meet representatives from various organizations, ask questions, and find out more about volunteer opportunities in our area! Additionally, Versiti's Mobile Blood Drive will be at the Library from
10 a.m.–2:30 p.m., stop by to donate if you are able to.
 
Local History
 
Image of the Fabyan Japanese Gardens in Spring.
SATURDAY, MARCH 29 • 2–3 P.M.
Join us and the Geneva Natural Resources Committee to learn about the environmental history of the Fabyan Villa Museum and
Japanese Gardens!
 
Travel to Scotland
 
Portree Harbor, Scotland.
TUESDAY, APRIL 1 • 1:30–2:30 P.M.
Celebrate Scottish American Heritage Month with an armchair travel trip to Scotland!
 
Gardening
 
GPLD's Seed Library is launching Tuesday, April 1. Grab a book about gardening in preperation.
 
 
by Julie Thompson-Adolf
Starting and Saving Seeds by Julie Thompson-Adolf
Grow fabulous food and flowers from seeds, then save seeds to make next year's garden even better.
by Ariella Chezar & Julie Michaels
The Flower Workshop
Written by a celebrated floral designer and lavishly illustrated with full-color photography, this book provides step-by-step instructions for more than 45 stunning floral projects from simple to spectacular and equips you with the skills to customize arrangements at home.
by William Aldrich, Don Williamson,
Alison Beck, and Laura Peters
Container Gardening for the Midwest
Container gardening offers an exciting opportunity to have a wide variety of plants in dazzling combinations for your Midwest yard. This inspiring book is packed with easy solutions and exciting ideas for creating and maintaining planters for your garden space. Filled with more than 500 recommended plants and designs ranging from traditional to cutting edge, it will stir your imagination to be bold and brave, making your container gardens the talk of the neighborhood.
by Dede Cummings
Composting for the Absolute Beginner
In this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know about the various methods of composting and how to adapt them to your home and garden. With full-color photographs and easy-to-follow instructions, this will be an essential addition to every
gardener’s library.
by Jaret Daniels
Native Plant Gardening
The presence of birds, bees, and butterflies suggests a healthy, earth-friendly place. These most welcome guests also bring joy to those who appreciate watching them. Now, you can turn your yard into a perfect habitat that attracts them and, more importantly, helps them thrive.
by Shawna Coronado
Illinois Getting Started Garden Guide
The ultimate, fully illustrated guide to plant selection and gardening in the Prairie State.
 
 
 
Explore more books about Gardening here.
 
Friendly Competition
 
Plot Twist Trivia Night Fundraiser logo
FRIDAY, APRIL 25 • 7–10 P.M.
Get ready to put your thinking caps on! Plot Twist Trivia Night is not just your average trivia night. Whether you're a trivia whiz or a bookworm, this event will challenge your knowledge of various literary works, plot twists, and authors in a fun and exciting way.
Minimum team size 4; maximum team size 8. Your admission includes two drink tickets and light refreshments. Click here to get your tickets today!
 
Get Together With Friends
 
Painting of a watercolor crystal.
WATERCOLOR CRYSTALS (ADULTS)
THURSDAY, APRIL 3 • 10–11:30 A.M.
by Sarah Orne Jewett
A White Heron by Sarah Orne
FRIDAY, APRIL 4 • 10–11:30 A.M.
 
First Friday
 
Adventure of the Lost Treasure promotional image
FRIDAY, APRIL 4 • 4:30–5:30 P.M.
Join us on a fun and interactive “treasure-hunting” adventure deep within the jungle! Our friends from Science Heroes will share the science behind air pressure, physical & chemical change, energy transfer, and more!
 
Just for Teens
 
A bowl filled with colorful peeps.
MONDAY, MARCH 31 • 2–3 P.M.
Compete with others to see who can create the best edible scene made of marshmallow Peeps and other treats and craft supplies.
 
All Ages Fun!
 
Inside Out movie banner.
SATURDAY, APRIL 5 • 9:30–11 A.M.
Join us for our Sensory Friendly Movie Event. This event is an inclusive movie in a sensory friendly environment. We will provide quiet sensory aids including noise-cancelling headphones, dark glasses, and fidgets. Please feel free to bring a blanket, pillow, and a comfort toy. There will be dim lighting in the room throughout the movie and appropriate noise levels.

READ WITH US
FAMILY STORYTIME (ALL AGES)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2 • 9:30–10 A.M.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2 • 10:30–11 A.M.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2 • 6:30–7 P.M.

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
SATURDAY, MARCH 29 • 9 A.M.–2 P.M.
MONDAY, MARCH 31 • 9:30–10:15 A.M.
MONDAY, MARCH 31 • 12–4 P.M.
REFRIGERATOR
ART CLUB (ALL AGES)
TUESDAY, APRIL 1 • 1–4 P.M.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2 • 1–2 P.M.
THURSDAY, APRIL 3 • 10:15–10:45 A.M.
THURSDAY, APRIL 3 • 1–4 P.M.
THURSDAY, APRIL 3 • 4–7 P.M.
FRIDAY, APRIL 4 • 1–2 P.M.
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