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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!
 
One Book, One Community
A mother, daughter, and Erica Bauermeister smiling with their books.
An audience member asking a question.
Erica Bauermeister smiling.
A little boy and his mother getting their books signed.
Three women and Erica Bauermeister smiling with books.
Crowd watching the event.
 Thank you to author Erica Bauermeister for helping us celebrate the grand finale of Geneva’s One Book, One Community!
Erica gave an incredible presentation, diving into No Two Persons, her writing process, and the powerful ways stories connect us. Afterward, she signed books and chatted with attendees, making it a truly
special evening.
 
If you missed this event, click here or the video below to view a recording of A Conversation with Erica Bauermeister.
Many of you have requested a mind map of the characters and their connections. We have a copy available for download here. as well as  recommended reads Erica made during her discussion.
This author event was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Geneva Library Foundation. Thank you to Friends of Geneva Public Library for donating all of our giveaway books for One Book, One Community.
 
Local History
Kayakers on the river admiring the Chicago skyline.
TUESDAY, APRIL 22 • 1:30–2:30 P.M.
Laurie Petersen will provide a richly illustrated history of the river, including its many fascinating bridges and the inspiring new architecture on its banks.  Laurie will bring us to the present day with photos of the latest amenities, including the ever-changing Riverwalk and the ecology projects on the Wild Mile.
 
Earth Day
by Douglas W. Tallamy
Nature's Best Hope
From the New York Times bestselling author of Bringing Nature Home comes an urgent and heartfelt call for a new approach to conservation—one that starts in every backyard.
by David Wallace-Wells
The Uninhabitable Earth
It is worse, much worse, than you think. If your anxiety about global warming is dominated by fears of sea-level rise, you are barely scratching the surface of what terrors are possible—food shortages, refugee emergencies, climate wars and economic devastation.
This generation’s Silent Spring, The Uninhabitable Earth is both a travelogue of the near future, a meditation on how that future will look to those living through it, and a call to action.
by Merlin Sheldrake
Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake
Fungi throw our concepts of individuality and even intelligence into question. They are metabolic masters, earth makers, and key players in most of life’s processes. They can change our minds, heal our bodies, and even help us remediate environmental disaster. By examining fungi on their own terms, Sheldrake reveals how these extraordinary organisms—and our relationships with them—are changing our understanding of how life works.
by Elizabeth Kolbert
The Sixth Extinction
An exploration of the ongoing mass extinction event driven by human activity—the most devastating since the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs. Drawing on research from multiple scientific disciplines, Kolbert travels the world to document vanishing species, from the Panamanian golden frog to the Sumatran rhino. Weaving history, science, and firsthand accounts, she reveals how humanity is reshaping life on Earth and forces us to reconsider what it means to be human.
by Frans De Waal
Are We Smart Enogh to Know How Smart Animals are?
Renowned primatologist Frans de Waal challenges our assumptions about animal intelligence. Drawing on groundbreaking research, he reveals astonishing cognitive abilities in species ranging from octopuses and elephants to crows and chimpanzees. De Waal dismantles the idea of a human-centered intelligence hierarchy, showing instead that cognition takes diverse, incomparable forms across species. This eye-opening exploration will change how you see the animal mind—and your own. Perfect for lovers of An Immense World by Ed Yong.
by Richard Powers
The Overstory
The Overstory, winner of the 2019 Pulitzer Prize, is a sweeping novel of activism, resistance, and the natural world. Through interwoven stories spanning centuries, Richard Powers reveals a vast, interconnected realm of trees and the people who come to see—and fight for—them. A powerful meditation on humanity’s relationship with nature, it is both a call to action and a celebration of the world beyond our own.
 
 
 
Celebrate with more books about Earth Day here.
 
Featured Book Club Title
by Charmaine Wilkerson
Good Dirt
A timely and hopeful novel reflecting on trauma, grief, and the work it takes to overcome tragedy. “Old Moe,” a jar made by an enslaved man and handed down through the years has been a treasured part of Ebby’s family and heritage. During a botched robbery the unthinkable happens. Ebby’s brother is murdered, and Old Moe is shattered. This tragedy follows Ebby into adulthood where she must come to terms with what happened, but also who she will choose to be despite it. Through the stories of “Old Moe” she learns how grief and despair can travel through generations, but so does hope, love, and belief in a better future.
 
Learn more about Good Dirt, the author, and download our premade discussion guide here.
 

 
Browse more of our Book Club Favorites or check out our collection on the 2nd floor display!
 
 
Upcoming Book Clubs
Young adults with open books.
THURSDAY, APRIL 24 • 10–11:30 A.M.
by J. M. Coetzee
The Pole
THURSDAY, APRIL 24 • 7–8 P.M.
by Marcel Theroux
The Sorcerer of Pyongyang
THURSDAY, MAY 1 • 10–11:30 A.M.
by Ambrose Bierce
An Occurence at Owl Creek Bridge
Popular With Book Clubs
Get Together With Friends
Adults playing a board game.
MONDAY, APRIL 21 • 6:30–8:30 P.M.
 
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23 • 4–5:30 P.M.
 
FRIDAY, APRIL 25 • 10–11:30 A.M.
 
Just for Teens
Nintendo Switch on a wooden table.
THURSDAY, APRIL 24 • 5:30–7 P.M.
We invite teens and young adults of all abilities to play video games on the Nintendo Switch and retro game systems. Family and friends are welcome!
 
All Ages Fun!
Chess
SATURDAY, APRIL 19 • 1–2 P.M.
Chess strengthens critical thinking and improves decision-making and problem-solving skills! Stop by to enjoy a game of chess in the Discovery Spot. Supplies will be provided. A volunteer will be available for tips. This program is for GPLD cardholders.

READ WITH US
FAMILY STORYTIME (ALL AGES)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23 • 9:30–10 A.M.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23 • 10:30–11 A.M.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23 • 6:30–7 P.M.

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
GIGGLES & WIGGLES FOR LITTLES
(BIRTH-2 YEARS W/CAREGIVER)
REFRIGERATOR
ART CLUB (ALL AGES)
TUESDAY, APRIL 22 • 4–4:45 P.M.
THURSDAY, APRIL 24 • 4–4:45 P.M.
FRIDAY, APRIL 25 • 9:30–10:15 A.M.
SATURDAY, APRIL 26 • 9 A.M.–2 P.M.
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