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BOOKCLUBS, PROGRAMS, MAKERSPACE, STUDY ROOMS, AND MORE.
 
One Book, One Community
 
A hand pulling
SATURDAY, FEB. 8 • 9 A.M.–5 P.M.
Stop in to pick up your free copy of No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister. Giveaway copies are sponsored by Friends of Geneva Public Library, and are available while supplies last.
 
We are also kicking off our community art project - Tell Your Story! Our expert staff will be on hand to help you bring your vision to life on a tiny canvas, or you can take supplies home with you. Art submissions will be displayed at the Library throughout our One Book, One Community event series, to share in the community spirit!
 
Art Gallery
Visit the Library Gallery for Tell Your Story: A Community Art Exhibit, a special community art exhibit showcasing the creativity of local artists. Stop by between Feb. 8–April 13, during One Book, One Community to explore a diverse collection of inspiring works.
THURSDAY, MARCH 27 • 6–7:30 P.M.
An Artists' Reception will be held to meet the artists, and learn more about their creative processes. The reception is free and open to the public. Light refreshements will be served.
 
Wine, Cheese, and Trees
 
A spread of cheese, grapes and wine against a dark background.
SATURDAY, FEB. 22 • 7–10 P.M.
At Geneva Public Library
Wine, Cheese, and Trees is a fundraiser to help replant trees in the City of Geneva, at our schools, and within Geneva Park District parks. Our planting plan will focus on trees that are native to the area, in particular oak trees.
 
 This event is in partnership between Geneva Natural Resource Committee, Geneva Park District Foundation, and
Geneva Library Foundation.
Learning With NIU
 
A man combing through a shelf of books.
MONDAY, FEB. 10 • 7–8 P.M.
Join us as Dr. Beth McGowan provides an overview of the NIU Special Collections! This presentation is brought to you by Friends of Geneva Public Library.
Romantic Reads
 
by Talia Hibbert
Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert
A witty, hilarious romantic comedy about a woman who’s tired of being “boring” and recruits her mysterious, sexy neighbor to help her experience new things. Perfect for fans of Sally Thorne, Jasmine Guillory, and Helen Hoang!
by Sally Thorne
Second First Impressions by Sally Thorne
From the USA Today bestselling author of The Hating Game, soon to be a movie starring Lucy Hale and Austin Stowell, and 99 Percent Mine comes the clever, funny, and unforgettable story of a muscular, tattooed man hired as an assistant to two old women—under the watchful eye of a beautiful retirement home manager.
by Lucy Gilmore
The Library of Borrowed Hearts by Lucy Gilmore
Two young lovers. Sixty long years. One bookish mystery worth solving.
by Suzanne Enoch
Every Duke Has His Day by Suzanne Enoch
Brain meets Beauty in this sparkling, fresh take on the classic Bringing Up Baby – if Jane Austen had written it! A romantic comedy with a dash of chaos featuring the most ill-behaved poodle in Regency London, by New York Times bestseller
Suzanne Enoch.
by Tia Williams
Seven Days in June by Tia Williams
Two writers get a second chance at love in this romantic, sexy-as-hell New York Times
bestselling novel.
by Alexandria Bellefleur
Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur
With nods to Bridget Jones and Pride & Prejudice, this debut is a delightful queer rom-com about a free-spirited social media astrologer who agrees to fake a relationship with a grumpy actuary until New Year’s Eve—with results not even the stars could predict!
 
 
Browse more Romance novels here.
Featured Book Club Title
 
by Jodi Picoult
By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult
Told in intertwining timelines, By Any Other Name, a sweeping tale of ambition, courage, and desire centers two women who are determined to create something beautiful despite the prejudices they face. Should a writer do whatever it takes to see her story live on no matter the cost? This remarkable novel, rooted in primary historical sources, ensures the name Emilia Bassano will no longer be forgotten. 
Find Your Next Read
 
Learn more about By Any Other Name, the author,
and download our premade discussion guide here.
 

 
Browse more of our Book Club Favorites here
or check out our collection on the 2nd floor display!
 
Read-A-Likes
The Briar Club by Kate Quinn
The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell
The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict
The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali
Upcoming Book Clubs
 
TUESDAY, FEB. 25 • 6:30–7:30 P.M.
Stone Blind
by Natalie Haynes
Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes
THURSDAY, FEB. 27 • 10–11:30 A.M.
Accordion Eulogies
by Noé Álvarez
Accordion Eulogies by Noe Alvarez
THURSDAY, MARCH 6 • 10–11:30 A.M.
The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky by Stephen Crane
 
Events You'll Love
 
Brian Ostrega and Stephen Uhl.
SATURDAY, FEB. 15 • 3–4 P.M.
 
TUESDAY, FEB. 18 • 1:30–2:30 P.M.
 
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19 • 7–8 P.M.
 
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26 • 1:30–2:30 P.M.
 
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26 • 7–8 P.M.
 
New Releases
How to Get a Life in Ten Dates by Jenny L. Howe
What it's Like in Words by Eliza Moss
We Shall be Monsters by Alyssa Wees
I'll Come to You by Rebecca Kauffman
The Wood at Midwinter by Susanna Clarke
The In-Between Bookstore by Edward Underhill
 
Lessons in History
 
Springfield home of Abraham Lincoln
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 12 • 1:30–2:30 P.M.
Honor Abraham Lincoln's birthday with an immersive exploration of his life through the significant locations he called home.
 
Get Together With Friends
 
Red League of Women Voters button
SUNDAY, FEB. 9 • 12–1 P.M.
 
TUESDAY, FEB. 11 • 1:30–2:30 P.M.
 
THURSDAY, FEB. 13 • 6:30–8:30 P.M.
 
FRIDAY, FEB. 14 • 10–11:30 A.M.
 
Learn New Tech
 
A white sewing machine sewing orange fabric.
PROJECT OF THE MONTH:
SEWING - MAKE A PILLOW
(GEARED FOR ADULTS)
LEARN HOW TO DRAW
ON AN iPAD (ADULTS)
Just for Teens
 
Red no-sew pillow
TUESDAY, FEB. 11 • ALL DAY
While Supplies Last
Tie knots in fleece and insert stuffing to make a cozy pillow full of love.
 
All Ages Fun!
 
Stones stacked on each other.
SATURDAY, FEB. 15 • 10:30–11:30 A.M. 
Join us for an exploration into the difference and similarities of rocks and fossils with Peck Park Farm!

READ WITH US
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 12 • 9:30–10 A.M.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 12 • 10:30–11 A.M.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 12 • 6:30–7 P.M.
 

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
MONDAY, FEB. 10 • 10:30–11:15 A.M.
TUESDAY, FEB. 11 • 10:30–11:30 A.M.
TUESDAY, FEB. 11 • 4–4:45 P.M.
THURSDAY, FEB. 13 • 10:30–11:30 A.M.
MUSIC & MOVEMENT (ALL AGES)
SATURDAY, FEB. 15 • 9 A.M.–2 P.M.
 
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