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Learn Black History
Illustration of enslaved Americans fleeing on the underground railroad.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26 • 7–8 P.M.
Connie Martin explains the connections of plantation songs to meanings and interpretations of lyrics that aided enslaved people to find freedom.
Local History
The Viking Ship sailing in the water in 1893.
SATURDAY, MARCH 1 • 2–3 P.M.
A representative from Geneva's Friends of the Viking Ship will take you on a journey through the history of the 1893 Viking Ship that is housed at Good Templar Park. After the presentation, visit the second floor of the Library to get a glimpse of Freya, the Viking Ship's head and tail.
 
Wine, Cheese, and Trees
A spread of cheese, grapes, and wine against a dark background.
SATURDAY, FEB. 22 • 7–10 P.M.
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. The planting plan will prioritize native tree species, especially
oak trees.
 
Celebrate Wine, Cheese, and Trees this weekend
with these book selections!
 
by Adele Nozedar
The Tree Forager by Adele Nozedar
Aimed at tree lovers of all ages, this beautifully illustrated handbook is the first guide to foraging specifically from trees, looking at all the incredible things we can get and make from them, from food and remedies to toys, whistles and ink.
by Marissa Mullen
That Cheese Plate Wants to Party by Marissa Mullen
It’s time to party! This how-to guide will turn any gathering into a cheese-filled opportunity for connection and self-care—from the bestselling author of That Cheese Plate Will Change Your Life, “the grande dame of cheese boards” –USA Today.
by Katherine Cole
Complete Wine Selector by Katherine Cole
This friendly, clearly organized and jargon-free guide shows how easy choosing wine can be. It introduces ten wine styles, from crisp whites to full-bodied reds, offers simple rules to remember, and describes the world's main wine-growing regions. Packed with charts, at-a-glance guides, and how-to and top-ten lists, it recommends more than 600 wines for every budget.
by Ann Ralph
Grow a Little Fruit Tree by Ann Ralph
Grow your own apples, figs, plums, cherries, pears, apricots, and peaches in even the smallest backyard!
by Laura Werlin
Grilled Cheese Please! by Laura Werlin
An award–winning cheese expert shares fifty gourmet variations on the classic comfort food with the kind of recipes any cheese fanatic might dream about.
by Amy Stewart
The Drunken Botanist by Amy Stewart
The New York Times-bestselling guide to botany and booze celebrates its 10th anniversary with an updated edition—now including a guide to planting your very own cocktail garden to go with more than fifty drink recipes. This fascinating, go-to text about the plants that make our drinks is the ideal gift book for every cocktail aficionado, the perfect drinks book for every plant-lover.
 
 
 
Celebrate with more books about Wine, Cheese, and Trees here.
 
Friendly Competition
Plot Twist Trivia Night Graphic
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
Older couple consulting with a social security agent.
MONDAY, FEB. 24 • 7–8:30 P.M.
 
TUESDAY, FEB. 25 • 6:30–7:30 P.M.
by Natalie Haynes
Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26 • 1:30–2:30 P.M.
 
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26 • 4–5:30 P.M.
 
THURSDAY, FEB. 27 • 10–11:30 A.M.
by Noé Álvarez
Accordion Eulogies by Noe Alvarez
THURSDAY, FEB. 27 • 7–8 P.M.
by Emily Henry
Beach Read by Emily Henry
FRIDAY, FEB. 28 • 10–11:30 A.M.
 
Just for Teens
A hand drawing a heart with color pastels.
THURSDAY, FEB. 27 • 2–3:30 P.M.
THURSDAY, FEB. 27 • 5:30–7 P.M.
FRIDAY, FEB. 28 • 3–4 P.M.
SATURDAY, MARCH 1 • 9:15 A.M.–1:15 P.M.
 
All Ages Fun!
Rainbow colored tile art
THURSDAY, FEB. 27 • 10:30–11:30 A.M.
Celebrate Black History Month by creating a vibrant, colorful piece of artwork using a variety of simple and fun techniques!

READ WITH US
MONDAY, FEB. 24 • 4–4:45 P.M.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26 • 9:30–10 A.M.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26 • 10:30–11 A.M.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26 • 6:30–7 P.M.

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
SATURDAY, FEB. 22 • 1–2 P.M.
MONDAY, FEB. 24 • 10:30–11:15 A.M.
TUESDAY, FEB. 25 • 10:30–11:30 A.M.
FRIDAY, FEB. 28 • 9:30–10:15 A.M.
SATURDAY, MARCH 1 • 9 A.M.–2 P.M.
 
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