Geneva Public Library District
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Monday June 3 All Day
NEW! Glowforge Project of the Month: Picture Frame (Geared for Adults)
Learn about the Glowforge app and make your own picture frameâbasic computer skills are required.
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Monday June 3 All Day
NEW! Vinyl Cutting Project of the Month: PRIDE Tote Bags (Geared for Adults)
Celebrate Pride month by making brightly colored rainbow tote bags using the Silhouette Cameoâbasic computer skills required.
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Monday June 3 1:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
Chicago's Queer Past: Key Stories (Adults)
Historian John D'Emilio takes us through pivotal people and events in Chicago's LGBTQ+ history.
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Monday June 3 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
K-1 Book Fun
Join Miss Sandy this summer as we have fun discovering new picture books!
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Tuesday June 4 All Day
NEW! Glowforge Project of the Month: Picture Frame (Geared for Adults)
Learn about the Glowforge app and make your own picture frameâbasic computer skills are required.
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Tuesday June 4 All Day
NEW! Vinyl Cutting Project of the Month: PRIDE Tote Bags (Geared for Adults)
Celebrate Pride month by making brightly colored rainbow tote bags using the Silhouette Cameoâbasic computer skills required.
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Tuesday June 4 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Family Storytime (All Ages)
Join Miss Margaux as we share stories, songs, and more! A limited number of nametags will be available 15 minutes before storytime.
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Tuesday June 4 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Weaving Turtle Craft (All Ages)
Join us as we make adorable turtle friends!
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Tuesday June 4 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Fly Girls of WWII: The Women Airforce Service Pilots (Adults)
Join Rebecca Tulloch, a certified FAA pilot, as she tells the story of the Fly Girls of WWII and their role in the war effort.
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Tuesday June 4 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
LEGO Club (Grades K-5)
Create a masterpiece! Use LEGO bricks to build your own unique design at the LEGO Club!
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Tuesday June 4 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
Painting Treats: Wayne Thiebaud Painting Class with Artist Becka Davis (Adults)
Indulge your creative side and bring a burst of color to your canvas as you delve into the world of pop art with a sweet twist!
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Tuesday June 4 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Illinois Libraries Presents: The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers with Dr. Temple Grandin (Adults) - Watch Party at GPLD
Join us for a special virtual event with Dr. Temple Grandin, one of the worldâs most accomplished and well-known adults with autism.
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Tuesday June 4 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Illinois Libraries Presents: The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers with Dr. Temple Grandin (Adults - Virtual Event)
Join us for a special virtual event with Dr. Temple Grandin, one of the worldâs most accomplished and well-known adults with autism.
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Wednesday June 5 All Day
NEW! Glowforge Project of the Month: Picture Frame (Geared for Adults)
Learn about the Glowforge app and make your own picture frameâbasic computer skills are required.
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Wednesday June 5 All Day
NEW! Vinyl Cutting Project of the Month: PRIDE Tote Bags (Geared for Adults)
Celebrate Pride month by making brightly colored rainbow tote bags using the Silhouette Cameoâbasic computer skills required.
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Wednesday June 5 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Little Listeners (Ages 1-3 w/Caregiver)
Storytime for kids ages 1-3 year olds and their adults. Join Miss Sarah as she shares stories and songs in this storytime for toddlers.
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Wednesday June 5 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Preschool Tales (Ages 3â6)
Miss Sandy will share summer-themed stories, songs, and movement with children ages 3â6-years old.
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Wednesday June 5 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Tech Toy Afternoon (Grades 3-5)
Challenge your coding curiosity! Join us to learn more about coding using OSMO, BeeBot, and Dash Robots!
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Wednesday June 5 6:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
Pajama Storytime (All Ages)
Families, wear your PJs, grab a blanket, and join Miss Margaux and Bear for stories, rhymes, and songs!
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Wednesday June 5 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
'Lagom' Life: The Swedish Way of 'Just Enough' (Adults)
Not too little, not too much -- this is the essence of Lagom. Learn how to incorporate this sensible life approach to create balance and contentment.
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Thursday June 6 All Day
NEW! Glowforge Project of the Month: Picture Frame (Geared for Adults)
Learn about the Glowforge app and make your own picture frameâbasic computer skills are required.
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Thursday June 6 All Day
NEW! Vinyl Cutting Project of the Month: PRIDE Tote Bags (Geared for Adults)
Celebrate Pride month by making brightly colored rainbow tote bags using the Silhouette Cameoâbasic computer skills required.
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Thursday June 6 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Giggles & Wiggles for Littles (Birth-2 Years w/Caregiver)
Join Miss Margaux as we wiggle and giggle with stories, props, and music.
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Thursday June 6 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
Let's Talk About Books: Digital Fiction (Adults)
At this easy-going book club, we talk about books & share our passion for reading. This month, we are discussing digital fiction.
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Thursday June 6 10:15am - 10:45am CDT
Giggles & Wiggles for Littles (Birth-2 Years w/Caregiver)
Join Miss Margaux as we wiggle and giggle with stories, props, and music.
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Thursday June 6 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Tissue Paper Rainbow (All Ages)
Join us as we make a beautiful rainbow with tissue paper!
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Thursday June 6 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Squishmallow Painting (Entering Grades 2-5)
Paint a portrait of an adorable squishmallow. Acrylic paints will be used in this program. Please dress accordingly.
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Thursday June 6 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Library Squad (Entering Grades 6-12)
Want to be a Library influencer? Share your ideas and earn volunteer hours while doing it!
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Thursday June 6 6:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Dungeons & Dragons Club (20s & 30s)
Hail and well met! Join us for 2 hours of Dungeons & Dragons at the library.
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Friday June 7 All Day
NEW! Glowforge Project of the Month: Picture Frame (Geared for Adults)
Learn about the Glowforge app and make your own picture frameâbasic computer skills are required.
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Friday June 7 All Day
NEW! Vinyl Cutting Project of the Month: PRIDE Tote Bags (Geared for Adults)
Celebrate Pride month by making brightly colored rainbow tote bags using the Silhouette Cameoâbasic computer skills required.
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Friday June 7 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Family Storytime (All Ages)
Join Miss Sarah as we share stories, songs, and more! A limited number of nametags will be available 15 minutes before storytime.
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Friday June 7 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
Geneva Learners Discussion Group (Adults)
Join the Geneva Learners group to discuss a predetermined topicâthe topics range from local, international, and everything in between.
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Friday June 7 3:00pm - 3:20pm CDT
Glowforge Lab (Entering Grades 6-12)
Use the Glowforge laser cutter to make a key chain, magnet, or piece of jewelry. Please sign up for one 20-minute session.
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Friday June 7 3:20pm - 3:40pm CDT
Glowforge Lab (Entering Grades 6-12)
Use the Glowforge laser cutter to make a key chain, magnet, or piece of jewelry. Please sign up for one 20-minute session.
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Friday June 7 3:40pm - 4:00pm CDT
Glowforge Lab (Entering Grades 6-12)
Use the Glowforge laser cutter to make a key chain, magnet, or piece of jewelry. Please sign up for one 20-minute session.
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Friday June 7 4:00pm - 4:20pm CDT
Glowforge Lab (Entering Grades 6-12)
Use the Glowforge laser cutter to make a key chain, magnet, or piece of jewelry. Please sign up for one 20-minute session.
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Friday June 7 4:20pm - 4:40pm CDT
Glowforge Lab (Entering Grades 6-12)
Use the Glowforge laser cutter to make a key chain, magnet, or piece of jewelry. Please sign up for one 20-minute session.
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Friday June 7 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
First Friday: Aloha To You! (All Ages)
Join us as Holly Nagel brings the sights andsounds of Hawaii through music, dance,stories, and interactive fun!
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Friday June 7 4:40pm - 5:00pm CDT
Glowforge Lab (Entering Grades 6-12)
Use the Glowforge laser cutter to make a key chain, magnet, or piece of jewelry. Please sign up for one 20-minute session.
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Saturday June 8 9:00am - 2:00pm CDT
Saturday Stay and Play (All Ages)
Bring your family-building skills to Kids Landing during our Saturday Stay and Play!
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Sunday June 9 1:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Foreign Film Sunday: The Cakemaker - Israel (Adults)
This month's film is "The Cakemaker" (Israel). Released in 2017. NR. 1hr 45min.
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Monday June 10 All Day
NEW! Glowforge Project of the Month: Picture Frame (Geared for Adults)
Learn about the Glowforge app and make your own picture frameâbasic computer skills are required.
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Monday June 10 All Day
NEW! Vinyl Cutting Project of the Month: PRIDE Tote Bags (Geared for Adults)
Celebrate Pride month by making brightly colored rainbow tote bags using the Silhouette Cameoâbasic computer skills required.
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Monday June 10 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Let's Talk About 3D Printing (Adults)
Curious about 3D Printing? Come in for a presentation on the what, why, and how of 3D Printing. This is a discussion-based program.
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Monday June 10 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Messy Art (All Ages)
Try some fun (but messy) art! Open-ended activities will inspire creativity and sensory exploration.
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Monday June 10 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Cupcake Decorating (Entering Grades 2-5)
Design and decorate your very own cupcakes. One for yourself and one to share!
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Monday June 10 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Cupcake Decorating for Teens (Entering Grades 6-12)
Grab your pastry bag and try out some different techniques for decorating cupcakes. Careful--don't make them so beautiful you don't want to eat them!
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Monday June 10 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Graphic Novel Book Club (Grades 2-3)
Join Miss Sandy as we play games, craft, and explore graphic novels for grades 2 & 3! Please register for only one session in June.
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Monday June 10 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Download eBooks with the Libby App (Adults)
Learn how to use your library card to access eBooks and eAudiobooks for free!
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Monday June 10 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Photo Editing On Your Smartphone (Geared for Adults)
Come learn how to use Adobe Lightroom on your smartphone and take your photo editing to the next level.
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Monday June 10 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Sky Watching with Your Telescope (Adults)
Bring the Universe to your neighborhood with Astro Educator Michelle Nichols!
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Tuesday June 11 All Day
NEW! Glowforge Project of the Month: Picture Frame (Geared for Adults)
Learn about the Glowforge app and make your own picture frameâbasic computer skills are required.
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Tuesday June 11 All Day
NEW! Vinyl Cutting Project of the Month: PRIDE Tote Bags (Geared for Adults)
Celebrate Pride month by making brightly colored rainbow tote bags using the Silhouette Cameoâbasic computer skills required.
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Tuesday June 11 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Family Storytime (All Ages)
Join Miss Margaux as we share stories, songs, and more! A limited number of nametags will be available 15 minutes before storytime.
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Tuesday June 11 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Coding a Robot: Basics (Geared for Adults)
Are you interested in dipping your toes into the world of robotics and coding? Then this is the program for you!
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Tuesday June 11 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Tissue Paper Rainbow (All Ages)
Join us as we make a beautiful rainbow with tissue paper!
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Tuesday June 11 1:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
Building a Better Salad: Vinaigrettes & Dressings (Adults)
Join Chef Susan Maddox and learn various techniques for new and interesting flavor combinations for tasty summer salads.
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Tuesday June 11 6:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Night Writers Workshop (Adults)
Led by author and teacher Rick Holinger, this workshop welcomes writers of all abilities and genres.
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Tuesday June 11 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Chess Club (Grades 1-5)
Check Mate! The more you practice, the better you get. The better you get, the more fun you have. The more fun you have, the more you want to play!
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Wednesday June 12 All Day
NEW! Glowforge Project of the Month: Picture Frame (Geared for Adults)
Learn about the Glowforge app and make your own picture frameâbasic computer skills are required.
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Wednesday June 12 All Day
NEW! Vinyl Cutting Project of the Month: PRIDE Tote Bags (Geared for Adults)
Celebrate Pride month by making brightly colored rainbow tote bags using the Silhouette Cameoâbasic computer skills required.
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Wednesday June 12 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Little Listeners (Ages 1-3 w/Caregiver)
Storytime for kids ages 1-3 year olds and their adults. Join Miss Sarah as she shares stories and songs in this storytime for toddlers.
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Wednesday June 12 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Preschool Tales (Ages 3â6)
Miss Sandy will share summer-themed stories, songs, and movement with children ages 3â6-years old.
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Wednesday June 12 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Photo Editing On Your Smartphone (Adults)
Come learn how to use Adobe Lightroom on your smartphone and take your photo editing to the next level.
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Wednesday June 12 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Harriet Tubman: An Amazing Life (Adults)
Sharon D. Epps portrays Harriet Tubman in honor of Juneteenth.
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Wednesday June 12 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Books & Beyond Book Club (Adults)
Books & Beyond Book Club invites adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities of all reading abilities to join in a fun literary experience.
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Wednesday June 12 6:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
Pajama Storytime (All Ages)
Families, wear your PJs, grab a blanket, and join Miss Margaux and Bear for stories, rhymes, and songs!
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Wednesday June 12 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
American Vacation: 12,000 Miles into the Wild West (Adults)
Raluca Barbu will share her travel adventures and writing experiences, read from her book, answer questions, and show photos taken during her trip.
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Thursday June 13 All Day
NEW! Glowforge Project of the Month: Picture Frame (Geared for Adults)
Learn about the Glowforge app and make your own picture frameâbasic computer skills are required.
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Thursday June 13 All Day
NEW! Vinyl Cutting Project of the Month: PRIDE Tote Bags (Geared for Adults)
Celebrate Pride month by making brightly colored rainbow tote bags using the Silhouette Cameoâbasic computer skills required.
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Thursday June 13 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Giggles & Wiggles for Littles (Birth-2 Years w/Caregiver)
Join Miss Margaux as we wiggle and giggle with stories, props, and music.
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Thursday June 13 10:15am - 10:45am CDT
Giggles & Wiggles for Littles (Birth-2 Years w/Caregiver)
Join Miss Margaux as we wiggle and giggle with stories, props, and music.
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Thursday June 13 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Catch a Wave with Tasty Treats (All Ages)
Catch a wave and make a splash decorating summer-themed treats with professional pastry instructor Amy Berger.
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Thursday June 13 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Dish! Cookbook Book Discussion: On the Curry Trail by Raghavan Iyer (Adults)
Learn about the origin of curry across the globe and prepare irresistible recipes in your own kitchen! Books are available for pickup in the lobby.
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Thursday June 13 1:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
The Battle of the Philippine Sea (Adults)
Learn about the June 19-20, 1944, Battle of the Philippine Sea, the biggest aircraft carrier battle in history.
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Thursday June 13 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
String Art 101 (Entering Grades 6-12)
String art is made by wrapping string around nails or tacks to create an image. Learn the basics, and make your own string art piece.
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Thursday June 13 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
STEM: Bowling and Probability! (Grades K-5)
Let's play bowling games and learn about the science of probability!
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Thursday June 13 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Intro to Video Editing: iMovie (Geared for Adults)
Discover the power of iMovie! Join us to learn the basics of video editing and unleash your creativity.
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Thursday June 13 6:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Video Game Night (20s & 30s)
Join us at the library for a night of party games and meeting new friends!