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The Magic of Rhythm with ESO

All ages

This ensemble explores how a composer uses rhythm to create magic in our lives. It’s a combination of melody, rhythm, and magical illusions. Accompanied by the audience’s participation, the stage comes alive with exotic instruments from around the world, delightful music, and fantastic magic guaranteed to amaze!

AGE GROUP: | Families |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

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Geneva Public Library District
Phone: 630 232-0780
Fax: 630 232-0881
Hours
Mon, Sep 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Sep 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 20 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 22 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming events

Friday Morning Book Discussion
Fri, Sep 20, 9:30am - 11:00am
Program Room
Please come prepared to discuss The Boston Girl by Anita Diamant.
Bounce and Rhyme - Ages 3 & under with a caregiver
Fri, Sep 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Drop in for music and movement. Registration is not required.
Saturday Family Storytime - All ages
Sat, Sep 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room
Families are invited to enjoy storytime together. No registration required.
Medicare 101
Sat, Sep 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
David Wylly of Medicare Solutions Network will discuss what Medicare covers, what it doesn't, and your potential out-of-pocket exposure.
Chess Club - Grades K-8
Sat, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Room
Whether you love to play chess or have never played before, our Chess Club volunteer will provide tips for chess players at all levels, grades K-8
Paint-a-Palooza
Sat, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of creativity. Complete a simple painting and feel your stress melt away!
Pie Wars - Grades 6-8
Sun, Sep 22, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Compete to create the most delicious and attractive mini no-bake pies. Our judges will select the top contestants in each category to receive prizes.
This event is full
Mini Make It Market Craft
Mon, Sep 23, All day
Our Mini Make It Market is open every day and features a craft as well as coloring and activity pages. Crafts change weekly so come see what's new!
Mini Make It Market Coloring Page
Mon, Sep 23, All day
Our Mini Make It Market is open every day and features a craft as well as coloring and activity pages. Crafts change weekly so come see what's new!
2 & 3 Year-Old Storytime - (With caregiver)
Mon, Sep 23, 9:30am - 9:50am
Program Room
Storytime for 2 & 3 year olds with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome. Limited nametags will be issued 15 minutes prior to storytime.
2 & 3 Year-Old Storytime - (With caregiver)
Mon, Sep 23, 10:00am - 10:20am
Program Room
Storytime for 2 & 3 year olds with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome. Limited nametags will be issued 15 minutes prior to storytime.
Be Safe Online
Mon, Sep 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room
Gain practical tips on avoiding credit card and identity theft online by managing passwords, avoiding malware and viruses and showing online smarts.
Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Mon, Sep 23, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Program Room
Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees
3-6 Year-Old Storytime
Tue, Sep 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room
Storytime for children ages 3-6. Limited nametags will be issued 15 minutes prior to storytime.
Evening Family Storytime - All Ages
Tue, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Program Room
Families are invited to enjoy storytime together. Pajamas are optional!
Long Term Care Planning 101
Tue, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room
Sandy Essex, a certified long term care planner, will discuss individual options for long term care. 
Tiny Treasures: Adora-bowls! - Birth-16 months with a caregiver
Wed, Sep 25, 9:30am - 10:15am
Program Room
Drop-in to create an autumn keepsake bowl with impressions of your little one's hands or feet.
Kane County Radon Awareness
Wed, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn more about radon, a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas that occurs naturally in many Kane County homes, its prevention, and mitigation.
Middle School Movie-making - Grades 6-8
Wed, Sep 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Join a team of young filmmakers to create a short film! Be a writer, actor, director, cameraperson, video editor, or any combination.
This event is full
20s and 30s - Pumpkin Spice Candles
Wed, Sep 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room
Kick off the beginning of Pumpkin Spice season by making a scented candle.
This event is full
Eight Men Out: The 100 Year Anniversary of the Black Sox Scandal
Thu, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Author and White Sox historian Rich Lindberg provides an inside glimpse of the scandal, its aftermath, and its tragic impact on the South Side team.
Reading to Rover 3:45-4:00 - Grades 1-5
Thu, Sep 26, 3:45pm - 4:00pm
Program Room
Each child registered will have 15 minutes to read to a certified therapy dog.
This event is full
Reading to Rover 4:00-4:15 - Grades 1-5
Thu, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 4:15pm
Program Room
Each child registered will have 15 minutes to read to a certified therapy dog.
This event is full
Reading to Rover 4:15-4:30 - Grades 1-5
Thu, Sep 26, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Program Room
Each child registered will have 15 minutes to read to a certified therapy dog.
This event is full
Reading to Rover 4:30-4:45 - Grades 1-5
Thu, Sep 26, 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Program Room
Each child registered will have 15 minutes to read to a certified therapy dog.
This event is full
Build with Code - Entering Grades 3-8
Thu, Sep 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Work together on a step-by-step project perfect for students just getting started with coding.
This event is full
Five Strategies to College Application Success
Thu, Sep 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room
My College Planning Team will cover researching and selecting colleges, strategies of the admissions process, essay preparation, and more.
20s and 30s - Find Your Side Hustle
Thu, Sep 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room
Looking for ways to make a bit of extra cash? Liz Kirchhoff joins us to help you find the side hustle that works for you.
Library Board Meeting
Thu, Sep 26, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room
The public is welcome to attend. Minutes of past meetings and the current agenda can be found on the Library web page at www.gpld.org.
Bounce and Rhyme - Ages 3 & under with a caregiver
Fri, Sep 27, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Drop in for music and movement. Registration is not required.
Friends Book Sort - Friends Book Sort
Fri, Sep 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Friends of the Library book sort. New members always welcome.
Family Concert with Justin Roberts - All ages
Sat, Sep 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Come sing and dance at a family concert with three-time Grammy nominee Justin Roberts.
Mini Make It Market Craft
Mon, Sep 30, All day
Our Mini Make It Market is open every day and features a craft as well as coloring and activity pages. Crafts change weekly so come see what's new!
Mini Make It Market Coloring Page
Mon, Sep 30, All day
Our Mini Make It Market is open every day and features a craft as well as coloring and activity pages. Crafts change weekly so come see what's new!
Preschool Fun with Math - Ages 3-6 with a caregiver
Tue, Oct 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Explore themed activity stations designed to encourage playful exploration, learning, and interest in math.
Baby and Toddler Storytime - Birth-24 months with a caregiver
Wed, Oct 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room
Birth-24 months with a caregiver. Limited nametags will be available 15 minutes prior to storytime.
Edgar Allan Poe: A Tale to Tell - Book & Bag It
Wed, Oct 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Terry Lynch as Edgar Allan Poe gives a brief sketch of his life and retells some of Poe’s greatest works including The Raven and The Tell-Tale Heart.
LEGO WeDo Robotics - Grades 2-5
Wed, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Love LEGOs and robots? Using LEGO WeDo kits, build items out of LEGOs, and learn how to program your creation so it moves.
This event is full
Banned Book Club
Wed, Oct 02, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room
Come to discuss The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie.
2 & 3 Year-Old Storytime - (With caregiver)
Thu, Oct 03, 9:30am - 9:50am
Program Room
Storytime for 2 & 3 year olds with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome. Limited nametags will be issued 15 minutes prior to storytime.
2 & 3 Year-Old Storytime - (With caregiver)
Thu, Oct 03, 10:00am - 10:20am
Program Room
Storytime for 2 & 3 year olds with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome. Limited nametags will be issued 15 minutes prior to storytime.
Storymix - (Ages 6 and under with a caregiver)
Thu, Oct 03, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Program Room
Storytime for children ages 6 and under. Limited nametags will be issued 15 minutes prior to storytime.
Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention
Thu, Oct 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a presentation that covers the general scope of suicide, the research on prevention, and what people can do to fight suicide.
Bounce and Rhyme - Ages 3 & under with a caregiver
Fri, Oct 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Drop in for music and movement. Registration is not required.
Practice SAT Exam
Sat, Oct 05, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Meeting Room
Take a practice SAT exam under test-taking conditions and have it scored the same day! Please come prepared with your own calculator.
Saturday Family Storytime - All ages
Sat, Oct 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room
Families are invited to enjoy storytime together. No registration required.
Dungeons & Dragons for Middle Schoolers - Grades 6-8
Sat, Oct 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
New D&D players will learn the basics, and experienced players can play and share their tips. We'll create characters and go on a mini-campaign.
This event is full
Mini Make It Market Craft
Mon, Oct 07, All day
Our Mini Make It Market is open every day and features a craft as well as coloring and activity pages. Crafts change weekly so come see what's new!
Mini Make It Market Coloring Page
Mon, Oct 07, All day
Our Mini Make It Market is open every day and features a craft as well as coloring and activity pages. Crafts change weekly so come see what's new!
2 & 3 Year-Old Storytime
Mon, Oct 07, 9:30am - 9:50am
Program Room
Storytime for 2 & 3 year olds with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome. Limited nametags will be issued 15 minutes prior to storytime.
2 & 3 Year-Old Storytime
Mon, Oct 07, 10:00am - 10:20am
Program Room
Storytime for 2 & 3 year olds with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome. Limited nametags will be issued 15 minutes prior to storytime.
Friends Book Sort - Friends Book Sort
Mon, Oct 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Friends of the Library book sort. New members always welcome.
Needlecrafters Club
Mon, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Program Room
Connect with fellow needlecrafters. Whether you are into knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, or any other needlework, bring your latest project!
3-6 Year-Old Storytime
Tue, Oct 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room
Storytime for children ages 3-6. Limited nametags will be issued 15 minutes prior to storytime.
Volunteen Orientation
Tue, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Interested in volunteering with the Library? Come to an Orientation and learn everything you need to know!
Night Writers Workshop
Tue, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Conference Room
Led by author and teacher Rick Holinger, this workshop welcomes writers of all genres.
Evening Family Storytime - All Ages
Tue, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Program Room
Families are invited to enjoy storytime together. Pajamas are optional!
Storytime at Peck Farm - All ages
Wed, Oct 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Orientation Barn
Meet us at the Orientation Barn at Peck Farm for fun stories and activities.
Library Squad - Grades 6-8
Wed, Oct 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Program Room
Want to make a difference at the Library? Share your ideas and earn volunteer hours while doing it! We'll snack as we plan programs and decorations.
Digitize All the Things
Wed, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Room
Convert your VHS tapes, 8mm cassettes, photos, slides, 8mm film, vinyl or cassette tapes to a digital file.
DIY Wine Cork Pumpkins
Wed, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room
Using recycled wine corks, create a cute pumpkin table decoration.
This event is full
20s and 30s - Books and Brews
Wed, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for a lively book discussion and great company. Copies of each title are set aside at the Information Desk the month before the discussion.
Dish! Cookbook Book Discussion
Thu, Oct 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Conference Room
Come and talk about the love of reading cookbooks. Home Cook / Alex Guarnaschelli Copies will be available at the Info Desk.
Bounce and Rhyme - Ages 3 & under with a caregiver
Fri, Oct 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Drop in for music and movement. Registration is not required.
Geneva ConnecTED
Fri, Oct 11, 10:00am - 11:30am
Program Room
Join us for a viewing of the 2017 TED Talk How Boredom Can Lead to Your Most Brilliant Ideas by Manoush Zomorodi, followed by discussion.
Teen Tech Studio: Augmented Reality (AR) - Grades 6-12
Fri, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Experience the up-and-coming world of AR by experimenting with apps, goggles, and toys that turn reality on its head!
This event is full
Learn to Latte (Art)
Sat, Oct 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Learn how to dress up your lattes! The professionals at Cafe & Barr will teach us the art of swirling the perfect foam topper.
Glow in the Dark Family Fun
Sat, Oct 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Families can participate in a variety of games and activities that will be sure to dazzle!
Mini Make It Market Coloring Page
Mon, Oct 14, All day
Our Mini Make It Market is open every day and features a craft as well as coloring and activity pages. Crafts change weekly so come see what's new!
Mini Make It Market Craft
Mon, Oct 14, All day
Our Mini Make It Market is open every day and features a craft as well as coloring and activity pages. Crafts change weekly so come see what's new!
Tales on the Town - Ages 6 & under with a caregiver
Mon, Oct 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us at a different business each month for stories, songs, rhymes, and more.
Bandana Pumpkins - Creative Corner
Mon, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Use a bandana to create an adorable fabric pumpkin for autumn or Halloween decor!
Escape the Library - Grades 4-5
Mon, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Meeting Room
The ghost of Muriel Penworthy, a mean librarian from the 1980s, thinks the library needs to have more studying and less fun. Can you escape her trap?
This event is full
Mystery at the Masquerade Ball - Grades 6-8
Mon, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room
There's evil afoot at the masquerade ball. Play a role in this interactive mystery and use your sleuthing skills to catch the criminal!
Cut the Cable Cord
Mon, Oct 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room
Find out all the best services such as Netflix, Apple and Amazon as well as streaming devices like Roku and Apple TV.
Teen Take & Make Kits: Mini Jack O'Lanterns
Tue, Oct 15, All day
Take & Make Kits are fun crafts you can take to make on your own time. New kits debut on the 15th of the month, so grab one before they disappear!
Spooky Stories Workshop - Grades 1 - 3
Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Join us for some Halloween fun! We will read some spooky stories (but not too scary), create some of our own stories and end with a spooky craft.
This event is full
Tuesday Evening Book Discussion
Tue, Oct 15, 7:30pm - 8:45pm
Conference Room
Please come prepared to read The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins.
Baby and Toddler Storytime - Birth-24 months with a caregiver
Wed, Oct 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room
Birth-24 months with a caregiver. Limited nametags will be available 15 minutes prior to storytime.
Incomparable Paris
Wed, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Ralph Danielsen takes us on a tour of Paris, visiting all the famous sights, art, and architecture - definitely not your typical Paris travelogue.
Down to DIY: Spooky Bath Bombs
Wed, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Self care can be spooky, too! Join us in the Collaboration Zone any time between 4-5:30 to make your own bath bomb with an eerie surprise.
2 & 3 Year-Old Storytime - (With caregiver)
Thu, Oct 17, 9:30am - 9:50am
Program Room
Storytime for 2 & 3 year olds with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome. Limited nametags will be issued 15 minutes prior to storytime.
Digitize All the Things
Thu, Oct 17, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Convert your VHS tapes, 8mm cassettes, photos, slides, 8mm film, vinyl or cassette tapes to a digital file.
2 & 3 Year-Old Storytime - (With caregiver)
Thu, Oct 17, 10:00am - 10:20am
Program Room
Storytime for 2 & 3 year olds with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome. Limited nametags will be issued 15 minutes prior to storytime.
Storymix - Ages 6 and under with a caregiver
Thu, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Program Room
Storytime for children ages 6 and under. Limited nametags will be issued 15 minutes prior to storytime.
Bad Art Night
Thu, Oct 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Program Room
Forget about art being perfect - we want you to make the worst piece of art that you can. The most dreadful creation will be awarded a prize!
Dead People of Illinois
Thu, Oct 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room
John Lynn shares his exploration of hundreds of Illinois cemeteries to find interesting graves, headstones, and intriguing lives and deaths.
Friday Morning Book Discussion
Fri, Oct 18, 9:30am - 11:00am
Program Room
Please come prepared to discuss Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders.
Bounce and Rhyme - Ages 3 & under with a caregiver
Fri, Oct 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Drop in for music and movement. Registration is not required.
Saturday Family Storytime - All ages
Sat, Oct 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room
Families are invited to enjoy storytime together. No registration required.
Chess Club - Grades K-8
Sat, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Room
Whether you love to play chess or have never played before, our Chess Club volunteer will provide tips for chess players at all levels, grades K-8
Sensory Sunday - Suggested ages 2-6 with a caregiver
Sun, Oct 20, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Program Room
Storytime designed for children with varied learning abilities. Activities for children engage the senses through books, music, and movement.
Foreign Film Sunday
Sun, Oct 20, 1:00pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room
Appreciate the art of cinema? Join us to watch and discuss a film led by members of Geneva’s ICEC. This month's film selection is Gloria (Spain).
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