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Library Board Meeting
2019-06-27 19:00:00 2019-06-27 21:00:00 America/Chicago Library Board Meeting Geneva Public Library District

Thursday, June 27
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Add to Calendar 2019-06-27 19:00:00 2019-06-27 21:00:00 America/Chicago Library Board Meeting Geneva Public Library District

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.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Library Event |

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Upcoming events

Coding Lab - Grades 3-8
Meeting Room
Thu, Apr 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Experiment with coding using Scratch during this open lab time. Visit this website before the program to create a login: https://scratch.mit.edu/.
Canceled
Study Skills, Tips and Tricks
Thu, Apr 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Maximize your study time and eliminate test anxiety. Huntington Learning Center will teach us how to study better, not harder!
Canceled
Library Board Meeting
Thu, Apr 25, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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.
Mini Make It Market Craft
Fri, Apr 26, All day
Craft for patrons
Mini Make It Market Coloring Page
Fri, Apr 26, All day
Coloring pages for patrons.
Bounce and Rhyme - Ages 3 & under with a caregiver
Meeting Room
Fri, Apr 26, 9:30am - 10:00am
Drop in for music and movement. Registration is not required.
Friends Book Sort - Friends Book Sort
Meeting Room
Fri, Apr 26, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Friends of the Library book sort. New members always welcome.
3-6 Year-Old Storytime
Program Room
Fri, Apr 26, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Storytime for children ages 3-6. Limited nametags will be issued 15 minutes prior to storytime.
Teen Tech Studio: Bloxels - Grades 6-12
Meeting Room
Fri, Apr 26, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Create your own video game! Use the Bloxels builder (http://bloxelsbuilder.com/) to create characters, settings and even different levels for your own 13-bit video game. Bring your creativity!
Saturday Family Storytime - All ages
Program Room
Sat, Apr 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Families are invited to enjoy storytime together. No registration required.
Foreign Film Sunday - Coco before Chanel (France)
Meeting Room
Sun, Apr 28, 1:00pm - 3:15pm
Appreciate the art of cinema? Join us to watch and discuss a foreign film. This month's selection is Coco before Chanel (France).
Excel Level 2 Part 1
Meeting Room
Mon, Apr 29, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Learn additional spreadsheet features with Microsoft Excel. This class is presented in (2) 2-hour sessions for a total of 4 hours. Prerequisite: Beginning Excel 1.
This event is full
3-6 Year-Old Storytime
Program Room
Tue, Apr 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime for children ages 3-6. Limited nametags will be issued 15 minutes prior to storytime.
Home-Based Business Workshop
Meeting Room
Tue, Apr 30, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Presented by Su Hartung, this workshop will deal with questions about home-based businesses. Co-sponsored with Fox Valley SCORE.
Baby and Toddler Storytime - Birth-24 months with a caregiver
Program Room
Wed, May 01, 9:30am - 10:00am
Birth-24 months with a caregiver. Limited nametags will be available 15 minutes prior to storytime.
Irene Adler: The Only Woman to Outsmart Sherlock Holmes - Book & Bag It
Meeting Room
Wed, May 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meet the only woman who outsmarted the world's greatest detective, Sherlock Holmes. Discover why she had such a profound impact on Holmes' life and career in this dramatic portrayal by Laura F. Keyes.
Excel Level 2 Part 2
Meeting Room
Wed, May 01, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Learn additional spreadsheet features with Microsoft Excel. This class is presented in (2) 2-hour sessions for a total of 4 hours. Prerequisite: Beginning Excel 1.
This event is full
2 & 3 Year-Old Storytime
Program Room
Thu, May 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime for 2 & 3 year olds with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome. Limited nametags will be issued 15 minutes prior to storytime.
BYOB (Bring Your Own Baby) Book Club
Program Room
Thu, May 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bring your own baby for a book discussion/playtime mash up. We'll share a book and some rhymes with the babies (birth-18 mos) and take time to talk like grown-ups about your favorite titles. 
Bounce and Rhyme - Ages 3 & under with a caregiver
Meeting Room
Fri, May 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Drop in for music and movement. Registration is not required.
Free Comic Book Day - All Ages
Sat, May 04, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Stop in to pick up your free comic to celebrate Free Comic Book Day! We'll have something for everyone: kids, teens, and adults.
Teen/Parent Candle Making
Sat, May 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Craft a personalized candle, care of Scentcerely Yours. The perfect Mother's Day gift!
Saturday Family Storytime - All ages
Program Room
Sat, May 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Families are invited to enjoy storytime together. No registration required.
Sensory Sunday - Suggested Ages 2-6, with a caregiver
Program Room
Sun, May 05, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
This small-group storytime is designed for children with sensory processing issues and varied learning abilities. Activities engage the senses through books, music and movement. Siblings are welcome.
2 & 3 Year-Old Storytime
Program Room
Mon, May 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime for 2 & 3 year olds with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome. Limited nametags will be issued 15 minutes prior to storytime.
Needlecrafters Club - formerly Knitting Club
Program Room
Mon, May 06, 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Connect with fellow needlecrafters! Whether you are into knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, or any other needlecraft. Bring your latest project!
Tinker Lab (Grades 4-5)
Meeting Room
Tue, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Experiment with Sphero, Cue and Dash robots during this open lab time.
Evening Family Storytime - All Ages
Program Room
Tue, May 07, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Families are invited to enjoy storytime together. Pajamas are optional!
Friends of the Library
Conference Room
Tue, May 07, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
General Meeting for Geneva Friends of the Library. New members are always welcome.
Beyond Basic Grilling: Some Great Sauces, Relishes, & Sides for Summer Cookout Season
Meeting Room
Tue, May 07, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Chef Susan Maddox will discuss grilling techniques, delicious toppings, and side dishes. Tasty bites and recipes will be shared.
This event is full
Storytime at Peck Farm - All ages
Orientation Barn
Wed, May 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meet us at the Orientation Barn at Peck Farm for fun stories and activities.
Library Squad - Grades 6-8
Meeting Room
Wed, May 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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.
DIY String Art
Program Room
Wed, May 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Create a spring flower with a board, some nails, and string!
This event is full
Tips and Tricks for iPhone
Meeting Room
Wed, May 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Do more with your iPhone! Learn and discover new features on your iPhone.
20s and 30s - Books and Brews
Wed, May 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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, May 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Come and talk about the love of reading cookbooks. How to Eat/ Nigella Lawson
Reading to Rover 3:45 - 4:00 - Grades 1-5
Program Room
Thu, May 09, 3:45pm - 4:00pm
Children grades 1-5 can brush up reading skills with the help of gentle furry friends. Each child who registers will have 15 minutes to read to a certified therapy dog. Sign up for one date only.
Reading to Rover 4:00 - 4:15 - Grades 1-5
Program Room
Thu, May 09, 4:00pm - 4:15pm
Children grades 1-5 can brush up reading skills with the help of gentle furry friends. Each child who registers will have 15 minutes to read to a certified therapy dog. Sign up for one date only.
This event is full
Reading to Rover 4:15 - 4:30 - Grades 1-5
Program Room
Thu, May 09, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Children grades 1-5 can brush up reading skills with the help of gentle furry friends. Each child who registers will have 15 minutes to read to a certified therapy dog. Sign up for one date only.
Reading to Rover 4:30 - 4:45 - Grades 1-5
Program Room
Thu, May 09, 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Children grades 1-5 can brush up reading skills with the help of gentle furry friends. Each child who registers will have 15 minutes to read to a certified therapy dog. Sign up for one date only.
This event is full
Wired Crew Tech Fair - All ages
Meeting Room
Thu, May 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Drop in to see what the Wired Crew--a joint technology club run by Geneva Middle Schools North and South and the Library--has created this year using their coding, electronics, and robotics skills.
3-6 Year-Old Storytime
Program Room
Fri, May 10, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Storytime for children ages 3-6. Limited nametags will be issued 15 minutes prior to storytime.
Tales on the Town - Ages 6 and under with a caregiver
Mon, May 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us at a different Geneva business each month for stories, songs, rhymes, and more.
Cross Stitch Flower of the Month - Creative Corner
Mon, May 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Drop in to the Collaboration Zone and stitch a small bouquet of lily of the valley, the flower of May, using counted cross stitch. Beginners welcome!
K-1 Fun - Grades K & 1
Meeting Room
Mon, May 13, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Join us for books, activities, games, and FUN!
Volunteen Orientation
Program Room
Mon, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Our Volunteen Summer Session begins on Monday, June 3 and will run until Friday, August 2. Come to one of our orientations to learn everything you need to know before you start!
Introduction to Home Robotics
Meeting Room
Mon, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
This presentation, led by a local robotics instructor, explores several common brands and models of instructional robotics toys to help parents who want to purchase STEM toys for their child.
3-6 Year-Old Storytime
Program Room
Tue, May 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime for children ages 3-6. Limited nametags will be issued 15 minutes prior to storytime.
Finding Inner Peace and Calmness Through Meditation
Meeting Room
Tue, May 14, 10:00am - 11:30am
Join Zelma Chamberlain, long time meditator for this deep and engaging meditation workshop in celebration of National Meditation Month.
Night Writers Workshop
Conference Room
Tue, May 14, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Led by author and teacher Rick Holinger, this workshop welcomes writers of all genres.
Teen Take & Make Kits: Beeswax Candles
Wed, May 15, All day
Take & Make Kits are fun crafts you can take home and make on your own time. New kits debut on the 15th of the month, so grab one before they disappear! In May, we're making Beeswax Candles.
Discovery Playtime - Ages 2–5 with a caregiver
Meeting Room
Wed, May 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for this open-ended playtime geared toward exploration and socialization. Activity stations help boost your child’s reading readiness skills. Younger siblings are welcome.
Friends Book Sort - Friends Book Sort
Meeting Room
Wed, May 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Friends of the Library book sort. New members always welcome.
Volunteen Orientation
Program Room
Wed, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Our Volunteen Summer Session begins on Monday, June 3 and will run until Friday, August 2. Come to one of our orientations to learn everything you need to know before you start!
Murder, Mayhem, Mystery, and the Birth of Motion Pictures
Meeting Room
Wed, May 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
In this multimedia program, Craig Pierce shares this tale of international intrigue, mechanical marvels, fabulous flops, and cold-blooded crime.
2 & 3 Year-Old Storytime
Program Room
Thu, May 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime for 2 & 3 year olds with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome. Limited nametags will be issued 15 minutes prior to storytime.
Tips and Tricks for iPhone
Meeting Room
Thu, May 16, 10:00am - 11:30am
Do more with your iPhone! Learn and discover new features on your iPhone.
Jacqueline Kennedy: The Aesthetics of Style
Meeting Room
Thu, May 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
In this slide lecture, Dr. Michelle Mishur of Art Excursions examines Jacqueline Kennedy's impact on culture in America during her tenure as first lady.
Coding Lab - Grades 3-8
Meeting Room
Thu, May 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Experiment with coding using Scratch during this open lab time. Visit this website before the program to create a login: https://scratch.mit.edu/.
Volunteen Orientation: Returning Volunteens
Program Room
Thu, May 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
This orientation is for experienced volunteers only! Sign up to learn how our Summer Challenge Program works, to maximize your volunteer time with the library.
Paint Your Way to Calm
Meeting Room
Thu, May 16, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Channel your inner Bob Ross and join us for a relaxing evening of painting! Complete a simple painting and watch your stress melt away. High Schoolers are welcome.
This event is full
Friday Morning Book Discussion
Program Room
Fri, May 17, 9:30am - 11:00am
Please come prepared to discuss Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys.
Bounce and Rhyme - Ages 3 & under with a caregiver
Meeting Room
Fri, May 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Drop in for music and movement. Registration is not required.
LEGO WeDo Robotics - Grades 2-5
Meeting Room
Fri, May 17, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Love LEGOs and robots? Using LEGO WeDo kits, build items out of LEGOs, and learn how to program your creation so it moves. Please choose one time.
LEGO WeDo Robotics - Grades 2-5
Meeting Room
Fri, May 17, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Love LEGOs and robots? Using LEGO WeDo kits, build items out of LEGOs, and learn how to program your creation so it moves. Please choose one time.
Robotics for Teens - Grades 6-12
Meeting Room
Fri, May 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Tinker with LEGO WeDo & Mindstorms, Sphero, Dash, and Cue in a robotics playground where experienced users and beginners can build and code together.
Saturday Family Storytime - All ages
Program Room
Sat, May 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Families are invited to enjoy storytime together. No registration required.
Chess Club - Grades K-8
Program Room
Sat, May 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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
Foreign Film Sunday - Fill the Void (Israel)
Meeting Room
Sun, May 19, 1:00pm - 3:15pm
Appreciate the art of cinema? Join us to watch and discuss a foreign film. This month's selection is Fill the Void (Israel).
2 & 3 Year-Old Storytime
Program Room
Mon, May 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime for 2 & 3 year olds with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome. Limited nametags will be issued 15 minutes prior to storytime.
Art Explorers Jr.: Metalworking - Grades K-2
Program Room
Mon, May 20, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
What happens when you mix creativity and metalwork? We'll create colorful embossed designs- some ancient and some unique!
Art Explorers: Metalworking - Grades 3-5
Program Room
Mon, May 20, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
What happens when you mix creativity and metalwork? We'll create colorful embossed designs- some ancient and some unique!
20s and 30s - Board Game Night
Meeting Room
Mon, May 20, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Any board game fans out there? Join us for an evening of tabletop games. Feel free to bring your own games, too! Snacks will be provided.
Cross Stitch Flower of the Month - Creative Corner
Tue, May 21, 9:30am - 11:30am
Drop in to the Collaboration Zone and stitch a small bouquet of lily of the valley, the flower of May, using counted cross stitch. Beginners welcome!
Evening Family Storytime - All Ages
Program Room
Tue, May 21, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Families are invited to enjoy storytime together. Pajamas are optional!
Tuesday Evening Book Discussion
Conference Room
Tue, May 21, 7:30pm - 8:45pm
Please come prepared to discuss The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime by Mark Haddon.
AARP Smart Driver Safety Course - Part 1 of 2
Meeting Room
Wed, May 22, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Refresh your driving skills, learn to adjust to age-related changes, and find out how to operate vehicles more safely.
Down to DIY: Canvas Tote Bags
Wed, May 22, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Make sure you're prepared for summer adventures by personalizing your own tote bag. Meet us in the Collaboration Zone between 5-7 to design and print it yourself.
20s and 30s - Handmade Lighted Garlands
Program Room
Wed, May 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Light up your summer nights and create a handmade lighted garland.
AARP Smart Driver Safety Course - Part 2 of 2
Meeting Room
Thu, May 23, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Refresh your driving skills, learn to adjust to age-related changes, and find out how to operate vehicles more safely in today's increasingly challenging driving environment.
Library Board Meeting
Meeting Room
Thu, May 23, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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
Meeting Room
Fri, May 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
Drop in for music and movement. Registration is not required.
3-6 Year-Old Storytime
Program Room
Fri, May 24, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Storytime for children ages 3-6. Limited nametags will be issued 15 minutes prior to storytime.
Retro Gaming - Grades 6-8
Meeting Room
Sat, May 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Come try out a variety of classic games on retro Atari, Sega, Nintendo, and Playstation systems. Feel free to invite your parents (or other adults) to come play, but be warned—they might school you!
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