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Friends of the Library Book Sale Setup
2019-06-18 09:00:00 2019-06-18 21:00:00 America/Chicago Friends of the Library Book Sale Setup Geneva Public Library District

Tuesday, June 18
9:00am - 9:00pm

Add to Calendar 2019-06-18 09:00:00 2019-06-18 21:00:00 America/Chicago Friends of the Library Book Sale Setup Geneva Public Library District

Friends of the Library Book Sale Setup

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Library Event |

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Geneva Public Library District
Phone: 630 232-0780
Fax: 630 232-0881
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Mon, Jul 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 26 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 27 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 28 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Friends Book Clean Out
Mon, Jul 22, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Friends Book Clean Out
Puzzle Day - All ages with a caregiver
Tue, Jul 23, 9:00am - 8:45pm
Pop into Youth Services to enjoy puzzles of all kinds.
15 Minute Flower Arrangements
Tue, Jul 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room
Barb Ottolino of The Cultivated Choice demonstrates how to use "what is at hand" to quickly and easily make stunning flower arrangements.
BYOB (Bring Your Own Baby) Book Club - Birth - 18 months with caregiver
Wed, Jul 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room
Bring your own baby for a book club/playtime mashup. We'll share some rhymes with the babies and talk like grown-ups about your favorite titles. 
Friends Book Sort - Friends Book Sort
Wed, Jul 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Friends of the Library book sort. New members always welcome.
Canceled
The Magic of Rhythm with ESO - All ages
Wed, Jul 24, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Members of Elgin Symphony Orchestra share exotic instruments, delightful music, and fun magic tricks guaranteed to amaze!
Middle School Movie-making - Entering Grade 6-9
Wed, Jul 24, 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 - Pompom Pokemon (and Animals!)
Wed, Jul 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Room
Make pompom versions of your favorite Pokemon - or other adorable animals. Using simple supplies like cardboard and yarn, make a new fluffy friend!
Family Karaoke - All ages
Thu, Jul 25, 10:00am - 11:30am
Program Room
Drop in to sing-along to your favorite songs. Don't like to sing? Have a seat in the audience and cheer on the performers.
Magic: The Gathering Draft Tournament
Thu, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room
The Gaming Goat is hosting a draft tournament at the library, and you're invited. Who will emerge the ultimate victor? Keep the cards you draft!
Coding Lab - Entering Grades 3-8
Thu, Jul 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Experiment with coding using Scratch during this open lab time. Visit this website before the program to create a login: scratch.mit.edu
This event is full
BYOB (Bring Your Own Baby) Book Club - Birth - 18 months with caregiver
Thu, Jul 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room
Bring your own baby for a book club/playtime mashup. We'll share some rhymes with the babies and talk like grown-ups about your favorite titles. 
Library Board Meeting
Thu, Jul 25, 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.
Mini Make It Market Craft
Fri, Jul 26, All day
Craft for patrons
Mini Make It Market Coloring Page
Fri, Jul 26, All day
Coloring pages for patrons.
Bounce and Rhyme - Ages 3 & under with a caregiver
Fri, Jul 26, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Drop in for music and movement.
Puppet Palooza with Dave Herzog's Marionettes - all ages
Tue, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
This variety show features 15 different marionettes hand crafted by Dave Herzog and includes laughs thrills, and audience participation.
Illinois Storm Chasers
Tue, Jul 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room
Illinois Storm Chasers founders Danny Neal and Adam Lucio present an insight into local climatology and a look at storm chasing and spotting.
DIY with Baby - Birth-12 months with a caregiver
Wed, Jul 31, 9:30am - 10:30am
Program Room
Work with baby to create a take-home sensory hula hoop that's perfect for tummy time and loaded with baby's favorite sights, sounds, and textures!
Gaming Tournament - Entering Grades 6-9
Wed, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Room
Join us for a Super Smash Brothers tournament (and other video games, too) brought to you by your fellow middle schoolers in Library Squad.
Summer Salads
Wed, Jul 31, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room
Chef Dave Esau will tempt your taste buds with some summer salads, using fresh local produce. Recipes and tasty samples will be shared.
This event is full
Friends Book Sort - Friends Book Sort
Thu, Aug 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Friends of the Library book sort. New members always welcome.
Step Up to 6th Grade - Students entering 6th grade
Thu, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Make a locker craft, meet other incoming 6th graders, eat cupcakes, and talk to experts who can answer all your questions about middle school.
20s and 30s - Geneva ConnecTED
Thu, Aug 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a viewing of the 2018 TED Talk, "Why 30 Is Not The New 20," followed by snacks and lively conversation. 
Flea Market - All Ages
Fri, Aug 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Kids register to sell toys, books, DVDs—anything but food—at a flea market run by kids. Items must be priced for $1.00 or less. Invite shoppers!
Saturday Family Storytime - All ages
Sat, Aug 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room
Enjoy storytime together.
Get Ready for Kindergarten - Children entering Kindergarten
Mon, Aug 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Calling all fearless and fearful incoming Kindergarteners! Join us as we share stories about going to school and make a craft.
Needlecrafters Club
Mon, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Program Room
Connect with fellow needlecrafters! Whether you are into knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, or any other needlecraft. Bring your latest project!
Storytime at Geneva History Museum - Ages 3-8 with a caregiver
Tue, Aug 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for transportation themed stories and then stay to explore the museum's featured children's exhibit, "Let's Play Railway".
You Can Brew It - Beginning Beer
Tue, Aug 06, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room
Award-winning home brewer Scott Pointon will discuss the equipment, ingredients, brewing process, and resources available to would-be brew masters.
Wright Brothers, Wrong Story - Book & Bag It
Wed, Aug 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Join author William Hazelgrove as he deconstructs the myth of the Wright Brothers in this exciting talk based on his newest book.
Middle School Summer Challenge Party - Entering Grades 6-8
Wed, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate your success in the Summer Challenge at a party with snacks, games, and prizes planned by your fellow middle schoolers in Library Squad.
Banned Book Club
Wed, Aug 07, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room
Come to discuss Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi.
ScienceTellers presents Aliens: Escape from Earth! - All ages
Wed, Aug 07, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room
This action-packed alien adventure story uses educational science experiments as special effects to bring the story to life.
Dish! Cookbook Book Club
Thu, Aug 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Conference Room
Come and talk about the love of reading cookbooks. Fresh From the Farm / Susie Middleton Copies will be available at the Info Desk.
Teen Summer Finale Party
Thu, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Talk about your favorite movies, books or programs from the summer while answering the most important question: who makes the best pizza in Geneva?
Reading to Rover 2:00 - 2:15 - Grades 1-5
Thu, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Program Room
Each child registered will have 15 minutes to read to a certified therapy dog.
This event is full
Reading to Rover 2:15 - 2:30 - Grades 1-5
Thu, Aug 08, 2:15pm - 2:30pm
Program Room
Each child registered will have 15 minutes to read to a certified therapy dog.
This event is full
Reading to Rover 2:30 - 2:45 - Grades 1-5
Thu, Aug 08, 2:30pm - 2:45pm
Program Room
Each child registered will have 15 minutes to read to a certified therapy dog.
This event is full
Reading to Rover 2:45 - 3:00 - Grades 1-5
Thu, Aug 08, 2:45pm - 3:00pm
Program Room
Each child registered will have 15 minutes to read to a certified therapy dog.
This event is full
Concussion Education Workshop
Thu, Aug 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn the causes, signs, myths, and more of concussions in this workshop presented by Dr. Daniel Bucek, Chiropractic Sports Physician.
Bounce and Rhyme - Ages 3 & under with a caregiver
Fri, Aug 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Drop in for music and movement.
Geneva ConnecTED
Fri, Aug 09, 10:00am - 11:30am
Program Room
Join us for a viewing of the 2014 TED Talk How the Worst Moments in Our Lives Make Us Who We Are by Andrew Solomon, followed by discussion.
Chess Club - Entering Grades K-8
Sat, Aug 10, 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
Tarot Basics for Clarity & Focus
Sun, Aug 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room
Start the school year off with focus and clarity! Learn a simple Tarot spread that will help you center yourself and clear your mind.
Friends Book Sort - Friends Book Sort
Mon, Aug 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Friends of the Library book sort. New members always welcome.
Tales on the Town - Ages 6 & under with a caregiver
Mon, Aug 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Join us at a different business each month for stories, songs, rhymes, and more.
Book and Button Flowers - Creative Corner
Mon, Aug 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Drop in to the Collaboration Zone and make a few unique flowers using book pages and buttons.
Middle School Book Club: Love Yourself - Entering grades 6-8
Tue, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Harvey's Tales Bookshop and Geneva Public Library are teaming up for a book club! Join us to talk about what we read and make a craft.
Night Writers Workshop
Tue, Aug 13, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Conference Room
Led by author and teacher Rick Holinger, this workshop welcomes writers of all genres.
Lost Restaurants of Chicago
Tue, Aug 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room
Noted author Greg Borzo dishes out course after course of fondly remembered fare from restaurants 'no longer taking reservations.'
Library Squad - Entering Grades 6-9
Wed, Aug 14, 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.
20s and 30s - Books and Brews
Wed, Aug 14, 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.
Digitize All the Things
Wed, Aug 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room
Convert your VHS tapes, 8mm cassettes, photos, slides, 8mm film, vinyl or cassette tapes to a digital file.
DIY Framed Flowers
Wed, Aug 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room
Decorate picture frames with dried flowers and preserve the beautiful flowers of summer.
This event is full
Teen Take & Make Kits: Calligraphy Pens
Thu, Aug 15, All day
Take & Make Kits are fun crafts you can take home and make on your own. New kits debut on the 15th of the month, so grab one before they disappear!
Your Digital Estate
Thu, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Learn the new features of digital estate planning with presenter Estevan Montano.
Friday Morning Book Discussion
Fri, Aug 16, 9:30am - 11:00am
Conference Room
Please come prepared to discuss The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion. Please note: this program will be held in the upstairs Conference Room.
Yoga Storytime - Ages 3-6 with a caregiver
Fri, Aug 16, 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
Join us for stories and yoga poses. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or towel if you’d like.
Hooray for Bollywood - Let's Dance!
Sat, Aug 17, 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Bolly DanceFit promotes the beauty of the Indian dance and Indian music through this interactive workshop.
Jigsaw Puzzle Contest
Sat, Aug 17, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
How fast can you put together a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle? Gather a team and try to out-puzzle your opponents in this race to finish first.
Sensory Sunday - Suggested ages 2-6 with a caregiver
Sun, Aug 18, 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 - The Scent of Green Papaya (Vietnam)
Sun, Aug 18, 1:00pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room
Appreciate the art of cinema? Join us to watch and discuss a foreign film. This month's film selection is The Scent of Green Papaya (Vietnam).
Baby and Toddler Storytime - Birth-24 months with a caregiver
Mon, Aug 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room
Birth-24 months with a caregiver. Limited nametags will be available 15 minutes prior to storytime.
20s and 30s - Board Game Night
Mon, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room
Any board game fans out there? Join us for an evening of tabletop games. Feel free to bring your own games, too!
Book and Button Flowers - Creative Corner
Tue, Aug 20, 9:30am - 11:30am
Drop in to the Collaboration Zone and make a few unique flowers using book pages and buttons.
Tuesday Evening Book Discussion
Tue, Aug 20, 7:30pm - 8:45pm
Conference Room
Please come prepared to discuss Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders.
Woodstock Golden Jubilee
Wed, Aug 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate the historic music festival of August 1969 with a musical performance and accompanying slide show by Dean Milano.
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