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The Essential Great Chicago Fire
2022-10-18 13:30:00 2022-10-18 14:30:00 America/Chicago The Essential Great Chicago Fire In this multi-media presentation, William Pack weaves together technical details of the fire with vivid firsthand accounts from the survivors. Geneva Public Library District - Meeting Room

Tuesday, October 18
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2022-10-18 13:30:00 2022-10-18 14:30:00 America/Chicago The Essential Great Chicago Fire In this multi-media presentation, William Pack weaves together technical details of the fire with vivid firsthand accounts from the survivors. Geneva Public Library District - Meeting Room

In this multi-media presentation, William Pack weaves together technical details of the fire with vivid firsthand accounts from the survivors.

It started in a barn and, two days of flaming hell later, nearly destroyed a city. In "The Essential Great Chicago Fire", William Pack weaves together technical details of the fire with vivid firsthand accounts from those who lived through the conflagration of 1871, bringing alive all the excitement and terror in a multi-media storytelling event that will not soon be forgotten.

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Wed, Nov 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
DIY Workshop
This DIY wood bead pumpkin looks great as part of an autumn or Thanksgiving tablescape or on its own in a fall display.
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Giggles & Wiggles for Littles (Birth - 2 years w/caregiver) - Registration Required
Thu, Nov 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Join Miss Ginny as we giggle and wiggle with stories, props, and music, and develop a love of reading.
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Documentary Discussion - Ken Burns: Frank Lloyd Wright
Thu, Nov 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room
Join us to watch and discuss Ken Burns documentary featuring Frank Lloyd Wright.
ALL AGES: Dinosaur Molds - Celebrate Dinovember!
Thu, Nov 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Dinosaurs continue to make an impression on us, so let's make one of a very small dinosaur using molding clay.
Invasion Home Front: Piccadilly to Pasadena
Thu, Nov 03, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Join Rebecca Tulloch as she shares the story of common American and British citizens taking on uncommon roles to protect our Home Fronts during WWII.
Library After School Club: Explore Circuits - Geared for ages 8-12. Drop-in.
Thu, Nov 03, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Discovery Spot
Calling all future engineers! Test your knowledge of circuitry with three different circuit games.
Library Squad - Grades 6-12
Thu, Nov 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Want to make a difference at the Library? Share your ideas and earn volunteer hours while doing it!
20s & 30s - Dungeons & Dragons Club
Thu, Nov 03, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room
Hail and well met! Join us for 2 hours of Dungeons & Dragons at the library.
Intro to Video Editing: DaVinci Resolve
Thu, Nov 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Training Lab
Do you have home videos that you are interested in editing or improving? Come learn how to use DaVinci Resolve, a free video editing software.
Family Storytime - All ages. Drop in.
Fri, Nov 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Discovery Spot
Join Miss Sarah this Fall as we share stories, songs, and more! A limited number of nametags will be available 15 minutes before storytime.
Digitize Your Photo Memories
Fri, Nov 04, 10:00am - 11:15am
Training Lab
Learn how to turn preserve photographs for generations to come.
"On Our Own" Storytime for 3 to 6 Year Olds - DROP-IN
Fri, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Discovery Spot
DROP-IN - Stories, songs, and more for children who are able to listen and participate without assistance from a parent or caregiver.
Drop In for a First Friday Comical Event! - Circus Boy's Action Packed Comedy Show
Fri, Nov 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Who has ridden the smallest bicycle? Circus Boy has! Come see what's in store for a First Friday in Geneva!
NaNoWriMo Write-In - DROP-IN
Sat, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Combined Study Rooms 4 & 5
Participating in National Novel Writing Month? Join us at the library to boost your word count!
Babysitting Workshop - Grades 4-8
Sat, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join Early Childhood Educator Sarah Consdorf and GHS students at hands-on learning stations for those looking to build their childcare skills.
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