Geneva, Illinois
Upcoming events from Geneva Public Library.
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Attendees can bring their ideas to customize a leather journal using a Glowforge laser cutter, all day on November 12, 2026. The event is for adults 18 and older, and basic computer skills are required.
Baby Storytime is a 20-minute session on November 12, 2026, from 9:30 to 9:50 AM, where caregivers and babies take part in stories, songs, rhymes, tickles, and bounces. The event is listed for ages 3-5, which conflicts with its title and description, both of which are aimed at babies from birth to 24 months.
Baby Storytime is a 20-minute session on November 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM where caregivers join in stories, songs, rhymes, tickles, and bounces with their babies. The event is listed for ages 3-5, which conflicts with the title and description, which are aimed at babies from birth to 24 months.
Baby Storytime is a 20-minute session on November 12, 2026, from 10:30 to 10:50 AM, where caregivers and babies take part in stories, songs, rhymes, tickles, and bounces designed for babies from birth to 24 months. The listed age range of 3-5 conflicts with the title and description, so it may be an error.
At the Refrigerator Art Club on November 12, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:30 AM, children ages 3 to 11 make art pieces to display on their fridge at home.
At this one-hour book discussion on November 12, 2026, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM, adults aged 18 and up can talk about the cookbook *Rooted in Fire* by Pyet DeSpain, which celebrates Native American and Mexican cooking. Participants are asked to pick up their copy from the hold shelf beforehand.
In this 1.5-hour session (6:30–8:00 PM on November 12, 2026), adults ages 18+ learn the basics of Photopea, a free Photoshop alternative, and create their own custom holiday card or postcard.
At the library on November 12, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, attendees can play party video games and meet new friends. The event is for people in their 20s and 30s.
At this 45-minute event on November 12, 2026, kids in grades 4 and 5 (listed for ages 5–11) discuss Young Viking Award books through games, crafts, and activities. It runs from 6:30 to 7:15 PM.
Adults 18+ can bring their ideas to customize a leather journal using a Glowforge laser cutter on November 13, 2026, with basic computer skills required. The event runs all day from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM.
A 30-minute Music & Movement program on November 13, 2026, from 9:30 to 10:00 AM, where children and a caregiver sing, dance, and play with musical props. It is for children ages 3 to 5.
At the Geneva Learners Discussion Group (Adults) on November 13, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:30 AM, participants discuss a predetermined topic ranging from local to international issues. The event is for adults ages 18 and up.
At Geneva CUSD 304's Cultural Fair on November 13, 2026, from 3:30 to 5:30 PM, attendees can visit interactive booths featuring artifacts, activities, games, language, and cultural traditions from around the world. The fair is for ages 13 and up, despite the "All Ages" label in its title.
Children in grades K-5 (ages 5-11) can read aloud to a dog for 45 minutes, from 4:00 to 4:45 PM on November 13, 2026. The event is meant to make reading and new words feel exciting by sharing books with a pet listener.
At the Local Author Fest on November 14, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, attendees can meet local authors, discover new titles, and buy books. The event is for all ages, with a listed age of 5 and up.
On November 15, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:30 PM, adults 18 and older can attend the Foreign Film Sunday screening of the Italian film "There's Still Tomorrow / C'è Ancora Domani" (2023, 1 hour 58 minutes).
Kids entering grades 1–8 (ages 5–18) can design and create 3D-printed projects during a monthly hands-on club that runs from 2:00 to 3:30 PM, with an adult required to participate.
Adults aged 18 and over can bring their ideas to customize a leather journal using a Glowforge laser cutter on November 16, 2026, with basic computer skills required. The event runs all day from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM, and no location is listed.
Exploration Station is a 45-minute session on November 16, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:15 AM, where young children play through early literacy, sensory, and STEM activities. It is for ages 3-5, though the title lists ages 2-5 with a caregiver.
Adults aged 18 and up can join a knitting and crochet circle for two hours, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM, to knit, crochet, and chat. All skill levels are welcome, and it meets on the third Monday of each month.
A Graphic Novel Book Club for grades 2-3 meets on November 16, 2026, from 4:00 to 4:45 PM, where participants discuss a different graphic novel each month. It is for children ages 5-11.
On November 16, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM, adults aged 18 and up can play tabletop board games, either bringing their own or choosing from the venue's collection.
In this 90-minute workshop on November 16, 2026, adults aged 18 and up learn sashiko, a traditional Japanese stitching technique used to decorate and reinforce or patch clothing.
At this event, adults aged 18 and over can bring their ideas to customize a leather journal using a Glowforge, on November 17, 2026. Basic computer skills are required.
Family Storytime, held November 17, 2026 from 9:30 to 10:00 AM, offers stories, songs, and family fun for children ages 3 to 5.
At this Refrigerator Art Club on November 17, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:30 AM, children ages 3 to 11 create artwork to hang on their fridge at home. The event listing names no location.
Gary Wenstrup will discuss the solo career of George Harrison in an hour-long session from 1:30 to 2:30 PM on November 17, 2026, marking the 25th anniversary of Harrison's death. The event is for adults 18 and older.
Teens in grades 6-12 (ages 13-18) can join a two-hour Dungeons & Dragons session from 6:30 to 8:30 PM on November 17, 2026, run with Dane's Games. New and experienced players are welcome, and staff can help create a character for those who don't bring one.
At this book club on November 17, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:15 PM, grades 4 and 5 discuss Young Viking Award books through games and crafts. The event is listed for ages 5 to 11.
At this Project of the Month event on November 18, 2026, adults aged 18 and older can bring their own ideas and use a Glowforge laser to customize a leather journal, with basic computer skills required.
"Little Listeners" is a 30-minute program on November 18, 2026, from 9:30 to 10:00 AM, where children and their caregivers enjoy playful reading and music activities. The listing's name says ages 1-3 with a caregiver, but the age field says 3-5, so the intended age range is unclear.
The Memory Cafe is a one-hour gathering from 10:30 to 11:30 AM on November 18, 2026, where people living with memory loss, Alzheimer's, or other forms of dementia and their caregivers can attend together. It is open to ages 18 and up.
Preschool Tales is a 30-minute storytelling event on November 18, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:00 AM, aimed at children ages 3 to 5 (the event title lists ages 3 to 6). The description says it is meant to spark children's imagination.
In this 90-minute session on November 18, 2026, adults aged 18+ learn sashiko, a traditional Japanese stitching technique used to decoratively reinforce and patch clothing.
At this 2-hour event on November 18, 2026 (1:30–3:30 PM), adults aged 18 and older can learn to play the Hong Kong version of Mahjong, a popular 4-player game.
At Pajama Storytime on November 18, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:00 PM, families wear their pajamas to enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs together. The event is for children ages 3 to 5.
At this event, attendees customize a leather journal using a Glowforge laser cutter, and basic computer skills are required. It is open to adults ages 18 and up and runs all day on November 19, 2026.
Baby Storytime is a 20-minute session on November 19, 2026, from 9:30 to 9:50 AM, where caregivers and babies take part in stories, songs, rhymes, tickles, and bounces. The event is listed for ages 3-5, which conflicts with the title and description, which indicate it is for babies from birth to 24 months.
Baby Storytime is a 20-minute session on November 19, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:20 AM, where caregivers and babies take part in stories, songs, rhymes, tickles, and bounces. The event title says it is for birth to 24 months, but the listed age range is 3-5.
Adults 18 and older can join a 90-minute Thursday morning book club on November 19, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:30 AM to discuss "The Art Spy" by Michelle Young. Participants register and pick up a copy of the book starting October 22.
Baby Storytime is a 20-minute session on November 19, 2026, from 10:30 to 10:50 AM, where caregivers and babies take part in stories, songs, rhymes, tickles, and bounces. The event is for babies from birth to 24 months, though the listed age range is 3-5.
At the Refrigerator Art Club on November 19, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:30 AM, children ages 3 to 11 make artwork to hang on their fridge.
Kids' Kitchen is a one-hour cooking session on November 19, 2026, from 3:30 to 4:30 PM, where children cook together. It is for ages 5 to 11, specifically grades 3 to 5, and no location is listed.
At this event on November 19, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM, teens and young adults of all abilities can play video games on Nintendo Switch and retro game systems, with family and friends welcome to join. It is listed for ages 13 to 18.
A Library Board Meeting is held on November 19, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and the public is welcome to attend. No location or age requirement is listed.
At this one-hour book club on November 19, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, participants will discuss Carson Faust's "If the Dead Belong Here." It is aimed at people in their 20s and 30s, though no specific age range is listed beyond that.
Adults aged 18 and older can bring their ideas to customize a leather journal using a Glowforge laser cutter on November 20, 2026, with basic computer skills required.
Family Storytime is a 30-minute session on November 20, 2026, from 9:30 to 10:00 AM, featuring stories, songs, and family fun for children ages 3 to 5.
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