Geneva Public Library

The library's SUMMER hours start May 31, so now open at 10 a.m. six days a week!

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It's time for SUMMER READING!
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READING CLUB

Youth ages 0-19 are encouraged to register at the library and pick up a reading log to track their reading minutes between May 23 and July 27.  Bring your reading log into the library OFTEN to report your minutes and pick reading prizes.

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Young, or novice, readers are encouraged to read at least 15 MINUTES EACH DAY, and can select a prize from the Treasure Room for every 250 minutes they read.  After 1,000 minutes, young readers also get entries into the grand prize drawings to win one of these prizes:

  • 1,500-piece LEGO brick set
  • fishing rod, reel, and small tackle set
  • fish tank and fish

Advanced readers are encouraged to read at least 30 MINUTES EACH DAY, and can select a prize from the Treasure Room for every 500 minutes they read.  After 1,000 minutes, advanced readers also get entries into the grand prize drawings to win one of these prizes:

  • $25 Amazon gift card
  • private party for 6 at Arcade Funcade plus 6 Subway kids meal certificates
  • PlusPlus puzzle set
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STORIES & MORE

Join library and Fillmore County Extension staff for read aloud storytime with activities, games, and crafts each week.

Storytime aimed at toddlers, preschoolers, and Kindergarten-aged youth is EACH MONDAY from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. throughout June and July.

Storytime aimed at older youth is EACH WEDNESDAY from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. throughout June and July.

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ADULT SUMMER READING

Anyone over age 19 can read their way to winning one of three prizes.  By simply reporting to library staff each book you complete between May 23 and July 27, you earn one entry into the drawing of your choice.  One entry per book.  Audiobooks count too!

LASER CUTTER CLASSES

Schedule a time to learn how to use the laser cutter!  This is free and open to all ages.  Children under age 10 should have an adult accompany them.

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HOT DOG FINALE PICNIC

One Friday, July 29, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., all summer reading participants and their families are invited to the Secret Garden of the library for a hot dog picnic.  Summer reading drawings will take place at this time!  Please RSVP for these event with your summer reading registration.

2021 TAG
Join us for snacks, games, and activities after the library has closed.  Free for all youth ages 13-18 to attend.

June 20, 2022  -  7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

LEGO Night
June 23, 2022  -  6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

This is a free, drop-in event for all ages for the opportunity to build with over 10,000 LEGO® and DUPLO® bricks.