Geneva Public Library

Here's another event being offered by the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County, on Wednesday, May 12th at 6:30 PM. Talk Saves Lives: A Brief Introduction to Suicide Prevention. Here's a description of the virtual event:... Suicide can be prevented. This presentation will cover what we know about this leading cause of death, the most up-to-date research on prevention, and what we can all do to fight suicide. Participants will learn the common risk factors for suicide, how to spot the warning signs in others, and how to keep ourselves, our loved ones, and those in our community save. To register for this event, go here: https://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/7746840

The Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County is hosting a free workshop on Self-Care and Mental Health, Tuesday, May 11th at 1 PM via Zoom. Self-Care is an over-used and often misunderstood word a concept that is being monetized, tracked, and turned into just one more thing to do. It is often seen as a selfish act that takes away from others or from other more important things. Sometimes we think it is a once and done thing. Self-care is not selfish, it is not one... more to-do, and it is an ongoing practice for good mental health. Barb Klein, from Inspired Possibility will share the way she looks at self-care, help you to see why it is the foundation of everything else, and guide you to begin developing a new relationship of care with yourself. You will see what is getting in the way of self-care and identify some practices or strategies you can begin trying out right away. You will leave with some simple next steps and a commitment to honor yourself, moment by moment. Barb is a life coach, retreat leader, meditation instructor, and the author of 111 Invitations: Step into the Full Richness of Life. She is the founder of Inspired Possibility: https://www.inspiredpossibility.com/ Barb is also a team member at https://mompower.org/, an organization whose mission it is to help moms with addicted children find strength, wisdom, perspective, sanity, and hope. Registration for this workshop is required in order to receive the invite to the Zoom meeting. Visit the link below to get started! https://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/7533628

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May 5, 2021 Moderna COVID- 19 Clinic (18 and older) Date: May 05, 2021 Time: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM Location: Ontario County Highway Office, 2930 County Road 48, C...anandaigua, NY 14424 1st Dose Registration: https://tinyurl.com/urrptzpc

The Geneva Public Library is looking to hire a Library Clerk (Spanish Speaking). Essential duties would include: providing translation services for patrons and during the creation of Library documents; assisting the library in the development of collections, programs and outreach to serve our Spanish speaking community; and delivering customer service at the Library's circulation desks. Interested candidates must apply to take the Library Clerk (Spanish Speaking) Civil Servic...e exam. Applications for the Civil Service exam are due by April 14th, and the exam will take place on May 15th. To be eligible for this position, candidates must score competitively on the exam. Find more information on the Library's website, here: https://www.genevapubliclibrary.net/employment-opportunitie

The Library's partnership with the Smith Opera House and Geneva Reads continues. Tickets are still available for purchase to attend a movie screening of Hidden Figures, tonight at 7 PM. Then on Monday, April 12th, join the Library on Zoom for a Free virtual trivia contest at 7 PM. ... You can register for the free trivia event or purchase tickets for the movie screening here: https://thesmith.org/event-calendar/hidden-figures/ See more

Hey Teens, Go Green with April's Take & Make Craft! Next Thursday, April 15th, pick up your kit at the ground floor desk, to paint your own flowerpot and plant some seed bombs! Celebrate Earth Day and Spring by watching your seedlings grow!... (Kits are first come, first served and available to patrons between the ages of 11 and 17) See more

Story Time with Mr. Chris: Dragons We're back with another Thursday Story Time but this week, Mr. Chris, the Library's Director, is filling in for Mrs. Tanya! Listen along as he reads "There's a Dragon in my Closet," written by Dorothea Taylor and illustrated by Charly Palmer. And don't forget to join us next Thursday for another Story Time!

Don't miss your chance to pick up your DIY Tattoo Mug kit today! Ask for one at the children's desk (while supplies last)

Join Mrs. Tanya for another story and activity for Preschool Story Time! Today, we'll be reading "If Kisses Were Colors" by Janet Lawler. But first, we'll stretch with a song, "Hands go up!" After our story, settle in to enjoy a flannelboard story, "Colored Houses." And be sure to like the Geneva Public Library on Facebook so you never miss a story time!... ("If Kisses Were Colors" by Janet Lawler, is published by Dial Books for Young Readers, A division of Penguin Putnam Inc.)

It's that time of year again... Basket Raffle The Basket Raffle drawing is moving online, and you can watch on Facebook Live on Saturday, March 6th at 10 AM. You can purchase tickets in person or via Paypal, and find the full range of available baskets on the Basket Raffle event page. Staff (like Debbie and Alejandra, photographed here) are still working hard to put together baskets, so keep an eye out as we add more baskets.

Put your thinking cap on like Miss Sheryl! You can pick up a Science2Go kit today at the Children's Desk, in honor of National Puzzle Day on January 29th Each kit includes a bunch of fun activities AND a brain hat just like Miss Sheryl's, that you can put together and wear!

Teen Take & Make! Pick up a DIY Tattoo Mug kit next Thursday, 1/28, at the ground floor desk. Included in the kit will be: a white mug, a selection of temporary tattoos, mod podge, instructions to make your mug, and a hot cocoa packet to enjoy in your new mug!

It's time for a spooky episode of Drag Queen Story Time! Get into your Halloween costume, grab some candy and gather 'round for a story with Miss Flora deLis! Tonight, she'll be reading AlphaOops! H is for Halloween by Althea Kontis, illustrated by Bob Kolar.

#throwbackthursday We feel like it's been decades since we've had an in-person story time But you can still join Mrs. Tanya Thursdays at 11 AM for Preschool Story Time, via Zoom. To get the Zoom link, register here: https://bit.ly/3jeVZV3

What better way to draw attention to our new t-shirts than to dress up a ghost? Anyway, T-shirts are available for only $10 if you want to rep your library!

The Foundation Balcony Book Sale is stocked and in pristine condition! Most of the books are (finally) out of boxes and ready for you to stop in and shop! You can fill a bag for just $2

We have merch! Stop by to pick up a T-shirt for $10, available in a variety of colors, or a tote bag for $20! Thanks for spreading the word, Kyle!

Don't miss your chance to make a spooky craft! Pick up your Take & Make craft kit next Wednesday, 10/21, at the children's desk. (Keep in mind that kits are first come, first served.)

Get into your coziest pajamas and join Mrs. Tanya, this Saturday evening, for a bedtime story! This story time will take place on Zoom and no registration is required. Details: Meeting ID: 755 4673 1197... Passcode: 971774 See more

Have you been filling out your Candy Bracket? Don't forget to email your finished bracket to Sheryl at [email protected], or bring it to any desk at the library! You'll be entered to win this basket of sweet treats, just in time for Halloween

The deadline to register to vote is TODAY! You can register online or pick up a paper registration here at the library-- just make sure it's postmarked today to be able to vote in November's election!

Preschool Story Time is BACK! Join Mrs. Tanya for a virtual Story Time on Zoom, starting next Thursday (October 15). Register here: http://genevapubliclibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails

The Library's Anti-Racist book club is reading a novel this time! Join us on October 22nd to discuss Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler. Interested in joining? Email Catherine at [email protected] to be added to the group. You'll be sent a Zoom invitation a few days before the book club meeting.

Attention Students (Kindergarten thru the 8th grade) News about Neighbors’ Night Which happens at St. Peter’s Church. Neighbors’ Night is in its 34th year of br...inging FUN to kids in Geneva. UNFORTUNATELY due to COVID-19 --- we CANNOT have the kids IN our buildings yet. BUT --- we want to stay in touch! So, if you would like to stay in the loop --- beginning OCTOBER 7th - EVERY WEDNESDAY we are going to offer a Dinner To Go for you to pick up. Also at least once a month - if not more we are going to be handing out some Fun Gifts, Coloring Pages, Resources, Neighbors’ Night shirts, etc. etc. etc. IN ORDER TO BE A PART OF THIS NEW NEIGHBORS’ NIGHT - You MUST call us on Mondays beginning in October to reserve your meals for Wednesday. 315 789 - 4910. PICK UP will take place BEHIND the church on Geneva Street in the Parking Lot. Looking forward to seeing you Wednesdays: St. Peter’s Church, (in the back on Geneva Street)

This Wednesday, the library will be closing early for a Ribbon Cutting ceremony, celebrating our new parking lot. Want to attend the Ribbon Cutting virtually? Find the Zoom link on our calendar, here: http://genevapubliclibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails