Welcome

The Geneseo Public Library is your destination for information!

The mission of the Geneseo Public Library District is to provide materials and services to assist library district residents of all ages to obtain information for their professional, personal, educational, recreational, cultural and reference needs. The library provides timely access to a variety of materials relevant to and of general interest to the community it serves. We assist students of all ages in meeting educational objectives, emphasizing the pursuit of lifelong learning, promoting the enjoyment of reading, and providing outreach services.

Hours of the Geneseo Public Library District
Monday-Thursday 9:00am - 8:00pm, Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm, Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm, Sunday - Closed

The library is closed during extreme weather conditions. Please call first.

News from the Geneseo Public Library

Join Our Text Club

Want to be a Geneseo Public Library VIP? Join our text club! Be the first to hear about deals, promos and announcements right to your cell! To join, text GENESEOLIB to 309-324-5628!

Passes Available for Geneseo Residents

We have passes for Figge Art Gallery, Putnam Museum, and the Niabi Zoo. The Fun Bundle includes The Rock Island Botanical Gardens, Niabi Zoo, and Putnam Museum.

ATTENTION: Interlibrary Loan Patrons

It is the policy of PrairieCat that we must return any interlibrary loan that is not checked out after six days on the reserve shelf. Please make an effort to abide by this policy. After the six-day period, the item (or items) must return to the home library. Thanks for your cooperation.

Suicide Prevention Hotline

Are you feeling desperate, alone, or hopeless? Call or text the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or visit 988lifeline.org/chat.

Illinois Veterans History Project

The Illinois Veterans' History Project was established to create a permanent record of the names and stories of Illinois war veterans and civilians who served our state and country during the war so that their contributions will not be forgotten.
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