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805 N. Chicago Street
Geneseo, IL 61254

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Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 - 5:00 PM
Closed Sunday

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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.


The Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program (CBRAP)

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Join Our Text Club

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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

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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.

Leslie Goddard Portraying Lucille Ball

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Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Geneseo Public Library

ATTENTION: Interlibrary Loan Patrons

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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.

Letters About Literature in Illinois

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The Illinois Center for the Book/Illinois State Library invites 4th – 12th grade students to participate in Letters About Literature. The entry deadline is December 15, 2024.

Kanopy

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Use your library card to stream movies at https://geneseolibraryil.kanopy.com/!

News from the Geneseo Public Library

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State Flag Redesign Contest

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Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced that the Illinois Flag Commission will begin accepting public submissions for a new state flag design! The content starts September 3rd and ends October 18th.

Teen Reading Challenge

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The Quad City area libraries challenge you to read this Teentober (October). Record during Oct 1st-31st

Imagination Station

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One of the Quad Cities' biggest family events, where PBS Kids characters come to life! The event is Saturday, October 19th. Free tickets are available October 1st on https://wqpt.org/imaginationstation/

Help Geneseo Library Build a Reading Garden

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Help us build a Reading Garden behind our building that will provide a pleasant environment for young and old to enjoy reading and programs. Here's the link to help us achieve our goal: https://gofund.me/4c13ae8b

Illinois Veterans History Project

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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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Report Scams and Fraud

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Visit reportfraud.ftc.gov or call - 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) or 1-866-653-4261.

Explore More Illinois

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Permit Practice Test

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Simplified and fun take on the DMV handbook - a must-read for new drivers.

Bookends will make a great gift

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Library Fundraiser for Future Reading Garden, Price - $100 per pair

Genealogy Group

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Second Friday of each month at 1:00 pm at the Geneseo Public Library

Office of the IL Secretary of State

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Renew your driver's license/id online, renew your license plates/vehicle registration, search business databases, and much more!

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Library Information
805 N. Chicago Street
Geneseo, IL 61254
Phone: 309-944-6452
Fax: 309-944-6721
Toll free number for renewals:
1-888-542-7259

Contact Information:
Claire Crawford, Director
Email: ccrawford@geneseo.lib.il.us


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