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.
Quilling Class
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November 6 at 2:00 pm at the Geneseo Public Library
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.
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.
News from the Geneseo Public Library
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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.
Listen to Interviews Here
The Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program (CBRAP)
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Update on the Reading Garden 10-16-24
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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
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!
Illinois Digital Archives
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Look up digital collections of photographs, postcards, newspaper articles, maps, posters, and much more!