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.

Connie Martin Presents: The Meaning of Negro Spirituals

April 29, 2026 at 2pm at the Geneseo Public Library

Free Comic Book Workshop: Creativity in Action for Ages 6–14

Do Art Productions will present a Comic Book Workshop on Saturday, May 2, from 10:00 a.m. to noon for kids ages 6–14. This is a free program presented by the Geneseo Public Library.

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.

Join Our VIP Text List

Want to be a Geneseo Public Library VIP? Join our text club! Be the first to hear about events, updates 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.

News from the Geneseo Public Library

Kanopy

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

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is a program that mails age-appropriate books to registered children from birth to age 5 at no cost to the child's family.

Binge More, Spend Less: TV One SeasonPass Now on Hoopla

Keyboard Shortcuts for the Computer

Ebsco

Consumer Reports on Health & Consumer Reports Buying Guide

Baker & Taylor

Baker & Taylor, the primary book wholesaler used by Geneseo Public Library District, recently announced that it will cease operations by the end of 2025.

Birdies for Charity

Growing a Dream: Our Reading Garden Comes to Life

Our Reading Garden is getting closer to becoming a reality! We met with members of the Wild Ones Quad Cities Chapter and explored ideas for selecting plants, leading to an inspiring discussion about the many ways our project could come to life.

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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