The Geneva Public Library posts a blog announcing the signing of the contract to purchase the former Cetron property as a future library site.
The Geneva Public Library has signed a contract to purchase the Cetron Building. After nearly three years of waiting and negotiations, the library has posted a blog saying it has signed a contract to purchase the 2.25-acre site on Hamilton and Richards streets. The Library Board approved the purchase in August 2010 but did not get a signed contract from the owner until early February 2013. "We are now in our period of due diligence, which allows us to conduct a site assessment to evaluate the extent of any environmental risks on the land," the blog states. Some of the concerns about the site were that chemicals or other contaminants that might have been left over from previous uses. The build has housed Continent Electric, for example, …
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Three Xbox and six Playstation games reported missing.
Someone took three Xbox video games and six PlayStation-3 video games from the Geneva Public Library, 127 James St., sometime between Jan. 28 and Feb. 3, reports said. Library Director Matt Teske told police the discovery was made by a young boy who notified his parents, then reported the stolen items to the staff. The nine video games had a combined value of $424.41. The Xbox games were: The PlayStation-3 games were: If you have information about this or any other crime in Geneva, please contact the Geneva Police Department at 630-232-4736.
Geneva's Library District director asks Kane County election officials whether the district should certify a candidate who is running for seats on both the Geneva Park Board and Geneva Library Board.
In response to Mr. Moffat’s recent statements, I felt that I needed to explain the rationale for the Library’s actions. In the event that Mr. Moffat is elected to both governmental bodies, I felt it best to know the possible outcomes sooner rather than later. No one wants the Library to be placed in a position where hasty and perhaps incorrect decisions are made. I was already aware of the question being raised in regard to Mr. Moffat’s candidacy for the Park Board and School Board and was concerned that the same question might be asked relative to the Park and Library Districts. Therefore, I contacted our attorney, who researched the situation and felt it was in the District’s best interest to obtain the opinion of the Director of …
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11:58 am on Friday, February 1, 2013
Mike, Why do these matters always require a legal opinion instead of a voter decision? The law is still not very clear about what constitutes incompatibility of office. Court decisions have been based upon potential agreements and contracts between government agencies in which there may be a conflict of interest between the agencies. The implications are that each government agency exists for its… more ›
Check out ReadKiddoRead's list of the best Halloween books for kids.
All of us—adults, teens and children—enjoy a scary chill. What better time of year than Halloween to indulge in stories that make our spines tingle? It's the perfect time for your family to share some spooky stories each evening. To get you started, here are some Halloween books filled with ghosts and ghouls, wizards and witches, haunted houses and black magic that everyone can enjoy together. So why not visit the Geneva Public Library or your favorite bookstore, and pick up some of these? The youngest children love the fun of Halloween: costumes, trick-or-treating and gentle tales of ghosts and goblins. Here are some books for this age group: GHOSTS IN THE HOUSE By Kazuno Kohara For ages 1 to 6 There are fuzzy pumpkin costumes in sizes …
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Sure, school is back in session, but the kids don't have to be the only ones hitting the books this month.
Although Labor Day marks the last hurrah for white pants, barbeques and kids up late on a Sunday night, it is not the end of the season. People, until the clock strikes midnight on Sept. 21, it's still summer. And that means there's just enough time to squeeze in another good book atop your favorite lounge chair. Not sure what to read for your last hurrah of summer? Fear not, we've cobbled together some best-sellers from The New York Times and the Los Angeles Times, along with a few staff favorites from summers past. All you need to make your experience complete is a nice cold glass of iced tea lemonade. Be sure to visit the Geneva Public Library for your favorite good book. We're so lucky to have an authentically great library, with so …
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The Geneva Public Library is holding an Edible Book Festival. While it's not until August, registration has begun. Put your thinking caps on and come up with a way to create edible art that's reading-related. "Harry Potter" wands, anyone?
OK, all you creative (and not so creative) types: the Geneva Public Library has a festival and contest that sounds like it’s not only tons of fun, but tasty, too. It’s the Edible Book Festival. It’s not until August (Aug. 11, to be precise) but prep time is required, so put on your thinking caps now. Participants are to create a piece of completely edible art that’s book-related. This piece of art can be inspired by a favorite book, involve a pun on a title or be in the shape of a book. Registration already has begun and will be taken through Aug. 4. The festival is open to all. Entries are to be dropped off between 11 a.m. To noon, with judging from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Public viewing is from 1:30 to 2 p.m., followed by awards at 2 p.m. and …
Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. Here, James Patterson’s summer reading picks for tweens and teens, ages 11-up.
Looking for another escape? Visit the Geneva Public Library! This list of books has something for everyone—fantasy, adventure, and of course, love. What more is there? Read one, or read ‘em all—post your thoughts in the comments. Or, if we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments! Great Advanced Reads for Tweens and Teens Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs A thrilling reading experience which combines fantasy with haunting vintage photography. Find out what happens when 16-year old Jacob discovers the ruins of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. The Lost Hero (Heroes of Olympus series) by Rick Riordan After rebuilding Camp Half-Blood, Kronos, Percy and their friends inherit a quest for which they…
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Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check this list of “Favorite Pageturners” from James Patterson.
Looking for a great book to read this summer? Visit the Geneva Public Library! This list of books has something for everyone—adventure, magic, smart kids, and amazing kids. Read one, or read ‘em all—post your thoughts in the comments. Or, if we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments! Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos Two months of being grounded during summer vacation change Jack Gantos’ life forever. Especially since it involves the mysterious chore of typing obituaries for his intriguing neighbor. Charlie Joe Jackson’s Guide to Not Reading by Tommy Greenwald What happens when Charlie Joe Jackson, the most reluctant reader EVER has to actually read a book? Big Nate in a Class by Himself (Big Nate series) by Lincoln Peirce …
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Letter to the Editor: Geneva's library director points out process, challenges of moving to the Cetron site.
To the Editor: In light of Mike Bruno’s June 8 blog post, I would like to highlight some of the issues related to the Cetron building. The library deals with space issues on a daily basis at our current site. We have tried to communicate this as best we can to the general public. I feel it is important to remind everyone that our district serves a significantly larger population than just the city of Geneva. To put it in perspective, the center of the Library District is actually near Delnor Hospital. While the population of Geneva is about 21,000, the Geneva Library District serves over 30,000 people. That means we have a significant number of taxpayers outside the city limits that we are responsible to. Our current Library building will …
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1:36 pm on Monday, June 18, 2012
Hello Storm, Thank you for your offer. I would be interested to hear from you. Please contact me at (630) 232-0780 or mteske@geneva.lib.il.us. more ›
Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check this list of “Terrific Transitional” books from James Patterson. These books are gea
Looking for a great book to read with your kids this summer? Visit the Geneva Public Library! This list will help you transition from illustrated kids books to books your kids will love to read independently. Read one, or read ‘em all – post your thoughts in the comments. Or, if we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments! Pirate vs. Pirate: The Terrific Tale of a Big, Blustery Maritime Match by Mary Quattlebaum The biggest boy pirate and the maddest girl pirate face-off in a series of competitions and then find themselves falling in love! Bad Kitty Gets a Bath (Bad Kitty series) by Nick Bruel When you give a bath to Bad Kitty, you need, among other things, soap, a towel and a suit of armor. Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish and …
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5:07 am on Thursday, March 7, 2013
Just askin' Why wouldn't the library have just moved into the old Coultrap Building? Don't we already own it? Wouldn't that have cost less, especially if this Cetron purchase requires environmental cleanup? more ›