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.

Sneak Peek: The Reading Garden at Geneseo Public Library

Check out this video for a first look at the beginning stages of the Reading Garden at Geneseo Public Library! While still under development, this space will soon offer a peaceful spot to read, relax, and enjoy nature. Stay tuned for more updates!

Community Foundation Now Accepting Scholarship Applications

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.

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.

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

Kanopy

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

News from the Geneseo Public Library

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.
Listen to Interviews Here

The Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program (CBRAP)

Reading Garden Update

As of January 2, 2025

New Kaleidoscope

A big blue kaleidoscope is visiting the library for viewing now. Artist Tom Chouteau, its creator, is the owner of Kaleidoscope Art Gallery and Gifts in Davenport.

Butterfly Adventure Class for Kids (Ages 4-9)

Join us for an exciting one-hour class all about butterflies on Friday, August 1st at 9am. We’re also eagerly awaiting the emergence of two caterpillars from their chrysalis on this day—don’t miss the chance to see this magical transformation!

Changes to eCommerce in Vega

Paying fines from Vega Discover collection sites no longer links out to a separate website. Follow these steps to pay fines separately or all at once.

Adult Summer Reading Program

Starts July 1 and ends July 31

Free admission July at the Figge

Summer Programs for Ages 0-11

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.