Geneva Public Library marks Take Action for Libraries Day
GENEVA, N.Y. — The Geneva Public Library says today is Take Action for Libraries Day, and even a few minutes can make a big impact.
Sign up for a library card or help someone else get one.
Share why you love the library with a friend or on social media.
Visit the library, check something out, or attend a program.
Reach out to your representatives and let them know libraries matter.
Libraries thrive because of community support. Thank you for being part of ours.
The post includes the hashtags #ShowUpForOurLibraries, #ForOurLibraries and #gplny.
| Apr 23, 2026 at 12:01 PM | Library |
Geneva students explore Loomis Woods for Earth Day
Geneva, N.Y. — Students from Ms. Connolly’s class, along with Ms. Coleman and Ms. Luna’s classes, explored Loomis Woods for Earth Day, turning the forest into a hands-on science classroom with observations of spring ephemerals, vernal pools, bird calls and tree identification.
| Apr 23, 2026 at 6:20 PM | Schools |
Hobart Lacrosse to Face St. Bonaventure in Season Finale
Hobart Lacrosse travels to St. Bonaventure for its season finale, according to Hobart College.
| Apr 23, 2026 at 11:42 AM | College |
HWS Day Highlights Student Research, Service, Philanthropy
Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, New York, released additional photos from HWS Day, including West African dance and drums and a cannabis-focused program, as students showcased cross-disciplinary research and community engagement, with Philanthropy in Action donors providing $25,000 in checks to FLACRA, the Geneva Business Improvement District, the Family Counseling Service of the Finger Lakes and Seneca Lake Pure Waters.
| Apr 22, 2026 at 9:36 PM | College |
Geneva City Schools to honor Administrative Professionals Week.
Geneva City Schools in Geneva, N.Y., will mark Administrative Professionals Week, April 19–25, 2026, and on Administrative Professionals Day, April 22, thank frontline staff who keep schools and offices running.
| Apr 22, 2026 at 7:00 AM | Schools |
Dove Block Project Camps Fill as Geneva Spots Vanish
Geneva, N.Y. — The Dove Block Project in Geneva, New York, is offering several summer camps for children, with some already full and organizers urging families to sign up at https://www.thedoveblockproject.org/art-camps, and it hosted a Fabric Arts Camp despite a rainy spring, described as 'sooo fun' by a participant.
| Apr 21, 2026 at 7:29 PM | Community |
Geneva Public Library honors volunteers during National Volunteer Week
Geneva Public Library in Geneva, New York, marked National Volunteer Week by thanking volunteers who help with book sales, large events, programs, shelving, seed library work, yard work and face painting, noting their service makes a difference, with the library posting the message using the hashtags #NationalVolunteerWeek and #gplny.
| Apr 21, 2026 at 5:01 PM | Library |
Truck strikes pedestrian signal in Geneva, N.Y.
Geneva, N.Y. — The Department of Public Works said the pedestrian signal at the northeast corner of Castle St. and Exchange St. was struck by a truck; the damaged equipment has been removed and replacement materials will be ordered; there is no estimated timeline for repairs, and pedestrians are urged to use caution and look both ways before crossing.
| Apr 21, 2026 at 3:20 PM | Gov |
Geneva Officer Attends Toddler Takeover
Geneva Officer Shugars represented the Geneva Police Department at the Toddler Takeover, a Get Ready to Grow Festival at the Boys and Girls Club in Geneva, a free event for families with children ages 0 to 5 featuring Touch-a-Truck, face painting, developmental screenings, bubble shows and a visit from Elsa and Anna.
| Apr 21, 2026 at 10:49 AM | Police |
Geneva Public Library Raffle: 18 Tickets for $10
The Geneva Public Library in Geneva, New York, is selling raffle tickets online at gplny.org/basket-raffle/ or in person today, with 18 tickets for $10.
| Apr 21, 2026 at 7:02 AM | Library |