Geneva Public Library announces winter break programs

Geneva Public Library in Geneva, New York, announced a full lineup of special programs for kids and families during winter break. From games like BINGO to creative programs like painting, plus practical sessions such as first aid, there’s something for every interest. The library says these programs are a great way to keep kids learning, creating, and having fun during the break—no matter the weather outside.

This week at GPL

  • Monday 16 — Library Closed — Presidents' Day
  • Tuesday 17 — Amazing Arachnid Story Time — 10 a.m.; LVOY Office Hours — 10 a.m.; First Aid for Kids and Tweens — 1 p.m.; Dragons and Dice — 3:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday 18 — Messy Story Hour — 10 a.m.; Tai Chi — 2 p.m.; Open Stitch — 3 p.m.; Winter BINGO — 4 p.m.; LVOY Office Hours — 4 p.m.; BYO Book Club — off site — 6 p.m.

Feb 15, 2026 at 12:01 PM Library

Geneva Public Library hosts Read Across America event

Geneva Public Library in Geneva, N.Y., will host Read Across America activities Saturday, March 7, from 10 a.m. to noon at 244 Main St., featuring a meet with Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax and Cris Johnson’s I ❤️ TO READ MAGIC SHOW, along with face painting, snacks and audience participation, with funding from the Wyckoff Family Foundation and partnerships with Geneva 2030, Geneva Reads, St. Francis-St. Stephen School and Child and Family Resources; registration is appreciated and all are welcome.

Feb 15, 2026 at 7:01 PM Library

Fifth graders learn science outdoors in Loomis Woods

Fifth graders from North Street School in Geneva, N.Y., headed outdoors for a hands-on science lesson in Loomis Woods behind the school, led by Ms. Connolly on snowshoes as they spotted animal tracks and dens and identified trees in their winter landscape.

Feb 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM Schools

Geneva firefighters Local 2859 announce St. Patrick's Day T-shirt fundraiser

GENEVA, N.Y. — Geneva Firefighters Local 2859 announced a St. Patrick’s Day T-shirt fundraiser offering green long- and short-sleeve shirts and a pink shirt for breast cancer awareness, with orders due by Feb. 28, 2026, through the online store at station1brands.com/geneva_fd_fundraisers/shop/home or via QR code, pickup at the Geneva Fire Department (207 Genesee St.) with shirts priced at $20 and $25 and shipping or pickup options, and for more information contact Jeff McGuigan at 315-759-9863.

Feb 15, 2026 at 1:25 PM Fire

Geneva kindergartners celebrate Valentine's Day with families

Families joined a Geneva City Schools kindergarten class for a Valentine's Day celebration, where students sang songs, made bookmarks, chose a book to read and enjoyed a "friendship" snack.

Feb 15, 2026 at 9:20 AM Schools

Geneva library hosts Black History Month program honoring Black women

The Geneva Public Library in Geneva, N.Y., will host a Black History Month program highlighting Black women leaders, including Girl Scout leader Josephine Groves Holloway, featuring a Storytime reading from “Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History” and a hands-on craft activity with all materials provided, presented by the Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways, Inc., with registration appreciated at gplny.org for Friday, Feb. 20, at 2:30 p.m.

Feb 14, 2026 at 7:01 PM Library

Kindergarteners Explore Force With Pulleys in Geneva

Kindergarten students in Ms. Leddick-Cole’s class at West Street School in Geneva, New York, explored the science of force through pushes and pulleys as middle school science teacher Mr. Anglada Muniz led a hands-on lesson.

Feb 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM Schools

Geneva Public Library launches Valentine's Day Kanopy collection

GENEVA, N.Y. — The Geneva Public Library's Valentine's Day Kanopy collection, titled "A Collection of Films for Valentine's Day" and featuring romance thrillers, historical romances and real-life love stories—including the 2018 film Be With You—can be streamed for free with a library card at kanopy.com/category/29297.

Feb 14, 2026 at 12:01 PM Library

Hobart and William Smith Colleges say 100 days to graduation

GENEVA, N.Y. — Hobart and William Smith Colleges say there are fewer than 100 days until graduation for the Class of 2026, with Senior Week offering a preview of commencement traditions.

Feb 13, 2026 at 6:04 PM College

Geneva Reports Second Water Main Break on Ada St.

Geneva, N.Y. — The city’s Water Maintenance Department is responding to its second water main break today on Ada St.; the road will be closed from W. High St. to Bennett St., and some residents may experience an interruption in water service until repairs are completed, with the city asking residents to be patient.

Feb 13, 2026 at 2:56 PM Gov