The Geneva Public Library announced “The Correspondent” by debut author Virginia Evans as the featured title for the fifth Annual One Book, One Community program. This initiative invites residents to read and reflect together, fostering community dialogue through shared stories and meaningful themes.

The One Book, One Community program runs from February 7 to April 19, and features a full lineup of events and programs highlighting community connections, including:

Saturday, February 7, 9AM-5PM

Visit Geneva Public Library to get a free copy of “The Correspondent,” funded by Friends of Geneva Public Library, while supplies last. Visitors can also pick up a tiny art kit and submit their completed work to be display in the Library’s lobby throughout the One Book, One Community event.

February through April

Visit the lobby gallery to see artwork from the talented individuals who live and work in the community. A variety of media from photography to painting to ceramics will be on display. An artists’ reception will take place March 19, 6-7:30PM and is free and open to the public.

March 22, 1-3PM

Teens aged 15+ can meet businesses and organizations looking for part-time and seasonal help. Presented in partnership with St. Charles and Batavia Public Libraries.

Saturday, April 11, 10AM-2PM

Engage with representatives from local nonprofit organizations seeking to connect the community with resources and volunteer opportunities. Versiti Blood Center of Illinois will also have an onsite mobile blood drive in the Library parking lot.

Sunday, April 19, 1:30PM

Join New York Times bestselling author Virginia Evans for a lively discussion of The Correspondent, followed by a book signing and photo opportunity.

Told entirely through the letters, emails, and written reflections of its 73-year-old protagonist, Sybil Van Antwerp, “The Correspondent” is a moving portrait of a woman navigating aging, memory, regret, and connection. Each morning, Sybil sits at her writing desk and composes letters to family members, old friends, writers she admires, and sometimes even strangers.

Through this intimate epistolary form, readers slowly uncover the events, relationships, losses, and long-held secrets that have shaped Sybil’s life.

All One Book, One Community events will take place in the Geneva Public Library, 227 S. Seventh Street, Geneva. For information on all the events, click here.

Please feel free to reach out to [email protected] with questions or comments.

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