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20 Ka ne Co un ty Ch ro ni cl KC Ch ro ni cl e. co Th ur sd ay pr il 16 ,2 02 0 PI NI NS GPLD keeps community connected While staying safe in our homes, you can enjoy storytimes, lec- tures, crafts and more online through GPLD Connects. Designed to educate, inform and entertain, GPLD Connects is available on the web- site, gpld.org. While our building is closed to comply with Gov. JB stay- at-home order, here to help.

Our staff can serve you via email at geneva.library@gpld.org and phone at 630-232-0780. Ready for a challenge? Join the Spring Forward Challenge and earn badges for read- ing, listening, watching and using library resources. Sign up now at gpld. readsquared.com. New library update We have begun the transition to the new library at 227 S.

Seventh St. Construction details are wrapping up with landscaping, interior finishes, furniture installation and more. To be safe during this time, our essential building team and crews use smaller teams to provide for appro- priate social distancing and work according to COVID-19 health and safety guidelines. We will provide updates at gpld. org as we know more.

We appreciate your patience as we work with a fluid schedule in response to COVID-19. The librarian recommends Librarian Lauren Maxwell recom- mends White and Royal by Casey McQuiston. Alex, the son of the U.S. president, and Henry, the prince of England, are forced into a photo-op friend- ship, something more develops. This charming romance perfectly captures modern love in the public eye and is full of humor, fun and heartwarming she says.

Paula Krapf is public relations and marketing manager for Geneva Public Library. The the column runs the third Thursday of each month. Feedback can be sent to kcchronicle.com. BEYOND THE BOOKSHELVES Paula Krapf.