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Tween Time: Terrariums

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Tweens: join us to build your own jar terrarium. For youth in grades 5-7. Advance registration required.

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Tweens: join us to build your own jar terrarium. For youth in grades 5-7. Advance registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult System of Care Coordinator Available

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room A (Red Room) at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Jamie Stark, the Adult System of Care Coordinator from Bridgeway, is available to meet one on one with community members and direct them to the appropriate services to meet their n...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Study Room A (Red Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Jamie Stark, the Adult System of Care Coordinator from Bridgeway, is available to meet one on one with community members and direct them to the appropriate services to meet their needs.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Summer Storytime

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Stories, songs, and movement, geared toward kids ages 5 and under with an adult.

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Stories, songs, and movement, geared toward kids ages 5 and under with an adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to enjoy this program together with your child. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photo permission

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please tell a library staff member and the library will honor that request.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Young Adventurers: Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Meet at the library for a kid-friendly introduction to the world of Dungeons & Dragons. We'll cover the basics of tabletop role playing games and then play through a self-conta...

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Meet at the library for a kid-friendly introduction to the world of Dungeons & Dragons. We'll cover the basics of tabletop role playing games and then play through a self-contained adventure. No previous experience needed!

This event is in the "Children" group.

All About Owls

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Learn all about owls and what they eat as we dissect owl pellets! For kids in grades K-6; advance registration required.

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Learn all about owls and what they eat as we dissect owl pellets! For kids in grades K-6; advance registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo permission

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please tell a library staff member and the library will honor that request.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Club Tuesday/Thursday (TnT)

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Group Study Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In Where the Deer and the Antelope Play, actor Nick Offerman takes a humorous and inspiring trip to America’s trails, farms, and frontier to examine the people who inhabit the land...

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

In Where the Deer and the Antelope Play, actor Nick Offerman takes a humorous and inspiring trip to America’s trails, farms, and frontier to examine the people who inhabit the land and what that land means to us

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Microfilm Tutor Hours

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use our new microfilm machines! Make an appointment at the Reference Desk or call 309-343-6118.

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Learn how to use our new microfilm machines! Make an appointment at the Reference Desk or call 309-343-6118.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime: Animals on the Go

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

A turtle on a skateboard? A monkey driving a car? Come hear funny stories and enjoy activities together, all centered around animals on the go! Family storytimes are open to kids o...

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Event Details:

A turtle on a skateboard? A monkey driving a car? Come hear funny stories and enjoy activities together, all centered around animals on the go! Family storytimes are open to kids of all ages, together with their caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to enjoy this program together with your child. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photo permission

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please tell a library staff member and the library will honor that request.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby Bounce

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Stories, songs, sign language, and bounces for kids ages 0-18 months old and their caregivers. No registration required.

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Stories, songs, sign language, and bounces for kids ages 0-18 months old and their caregivers. No registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to enjoy this program together with your child. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photo permission

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please tell a library staff member and the library will honor that request.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult System of Care Coordinator Available

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Study Room A (Red Room) at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Jamie Stark, the Adult System of Care Coordinator from Bridgeway, is available to meet one on one with community members and direct them to the appropriate services to meet their n...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Study Room A (Red Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Jamie Stark, the Adult System of Care Coordinator from Bridgeway, is available to meet one on one with community members and direct them to the appropriate services to meet their needs.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Film: March of the Penguins

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Movie, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a showing of a family-friendly movie that relates to our Summer Reading theme: Read, Renew, Repeat! Free and open to kids of all ages and their caregivers. Children und...

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Movie, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us for a showing of a family-friendly movie that relates to our Summer Reading theme: Read, Renew, Repeat! Free and open to kids of all ages and their caregivers. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

LEGO Mania

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come build with LEGO blocks to your heart's content. For kids of all ages with an adult. 

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Come build with LEGO blocks to your heart's content. For kids of all ages with an adult.


 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to enjoy this program together with your child. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photo permission

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please tell a library staff member and the library will honor that request.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Advisory Board

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
F&M Bank Meeting Room at Galesburg Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join the Library’s Teen Advisory Board, where you can make YOUR voice heard about the library! You can suggest and vote on future teen events, talk about ways to improve the Teen S...

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: F&M Bank Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Join the Library’s Teen Advisory Board, where you can make YOUR voice heard about the library!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Tween Time: Trashion Show

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Time to make fashion out of trash! Upcycle materials into jackets, necklaces, etc. and model them on the redcarpet. For grades 5-7. Advance registration required.

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Time to make fashion out of trash! Upcycle materials into jackets, necklaces, etc. and model them on the red
carpet. For grades 5-7. Advance registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Club Tuesday/Thursday (TnT)

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In Where the Deer and the Antelope Play, actor Nick Offerman takes a humorous and inspiring trip to America’s trails, farms, and frontier to examine the people who inhabit the land...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

In Where the Deer and the Antelope Play, actor Nick Offerman takes a humorous and inspiring trip to America’s trails, farms, and frontier to examine the people who inhabit the land and what that land means to us.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Juneteenth Celebration

All Day 6/14 - 6/15
Community Room at Galesburg Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Holding the room for the celebration. 

Cancelled
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Holding the room for the celebration. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Juneteenth Celebration

All Day 6/14 - 6/15
F&M Bank Meeting Room at Galesburg Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Holding the room for the celebration. 

Cancelled
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: F&M Bank Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Holding the room for the celebration. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult System of Care Coordinator Available

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room A (Red Room) at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Jamie Stark, the Adult System of Care Coordinator from Bridgeway, is available to meet one on one with community members and direct them to the appropriate services to meet their n...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Study Room A (Red Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Jamie Stark, the Adult System of Care Coordinator from Bridgeway, is available to meet one on one with community members and direct them to the appropriate services to meet their needs.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Sprouting Seeds at Libby's Corner

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
Event Details:

Meet at Libby's Corner to plant seeds, make garden crafts, dig in the dirt, and more. Open to all ages; kids under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Meet at Libby's Corner to plant seeds, make garden crafts, dig in the dirt, and more. Open to all ages; kids under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Summer Storytime

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Stories, songs, and movement, geared toward kids ages 5 and under with an adult.

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Stories, songs, and movement, geared toward kids ages 5 and under with an adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to enjoy this program together with your child. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photo permission

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please tell a library staff member and the library will honor that request.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Coloring

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Group Study Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come share your love of coloring and join us in adult coloring for relaxation! We'll provide drinks, coloring pages, and colored pencils. Free to attend. 

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come share your love of coloring and join us in adult coloring for relaxation! We'll provide drinks, coloring pages, and colored pencils. Free to attend. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Franken-Games

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us to make your own mixed-up board game out of used game pieces. For kids in grades K-6. Advance registration required.

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us to make your own mixed-up board game out of used game pieces. For kids in grades K-6. Advance registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo permission

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please tell a library staff member and the library will honor that request.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Celebrate Pollinator Week

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for activities and crafts as we learn about these vital critters that provide us with one out of every three bites of our food! For kids in grades K-6. Kids under age 8 mus...

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us for activities and crafts as we learn about these vital critters that provide us with one out of every three bites of our food! For kids in grades K-6. Kids under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo permission

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please tell a library staff member and the library will honor that request.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Microfilm Tutor Hours

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use our new microfilm machines! Make an appointment at the Reference Desk or call 309-343-6118.

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Learn how to use our new microfilm machines! Make an appointment at the Reference Desk or call 309-343-6118.