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January Reading Challenge, Jan 1-31 2026

New Year, New Books: 2026 January Reading Challenge

All Day 1/1 - 1/31
Virtual
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Attention book-lovers of ALL ages! Did you score some new books over the holidays? Looking for a stack of new reads to check out from the library?

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Attention book-lovers of ALL ages! Did you score some new books over the holidays? Looking for a stack of new reads to check out from the library?

Tech Lab Open

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Visit the Tech Lab! You may schedule an appointment to ensure you can use the equipment you need, or you can drop in and explore! 

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Visit the Tech Lab! You may schedule an appointment to ensure you can use the equipment you need, or you can drop in and explore! 

Tech Lab Open

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Drop in to use the equipment in the Tech Lab, or call 309-343-6118 or email reference@galesburglibrary.org to schedule an appointment!

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Drop in to use the equipment in the Tech Lab, or call 309-343-6118 or email reference@galesburglibrary.org to schedule an appointment!

JusticeCorps Legal Information Table

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:30am - 2:30pm
Lobby at Galesburg Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Stop by the lobby to visit a JusticeCorps fellow from the Knox County courthouse who can hep provide legal information to self-represented litigants and help them find the right forms and navigate the courts.

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Stop by the lobby to visit a JusticeCorps fellow from the Knox County courthouse who can hep provide legal information to self-represented litigants and help them find the right forms and navigate the courts.

Reading Buddies Saturdays at 11 AM

Reading Buddies

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Drop in to practice reading with a trained volunteer. New and developing readers will read aloud to their buddy, build fluency & confidence, and have fun! Readers attending at least three sessions may choose a free book to keep.

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

Drop in to practice reading with a trained volunteer. New and developing readers will read aloud to their buddy, build fluency & confidence, and have fun! Readers attending at least three sessions may choose a free book to keep.

Toddler Storytime, Mondays at 10:00 AM

Toddler Storytime

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Stories, rhymes, songs, and movement for toddlers ages 18-36 months 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, rhymes, songs, and movement for toddlers ages 18-36 months 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.

Skills Lab Hours

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Skills Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Skills Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
tech lab open

Tech Lab Open

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Tech Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Visit the Tech Lab with or without an appointment!

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Visit the Tech Lab with or without an appointment!

D&D Young Adventurers Club

Young Adventurers: Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Age Group:
Children

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!

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!

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.

Skills Lab Hours

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Skills Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Skills Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
tech lab open

Tech Lab Open

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Tech Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Visit the Tech Lab with or without an appointment!

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Visit the Tech Lab with or without an appointment!

Valentines Day dance party for tots

Valentine's Dance Party for Tots

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Children

Tots and caregivers, put on your party pants and come wiggle, sing, and dance the night away. Open to kids aged 0-5 and their caregivers. Free and registration is required in the Children’s Library.

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Tots and caregivers, put on your party pants and come wiggle, sing, and dance the night away. Open to kids aged 0-5 and their caregivers. Free and registration is required in the Children’s Library.

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.

Baby Bounce Weds mornings at 9:15

Baby Bounce

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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.

Skills Lab Hours

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 5:00pm
Skills Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Skills Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Genealogy Assistance

Genealogy Assistance

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Galesburg Public Library
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Skills Lab Hours

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 7:00pm
Skills Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Skills Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Alice's ordinary people

Alice's Ordinary People

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Community Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Movie
Age Group:
Everyone

Meet the director and experience a fascinating documentary about Alice Tregay!

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Discussion, Movie
Event Details:

Meet the director and experience a fascinating documentary about Alice Tregay!

Animal Explorers

Animal Explorers

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children

Join us for this monthly club to learn about animals with other animal enthusiasts. Pick up a free take-home explorer kit, then meet to share info on the animal of the month. For kids in grades K-3.

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

Join us for this monthly club to learn about animals with other animal enthusiasts. Pick up a free take-home explorer kit, then meet to share info on the animal of the month. For kids in grades K-3.

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.

Board Meeting

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room at Galesburg Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Board Meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

Board Meeting

Image text reads "Teen Scriptwriters' Room, Thursday, February 5, 5:00 to 7:30 PM, CBI Bank and Trust Meeting Room." It's written in a handwriting-style font on a piece of notebook paper, and there are drawings of a hand holding a pen over a sheet of paper to either side of the text.

Teen Scriptwriters' Room

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
CBI Bank & Trust Meeting Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General, Movie, Performance, STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Teens

We are making a movie! But first, we've got to write the script. Help us structure the narrative, plot scenes, and write dialogue!

Open to teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12. No registration necessary.

 

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: CBI Bank & Trust Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General, Movie, Performance, STEM, Technology
Event Details:

We are making a movie! But first, we've got to write the script. Help us structure the narrative, plot scenes, and write dialogue!

Open to teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12. No registration necessary.

 

Craft & Chat; Thursday; 6:00 PM; Group Study Room

Craft & Chat

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Group Study Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your current craft project to work on and make new friends. All skill levels are encouraged to come!

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

Bring your current craft project to work on and make new friends. All skill levels are encouraged to come!

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.

tech lab open

Tech Lab Open

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Visit the Tech Lab with or without an appointment!

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Visit the Tech Lab with or without an appointment!

Skills Lab Open

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Skills Lab at Galesburg Public Library

Drop in to use the equipment in the Skills Lab or schedule an appointment to reserve your spot!

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Skills Lab
Event Details:

Drop in to use the equipment in the Skills Lab or schedule an appointment to reserve your spot!

Reading Buddies Saturdays at 11 AM

Reading Buddies

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Drop in to practice reading with a trained volunteer. New and developing readers will read aloud to their buddy, build fluency & confidence, and have fun! Readers attending at least three sessions may choose a free book to keep.

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

Drop in to practice reading with a trained volunteer. New and developing readers will read aloud to their buddy, build fluency & confidence, and have fun! Readers attending at least three sessions may choose a free book to keep.