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Skills Lab Open Hours

Skills Lab Open Hours

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Skills Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Galesburg Public Library’s Skills Lab is an interactive classroom for adults and teens to develop skills, gain independence, and engage in hands-on, life-long learning. Visit the Skills Lab with or without an appointment!

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Skills Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Galesburg Public Library’s Skills Lab is an interactive classroom for adults and teens to develop skills, gain independence, and engage in hands-on, life-long learning. Visit the Skills Lab with or without an appointment!

This event is in the "Children" group
Tween Time

Tween Time

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Calling all tweens in grades 4-6! Join us twice a month for fun crafts, games, or building challenges. We will focus on a different topic or activity each session. Advance registration is required.

 

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

Calling all tweens in grades 4-6! Join us twice a month for fun crafts, games, or building challenges. We will focus on a different topic or activity each session. Advance registration is 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Tech Lab Open Hours

Tech Lab Open Hours

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
STEM, Technology
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, Technology
Event Details:

Visit the Tech Lab with or without an appointment!

This event is in the "Children" group
Reading Buddies

Reading Buddies

Saturday, April 25, 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 two 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 two sessions may choose a free book to keep.

This event is in the "Everyone" group
Details about the Friends of the Library accepting book donations event

Friends of the Library Accepting Book Donations

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library, Volunteer
Age Group:
Everyone

The Friends of the Galesburg Public Library will be accepting book sale donations Saturdays from March 7 through April 25.

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Friends of the Library, Volunteer
Event Details:

The Friends of the Galesburg Public Library will be accepting book sale donations Saturdays from March 7 through April 25.

This event is in the "Teens" group
Galesburg Public Library Dungeons and Dragons. Open to teens ages 12 to 18 or in grades 7 through 12. Fourth Monday of every month, 4 PM to 6 PM

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
CBI Bank & Trust Meeting Room at Galesburg Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

Join the adventure at Galesburg Public Library! Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club is open to all teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12, whether you're an experienced D&D player or have never tried it before.

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: CBI Bank & Trust Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Join the adventure at Galesburg Public Library! Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club is open to all teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12, whether you're an experienced D&D player or have never tried it before.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Tech Lab Open Hours

Tech Lab Open Hours

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Tech Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
STEM, Technology
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, Technology
Event Details:

Visit the Tech Lab with or without an appointment!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
author talk

Aimee Nezhukumatathil Author Talk - Zoom

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Register to receive the Zoom link (when it becomes available) for this special author talk with Aimee Nezhukumatathil, the author of Bite by Bite: Nourishments and Jamborees!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register to receive the Zoom link (when it becomes available) for this special author talk with Aimee Nezhukumatathil, the author of Bite by Bite: Nourishments and Jamborees!

Masterpiece Makerspace. Spring 2026. February 24. March 24. April 28.

Masterpiece Makerspace: Elementary Art

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music

Join us each month to recreate an art masterpiece! Open to kids in grades K-4. Children age 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Advance registration required. Please register at the Children's Desk or by calling 309-343-6118.

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music
Event Details:

Join us each month to recreate an art masterpiece! Open to kids in grades K-4. Children age 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Advance registration required. Please register at the Children's Desk or by calling 309-343-6118.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Tech Lab Open Hours

Tech Lab Open Hours

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Tech Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
STEM, Technology
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, Technology
Event Details:

Visit the Tech Lab with or without an appointment!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Skills Lab Open Hours

Skills Lab Open Hours

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Skills Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Galesburg Public Library’s Skills Lab is an interactive classroom for adults and teens to develop skills, gain independence, and engage in hands-on, life-long learning. Visit the Skills Lab with or without an appointment!

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Skills Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Galesburg Public Library’s Skills Lab is an interactive classroom for adults and teens to develop skills, gain independence, and engage in hands-on, life-long learning. Visit the Skills Lab with or without an appointment!

This event is in the "Children" group
Reading Buddies

Reading Buddies

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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 two 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 two sessions may choose a free book to keep.

This event is in the "Children" group
Bilingual storytime, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 6:30 PM

Cuenta Cuentos: Bilingual Storytime

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Let's read, sing, and play together in English and Spanish. For kids ages 6 and under with an adult. 

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

Let's read, sing, and play together in English and Spanish. For kids ages 6 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Skills Lab Open Hours

Skills Lab Open Hours

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Skills Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Galesburg Public Library’s Skills Lab is an interactive classroom for adults and teens to develop skills, gain independence, and engage in hands-on, life-long learning. Visit the Skills Lab with or without an appointment!

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Skills Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Galesburg Public Library’s Skills Lab is an interactive classroom for adults and teens to develop skills, gain independence, and engage in hands-on, life-long learning. Visit the Skills Lab with or without an appointment!

Genealogy Assistance

Genealogy Assistance

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Galesburg Public Library
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Skills Lab Open Hours

Skills Lab Open Hours

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Skills Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Galesburg Public Library’s Skills Lab is an interactive classroom for adults and teens to develop skills, gain independence, and engage in hands-on, life-long learning. Visit the Skills Lab with or without an appointment!

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Skills Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Galesburg Public Library’s Skills Lab is an interactive classroom for adults and teens to develop skills, gain independence, and engage in hands-on, life-long learning. Visit the Skills Lab with or without an appointment!

This event is in the "Children" group
Reading Buddies

Reading Buddies

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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 two 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 two sessions may choose a free book to keep.

This event is in the "Everyone" group
fruit and vegetable printmaking

Fruit & Vegetable Printmaking at GCAC

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Discussion
Age Group:
Everyone

Meet us at the Galesburg Community Arts Center to try Fruit & Vegetable Printmaking! Explore the natural beauty of fruits and veggies by using them like stamps! Each fruit and veggie has unique visual qualities that POP on the page.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion
Event Details:

Meet us at the Galesburg Community Arts Center to try Fruit & Vegetable Printmaking! Explore the natural beauty of fruits and veggies by using them like stamps! Each fruit and veggie has unique visual qualities that POP on the page.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Skills Lab Open Hours

Skills Lab Open Hours

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Skills Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Galesburg Public Library’s Skills Lab is an interactive classroom for adults and teens to develop skills, gain independence, and engage in hands-on, life-long learning. Visit the Skills Lab with or without an appointment!

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Skills Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Galesburg Public Library’s Skills Lab is an interactive classroom for adults and teens to develop skills, gain independence, and engage in hands-on, life-long learning. Visit the Skills Lab with or without an appointment!

This event is in the "Everyone" group
knox farm tour

Knox Farm Tour

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Environment
Age Group:
Everyone

Have you heard about the Knox Farm?

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Environment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you heard about the Knox Farm?

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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Tech Lab Open Hours

Tech Lab Open Hours

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
STEM, Technology
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, Technology
Event Details:

Visit the Tech Lab with or without an appointment!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Skills Lab Open Hours

Skills Lab Open Hours

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Skills Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Galesburg Public Library’s Skills Lab is an interactive classroom for adults and teens to develop skills, gain independence, and engage in hands-on, life-long learning. Visit the Skills Lab with or without an appointment!

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Skills Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Galesburg Public Library’s Skills Lab is an interactive classroom for adults and teens to develop skills, gain independence, and engage in hands-on, life-long learning. Visit the Skills Lab with or without an appointment!

This event is in the "Everyone" group
Book Sale, May 1, 3:00-7:00 PM

Friends of the Library Book Sale: Preview Sale for Friends Members

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Everyone

Preview Sale for members of the Friends of the Library. Friends membership $10. 

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Preview Sale for members of the Friends of the Library. Friends membership $10. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group
Book Sale, May 2, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Community Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Everyone

The Friends of the Library Book Sale is open to everyone!

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

The Friends of the Library Book Sale is open to everyone!