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Tech Lab Open

Friday, February 20, 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!

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

Skills Lab Open

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Skills Lab at Galesburg Public Library
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
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

Saturday, February 21, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Storytime

Monday, February 23, 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.

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

Skills Lab Hours

Monday, February 23, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group

NLS Audiobook Workshop

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Galesburg Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Do you or someone you know have difficulties accessing print books due to temporary/permanent physical or visual limitations?

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

Do you or someone you know have difficulties accessing print books due to temporary/permanent physical or visual limitations?

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
CBI Bank & Trust Meeting Room at Galesburg Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: CBI Bank & Trust Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Lab Open

Monday, February 23, 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tome Raiders Book Discussion

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Group Study Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us to discuss Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir.

Tome Raiders is our science fiction and fantasy book discussion group. Newcomers are always welcome! 

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

Join us to discuss Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir.

Tome Raiders is our science fiction and fantasy book discussion group. Newcomers are always welcome! 

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

Skills Lab Hours

Tuesday, February 24, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group

AARP Tax Assistance Appointments

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Group Study Room at Galesburg Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Adults

Masterpiece Makerspace: Elementary Art

Tuesday, February 24, 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

Tuesday, February 24, 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!

This event is in the "Children" group

Cuenta Cuentos: Bilingual Storytime

Tuesday, February 24, 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 "Children" group

Baby Bounce

Wednesday, February 25, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Newsletter Folding

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Group Study Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library, Volunteer
Age Group:
Adults

Volunteers help fold and label library newsletters to be mailed out. 

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

Volunteers help fold and label library newsletters to be mailed out. 

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

Skills Lab Hours

Wednesday, February 25, 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

Wednesday, February 25, 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 Hours

Thursday, February 26, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Mobile Memory Lab

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 7:30pm
Group Study Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Local History, Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your family photos, documents, and memorabilia to the library!

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local History, Technology
Event Details:

Bring your family photos, documents, and memorabilia to the library!

This event is in the "Children" group

Tween Time

Thursday, February 26, 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

Friday, February 27, 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!

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

Skills Lab Open

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Skills Lab at Galesburg Public Library
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
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Lab Open

Saturday, February 28, 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!