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Book Club Tuesday/Thursday (TnT)

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion of the Community Read book, Correction: Parole, Prison, and the Possibility of Change by Ben Austen. Copies will be available at the Checkout Desk, and the...

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

Join us for a discussion of the Community Read book, Correction: Parole, Prison, and the Possibility of Change by Ben Austen. Copies will be available at the Checkout Desk, and they are yours to keep when you've finished reading!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Community Read: Virtual Discussion with the Author

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Community Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a virtual discussion of the Community Read book, Correction: Parole, Prison, and the Possibility of Change by Ben Austen, made possible through the Illinois Humanities ...

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

Join us for a virtual discussion of the Community Read book, Correction: Parole, Prison, and the Possibility of Change by Ben Austen, made possible through the Illinois Humanities Envisioning Justice Grant. 

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

Banned Book Club

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Group Study Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for the first meeting of Banned Book Club! This club will read and respectfully discuss books that have been challenged or banned.This month we will be discussing To Kill a...

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

Join us for the first meeting of Banned Book Club! This club will read and respectfully discuss books that have been challenged or banned.

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.

Free movie: Just Mercy

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Free showing of Just Mercy, in celebration of the Community Read, made possible through the Illinois Humanities Envisioning Justice grant.This is a tie-in event for the Community R...

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

Free showing of Just Mercy, in celebration of the Community Read, made possible through the Illinois Humanities Envisioning Justice grant.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Food for Thought Book Discussion

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Off Site: Cornucopia Natural Market and Deli
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us to discuss Exoneree Diaires by Alison Flowers, a tie-in book for the Community Read, which is made possible through the Illinois Humanities. At the library, pick up a ...

Library Branch: Off Site: Cornucopia Natural Market and Deli
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us to discuss Exoneree Diaires by Alison Flowers, a tie-in book for the Community Read, which is made possible through the Illinois Humanities. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft & Chat

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Group Study Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Coloring

Monday, April 21, 2025 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. 

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.

Newsletter Folding

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Group Study Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Volunteers fold, label, and address newsletters to be sent out.

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

Volunteers fold, label, and address newsletters to be sent out.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Employment Specialist in the Red Room

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Red Study Room at Galesburg Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Employment Specialist is available in the Red Study Room. See the Reference Desk or call 309-343-6118 (press 4 for reference) to schedule an appointment.

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Red Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

The Employment Specialist is available in the Red Study Room. See the Reference Desk or call 309-343-6118 (press 4 for reference) to schedule an appointment.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Senior Social Hour

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy a cup of coffee and make new friends!

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

Enjoy a cup of coffee and make new friends!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tome Raiders Book Discussion

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Group Study Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Discussion of The Bezzle by Cory Doctorow. Grab a copy from the Checkout Desk about a month in advance.This is a tie-in for the Community Read, which is made possible through the I...

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

Discussion of The Bezzle by Cory Doctorow. Grab a copy from the Checkout Desk about a month in advance.

This is a tie-in for the Community Read, which is made possible through the Illinois Humanities Envisioning Justice grant.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft & Chat

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Group Study Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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.

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.

Lindsay Currie Book Talk and Signing

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Galesburg Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for a conversation with Lindsay Currie, Galesburg native and #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of novels for children. Following a short presentation, Lind...

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

Join us for a conversation with Lindsay Currie, Galesburg native and #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of novels for children. Following a short presentation, Lindsay will answer audience questions and sign books.

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.

Spring Bird Hike

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Environment, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Join us at Blackthorn Hill Nature Preserve for an hour-long birding hike through the woods and prairie to see spring migrants. Along the way, we'll be using the Merlin and eBird ap...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Environment, STEM
Event Details:

Join us at Blackthorn Hill Nature Preserve for an hour-long birding hike through the woods and prairie to see spring migrants. Along the way, we'll be using the Merlin and eBird apps to do some citizen science!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tuesday Book Club

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Group Study Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us to discuss The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.Pick up a copy at the Checkout Desk!

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

Join us to discuss The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.

Pick up a copy at the Checkout Desk!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft & Chat

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Group Study Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Thursday Book Club

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Meet us at Jimmy's Pizza to discuss The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.The Tuesday/Thursday book club (TnT) meets twice a month to discuss the same book (you do no...

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

Meet us at Jimmy's Pizza to discuss The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Coloring

Monday, May 19, 2025 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. 

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.

Tome Raiders Book Discussion

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Group Study Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us to discuss The Moon is a Harsh Mistress by Robert A. Heinlein.Tome Raiders is our science fiction and fantasy book discussion group. Newcomers are always welcome! See what ...

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

Join us to discuss The Moon is a Harsh Mistress by Robert A. Heinlein.

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

Banned Book Club

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Group Study Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for Banned Book Club! This club will read and respectfully discuss books that have been challenged or banned. This month we will be reading Flamer by Mike Curato. 

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

Join us for Banned Book Club! This club will read and respectfully discuss books that have been challenged or banned. This month we will be reading Flamer by Mike Curato. 

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.

Holiday

All Day
Galesburg Public Library

Closed for Memorial Day

Closing
Branches:
Galesburg Public Library
Description:

Closed for Memorial Day

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Newsletter Folding

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Group Study Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Volunteers fold, label, and address newsletters to be sent out.

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

Volunteers fold, label, and address newsletters to be sent out.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft & Chat

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Group Study Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tuesday Book Club

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Group Study Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us to read The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers by Samuel Burr in the Group Study Room at 1:00 PM!You can check out a copy from the Checkout Desk beginning about a month in advance....

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

Join us to read The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers by Samuel Burr in the Group Study Room at 1:00 PM!

You can check out a copy from the Checkout Desk beginning about a month in advance.