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Toddler Storytime, Mondays at 10:00 AM

Toddler Storytime

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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.

Tech Lab - Appointments

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Tech Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Event Details:

The Tech Lab is open on Monday evenings by appointment, so call 309-343-6118, email reference@galesburglibrary.org, or stop by the Reference Desk any time to schedule an appointmen...

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Tech Lab
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

The Tech Lab is open on Monday evenings by appointment, so call 309-343-6118, email reference@galesburglibrary.org, or stop by the Reference Desk any time to schedule an appointment!

Employment Specialist in the Red Study Room

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Red Study Room at Galesburg Public Library
Event Details:

The Employment Specialist is available in the Red Study Room. Visit the Reference Desk or call 309-343-6118 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome as time allows.

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Red Study Room
Event Details:

The Employment Specialist is available in the Red Study Room. Visit the Reference Desk or call 309-343-6118 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome as time allows.

D&D Young Adventurers Club

Young Adventurers: Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners

Monday, April 7, 2025 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!

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.

AARP Tax Assistance

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
F&M Bank Meeting Room at Galesburg Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

AARP volunteers will be conducting tax-assistance appointments in the F&M Bank Meeting Room.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: F&M Bank Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

AARP volunteers will be conducting tax-assistance appointments in the F&M Bank Meeting Room.

Discussion image for the book Correction by Ben Austen

Tuesday Book Club

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Group Study Room at Galesburg Public Library
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...

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Group Study Room
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!

Citizen science fair April 8 4-6 PM

Citizen Science Fair

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at Galesburg Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for an introduction to citizen science. Drop in anytime between 4:00 and 6:00 to explore fun projects that you can do that help real scientists reach real conclusions, and ...

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

Join us for an introduction to citizen science.

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 Open Hours

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Skills Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Skills Lab
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Bilingual storytime, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 6:30 PM

Cuenta Cuentos: Bilingual Storytime

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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.

Baby Bounce Weds mornings at 9:15

Baby Bounce

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 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.

Genealogy Assistance

Genealogy Assistance

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Galesburg Public Library
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Tech Lab Appointments

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Tech Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Tech Lab
Program Type: STEM

Skills Lab Appointments

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Skills Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Skills Lab
Lego Mania

LEGO Mania

Thursday, April 10, 2025 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)

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.

Employment Specialist in the Red Study Room

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Red Study Room at Galesburg Public Library
Event Details:

The Employment Specialist is available in the Red Study Room. Visit the Reference Desk or call 309-343-6118 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome as time allows.

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Red Study Room
Event Details:

The Employment Specialist is available in the Red Study Room. Visit the Reference Desk or call 309-343-6118 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome as time allows.

Teen Advisory Board, 2nd Thursday of every month 6:00-6:45 PM. Make your voice heard at the library!

Teen Advisory Board

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Community 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: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

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

Personal Nook event at GCAC

Community Read Craft at the GCAC: Personal Nook

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

In the 19th century, Vincent Van Gogh made paintings of the small, simple bedroom that was his sanctuary in Arles. We don’t know exactly what it looked like, but, in his paintings,...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

In the 19th century, Vincent Van Gogh made paintings of the small, simple bedroom that was his sanctuary in Arles.

Discussion image for the book Correction by Ben Austen

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!

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Spring Book Scavenger Hunt

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:45pm - 7:30pm
F&M Bank Meeting Room at Galesburg Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Start in the Community Room, then search around the library for clues and gather objects for this spring-themed scavenger hunt!

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

Start in the Community Room, then search around the library for clues and gather objects for this spring-themed scavenger hunt!

Tech Lab Open Hours

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Tech Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Event Details:

Drop by the Tech Lab during these open hours! No appointment required today!If you'd like to schedule an appointment during appointment-only hours, call 309-343-6118, email referen...

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Tech Lab
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Drop by the Tech Lab during these open hours! No appointment required today!

Toddler Storytime, Mondays at 10:00 AM

Toddler Storytime

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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.

Junior Book Club - 2nd Monday of the Month

Junior Book Club

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a fun program designed for readers in grades K-2 making the move from picture books to chapter books! Each read-aloud will be followed by a related STEM activity. Regis...

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

Join us for a fun program designed for readers in grades K-2 making the move from picture books to chapter books! Each read-aloud will be followed by a related STEM activity. 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.

Tech Lab - Appointments

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Tech Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Event Details:

The Tech Lab is open on Monday evenings by appointment, so call 309-343-6118, email reference@galesburglibrary.org, or stop by the Reference Desk any time to schedule an appointmen...

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Tech Lab
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

The Tech Lab is open on Monday evenings by appointment, so call 309-343-6118, email reference@galesburglibrary.org, or stop by the Reference Desk any time to schedule an appointment!

Seek out Nature at Lake Storey Park April 14 at 6:00 PM

Seek Out Nature at Lake Storey

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us at Lake Storey Park to learn to use Seek and iNaturalist, two free apps that help you learn more about the natural world around you! We’ll learn how these apps help to iden...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Join us at Lake Storey Park to learn to use Seek and iNaturalist, two free apps that help you learn more about the natural world around you!

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.