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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. 

Skills Lab Open Hours

Tuesday, April 15, 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
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 "Children" group.

Baby Bounce

Wednesday, April 16, 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

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Galesburg Public Library
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
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.

Tech Lab Appointments

Wednesday, April 16, 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
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. 

Skills Lab Appointments

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Skills Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Skills Lab
This event is in the "Children" group.

Pageturners Book Club for Kids

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Independent readers in grades 4-6 are invited to join our Children’s Librarians for this monthly club. Enjoy talking about fun novels with other readers your age.Sign up in the Chi...

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

Independent readers in grades 4-6 are invited to join our Children’s Librarians for this monthly club. Enjoy talking about fun novels with other readers your age.

Sign up in the Children’s Room, or by calling 309-343-6118.

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 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Red Study Room at Galesburg Public Library
Event Details:

The Employment Specialist will be 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 will be 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.

Community Read Craft at the GCAC: Found Poetry

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

When art and language combine, creative opportunities double! Join us as we discover art between the pages and delve into Found Poetry.This is a part of the Community Read series o...

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

When art and language combine, creative opportunities double! Join us as we discover art between the pages and delve into Found Poetry.

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.

Employment Specialist in the Red Study Room

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Tech Lab Open Hours

Saturday, April 19, 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!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Storytime

Monday, April 21, 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.

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.

Tech Lab - Appointments

Monday, April 21, 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 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Red Study Room at Galesburg Public Library
Event Details:

The Employment Specialist will be 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 will be 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Young Adventurers: Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners

Monday, April 21, 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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Seed Library Kickoff

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Drop in to donate seeds for our Seed Library, and take home a packet of seeds to start growing!Note: if you harvested them yourself, be sure to label the type, variety, harvest dat...

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

Drop in to donate seeds for our Seed Library, and take home a packet of seeds to start growing!

Note: if you harvested them yourself, be sure to label the type, variety, harvest date, and any notes a new grower might need.

Tech Lab - Appointments

Tuesday, April 22, 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!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Mini-Masters Elementary Art

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for hands-on art-making activities inspired by famous artists from around the world. Designed for ages 5-10. Advance registration required. Children under 8 must be accompa...

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

Join us for hands-on art-making activities inspired by famous artists from around the world. Designed for ages 5-10. Advance registration required. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Skills Lab Open Hours

Tuesday, April 22, 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