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Board Meeting

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room at Galesburg Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Board Meeting 

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

Board Meeting 

Employment Specialist in the Red Study Room

Thursday, May 1, 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.

Craft & Chat; Thursday; 6:00 PM; Group Study Room

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.

Tween Time first Thursday of each month

Tween Time

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General, STEM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Calling all tweens in grades 4-6! Join us the first Thursday of each month at 6 PM for fun crafts, games, or building challenges. We will focus on a different topic or ac...

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General, STEM
Event Details:

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

Tech Lab Open Hours

Saturday, May 3, 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!

Kids only Lindsay Currie event May 3 at 2:00

Kids-only Meet & Greet with Lindsay Currie

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ever wanted to chat with an author? Now's your chance! Come meet #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling children's author Lindsay Currie and get all your questions answered at...

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

Ever wanted to chat with an author? Now's your chance! Come meet #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling children's author Lindsay Currie and get all your questions answered at this kids-only event.

Lindsay Currie talk and signing May 3 at 3:30

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.

D&D Young Adventurers Club

Young Adventurers: Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners

Monday, May 5, 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.

Tech Lab - Appointments

Tuesday, May 6, 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!

Genealogy Assistance

Genealogy Assistance

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Galesburg Public Library
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Tech Lab Appointments

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Tech Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Tech Lab

Skills Lab Appointments

Thursday, May 8, 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, May 8, 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, May 8, 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 Celebration at Wordsmith Bookshoppe

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of the school year with a party at Wordsmith Bookshoppe! In addition to having snacks and games, TAB members will get to choose a book from the store to be added ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of the school year with a party at Wordsmith Bookshoppe! In addition to having snacks and games, TAB members will get to choose a book from the store to be added to the library collection! 

Spring Bird Hike at Blackthorn Hill May 10 at 9:00 AM

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!

Employment Specialist in the Red Study Room

Saturday, May 10, 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.

Rootabaga Kids May 10 at 10:00 AM

Rootabaga Kids 2025

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Performance
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
Event Details:

Percussionist Juan Pastor and his band Chinchano bring the sounds of Peruvian jazz to the library for this family friendly educational show as part of the 45th annual Knox-Rootabag...

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Music, Performance
Event Details:

Percussionist Juan Pastor and his band Chinchano bring the sounds of Peruvian jazz to the library for this family friendly educational show as part of the 45th annual Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival.

Tech Lab Open Hours

Saturday, May 10, 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!

Tech Lab - Appointments

Monday, May 12, 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!

Junior Book Club - 2nd Monday of the Month

Junior Book Club

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Programming 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: Children's Programming 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.

Tuesday Book Club

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!

Skills Lab Open Hours

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Skills Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Skills Lab
Genealogy Assistance

Genealogy Assistance

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Galesburg Public Library
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library