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Skills Lab Appointments

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Skills Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Skills Lab

Employment Specialist in the Red Study Room

Thursday, May 29, 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.

Employment Specialist in the Red Study Room

Saturday, May 31, 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, May 31, 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!

Summer Storytime Mondays and 10 June 2 - July 21

Summer Storytime

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Stories, songs, and movement, geared toward kids ages 5 and under with an adult.

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Stories, songs, and movement, geared toward kids ages 5 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.

Tech Lab - Appointments

Monday, June 2, 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!

Baby Bounce Weds mornings at 9:15 from June 4 to July 23

Baby Bounce

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading
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, Summer Reading
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, June 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Galesburg Public Library
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Tech Lab Appointments

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Tech Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Tech Lab
ScribbleMonster 10:00 AM June 5

Musical Play with ScribbleMonster

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Performance, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Musical Play with ScribbleMonster is an interactive show fueled by your creative ideas! With songs recognized by National Public Radio, the Parents’ Choice Awards, and Parenting Ma...

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

Musical Play with ScribbleMonster is an interactive show fueled by your creative ideas!

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 Appointments

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Skills Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Skills Lab

Board Meeting

Thursday, June 5, 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 

Tween Time first and third Thursdays of June and July at 6:00 PM

Tween Time

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Calling all tweens in grades 4-6! Join us the first and third Thursdays of the 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: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Calling all tweens in grades 4-6! Join us the first and third Thursdays of the 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.

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.

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

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.

Summer Storytime Mondays and 10 June 2 - July 21

Summer Storytime

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Stories, songs, and movement, geared toward kids ages 5 and under with an adult.

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Stories, songs, and movement, geared toward kids ages 5 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.

Young Adventurers D&D

Young Adventurers: Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
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 special su...

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
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 special summer library-themed 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.

Tuesday Book Club

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.

Skills Lab Open Hours

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Skills Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Skills Lab
Baby Bounce Weds mornings at 9:15 from June 4 to July 23

Baby Bounce

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading
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, Summer Reading
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, June 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Galesburg Public Library
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Tech Lab Appointments

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Tech Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Tech Lab

Skills Lab Appointments

Thursday, June 12, 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, June 12, 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.

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

Teen Advisory Board

Thursday, June 12, 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!