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Bilingual storytime, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 6:30 PM

Cuenta Cuentos: Bilingual Storytime

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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, March 11, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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, March 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Galesburg Public Library
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Lego Mania

LEGO Mania

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children

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, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Community Room at Galesburg Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

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

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!

Tween Time

Tween Time

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Age Group:
Children

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

 

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

Calling all tweens in grades 4-6! Join us twice a month for fun crafts, games, or building challenges. We will focus on a different topic or activity each session. 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.

Thursday book club

Thursday Book Club

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Meet us at Jimmy's Pizza to discuss The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston.

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

Meet us at Jimmy's Pizza to discuss The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston.

Skills Lab Open

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Skills Lab at Galesburg Public Library

Drop in to use the equipment in the Skills Lab or schedule an appointment to reserve your spot!

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Skills Lab
Event Details:

Drop in to use the equipment in the Skills Lab or schedule an appointment to reserve your spot!

Tech Lab Open

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Drop in to use the equipment in the Tech Lab, or call 309-343-6118 or email reference@galesburglibrary.org to schedule an appointment!

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Drop in to use the equipment in the Tech Lab, or call 309-343-6118 or email reference@galesburglibrary.org to schedule an appointment!

Pi Day Party March 14th 10:00 AM

Pi Day Party for Kids

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children

Come celebrate Pi Day and learn about the coolest number in the world with fun activities and crafts! For kids in grades K-6; kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

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

Come celebrate Pi Day and learn about the coolest number in the world with fun activities and crafts! For kids in grades K-6; kids under 8 must be accompanied by 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.

Toddler Storytime, Mondays at 10:00 AM

Toddler Storytime

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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.

Adult Coloring, Monday, 1:30-3:30 PM, Group Study Room

Adult Coloring

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Group Study Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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: Teens, 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.

Pageturners Book Club for Kids

Pageturners Book Club for Kids

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children

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.

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.

D&D Young Adventurers Club

Young Adventurers: Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Age Group:
Children

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!

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.

Pokemon Club for Kids

Pokémon Club for Kids

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Hey Pokémon trainers! Come journey on over to the Children’s Library for Pokémon Club. Join us to play the card game, trade cards, or both! For kids in grades K-6. All children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. 

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

Hey Pokémon trainers! Come journey on over to the Children’s Library for Pokémon Club. Join us to play the card game, trade cards, or both! For kids in grades K-6. All children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by 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.

Photo of the cover of A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess; Details about Banned Book Club

Banned Book Club

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Group Study Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for Banned Book Club! This Club will read and respectfully discuss books that have been challenged or banned. This month we are reading A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess.

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: 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 are reading A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess.

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.

Baby Bounce Weds mornings at 9:15

Baby Bounce

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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, March 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Galesburg Public Library
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
cat on a hot tin roof

Free Movie: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Free movie and popcorn! Join us for Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Warner Bros, 108 minutes, PG).

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

Free movie and popcorn! Join us for Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Warner Bros, 108 minutes, PG).

Image text reads "Safe Sitter Training for teens, Thursday, March 19, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Galesburg Public Library, Group Study Room." Below the text is an image of a young girl playing with blocks while a teenaged babysitter lays on the ground nearby and observes."

Safe Sitter Training for Teens

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Group Study Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
General, Health & Wellness, STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens

Learn everything you need to know to start babysitting in this comprehensive course, including safety, behavior, first aid, & business skills. A break at lunchtime will be provided, but participants will need to bring their own lunch.

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General, Health & Wellness, STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Learn everything you need to know to start babysitting in this comprehensive course, including safety, behavior, first aid, & business skills. A break at lunchtime will be provided, but participants will need to bring their own lunch.

Image text reads "Hands-Only CPR for Teens, Thursday, March 19, 3:15 to 4:00 PM, Galesburg Public Library, Group Study Room." There is a picture of one woman demonstrating CPR on a dummy while a boy and girl nearby take notes, and a medical kit sits nearby.

Hands Only CPR Training for Teens

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Group Study Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
General, Health & Wellness, STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens

Come and learn a form of CPR! Hands only CPR is a skill that can be used in case of emergencies on children and adults. Registration is required, and a waiting list will be used if the event fills up.

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General, Health & Wellness, STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come and learn a form of CPR! Hands only CPR is a skill that can be used in case of emergencies on children and adults. Registration is required, and a waiting list will be used if the event fills up.

Zack Percell magic show March 19 at 4:00 PM

Zack Percell of TNZ Magic: Reading is Magic!

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children

Join acclaimed children's entertainer and magician Zack Percell for 50 minutes of fast-paced, interactive magic and comedy. Free and open to kids of all ages, together with their grownups.

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

Join acclaimed children's entertainer and magician Zack Percell for 50 minutes of fast-paced, interactive magic and comedy. Free and open to kids of all ages, together with their grownups.

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, March 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Group Study Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Skills Lab Open

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Skills Lab at Galesburg Public Library

Drop in to use the equipment in the Skills Lab or schedule an appointment to reserve your spot!

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Skills Lab
Event Details:

Drop in to use the equipment in the Skills Lab or schedule an appointment to reserve your spot!