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Craft & Chat

Thursday, March 5, 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!

This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Storytime

Monday, March 9, 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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Junior Book Club

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tuesday Book Club

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
CBI Bank & Trust Meeting Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Please note the change in location for this discussion!

Meet us in the CBI Bank & Trust Room at 1:00 PM to discuss The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston.

This event is in the "Children" group

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

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.


 

This event is in the "Teens" group

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!

This event is in the "Children" group

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.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

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
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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!

This event is in the "Children" group

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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

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!

This event is in the "Children" group

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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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!

This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Storytime

Monday, March 23, 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.