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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!

Thursday book club

Thursday Book Club

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Meet us at Jimmy's Pizza to discuss The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers by Samuel Burr.The Tuesday/Thursday book club meets twice a month to discuss the same book (you do not need to at...

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

Meet us at Jimmy's Pizza to discuss The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers by Samuel Burr.

Summer Storytime Mondays and 10 June 2 - July 21

Summer Storytime

Monday, June 16, 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.

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

Adult Coloring

Monday, June 16, 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.

Pokemon Club June 17 and July 15 at 4:00 PM

Pokémon Club for Kids

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
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 und...

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
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.

Skills Lab Open Hours

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Skills Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Skills Lab

Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The Friends of the Library will meet to discuss leadership roles and book sale details.

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

The Friends of the Library will meet to discuss leadership roles and book sale details.

Photo of the cover of The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

Banned Book Club

Tuesday, June 17, 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 Banned Book Club! This club will read and respectfully discuss books that have been challenged or banned. This month we are reading The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwo...

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Discussion, 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 The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood. 

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 from June 4 to July 23

Baby Bounce

Wednesday, June 18, 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.

U of I Wits Fitness

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Galesburg Public Library
Event Details:

Discover the power of brain training with University of Illinois Educator Tessa Hobbs-Curley! In this engaging class, Tessa will guide participants through a series of interactive ...

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Community Room
Event Details:

Discover the power of brain training with University of Illinois Educator Tessa Hobbs-Curley!

Genealogy Assistance

Genealogy Assistance

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Galesburg Public Library
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Tech Lab Appointments

Wednesday, June 18, 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 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Skills Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Skills Lab
Craft & Chat; Thursday; 6:00 PM; Group Study Room

Craft & Chat

Thursday, June 19, 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 23, 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.

Story Pirates 6/23 4:00 PM

Story Creation Zone with the Story Pirates

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
Event Details:

Join the award winning Story Pirates for an interactive, fully improvised show where kids in the audience help the cast build a brand new story from scratch. Free and open to all a...

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

Join the award winning Story Pirates for an interactive, fully improvised show where kids in the audience help the cast build a brand new story from scratch. Free and open to all ages.

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.

Galesburg Public Library Dungeons and Dragons. Open to teens ages 12 to 18 or in grades 7 through 12. Fourth Monday of every month, 4 PM to 6 PM

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
F&M Bank Meeting Room at Galesburg Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: F&M Bank Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Young Adventurers D&D

Young Adventurers: Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners

Monday, June 23, 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.

Tome Raiders book club

Tome Raiders Book Discussion

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Group Study Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us to discuss The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley.Tome Raiders is our science fiction and fantasy book discussion group. Newcomers are always welcome! See what we're readi...

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us to discuss The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley.

Skills Lab Open Hours

Tuesday, June 24, 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 25, 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.

Newsletter Folding

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Group Study Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Volunteers fold, label, and address newsletters to be sent out.

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Volunteers fold, label, and address newsletters to be sent out.

Genealogy Assistance

Genealogy Assistance

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Galesburg Public Library
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Tech Lab Appointments

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Tech Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Tech Lab