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Genealogy Assistance

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Galesburg Public Library
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Tech Lab Appointments

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Tech Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Tech Lab

Skills Lab Appointments

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Skills Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Skills Lab
Tween Time first and third Thursdays of June and July at 6:00 PM

Tween Time

Thursday, July 17, 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, July 17, 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.

thursday book club

Thursday Book Club

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Meet us in the Community Room to discuss Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin.You can bring your dinner with if you would like to! This club previously met offsi...

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

Meet us in the Community Room to discuss Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin.

Read to a Therapy Dog July 19 at 2:00

Read with a Therapy Dog

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Practice your reading skills by reading to a furry friend from Galesburg Therapy Dogs. Open to kids ages 12 and under; kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Advance registr...

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

Practice your reading skills by reading to a furry friend from Galesburg Therapy Dogs. Open to kids ages 12 and under; kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Advance registration required in the Children's Library.

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.

Summer Storytime Mondays and 10 June 2 - July 21

Summer Storytime

Monday, July 21, 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, July 21, 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.

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, July 21, 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, July 21, 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, July 21, 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 Kindred by Octavia Butler.Tome Raiders is our science fiction and fantasy book discussion group. Newcomers are always welcome! See what we're reading in 2025 on ...

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

Join us to discuss Kindred by Octavia Butler.

Jim Gill July 22 at 11:00 AM

Jim Gill: A Sing-Along and Play-Along Concert

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Get ready to sing, clap, and dance along during this visit by award-winning musician and author Jim Gill. Jim Gill’s distinctive music play creates the spirit of a family room in t...

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

Get ready to sing, clap, and dance along during this visit by award-winning musician and author Jim Gill.

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 Open Hours

Tuesday, July 22, 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, July 23, 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, July 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Galesburg Public Library
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Tech Lab Appointments

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Tech Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Tech Lab

Skills Lab Appointments

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Skills Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Skills Lab
All ages skating party July 28 5-8 PM

Summer Reading Finale: All Ages Skating Party

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Wind up Summer Reading with a free skating party! Join us at Skate Palace (1855 E. Knox Street) for free roller skating for all ages. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Wind up Summer Reading with a free skating party! Join us at Skate Palace (1855 E. Knox Street) for free roller skating for all ages. 

U of I Wits Fitness

Wednesday, July 30, 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, July 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Galesburg Public Library
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Tech Lab Appointments

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Tech Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Tech Lab

Skills Lab Appointments

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Skills Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Skills Lab

Skills Lab Open Hours

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