Event List

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

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.

Bring your current craft project to work on and make new friends. All skill levels are encouraged to come!

Meet us at Jimmy's Pizza to discuss Bite by Bite by Aimee Nezhukumatatil.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and movement for toddlers ages 18-36 months and their caregivers. No registration required. 

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. 

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!

Join us to discuss The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean.

Tome Raiders is our science fiction and fantasy book discussion group. Newcomers are always welcome! 

Join us for a special tour of FISH of Galesburg! 

Meet us at FISH to get a special tour, learn what FISH is all about, how to get help, and see where your food drive donations have been going this month.

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. 

Join us for Banned Book Club! This Club will read and respectfully discuss books that have been challenged or banned. This month we will read In the Night Kitchen by Maurice Sendak.

Stories, songs, sign language, and bounces for kids ages 0-18 months old and their caregivers. No registration required.

Volunteers help fold and label library newsletters to be mailed out. 

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.

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

Join us each month to recreate an art masterpiece! Open to kids in grades K-4. Children age 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Advance registration required. Please register at the Children's Desk or by calling 309-343-6118.

Let's read, sing, and play together in English and Spanish. For kids ages 6 and under with an adult. 

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!

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