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Thursday book club

Thursday Book Club

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Meet us at Jimmy's Pizza to discuss Night Flyer by Tiya Miles.

The Tuesday/Thursday book club (TnT) meets twice a month to discuss the same book (you do not need to attend both meetings). 

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

Meet us at Jimmy's Pizza to discuss Night Flyer by Tiya Miles.

The Tuesday/Thursday book club (TnT) meets twice a month to discuss the same book (you do not need to attend both meetings). 

Skills Lab Open

Friday, May 15, 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!

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

Adult Coloring

Monday, May 18, 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.

D&D Young Adventurers Club

Young Adventurers: Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners

Monday, May 18, 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, May 19, 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.

Genealogy Assistance

Genealogy Assistance

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Galesburg Public Library
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Harriet

Free Movie: Harriet

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Free movie and popcorn!

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

Free movie and popcorn!

Craft & Chat; Thursday; 6:00 PM; Group Study Room

Craft & Chat

Thursday, May 21, 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, May 22, 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, May 23, 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!

Holiday

All Day
Galesburg Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Galesburg Public Library
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, May 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
CBI Bank & Trust Meeting Room at Galesburg Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: CBI Bank & Trust Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens

Newsletter Folding

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Group Study Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library, Volunteer
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

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

Genealogy Assistance

Genealogy Assistance

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Galesburg Public Library
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Skills Lab Open

Friday, May 29, 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!

Genealogy Assistance

Genealogy Assistance

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Galesburg Public Library
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Board Meeting

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room at Galesburg Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Board Meeting 

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

Board Meeting 

Craft & Chat; Thursday; 6:00 PM; Group Study Room

Craft & Chat

Thursday, June 4, 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.

Tech Lab Open

Saturday, June 6, 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!

Tuesday book club

Tuesday Book Club

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Group Study Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Meet us in the Group Study Room at 1:00 PM to discuss Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.

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

Meet us in the Group Study Room at 1:00 PM to discuss Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.

Genealogy Assistance

Genealogy Assistance

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Galesburg Public Library
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
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 11, 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!

Thursday book club

Thursday Book Club

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Meet us at Jimmy's Pizza to discuss Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.

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

Meet us at Jimmy's Pizza to discuss Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.

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

Adult Coloring

Monday, June 15, 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.