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Facts Not Fear: Understanding Death and Dying. March 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM.

Facts Not Fear: Understanding Death and Dying

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion, General, Lecture
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join Order of the Good Death Volunteer and Children's Librarian, LeAnna Whitaker, for a discussion about death, dying, and caregiving in Illinois. Let's demystify the dying process and the logistics that go along with it.

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Discussion, General, Lecture
Event Details:

Join Order of the Good Death Volunteer and Children's Librarian, LeAnna Whitaker, for a discussion about death, dying, and caregiving in Illinois. Let's demystify the dying process and the logistics that go along with it.

Image text reads "Ozobot Academy, Thursday, March 12, 6:45 to 7:30 PM, Galesburg Public Library, Community Room." To the left and right are pictures of Ozobot EVO robots, against a background of blue circuitry.

Ozobot Academy

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:45pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
General, STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Teens

Program and control one of the library’s Ozobot Evo robots to complete various tasks!

Advance registration is required.

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General, STEM, Technology
Event Details:

Program and control one of the library’s Ozobot Evo robots to complete various tasks!

Advance registration is required.

Image text reads "Safe Sitter Training for teens, Thursday, March 19, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Galesburg Public Library, Group Study Room." Below the text is an image of a young girl playing with blocks while a teenaged babysitter lays on the ground nearby and observes."

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.

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General, Health & Wellness, STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

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.

Image text reads "Hands-Only CPR for Teens, Thursday, March 19, 3:15 to 4:00 PM, Galesburg Public Library, Group Study Room." There is a picture of one woman demonstrating CPR on a dummy while a boy and girl nearby take notes, and a medical kit sits nearby.

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.

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General, Health & Wellness, STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

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.

Image text reads "Teen Scriptwriters' Room, Thursday, March 26, 5:00 to 7:30 PM, Community Room." It's written in a handwriting-style font on a piece of notebook paper, and there are drawings of a hand holding a pen over a sheet of paper to either side of the text.

Teen Scriptwriters' Room

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General, Movie, Performance, STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Teens

We are making a movie! But first, we've got to write the script. Help us structure the narrative, plot scenes, and write dialogue! New faces are welcome, even if you haven't worked on this project or any kind of movie scripting before.

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General, Movie, Performance, STEM, Technology
Event Details:

We are making a movie! But first, we've got to write the script. Help us structure the narrative, plot scenes, and write dialogue! New faces are welcome, even if you haven't worked on this project or any kind of movie scripting before.

Image text reads "Teen Scriptwriters' Room, Tuesday, April 7, 5:00 to 7:30 PM, CBI Bank & Trust Meeting Room." It's written in a handwriting-style font on a piece of notebook paper, and there are drawings of a hand holding a pen over a sheet of paper to either side of the text.

Teen Scriptwriters' Room

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
CBI Bank & Trust Meeting Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General, Movie, Performance, STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Teens

We are making a movie! But first, we've got to write the script. Help us structure the narrative, plot scenes, and write dialogue! New faces are welcome, even if you haven't worked on this project or any kind of movie scripting before.

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: CBI Bank & Trust Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General, Movie, Performance, STEM, Technology
Event Details:

We are making a movie! But first, we've got to write the script. Help us structure the narrative, plot scenes, and write dialogue! New faces are welcome, even if you haven't worked on this project or any kind of movie scripting before.

Staff Development

All Day
Galesburg Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Galesburg Public Library
Details about Game Day program

Game Day for Adults

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Adults

Make new friends and play games! Board games, card games, and dice games will be provided- or bring your own.

 

This event is held in partnership with Galesburg Public Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20347.

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

Make new friends and play games! Board games, card games, and dice games will be provided- or bring your own.

 

This event is held in partnership with Galesburg Public Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20347.

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.

Image text reads "Teen Scriptwriters' Room, Tuesday, April 14, 5:00 to 7:30 PM, Community Room." It's written in a handwriting-style font on a piece of notebook paper, and there are drawings of a hand holding a pen over a sheet of paper to either side of the text.

Teen Scriptwriters' Room

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General, Movie, Performance, STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Teens

We are making a movie! But first, we've got to write the script. Help us structure the narrative, plot scenes, and write dialogue! New faces are welcome, even if you haven't worked on this project or any kind of movie scripting before.

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General, Movie, Performance, STEM, Technology
Event Details:

We are making a movie! But first, we've got to write the script. Help us structure the narrative, plot scenes, and write dialogue! New faces are welcome, even if you haven't worked on this project or any kind of movie scripting before.

Details about Game Day program

Game Day for Adults

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Adults

Make new friends and play games! Board games, card games, and dice games will be provided- or bring your own.

 

This event is held in partnership with Galesburg Public Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20347.

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

Make new friends and play games! Board games, card games, and dice games will be provided- or bring your own.

 

This event is held in partnership with Galesburg Public Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20347.

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.

Teen Advisory Board, 2nd Thursday of every month 6:00-6:45 PM. Make your voice heard at the library!

Teen Advisory Board Celebration at Wordsmith Bookshoppe

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Teens

Celebrate the end of the school year with a party at Wordsmith Bookshoppe! In addition to having snacks and games, TAB members will get to choose a book from the store to be added to the library collection! 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of the school year with a party at Wordsmith Bookshoppe! In addition to having snacks and games, TAB members will get to choose a book from the store to be added to the library collection! 

Holiday

All Day
Galesburg Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Galesburg Public Library
Details about Game Day program

Game Day for Adults

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Adults

Make new friends and play games! Board games, card games, and dice games will be provided- or bring your own.

 

This event is held in partnership with Galesburg Public Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20347.

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

Make new friends and play games! Board games, card games, and dice games will be provided- or bring your own.

 

This event is held in partnership with Galesburg Public Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20347.

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.

Holiday

All Day
Galesburg Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Galesburg Public Library

Holiday

All Day
Galesburg Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Galesburg Public Library
Details about Game Day program

Game Day for Adults

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Adults

Make new friends and play games! Board games, card games, and dice games will be provided- or bring your own.

 

This event is held in partnership with Galesburg Public Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20347.

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

Make new friends and play games! Board games, card games, and dice games will be provided- or bring your own.

 

This event is held in partnership with Galesburg Public Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20347.

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.

Details about Game Day program

Game Day for Adults

Monday, August 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Adults

Make new friends and play games! Board games, card games, and dice games will be provided- or bring your own.

 

This event is held in partnership with Galesburg Public Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20347.

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

Make new friends and play games! Board games, card games, and dice games will be provided- or bring your own.

 

This event is held in partnership with Galesburg Public Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20347.

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.

Holiday

All Day
Galesburg Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Galesburg Public Library
Details about Game Day program

Game Day for Adults

Monday, September 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Adults

Make new friends and play games! Board games, card games, and dice games will be provided- or bring your own.

 

This event is held in partnership with Galesburg Public Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20347.

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

Make new friends and play games! Board games, card games, and dice games will be provided- or bring your own.

 

This event is held in partnership with Galesburg Public Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20347.

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.

Staff Development

All Day
Galesburg Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Galesburg Public Library
Details about Game Day program

Game Day for Adults

Monday, October 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Adults

Make new friends and play games! Board games, card games, and dice games will be provided- or bring your own.

 

This event is held in partnership with Galesburg Public Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20347.

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

Make new friends and play games! Board games, card games, and dice games will be provided- or bring your own.

 

This event is held in partnership with Galesburg Public Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20347.

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.

Details about Game Day program

Game Day for Adults

Monday, November 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Adults

Make new friends and play games! Board games, card games, and dice games will be provided- or bring your own.

 

This event is held in partnership with Galesburg Public Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20347.

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

Make new friends and play games! Board games, card games, and dice games will be provided- or bring your own.

 

This event is held in partnership with Galesburg Public Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20347.

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.

Holiday

All Day
Galesburg Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Galesburg Public Library
Details about Game Day program

Game Day for Adults

Monday, December 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Adults

Make new friends and play games! Board games, card games, and dice games will be provided- or bring your own.

 

This event is held in partnership with Galesburg Public Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20347.

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

Make new friends and play games! Board games, card games, and dice games will be provided- or bring your own.

 

This event is held in partnership with Galesburg Public Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20347.

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.