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Tech Lab Open Hours

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Tech Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Visit the Tech Lab with or without an appointment!

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEM, Technology
Event Details:

Visit the Tech Lab with or without an appointment!

Lego Mania

LEGO Mania

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children

Come build with LEGO blocks to your heart's content. For kids of all ages with an adult.


 

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

Come build with LEGO blocks to your heart's content. For kids of all ages with 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.

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.

Tech Lab Open Hours

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Visit the Tech Lab with or without an appointment!

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEM, Technology
Event Details:

Visit the Tech Lab with or without an appointment!

Tech Lab Open

Saturday, March 14, 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!

Pi Day Party March 14th 10:00 AM

Pi Day Party for Kids

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children

Come celebrate Pi Day and learn about the coolest number in the world with fun activities and crafts! For kids in grades K-6; kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

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

Come celebrate Pi Day and learn about the coolest number in the world with fun activities and crafts! For kids in grades K-6; kids under 8 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.

Tech Lab

Tech Lab Open Hours

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Tech Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Visit the Tech Lab with or without an appointment!

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEM, Technology
Event Details:

Visit the Tech Lab with or without an appointment!

Tech Lab

Tech Lab Open Hours

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Tech Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Visit the Tech Lab with or without an appointment!

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEM, Technology
Event Details:

Visit the Tech Lab with or without an appointment!

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.

Tech Lab

Tech Lab Open Hours

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Visit the Tech Lab with or without an appointment!

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEM, Technology
Event Details:

Visit the Tech Lab with or without an appointment!

The Science of Spring, March 20 3-4 PM

The Science of Spring

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children

Drop in to learn about the cool things that animals and plants are doing as the weather warms up, all through crafts and activities. For kids in grades K-6; kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

 

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

Drop in to learn about the cool things that animals and plants are doing as the weather warms up, all through crafts and activities. For kids in grades K-6; kids under 8 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.

Family Science Night March 23 6-7 PM

Family Science: Echoes and Obstacles

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children

Join us as we combine hands-on science and storytelling to explore how sounds shape the world around us! For kids in PreK - grade 2 and their caregivers together; advance registration is required.

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

Join us as we combine hands-on science and storytelling to explore how sounds shape the world around us! For kids in PreK - grade 2 and their caregivers together; advance registration is 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.

Tech Lab

Tech Lab Open Hours

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Tech Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Visit the Tech Lab with or without an appointment!

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEM, Technology
Event Details:

Visit the Tech Lab with or without an appointment!

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.

Tech Lab

Tech Lab Open Hours

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Visit the Tech Lab with or without an appointment!

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEM, Technology
Event Details:

Visit the Tech Lab with or without an appointment!

Tech Lab Open

Saturday, March 28, 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!

Tech Lab

Tech Lab Open Hours

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Tech Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Visit the Tech Lab with or without an appointment!

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEM, Technology
Event Details:

Visit the Tech Lab with or without an appointment!

Tech Lab

Tech Lab Open Hours

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Tech Lab at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Visit the Tech Lab with or without an appointment!

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEM, Technology
Event Details:

Visit the Tech Lab with or without an appointment!

Animal Explorers

Animal Explorers

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children

Join us for this monthly club to learn about animals with other animal enthusiasts. Pick up a free take-home explorer kit, then meet to share info on the animal of the month. For kids in grades K-3.

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

Join us for this monthly club to learn about animals with other animal enthusiasts. Pick up a free take-home explorer kit, then meet to share info on the animal of the month. For kids in grades K-3.

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.

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.

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Lego Mania

LEGO Mania

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Galesburg Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children

Come build with LEGO blocks to your heart's content. For kids of all ages with an adult.


 

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

Come build with LEGO blocks to your heart's content. For kids of all ages with 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.

Tech Lab Open

Saturday, April 11, 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!