Event List

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.

We are making a movie! Over the next year or so, teens will write, direct, film, act in, and edit an entire movie. But first, we need to decide what the movie is going to be!

Celebrate all things K-Pop Demon Hunters with crafts, activities, snacks and more. For kids in grades K-6; advance registration is required.

Come and get certified in CPR! This three hour class will teach you all you need to know about this emergency technique! Registration Required. 

Take part in a series of Nerf games in the library after hours! You can bring your own Nerf gear or use the library’s. Nerf blasters must be compatible with standard darts, and modified blasters are not allowed.

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

Stop by the lobby to visit a JusticeCorps fellow from the Knox County courthouse who can hep provide legal information to self-represented litigants and help them find the right forms and navigate the courts.

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. 

Visit the Tech Lab with or without an appointment!

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!

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. 

Visit the Tech Lab with or without an appointment!

Join us for Banned Book Club! This Club will read and respectfully discuss books that have been challenged or banned. This month we will discuss Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews. 

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