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Toddler Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: CBI Bank & Trust Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Join the adventure at Galesburg Public Library! Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club is open to all teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12, whether you're an experienced D&D player or have never tried it before.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Lab Open Hours

4:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
STEM, Technology
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!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Aimee Nezhukumatathil Author Talk - Zoom

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Lecture
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register to receive the Zoom link (when it becomes available) for this special author talk with Aimee Nezhukumatathil, the author of Bite by Bite: Nourishments and Jamborees!

This event is in the "Children" group

Masterpiece Makerspace: Elementary Art

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, Music
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Lab Open Hours

4:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
STEM, Technology
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!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Skills Lab Open Hours

4:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Skills Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Galesburg Public Library’s Skills Lab is an interactive classroom for adults and teens to develop skills, gain independence, and engage in hands-on, life-long learning. Visit the Skills Lab with or without an appointment!

This event is in the "Children" group

Reading Buddies

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Drop in to practice reading with a trained volunteer. New and developing readers will read aloud to their buddy, build fluency & confidence, and have fun! Readers attending at least two sessions may choose a free book to keep.

This event is in the "Children" group

Cuenta Cuentos: Bilingual Storytime

6:30pm–7:00pm
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Skills Lab Open Hours

9:00am–1:00pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Skills Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Galesburg Public Library’s Skills Lab is an interactive classroom for adults and teens to develop skills, gain independence, and engage in hands-on, life-long learning. Visit the Skills Lab with or without an appointment!

This event is in the "Children" group

Baby Bounce

9:15am–10:00am
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Genealogy Assistance

1:00pm–4:00pm
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Skills Lab Open Hours

2:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Skills Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Galesburg Public Library’s Skills Lab is an interactive classroom for adults and teens to develop skills, gain independence, and engage in hands-on, life-long learning. Visit the Skills Lab with or without an appointment!

This event is in the "Children" group

Reading Buddies

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Drop in to practice reading with a trained volunteer. New and developing readers will read aloud to their buddy, build fluency & confidence, and have fun! Readers attending at least two sessions may choose a free book to keep.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Fruit & Vegetable Printmaking at GCAC

5:30pm–6:30pm
Everyone
Arts & Crafts, Discussion
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion
Event Details:

Meet us at the Galesburg Community Arts Center to try Fruit & Vegetable Printmaking! Explore the natural beauty of fruits and veggies by using them like stamps! Each fruit and veggie has unique visual qualities that POP on the page.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Skills Lab Open Hours

3:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Skills Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Galesburg Public Library’s Skills Lab is an interactive classroom for adults and teens to develop skills, gain independence, and engage in hands-on, life-long learning. Visit the Skills Lab with or without an appointment!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Knox Farm Tour

4:00pm–4:45pm
Everyone
Environment
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Environment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you heard about the Knox Farm?

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Lab Open Hours

9:00am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults
STEM, Technology
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!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Skills Lab Open Hours

10:00am–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Skills Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Galesburg Public Library’s Skills Lab is an interactive classroom for adults and teens to develop skills, gain independence, and engage in hands-on, life-long learning. Visit the Skills Lab with or without an appointment!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Friends of the Library Book Sale: Preview Sale for Friends Members

3:00pm–7:00pm
Everyone
Friends of the Library
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Preview Sale for members of the Friends of the Library. Friends membership $10. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Friends of the Library Book Sale

9:00am–5:00pm
Everyone
Friends of the Library
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

The Friends of the Library Book Sale is open to everyone!

This event is in the "Children" group

Reading Buddies

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Drop in to practice reading with a trained volunteer. New and developing readers will read aloud to their buddy, build fluency & confidence, and have fun! Readers attending at least two sessions may choose a free book to keep.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Friends of the Library Bag Sale

1:00pm–4:00pm
Everyone
Friends of the Library
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Fill a bag for $5. Bags will be provided. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Skills Lab Open Hours

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Skills Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Galesburg Public Library’s Skills Lab is an interactive classroom for adults and teens to develop skills, gain independence, and engage in hands-on, life-long learning. Visit the Skills Lab with or without an appointment!