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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

LEGO Mania

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
STEM
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.

Teen Advisory Board

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Teens
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

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Book Club
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Discussion of The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict.

Adult System of Care Coordinator Available

9:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: F&M Bank Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Jamie Stark, the Adult System of Care Coordinator from Bridgeway, is available to meet one on one with community members and direct them to the appropriate services to meet their needs.

Senior Social Hour

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Discussion, General
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion, General
Event Details:

Enjoy a cup of coffee and make new friends! 

Secret Codes to Freedom on the Underground Railroad

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Everyone
Discussion, Local History, Lecture
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Discussion, Local History, Lecture
Event Details:

Pre-Civil War Quilts: Secret Codes to Freedom on the Underground Railroad

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.

Adult Coloring

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: 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.

Young Adventurers: Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children
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.

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

Free movie: The Garfield Movie

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Movie
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Free showing of The Garfield Movie. After a surprise reunion with his estranged father, Garfield goes on an outdoor, hijinks-filled adventure. (101 minutes, ©Columbia Pictures Industries Inc., Rated PG)

Food for Thought Book Discussion

11:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Off Site: Cornucopia Natural Market and Deli
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Discussion of Crow Talk by Eileen Garvin

Pageturners Book Club for Kids

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Book Club
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

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.

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.

Craft & Chat

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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!

Adult System of Care Coordinator Available

9:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: F&M Bank Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Jamie Stark, the Adult System of Care Coordinator from Bridgeway, is available to meet one on one with community members and direct them to the appropriate services to meet their needs.

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.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: F&M Bank Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens

Mini-Masters Elementary Art

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Join us for hands-on art-making activities inspired by famous artists from around the world. Designed for ages 5-10. Advance registration required. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

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.

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.

Newsletter Folding

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
Friends of the Library
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Volunteers fold, label, and address newsletters to be sent out.