Galesburg Public Library

9:00am-5:00pm

Galesburg Public Library
264 W Main St.
Galesburg, IL 61401
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 9:00am-8:00pm

Tue: 9:00am-8:00pm

Wed: 9:00am-5:00pm

Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Text reads "Safe Sitter Training for Teens, Monday, March 17, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Galesburg Public Library, F&M Bank Meeting Room." Picture shows a blonde woman laying on her belly watching a dark-haired girl child playing with blocks.

Safe Sitter Training for Teens

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm

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Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: F&M Bank Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Event Details:

Learn everything you need to know to start babysitting in this comprehensive course, including safety, behavior, first aid, & business skills. A lunch break with food will be provided.

Pageturners Book Club for Kids

Pageturners Book Club for Kids

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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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.

Bilingual storytime, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 6:30 PM

Cuenta Cuentos: Bilingual Storytime

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm

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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.

Discussion of I'm Afraid You've Got Dragons.

Tome Raiders Book Discussion

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

Discussion of I'm Afraid You've Got Dragons by Peter S. Beagle,

Animal Explorers

Animal Explorers

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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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)

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.

Tween Time first Thursday of each month

Tween Time

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Children's Programming Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General, STEM

Event Details:

Calling all tweens in grades 4-6! Join us the first Thursday of each month at 6 PM for fun crafts, games, or building challenges. We will focus on a different topic or activity each month. Advance registration is required.

Bilingual storytime, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 6:30 PM

Cuenta Cuentos: Bilingual Storytime

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm

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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.

Image of the book cover for To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

Banned Book Club

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Group Study Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Discussion, Book Club

Event Details:

Join us for the first meeting of Banned Book Club! This club will read and respectfully discuss books that have been challenged or banned.

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.

Pageturners Book Club for Kids

Pageturners Book Club for Kids

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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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.

Bilingual storytime, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 6:30 PM

Cuenta Cuentos: Bilingual Storytime

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm

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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.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Teens

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: F&M Bank Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Teens

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: F&M Bank Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Teens

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: F&M Bank Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Teens

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: F&M Bank Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Teens

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: F&M Bank Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Teens

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: F&M Bank Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Teens

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: F&M Bank Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Teens

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: F&M Bank Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Teens

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: F&M Bank Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Teens

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: F&M Bank Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Teens

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: F&M Bank Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Teens

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: F&M Bank Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Teens

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: F&M Bank Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Teens

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: F&M Bank Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Teens

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: F&M Bank Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Teens

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: F&M Bank Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Teens

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: F&M Bank Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Teens

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: F&M Bank Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Teens

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: F&M Bank Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Teens

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: F&M Bank Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Teens

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: F&M Bank Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Teens

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: F&M Bank Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Teens

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: F&M Bank Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Teens

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: F&M Bank Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens