Upcoming Events

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

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

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

The Employment Specialist is available in the Red Study Room. See the Reference Desk or call 309-343-6118 (press 4 for reference) to schedule an appointment.

This is the final craft event in the Community Read series, made possible through the Illinois Humanities Envisioning Justice grant.

Create your team and join us for a fun evening of competitive trivia. Teams should have between 3-6 members, and each team must contain at least one adult and one child. Snacks provided! Advance registration required in the Children’s Library.

Enjoy a cup of coffee and make new friends!

Do you have kids heading off to Kindergarten next year? Bring them to this hands-on, station-based program to practice some of the skills they'll be honing next year. Visit all 5 stations and receive a prize.

The Tech Lab is open on Monday evenings by appointment, so call 309-343-6118, email reference@galesburglibrary.org, or stop by the Reference Desk any time to schedule an appointment!

The Employment Specialist will be available in the Red Study Room. Visit the Reference Desk or call 309-343-6118 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome as time allows.

Discussion of The Bezzle by Cory Doctorow. Grab a copy from the Checkout Desk about a month in advance.

This is a tie-in for the Community Read, which is made possible through the Illinois Humanities Envisioning Justice grant.

Join representatives from the Regional Office for Education 33 for a fun pajama story night. We'll be creating sand art, music, making our own bedtime snacks, and enjoying bedtime stories. There will also be free book giveaways!

Close out the Community Read with us by writing letters to those incarcerated at Hill Correctional Facility. Paper and writing materials will be provided. Registration not required.

Discover the power of brain training with University of Illinois Educator Tessa Hobbs-Curley!

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.