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Skills Lab Appointments

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Skills Lab

Employment Specialist in the Red Study Room

5:00pm - 7:45pm
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Red Study Room
Event Details:

The Employment Specialist is 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.

Employment Specialist in the Red Study Room

9:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Red Study Room
Event Details:

The Employment Specialist is 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.

Tech Lab Open Hours

12:00pm - 4:00pm
STEM
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Tech Lab
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Drop by the Tech Lab during these open hours! No appointment required today!

Summer Storytime

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

Stories, songs, and movement, geared toward kids ages 5 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.

Tech Lab - Appointments

3:30pm - 7:30pm
STEM
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Tech Lab
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

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!

Baby Bounce

9:15am - 10:00am
Children
Storytime, Summer Reading
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
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

Tech Lab Appointments

2:00pm - 4:45pm
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Tech Lab

Musical Play with ScribbleMonster

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
Music, Performance, Summer Reading
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music, Performance, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Musical Play with ScribbleMonster is an interactive show fueled by your creative ideas!

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.

Skills Lab Appointments

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Skills Lab

Board Meeting

4:30pm - 5:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

Board Meeting 

Tween Time

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children
Summer Reading
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Calling all tweens in grades 4-6! Join us the first and third Thursdays of the 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.

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!

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.

Summer Storytime

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

Stories, songs, and movement, geared toward kids ages 5 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.

Young Adventurers: Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children
Summer Reading
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
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 special summer library-themed 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.

Tuesday Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us to read The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers by Samuel Burr in the Group Study Room at 1:00 PM!

You can check out a copy from the Checkout Desk beginning about a month in advance.

Skills Lab Open Hours

5:00pm - 7:45pm
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Skills Lab

Baby Bounce

9:15am - 10:00am
Children
Storytime, Summer Reading
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
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

Tech Lab Appointments

2:00pm - 4:45pm
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Tech Lab

Skills Lab Appointments

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Skills Lab

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!