Upcoming Events

Filters
Age Group

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:

Meet us at Jimmy's Pizza to discuss The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers by Samuel Burr.

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.

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.

Pokémon Club for Kids

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

Hey Pokémon trainers! Come journey on over to the Children’s Library for Pokémon Club. Join us to play the card game, trade cards, or both! For kids in grades K-6. All children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by 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.

Skills Lab Open Hours

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

Friends of the Library Meeting

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Friends of the Library
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

The Friends of the Library will meet to discuss leadership roles and book sale details.

Banned Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Discussion, Book Club
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Discussion, Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for Banned Book Club! This club will read and respectfully discuss books that have been challenged or banned. This month we are reading The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood. 

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, 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.

U of I Wits Fitness

10:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Community Room
Event Details:

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

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

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.

Story Creation Zone with the Story Pirates

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Everyone
Performance, Summer Reading
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Performance, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join the award winning Story Pirates for an interactive, fully improvised show where kids in the audience help the cast build a brand new story from scratch. Free and open to all ages.

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

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.

Tome Raiders Book Discussion

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us to discuss The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley.

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.

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.

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