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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

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.

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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.

Thursday Book Club

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

Meet us in the Community Room to discuss Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin.

Read with a Therapy Dog

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children
Summer Reading
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Practice your reading skills by reading to a furry friend from Galesburg Therapy Dogs. Open to kids ages 12 and under; kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Advance registration required in the Children's Library.

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.

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.

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 Kindred by Octavia Butler.

Jim Gill: A Sing-Along and Play-Along Concert

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Music, Summer Reading
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Get ready to sing, clap, and dance along during this visit by award-winning musician and author Jim Gill.

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 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

Summer Reading Finale: All Ages Skating Party

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Summer Reading
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Wind up Summer Reading with a free skating party! Join us at Skate Palace (1855 E. Knox Street) for free roller skating for all ages. 

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

Skills Lab Open Hours

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