Galesburg Public Library

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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

Animal Explorers

Animal Explorers

Thursday, December 5, 2024 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.

Local Author Fair 10-2 on 12/7

Local Author Fair - Free!

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm

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Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: General

Event Details:

Local Author fair

Meet local authors, browse their books, buy signed copies. Free gift wrapping!

Books for all ages!

(Some authors may not take credit cards, so we recommend bringing cash or checks.)

Nosy Neighbors discussion 12/10 at 1 pm

Book Club Tuesday/Thursday (TnT)

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

As we see in Freya Sampson’s novel Nosy Neighbors, nothing brings neighbors together like someone else’s secret.

Nosy Neighbors discussion 12/12 at 6:30 pm at Jimmy's Pizza

Book Club Tuesday/Thursday (TnT)

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

As we see in Freya Sampson’s novel Nosy Neighbors, nothing brings neighbors together like someone else’s secret.

Tome Raiders 12/13 6 PM 260 E Fremont St

Tome Raiders Book Discussion

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

In Fluke by Christopher Moore, marine mammal biologist Nathan Quinn has spent his life looking for the message in the song of humpback whales. Now he may have found it. And it appears to be a warning.

Pageturners Book Club for Kids

Pageturners Book Club for Kids

Thursday, December 19, 2024 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.

Animal Explorers

Animal Explorers

Thursday, January 2, 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.

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

Cuenta Cuentos: Bilingual Storytime

Tuesday, January 14, 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.

Pageturners Book Club for Kids

Pageturners Book Club for Kids

Thursday, January 16, 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, January 28, 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.

Open Tech Lab

12:00pm - 4:00pm

STEM, Technology

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Tech Lab

Program Type: STEM, Technology

Open Tech Lab

1:00pm - 5:00pm

STEM, Technology

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Tech Lab

Program Type: STEM, Technology

Open Tech Lab

9:00am - 12:00pm

STEM, Technology

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Tech Lab

Program Type: STEM, Technology

Open Tech Lab

5:00pm - 7:45pm

STEM, Technology

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Tech Lab

Program Type: STEM, Technology

Open Tech Lab

9:00am - 12:00pm

STEM, Technology

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Tech Lab

Program Type: STEM, Technology

Open Tech Lab

12:00pm - 4:00pm

STEM, Technology

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Tech Lab

Program Type: STEM, Technology

Open Tech Lab

1:00pm - 5:00pm

STEM, Technology

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Tech Lab

Program Type: STEM, Technology

Open Tech Lab

9:00am - 12:00pm

STEM, Technology

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Tech Lab

Program Type: STEM, Technology

Open Tech Lab

5:00pm - 7:45pm

STEM, Technology

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Tech Lab

Program Type: STEM, Technology

Open Tech Lab

9:00am - 12:00pm

STEM, Technology

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Tech Lab

Program Type: STEM, Technology

Open Tech Lab

12:00pm - 4:00pm

STEM, Technology

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Tech Lab

Program Type: STEM, Technology

Open Tech Lab

1:00pm - 5:00pm

STEM, Technology

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Tech Lab

Program Type: STEM, Technology

Open Tech Lab

9:00am - 12:00pm

STEM, Technology

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Tech Lab

Program Type: STEM, Technology

Open Tech Lab

5:00pm - 7:45pm

STEM, Technology

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Tech Lab

Program Type: STEM, Technology

Open Tech Lab

9:00am - 12:00pm

STEM, Technology

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Tech Lab

Program Type: STEM, Technology

Open Tech Lab

12:00pm - 4:00pm

STEM, Technology

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Tech Lab

Program Type: STEM, Technology

Open Tech Lab

1:00pm - 5:00pm

STEM, Technology

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Tech Lab

Program Type: STEM, Technology

Open Tech Lab

9:00am - 12:00pm

STEM, Technology

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Tech Lab

Program Type: STEM, Technology

Open Tech Lab

5:00pm - 7:45pm

STEM, Technology

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Tech Lab

Program Type: STEM, Technology

Open Tech Lab

9:00am - 12:00pm

STEM, Technology

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Tech Lab

Program Type: STEM, Technology

Open Tech Lab

12:00pm - 4:00pm

STEM, Technology

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Tech Lab

Program Type: STEM, Technology

Open Tech Lab

1:00pm - 5:00pm

STEM, Technology

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Tech Lab

Program Type: STEM, Technology

Open Tech Lab

9:00am - 12:00pm

STEM, Technology

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Tech Lab

Program Type: STEM, Technology

Open Tech Lab

5:00pm - 7:45pm

STEM, Technology

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Tech Lab

Program Type: STEM, Technology