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Junior Book Club

Junior Book Club

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for a fun program designed for readers in grades K-2 making the move from picture books to chapter books! Each read-aloud will be followed by a related STEM activity. Registration required.

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

Cuenta Cuentos: Bilingual Storytime

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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. 

Details about the Friends of the Library accepting book donations event

Friends of the Library Accepting Book Donations

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Friends of the Library, Volunteer
Event Details:

The Friends of the Galesburg Public Library will be accepting book sale donations Saturdays from March 7 through April 25.

Sound Bath Meditation

Sound Bath Meditation

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join Hannah LaHood in a journey to relaxation via Sound Bath Meditation. 

Toddler Storytime, Mondays at 10:00 AM

Toddler Storytime

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Stories, rhymes, songs, and movement for toddlers ages 18-36 months and their caregivers. No registration required. 

Pageturners Book Club for Kids

Pageturners Book Club for Kids

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.

Pokemon Club for Kids

Pokémon Club for Kids

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
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. 

Zack Percell magic show March 19 at 4:00 PM

Zack Percell of TNZ Magic: Reading is Magic!

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Join acclaimed children's entertainer and magician Zack Percell for 50 minutes of fast-paced, interactive magic and comedy. Free and open to kids of all ages, together with their grownups.

Details about the Friends of the Library accepting book donations event

Friends of the Library Accepting Book Donations

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Friends of the Library, Volunteer
Event Details:

The Friends of the Galesburg Public Library will be accepting book sale donations Saturdays from March 7 through April 25.

Toddler Storytime, Mondays at 10:00 AM

Toddler Storytime

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Stories, rhymes, songs, and movement for toddlers ages 18-36 months and their caregivers. No registration required. 

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Junior Book Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Book Club
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for a fun program designed for readers in grades K-2 making the move from picture books to chapter books! Each read-aloud will be followed by a related STEM activity. Registration 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.

Tuesday Book Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: CBI Bank & Trust Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Please note the change in location for this discussion!

Meet us in the CBI Bank & Trust Room at 1:00 PM to discuss The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston.

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 Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston.

Pageturners Book Club for Kids

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Book Club
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.

Banned Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: 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 A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess.

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 Magician of Tiger Castle by Louis Sachar.

Tome Raiders is our science fiction and fantasy book discussion group. Newcomers are always welcome! 

Junior Book Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Book Club
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for a fun program designed for readers in grades K-2 making the move from picture books to chapter books! Each read-aloud will be followed by a related STEM activity. Registration 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.

Staff Development

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Galesburg Public Library

Tuesday Book Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: CBI Bank & Trust Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Meet us in the Group Study Room at 1:00 PM to discuss Bite by Bite by Aimee Nezhukumatathil.

Pageturners Book Club for Kids

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Book Club
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.

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 Bite by Bite by Aimee Nezhukumatatil.

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 Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean.

Tome Raiders is our science fiction and fantasy book discussion group. Newcomers are always welcome! 

Banned Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: 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 will read In the Night Kitchen by Maurice Sendak.

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:

Meet us in the Group Study Room at 1:00 PM to discuss Night Flyer by Tiya Miles.

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 Night Flyer by Tiya Miles.

The Tuesday/Thursday book club (TnT) meets twice a month to discuss the same book (you do not need to attend both meetings). 

Banned Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: 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 will be reading The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky.

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.

Holiday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Galesburg Public Library

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:

Meet us in the Group Study Room at 1:00 PM to discuss Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.

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 Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.

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 Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.

Tome Raiders is our science fiction and fantasy book discussion group. Newcomers are always welcome! 

Holiday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Galesburg Public Library

Holiday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Galesburg Public Library

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:

Meet us in the Group Study Room at 1:00 PM to discuss The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis.

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 Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis.