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

Week Calendar

Featured Events

January Reading Challenge, Jan 1-31 2026

New Year, New Books: 2026 January Reading Challenge

All Day 1/1 - 1/31

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Event Details:

Attention book-lovers of ALL ages! Did you score some new books over the holidays? Looking for a stack of new reads to check out from the library?

Reading Buddies Saturdays at 11 AM

Reading Buddies

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Children's Programming Room

Age Group: Children

Event Details:

Drop in to practice reading with a trained volunteer. New and developing readers will read aloud to their buddy, build fluency & confidence, and have fun! Readers attending at least three sessions may choose a free book to keep.

Toddler Storytime, Mondays at 10:00 AM

Toddler Storytime

Monday, January 26, 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.

Tome Raiders book discussion

Tome Raiders Book Discussion

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Group Study Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

Join us to discuss When the Moon Hits Your Eye by John Scalzi.

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

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

Cuenta Cuentos: Bilingual Storytime

Tuesday, January 27, 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.

Reading Buddies Saturdays at 11 AM

Reading Buddies

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Children's Programming Room

Age Group: Children

Event Details:

Drop in to practice reading with a trained volunteer. New and developing readers will read aloud to their buddy, build fluency & confidence, and have fun! Readers attending at least three sessions may choose a free book to keep.

Toddler Storytime, Mondays at 10:00 AM

Toddler Storytime

Monday, February 2, 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.

Alice's ordinary people

Alice's Ordinary People

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Discussion, Movie

Event Details:

Meet the director and experience a fascinating documentary about Alice Tregay!

Reading Buddies Saturdays at 11 AM

Reading Buddies

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Children's Programming Room

Age Group: Children

Event Details:

Drop in to practice reading with a trained volunteer. New and developing readers will read aloud to their buddy, build fluency & confidence, and have fun! Readers attending at least three sessions may choose a free book to keep.

Toddler Storytime, Mondays at 10:00 AM

Toddler Storytime

Monday, February 9, 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.

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (4/27)	Mon (4/28)	Tue (4/29)	Wed (4/30)	Thu (5/01)	Fri (5/02)	Sat (5/03)
12 pm							Cancelled Tech Lab Open Hours 12:00pm–4:00pm STEM Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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!
1 pm				Genealogy Assistance 1:00pm–4:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
2 pm				Tech Lab Appointments 2:00pm–4:45pm STEM Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Tech Lab Program Type: STEM	Skills Lab Appointments 2:00pm–5:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Skills Lab	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Skills Lab - Open Hours 2:00pm–4:45pm Teens, Adults Arts & Crafts, STEM This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Skills Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM Event Details: Drop in to use equipment in the Skills Lab, no appointment required!	This event is in the "Children" group Kids-only Meet & Greet with Lindsay Currie 2:00pm–3:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Children's Programming Room Age Group: Children Event Details: Young readers only: ever wanted to chat with an author? Now's your chance!
3 pm		Cancelled Tech Lab - Appointments 3:30pm–7:30pm STEM Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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!					This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Lindsay Currie Book Talk and Signing 3:30pm–5:00pm Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Event Details: Join us for a conversation with Lindsay Currie, Galesburg native and #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of novels for children. Following a short presentation, Lindsay will answer audience questions and sign books.
4 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group Cancelled Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club 4:00pm–6:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: CBI Bank & Trust Meeting Room Age Group: Teens			This event is in the "Children" group Animal Explorers 4:00pm–5:00pm Children STEM This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. Reservation 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
5 pm		Employment Specialist in the Red Study Room 5:00pm–7:45pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Red Study Room Event Details: The Employment Specialist will be 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.	Skills Lab Open Hours 5:00pm–7:45pm Arts & Crafts, STEM Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Skills Lab Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM Pajama-rama Family Reading Night with ROE 33 5:30pm–6:30pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Children's Programming Room Event Details: Join representatives from the Regional Office for Education 33 for a fun pajama story night. We'll be creating sand art, music, making our own bedtime snacks, and enjoying bedtime stories. There will also be free book giveaways! 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. Community Read Finale 5:30pm–7:30pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Community Room Event Details: Close out the Community Read with us by writing letters to those incarcerated at Hill Correctional Facility. Paper and writing materials will be provided. Registration not required.		Cancelled Employment Specialist in the Red Study Room 5:00pm–7:45pm Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Red Study Room Event Details: The Employment Specialist will be 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.
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Tome Raiders Book Discussion 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Book Club This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Group Study Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Discussion of The Bezzle by Cory Doctorow. Grab a copy from the Checkout Desk about a month in advance. This is a tie-in for the Community Read, which is made possible through the Illinois Humanities Envisioning Justice grant.			This event is in the "Adults" group Craft & Chat 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. This event is in the "Children" group Tween Time 6:00pm–7:30pm Children Arts & Crafts, General, STEM This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Children's Programming Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General, STEM Event Details: Calling all tweens in grades 4-6! Join us the first Thursday of each 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.