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?

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.

Junior Book Club

Junior Book Club

Monday, February 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, February 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.

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 (5/11)	Mon (5/12)	Tue (5/13)	Wed (5/14)	Thu (5/15)	Fri (5/16)	Sat (5/17)
9 am							Employment Specialist in the Red Study Room 9:00am–12:00pm 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 is 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.
10 am
11 am
12 pm
1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Tuesday Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm 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: Join us to discuss The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. Pick up a copy at the Checkout Desk!	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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Tech Lab	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!
3 pm		Tech Lab - Appointments 3:30pm–7:30pm STEM 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!
4 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Junior Book Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Children Book Club 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: 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.
5 pm			Skills Lab Open Hours 5:00pm–7:45pm 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 My Grandpa's War: Recounting Willard Legg's Experience on Okinawa during World War II 5:00pm–6:00pm Teens, Adults Lecture 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: Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Lecture Event Details: Historian Dr. John R. Legg invites you to step into the memories of his grandfather, Private Willard Legg, a young Marine who fought in one of the most brutal battles of World War II — the Battle of Okinawa. 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 is 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Open Mic Night for Teens and Adults 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults General, Music, Performance 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: Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: General, Music, Performance Event Details: Show off your talent in music, poetry, comedy, or other forms of performance art! Or if you don't want to perform, come be part of the audience and show your support!			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 "Adults" group Thursday Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Book Club Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Meet us at Jimmy's Pizza to discuss The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.