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?

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.

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.

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Time	Sun (5/18)	Mon (5/19)	Tue (5/20)	Wed (5/21)	Thu (5/22)	Fri (5/23)	Sat (5/24)
10 am				U of I Wits Fitness 10:00am–11:00am Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Community Room Event Details: Discover the power of brain training with University of Illinois Educator Tessa Hobbs-Curley!
11 am
12 pm
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Coloring 1:30pm–3:30pm 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: 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.		Genealogy Assistance 1:00pm–4:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library			This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Job Fair 1:00pm–4:00pm Teens General This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: General Event Details: Come and meet with employers from the Galesburg area community who are looking to hire teens! You can chat with prospective employers, learn about the jobs they offer, and apply right on-site!
2 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Free movie 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Movie 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: Adults Program Type: Movie Event Details: Join us to watch The Goonies (Warner Bros, 114 minutes, PG), which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year! 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
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!	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 "Teens" group Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club 4:00pm–6:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group 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
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		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 "Children" group Young Adventurers: Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners 6:00pm–7:30pm 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: 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 self-contained 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. 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: Join us to discuss The Moon is a Harsh Mistress by Robert A. Heinlein.	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Banned Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Discussion, Book Club 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: Group Study Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Discussion, 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 Flamer by Mike Curato. 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.