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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

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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

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

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Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Children's Programming Room

Age Group: Children

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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

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am

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Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Children's Programming Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Storytime

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

Tome Raiders Book Discussion

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

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Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Group Study Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

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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

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Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Children's Programming Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Storytime

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Let's read, sing, and play together in English and Spanish. For kids ages 6 and under with an adult.

Reading Buddies

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

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Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Children's Programming Room

Age Group: Children

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Toddler Storytime

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am

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Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Children's Programming Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Storytime

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

Alice's Ordinary People

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

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Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Discussion, Movie

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

Reading Buddies

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

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Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Children's Programming Room

Age Group: Children

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Toddler Storytime

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am

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Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Children's Programming Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Storytime

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

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9 am	Skills Lab Open Hours 9:00am–1:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Skills Lab		Skills Lab Open Hours 9:00am–1:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Skills Lab	Skills Lab Open Hours 9:00am–1:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Skills Lab		Tech Lab Open Hours 9:00am–1:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Tech Lab
10 am	This event is in the "Children" group Summer Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Children Storytime, Summer Reading 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: Storytime, Summer Reading Event Details: Stories, songs, and movement, geared toward kids ages 5 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.
11 am			This event is in the "Adults" group Newsletter Folding 11:00am–1:00pm Adults Friends of the Library 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: Friends of the Library Event Details: Volunteers fold, label, and address newsletters to be sent out.
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1 pm		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Expressive Art Workshop 1:00pm–2:00pm Children, Teens Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading This event is in the "Children" group 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: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Event Details: Level up your art skills at this workshop with Do Art Productions! Presenter Jerry Moffitt will teach how to express emotion and action through facial expressions and poses. 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
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 "Adults" group Senior Social Hour 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults General 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: CBI Bank & Trust Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Event Details: Enjoy a cup of coffee, play a game of cards, and make new friends! Skills Lab Open Hours 2:00pm–4:45pm 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 Teen Movie Club: O Brother, Where Art Thou? 2:00pm–4:30pm Teens Movie 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: Movie Event Details: Join us for a teens-only screening of O Brother, Where Art Thou? (Walt Disney Pictures, 106 minutes, PG-13). Pillows, blankets, and sitting on the floor are encouraged!
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4 pm	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group The Story Pirates: Story Creation Zone LIVE 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Everyone Performance, Summer Reading This event is in the "Children" 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, Everyone Program Type: Performance, Summer Reading Event Details: Join the award winning Story Pirates for an interactive, fully improvised show where kids in the audience help the cast build a brand new story from scratch. Free and open to all ages. 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. 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 Tech Lab Appointments 4:30pm–7:30pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Tech Lab	Tech Lab Open Hours 4:30pm–7:30pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Tech Lab
5 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Employment Specialist in the Red Room 5:00pm–7:45pm Teens, Adults 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: Red Study Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: The Employment Specialist is available by appointment. Call 309-343-6118 option 4 or email reference@galesburglibrary.org or stop by the Reference Desk to make an appointment.			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Employment Specialist in the Red Room 5:00pm–7:45pm Teens, Adults 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: Red Study Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: The Employment Specialist is available by appointment. Call 309-343-6118 option 4 or email reference@galesburglibrary.org or stop by the Reference Desk to make an appointment.
6 pm	This event is in the "Children" group Young Adventurers: Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners 6:00pm–7:30pm Children Summer Reading 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: Summer Reading 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 special summer library-themed 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 Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley.	This event is in the "Children" group Family Game Night: Lego Build Tournament 6:00pm–7:00pm Children Summer Reading 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: Summer Reading Event Details: Compete tournament-style in teams of 2-4 to create a series of LEGO builds. Open to all ages; each team competing must contain at least one adult and one child. Advance registration required. 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. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Level Up Your Gaming Group 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Discussion, General, Summer Reading 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: Discussion, General, Summer Reading Event Details: Looking for a group to play Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, or another tabletop roleplaying game? Want to recruit more players for your own campaign? Come to this networking event and form your own gaming group!		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group The Floor 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group 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: Children's Programming Room Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Battle it out in head to head trivia duels! Modeled after the popular game show, join us for a live-action game of The Floor. Players will compete against their neighbors to expand their territory in an attempt to dominate the game grid. 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.

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