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

Kindergarten Here We Come, April 26, 10 AM to Noon

Kindergarten, Here We Come!

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children

Event Details:

Do you have kids heading off to Kindergarten next year? Bring them to this hands-on, station-based program to practice some of the skills they'll be honing next year. Visit all 5 stations and receive a prize.

The Bezzle discussion

Tome Raiders Book Discussion

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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.

Animal Explorers

Animal Explorers

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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.

Tween Time first Thursday of each month

Tween Time

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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.

Lindsay Currie talk and signing May 3 at 3:30

Lindsay Currie Book Talk and Signing

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

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.

Tome Raiders book club

Tome Raiders Book Discussion

Monday, May 19, 2025 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 The Moon is a Harsh Mistress by Robert A. Heinlein.

Image shows a movie clapperboard with the words "Teen Movie Club" on it, next to a poster for the movie Pacific Rim. Below are the words "Tuesday, May 27, 5:30 to 7:45 PM, Galesburg Public Library, Community Room."

Teen Movie Club: Pacific Rim

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Movie

Event Details:

Join us for a teens-only screening of Pacific Rim (Warner Bros., 131 minutes, PG-13). Pillows, blankets, and sitting on the floor are encouraged!

free movie showing of Jumanji

Free movie

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Movie

Event Details:

Join us for a free showing of Jumanji (Columbia Pictures Industries Inc, 105 minutes, PG) for its 30th anniversary year!

Puzzle and Game Swap, Saturday, June 21, 2025

Puzzle and Game Swap

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Summer Reading

Event Details:

Bring in your gently used games and puzzles to swap for some that are new-to-you!

Galesburg Public Library, Community Room (first floor)

10 AM: ticket holder swap

11 AM: walk-in swap

Tome Raiders book club

Tome Raiders Book Discussion

Monday, June 23, 2025 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 The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley.

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Time	Sun (7/13)	Mon (7/14)	Tue (7/15)	Wed (7/16)	Thu (7/17)	Fri (7/18)	Sat (7/19)
9 am				This event is in the "Children" group. Baby Bounce 9:15am - 10:00am Children Storytime, Summer Reading This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Children's Programming Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading Event Details: Stories, songs, sign language, and bounces for kids ages 0-18 months old and their caregivers. No 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.
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. 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
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. 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 Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin.	Genealogy Assistance 1:00pm - 4:00pm Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
2 pm				Tech Lab Appointments 2:00pm - 4:45pm Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Tech Lab	Skills Lab Appointments 2:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Skills Lab		This event is in the "Children" group. Read with a Therapy Dog 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children Summer Reading This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Children's Programming Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Summer Reading Event Details: Practice your reading skills by reading to a furry friend from Galesburg Therapy Dogs. Open to kids ages 12 and under; kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Advance registration required in the Children's Library. 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.
3 pm
4 pm			This event is in the "Children" group. Pokémon Club for Kids 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children Summer Reading This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Children's Programming Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Summer Reading 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. 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 Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Skills Lab
6 pm					This event is in the "Children" group. Tween Time 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children Summer Reading This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Children's Programming Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Summer Reading Event Details: Calling all tweens in grades 4-6! Join us the first and third Thursdays of the 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. 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. Craft & Chat 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults" group. 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 This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Meet us in the Community Room to discuss Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin.