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 (8/17)	Mon (8/18)	Tue (8/19)	Wed (8/20)	Thu (8/21)	Fri (8/22)	Sat (8/23)
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							This event is in the "Everyone" group Lincoln – Sandburg - Copland: How Did Three Unlikely American Giants Make Musical History? 11:00am–12:00pm Everyone Local History, Lecture, Performance 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: Everyone Program Type: Local History, Lecture, Performance Event Details: Lincoln – Sandburg - Copland: How Did Three Unlikely American Giants Make Musical History? 5 Interesting Things About The Lincoln Portrait. Hear how three American giants created music history.
12 pm							This event is in the "Everyone" group Friends of the Library Accepting Book Donations 12:00pm–4:00pm Everyone Friends of the Library 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: Lobby Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Friends of the Library Event Details: The Friends of the Galesburg Public Library will be accepting book sale donations Saturdays, August 16 through October 11. Drop by 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Donate gently used books, DVDs, and CDs at their table just inside the Simmons St.
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	Reservation Therapy 1:00pm–2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Children's Study Room B Purpose of Meeting Therapy
2 pm				Tech 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: Tech Lab	Skills Lab Appointmets 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 Teen Movie Club: The Goonies 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 The Goonies (Warner Bros., 114 minutes, PG). Pillows, blankets, and sitting on the floor are encouraged!
3 pm
4 pm		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	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
5 pm
6 pm					This event is in the "Children" group Tween Time 6:00pm–7:00pm 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: Calling all tweens in grades 4-6! Join us twice a month for fun crafts, games, or building challenges. We will focus on a different topic or activity each session. Advance registration is required. September 11: Pizza Party 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 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.