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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?

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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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, 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.

Junior Book Club

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Children's Programming Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Book Club

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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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All Day	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group New Year, New Books: 2026 January Reading Challenge All Day 1/1–1/31 Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group 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?
9 am						This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Tech Lab Open 9:00am–12:00pm Teens, Adults 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: Tech Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: STEM Event Details: Visit the Tech Lab! You may schedule an appointment to ensure you can use the equipment you need, or you can drop in and explore!
10 am							This event is in the "Adults" group JusticeCorps Legal Information Table 10:30am–2:30pm Adults 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: Lobby Age Group: Adults Event Details: Stop by the lobby to visit a JusticeCorps fellow from the Knox County courthouse who can hep provide legal information to self-represented litigants and help them find the right forms and navigate the courts.
11 am		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Skills Lab Hours 11:00am–3:00pm 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: Skills Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Skills Lab Hours 11:00am–3:00pm 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: Skills Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Skills Lab Hours 11:00am–5:00pm 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: Skills Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Skills Lab Hours 11:00am–7:00pm 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: Skills Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Skills Lab Hours 11:00am–3:00pm 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: Skills Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults
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1 pm				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				This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled New Year Wishes Origami 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Skills Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Come and try your hand at folding paper wishing stars in the Skills Lab.			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Winter Jigsaw Puzzle Competition 2:00pm–4:00pm 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: Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: It's time for another Jigsaw Puzzle Competition! Sign up your team of 2-6 participants ages 12 and up to compete!
3 pm
4 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Skills Lab Hours 4:00pm–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: Skills Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Tech Lab Open 4:30pm–7:30pm 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: Tech Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults		This event is in the "Children" group Animal Explorers 4:00pm–5:00pm Children STEM 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: Community 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. 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 "Adults" group Grandparents Raising Grandchildren 4:00pm–5:00pm Adults Discussion 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: Discussion Event Details: Senior adults raising children are invited to attend support group meetings to connect with other families and gain resources from the community. This program is held in partnership with Alternatives for Older Adults and the VNA. This event is in the "Children" group LEGO Mania 4:00pm–5:00pm Children STEM 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: STEM Event Details: Come build with LEGO blocks to your heart's content. For kids of all ages with 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.
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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 "Teens" group Teen Advisory Board 6:00pm–6:45pm 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: Community Room Age Group: Teens Event Details: Join the Library’s Teen Advisory Board, where you can make YOUR voice heard about the library! 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. 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 Vision Board Making 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed 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 Registration Required Event Details: Start the year off right and keep your goals in mind all year long by making your own vision board! Materials will be provided, but you may bring your own if you would like. 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 "Teens" group Jackbox Gaming for Teens 6:45pm–7:30pm Teens General, Technology 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, Technology Event Details: Join in a series of games from the Jackbox Party Pack game series, using a phone or other electronic device!

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