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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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Time	Sun (1/25)	Mon (1/26)	Tue (1/27)	Wed (1/28)	Thu (1/29)	Fri (1/30)	Sat (1/31)
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 "Children" group Baby Bounce 9:15am–10:00am Children Storytime This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Children's Programming Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime 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.		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 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!	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 Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Tech Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: STEM Event Details: Drop in to use the equipment in the Tech Lab, or call 309-343-6118 or email reference@galesburglibrary.org to schedule an appointment!
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group Toddler Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Children Storytime This event is in the "Children" group 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. 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 JusticeCorps Legal Information Table 10:30am–2:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group 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 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 Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Skills Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults	This event is in the "Adults" group Newsletter Folding 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Friends of the Library, Volunteer This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Group Study Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Friends of the Library, Volunteer Event Details: Volunteers help fold and label library newsletters to be mailed out. 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 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 Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Skills Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults		This event is in the "Children" group Reading Buddies 11:00am–12:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group 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.
12 pm
1 pm				Genealogy Assistance 1:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
2 pm
3 pm
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 Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: CBI Bank & Trust Meeting Room Age Group: Teens This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Tech Lab Open 4:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults STEM This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Tech Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: STEM Event Details: Visit the Tech Lab with or without an appointment!	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Tech Lab Open 4:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults STEM This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Tech Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: STEM Event Details: Visit the Tech Lab with or without an appointment! 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 Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Skills Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults
5 pm					This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Movie Project Brainstorming 5:00pm–7:00pm Teens Arts & Crafts, General, Movie, Performance, STEM, Technology This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: CBI Bank & Trust Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General, Movie, Performance, STEM, Technology Event Details: We are making a movie! Over the next year or so, teens will write, direct, film, act in, and edit an entire movie. But first, we need to decide what the movie is going to be!
6 pm		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 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!	This event is in the "Children" group Cuenta Cuentos: Bilingual Storytime 6:30pm–7:00pm Children Storytime This event is in the "Children" group 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. 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.

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