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

Reading Buddies Saturdays at 11 AM

Reading Buddies

Saturday, February 21, 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 23, 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, February 23, 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 Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir.

Tome Raiders is our science fiction and fantasy book discussion group. Newcomers are always welcome!

Masterpiece Makerspace. Spring 2026. February 24. March 24. April 28.

Masterpiece Makerspace: Elementary Art

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Children's Programming Room

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music

Event Details:

Join us each month to recreate an art masterpiece! Open to kids in grades K-4. Children age 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Advance registration required. Please register at the Children's Desk or by calling 309-343-6118.

Bilingual storytime, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 6:30 PM

Cuenta Cuentos: Bilingual Storytime

Tuesday, February 24, 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.

Toddler Storytime, Mondays at 10:00 AM

Toddler Storytime

Monday, March 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.

Image text reads "Ashkenazi Baking, Tuesday, March 3, 6:00 to 7:00 PM, Galesburg Public Library, Community Room." The background features hamantaschen, a triangular Jewish pastry filled with sweet jelly.

Ashkenazi Baking

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Open

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General, Health & Wellness, Lecture, STEM

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn about different Ashkenazi Jewish foods and their connection to Jewish culture. You'll also get to try many of them, as well as make your own hamantaschen, a traditional Jewish pastry with sweet fillings!

Pint Size Paint Party. Wednesday from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.

Pint Size Paint Party

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Children's Programming Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Register for a 30 minute painting slot. Multiple paint projects will be available. Do them all or pick and choose! Open to kids ages 6 months to 5 years. Registration available at the Children’s Desk or over the phone at 309-343-6118.

Toddler Storytime, Mondays at 10:00 AM

Toddler Storytime

Monday, March 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.

Junior Book Club

Junior Book Club

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

Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Children's Programming Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

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.

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 (4/12)	Mon (4/13)	Tue (4/14)	Wed (4/15)	Thu (4/16)	Fri (4/17)	Sat (4/18)
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.
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 "Everyone" group U of I Wits Fitness 10:00am–11:00am Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Everyone Event Details: Discover the power of brain training with University of Illinois Educator Tessa Hobbs-Curley!
11 am						Skills Lab Open 11:00am–3:00pm Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Skills Lab Event Details: Drop in to use the equipment in the Skills Lab or schedule an appointment to reserve your spot!
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: CBI Bank & Trust Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Meet us in the Group Study Room at 1:00 PM to discuss Bite by Bite by Aimee Nezhukumatatil.	Genealogy Assistance 1:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
2 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Game Day for Adults 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults General This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Event Details: Make new friends and play games! Board games, card games, and dice games will be provided- or bring your own. This event is held in partnership with Galesburg Public Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20347. 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 "Children" group Read with a Therapy Dog 2:00pm–3:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Children's Programming Room Age Group: Children 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 Junior Book Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Children Book Club This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Children's Programming Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club Event Details: 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. 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 "Children" group Pageturners Book Club for Kids 4:00pm–5:00pm Children Book Club This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Children's Programming Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Independent readers in grades 4-6 are invited to join our Children’s Librarians for this monthly club. Enjoy talking about fun novels with other readers your age. Sign up in the Children’s Room, or by calling 309-343-6118. 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
6 pm			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.		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 Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Meet us at Jimmy's Pizza to discuss Bite by Bite by Aimee Nezhukumatatil.