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 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.

Junior Book Club

Junior Book Club

Monday, February 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.

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

Cuenta Cuentos: Bilingual Storytime

Tuesday, February 10, 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, February 14, 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 16, 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 (4/19)	Mon (4/20)	Tue (4/21)	Wed (4/22)	Thu (4/23)	Fri (4/24)	Sat (4/25)
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: 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.
11 am			This event is in the "Adults" group FISH of Galesburg Tour 11:00am–11:45pm Adults Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a special tour of FISH of Galesburg! Meet us at FISH to get a special tour, learn what FISH is all about, how to get help, and see where your food drive donations have been going this month.	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.		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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Coloring 1:30pm–3:30pm Teens, Adults Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Group Study Room Age Group: Teens, 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 Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm			This event is in the "Children" group Pokémon Club for Kids 4:00pm–5:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Children's Programming Room Age Group: Children 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
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 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 "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 The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean. Tome Raiders is our science fiction and fantasy book discussion group. Newcomers are always welcome!	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Banned Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Book Club This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library Room: Group Study Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us for Banned Book Club! This Club will read and respectfully discuss books that have been challenged or banned. This month we will read In the Night Kitchen by Maurice Sendak. 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 Tween Time 6:00pm–7:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group 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.