Galesburg Public Library

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(309) 343-6118

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

Name: Cuenta Cuentos: Bilingual Storytime
Start: 2025-04-08T18:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-04-08T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Galesburg Public Library

Featured Events

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

Cuenta Cuentos: Bilingual Storytime

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 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

Event Details:

Let's read, sing, and play together in English and Spanish. For kids ages 6 and under with an adult.

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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.

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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.

Image of the book cover for To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

Banned Book Club

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Group Study Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Discussion, Book Club

Event Details:

Join us for the first meeting of Banned Book Club! This club will read and respectfully discuss books that have been challenged or banned.

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Pageturners Book Club for Kids

Thursday, April 17, 2025 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

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.

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Cuenta Cuentos: Bilingual Storytime

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 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

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

Tome Raiders Book Discussion

Monday, April 28, 2025 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

Event Details:

Discussion of The Bezzle by Cory Doctorow. Grab a copy from the Checkout Desk about a month in advance.

This is a tie-in for the Community Read, which is made possible through the Illinois Humanities Envisioning Justice grant.

Animal Explorers

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Children's Programming Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: STEM

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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.

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Tween Time

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Children's Programming Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General, STEM

Event Details:

Calling all tweens in grades 4-6! Join us the first Thursday of each month at 6 PM for fun crafts, games, or building challenges. We will focus on a different topic or activity each month. Advance registration is required.

Lindsay Currie talk and signing May 3 at 3:30

Lindsay Currie Book Talk and Signing

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

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Library Branch: Galesburg Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Event Details:

Join us for a conversation with Lindsay Currie, Galesburg native and #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of novels for children. Following a short presentation, Lindsay will answer audience questions and sign books.

Tome Raiders Book Discussion

Monday, May 19, 2025 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

Event Details:

Join us to discuss The Moon is a Harsh Mistress by Robert A. Heinlein.

Tome Raiders Book Discussion

Monday, June 23, 2025 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

Event Details:

Join us to discuss The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley.

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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: Group Study Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us for a discussion of the Community Read book, Correction: Parole, Prison, and the Possibility of Change by Ben Austen. Copies will be available at the Checkout Desk, and they are yours to keep when you've finished reading!
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6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Book Club Tuesday/Thursday (TnT) 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: Join us for a discussion of the Community Read book, Correction: Parole, Prison, and the Possibility of Change by Ben Austen. Copies will be available at the Checkout Desk, and they are yours to keep when you've finished reading!

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