Local library events
Storytimes and kids' library events near GALESBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY from the public library calendar.
40 EAST SIMMONS STREET, GALESBURG, IL 61401
Upcoming events
7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
264 W Main St., Galesburg, IL, 61401, US
Join the Library’s Teen Advisory Board, where you can make YOUR voice heard about the library! You can suggest and vote on future teen events, talk about ways to improve the Teen Scene, and help find other ways to make teen services at the library better. Open to teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
264 W Main St., Galesburg, IL, 61401, US
Calling all tweens in grades 4-6! Join us for fun crafts, games, or building challenges. Advance registration required.
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
264 W Main St., Galesburg, IL, 61401, US
Stories, songs, and movement, geared toward kids ages 5 and under with an adult. Free and no registration required.
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
264 W Main St., Galesburg, IL, 61401, US
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.
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
264 W Main St., Galesburg, IL, 61401, US
OSF Healthcare presents Eatable Alphabet, a fun program that encourages children to explore healthy fresh foods with their senses while incorporating exercise, letter recognition, and math skills. Free and open to children in preK through grade 2. Advance registration required.
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
264 W Main St., Galesburg, IL, 61401, US
Join us to create contraptions to carry small toys down a zipline! This is a program designed for kids and their grown-ups to do together. For kids in grades PreK-6. Advance registration is required.
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
264 W Main St., Galesburg, IL, 61401, US
Taste the very best in summer produce, grown right here in Galesburg by Elementary Earthworks. Learn what goes into getting veggies from the ground to your plate, and then get a chance to sample fresh produce. For kids of all ages. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Advance registration is required.
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
264 W Main St., Galesburg, IL, 61401, US
Meet us in the Group Study Room at 1:00 PM to discuss The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis. The Tuesday/Thursday book club (TnT) meets twice a month to discuss the same book (you do not need to attend both meetings).
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
264 W Main St., Galesburg, IL, 61401, US
Enjoy Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (Columbia Pictures, 2009) in a whole new way with props and interactive fun! Free and open to kids of all ages with their grownups. No registration required; props bags available on first-come, first-served basis. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs is rated PG and has a runtime of 89 minutes.
10:15 AM to 11:00 AM
264 W Main St., Galesburg, IL, 61401, US
Stories, songs, sign language, and bounces for kids 0-18 months old and their caregivers. Free and no registration required.
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
264 W Main St., Galesburg, IL, 61401, US
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
264 W Main St., Galesburg, IL, 61401, US
Drop in for a new free craft project each week. No registration required. Designed for kids in grades K-6; kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
Lake Storey Walking Trailhead, Gatewood Lane, Galesburg, IL, 61401, US
Audiobook & nature lovers, this one's for you! Meet us at the beginning of the walking trail at Lake Storey (near the boat ramp on Gatewood Lane). We will walk 1.5 miles out-and-back while we all listen to our audiobooks (or podcasts, or music) of choice! Need a book to listen to? You can download Libby or The Palace Project, or checkout a Playaway from the library. You'll need to bring your own headphones or visit the Reference Desk to grab a pair of wired earbuds.
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
264 W Main St., Galesburg, IL, 61401, US
Bring your current craft project to work on and make new friends. All skill levels are encouraged to come!
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
264 W Main St., Galesburg, IL, 61401, US
Calling all tweens in grades 4-6! Join us for fun crafts, games, or building challenges. Advance registration required.
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
379 E Tompkins St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, US
Meet us at Jimmy's Pizza to discuss The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis. The Tuesday/Thursday book club (TnT) meets twice a month to discuss the same book (you do not need to attend both meetings). Books are available to check out at the library about a month in advance.
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
264 W Main St., Galesburg, IL, 61401, US
Join Knox County Ag in the Classroom for stories and activities all about seeds! For kids of all ages together with their grownups.
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
264 W Main St., Galesburg, IL, 61401, US
Stories, songs, and movement, geared toward kids ages 5 and under with an adult. Free and no registration required.
2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
264 W Main St., Galesburg, IL, 61401, US
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.
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
264 W Main St., Galesburg, IL, 61401, US
Join the adventure at Galesburg Public Library! Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club is open to all teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12, whether you're an experienced D&D player or have never tried it before. If you're attending for the first time, please sign up by visiting the Reference Desk, calling 309-343-6118, or by email at teen@galesburglibrary.org.
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
264 W Main St., Galesburg, IL, 61401, US
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! For kids in grades 4-6. Advance registration required.
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
264 W Main St., Galesburg, IL, 61401, US
Hey Pokémon trainers! Join us to play the Pokémon card game, trade cards, or both! For kids in grades K-6. Kids under 8 must be with an adult.
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
264 W Main St., Galesburg, IL, 61401, US
It's time for another jigsaw competition! This time, 9 teams of 2-6 players ages 12+ will compete to see who can complete a 500-piece puzzle the quickest. Please have ONE person register for your team. Do not choose the "add seat" option when registering. If you need to CANCEL your registration, let us know as soon as possible. Happy puzzling!
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
264 W Main St., Galesburg, IL, 61401, US
Join us for Banned Book Club! This Club will read and respectfully discuss books that have been challenged or banned. This month we will be discussing Tricks by Ellen Hopkins.
10:15 AM to 11:00 AM
264 W Main St., Galesburg, IL, 61401, US
Stories, songs, sign language, and bounces for kids 0-18 months old and their caregivers. Free and no registration required.
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
264 W Main St., Galesburg, IL, 61401, US
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
264 W Main St., Galesburg, IL, 61401, US
Drop in for a new free craft project each week. No registration required. Designed for kids in grades K-6; kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
264 W Main St., Galesburg, IL, 61401, US
First you see a juggler…then you become one! Join Jason Kollum for this fast paced, interactive comedic juggling and variety show, with an edge-of-your-seat finale! Immediately following the show, kids in attendance will try their own balancing skills using easy-to-balance peacock feathers. Free and open to kids of all ages together with their grownups. This event was made possible by the Galesburg Public Library Foundation through the generosity of its supporters.
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
264 W Main St., Galesburg, IL, 61401, US
Did you know that eating avocados can turn the smallest kid into the strongest kid? Join us to hear John Burningham’s Avocado Baby and see just how strong you can be! Family storytimes are open to kids of all ages, together with their grownups.
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
1855 E. Knox Street, Galesburg, IL, 61401, US
Wind up Summer Reading with a free skating party! Join us at Skate Palace (1855 E. Knox Street) for free roller skating for all ages.