Calendar

The library will be closed on Wednesday, March 20, for staff training.

For children ages 0-5 years old accompanied by an adult. Children will be singing and dancing! This class will be held on Thursdays when District 205 has school. Located in the Sanderson Room at the library.

Independent readers in grades 3-5 are invited to join us for a fun monthly book club at the library. Come talk about novels with other kids your age!  Ask in the Children’s Room for this month’s book.

Children ages 3-7 are invited to join us for books, crafts, songs, and movement as they build early literacy skills!

Tome Raiders discussion at Hardee’s of Dragons of Autumn Twilight by Margaret Weis.

Lifelong friends reunite after a long separation, though each holds secrets from the others in his heart. A chance encounter with a beautiful, sorrowful woman who bears a magical crystal staff draws the companions deep into the shadows, forever changing their lives and shaping the fate of the world. No one expected them to be heroes. Least of all, them. A classical work of high fantasy based on Dungeons & Dragons. You will purchase your own food/drink.

Adult coloring for relaxation. We’ll provide music, drinks, coloring pages, and colored pencils (donated by Blick Art Materials). Free! For adults only. 

Create your own hero and join the ongoing epic quest! New players are welcome, even if you’ve never played before. Advance registration is required; come to the Reference Desk or call 343-6118 to sign up.

Join Xiaoqi Wu of Eastern Therapeutic Acupuncture, Massage & Wellness Center for a free Tai Chi class. Five months of weekly sessions have been funded by the Galesburg Community Foundation. If the program is successful and continues after the five months are up, a small fee may be charged in the future.

Beginner and intermediate classes will alternate weeks, starting with a beginner class on 1/8.

Beginner Classes        9:00-10:00 am                                

1/8
1/22
2/5
2/19
3/5
3/19
4/2
4/16
4/30
5/14
5/28

Intermediate Classes        9:00-9:30 am 

1/15
1/29
2/12
2/26
3/12
3/26
4/9
4/23
5/7
5/21

Kids ages 5-12 (K-Grade 5) are invited to join us for this fun club, where each month we will explore a topic in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math through hands-on, station-based activities. Signup is required, and children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. 

Interested in lowering your TV costs? Hear about alternatives to traditional cable or Dish subscriptions that can help save you money. Followed by a Questions & Answer period. The same program will be presented at 11:00 am and 6:30 pm.

Kids ages 5-12 (K-Grade 5) are invited to join us for this fun club, where each month we will explore a topic in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math through hands-on, station-based activities. Signup is required, and children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. 

Interested in lowering your TV costs? Hear about alternatives to traditional cable or Dish subscriptions that can help save you money. Followed by a Questions & Answer period. The same program will be presented at 11:00 am and 6:30 pm.

Toddler storytime is intended for children ages 18 – 36 months and their caregivers. Come enjoy interactive stories, songs, and movement, all designed to encourage toddlers’ emerging language skills and point them towards a lifelong love of reading!

Children ages 3-7 are invited to join us for books, crafts, songs, and movement as they build early literacy skills!

Looking for a place to share your love of anime and manga?  Come to our anime club!  Binge-watch new and classic anime, talk about your favorites, and argue the merits of subtitles versus English dubs.  We will have Japanese snacks and other anime-related activities as well, so tell all your fellow otaku!  Open to teens in grades 6-12.

Food for Thought discussion of Lights Out by Ted Koppel at Craft Butcher & Deli

In Lights Out, Ted Koppel suggests that a major cyberattack on America’s power grid is not only possible but likely, and that the United States is shockingly unprepared. You will pay for your own food. Copies of the book can be checked out at the library. 

The Food for Thought group reads and discusses books about climate, food, and the environment.

Children ages 3-7 are invited to join us for books, crafts, songs, and movement as they build early literacy skills!

Make personalized photo coasters to showcase your favorite snap. Bring up to 4 of your own pictures, printed on photo paper, and cut into 4×4 squares, or use provided magazine clippings. $1 per person. Register and pay at the Reference Desk. Open to all ages, but younger children may need adult assistance.

Kids, bring your bikes to the library for a free spring tune-up, courtesy of Cyclists of Galesburg! Get your tires checked, your chain cleaned, your seat adjusted, and more! Show us your properly fitting bike helmet and be entered to win a prize. Call 343-6118 or stop by the Children’s Room to sign up.

Kick off the Galesburg Public Library’s 2019 NEA Big Read with a free performance by Ho Etsu Taiko of Chicago at the Orpheum Theatre!

Doors open at 1:30 PM and admission is free. Free copies of this year’s book, When the Emperor was Divine, will be distributed to adults (while supplies last).

This event is made possible through a generous donation from a library patron.

“Taiko” is a Japanese word that literally means “drum”, but has come to refer to the art of Japanese drumming. Ho Etsu Taiko is a collective of musicians who put a fresh spin on the art of Japanese drumming, while staying grounded in the rich tradition of kumi-daiko. Through their music, they blend the culture of Japanese-American taiko with influences that celebrate the diversity of their ensemble. Their mission is to spread joy through each and every drumbeat by creating music that is true to who they are.