Teen Events

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

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.

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.

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.

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.