Events in Galesburg, IL

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Lifelong learning

JUL16

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Lifelong learning

Thursday Book Club

galesburg

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.

Classes and talksIndoors

Lifelong learning

AUG13

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Lifelong learning

Thursday Book Club

galesburg

Meet us at Jimmy's Pizza to discuss The Faculty Lounge by Jennifer Mathieu. 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 for checkout about a month in advance.

Classes and talksIndoors

Lifelong learning

SEP10

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Lifelong learning

Thursday Book Club

galesburg

Meet us at Jimmy's Pizza to discuss How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin! 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 checkout about a month in advance.

Classes and talksIndoors

Classes & arts

JUN18

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Classes & arts

Craft & Chat

galesburg

Bring your current craft project to work on and make new friends. All skill levels are encouraged to come!

Arts and craftsIndoors

Community & civic

JUN22

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Community & civic

Tome Raiders Book Discussion

galesburg

Join us to discuss The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Tome Raiders is our science fiction and fantasy book discussion group. Newcomers are always welcome! Books are available about a month in advance at the Checkout Desk.

Bring the grandkids

Lifelong learning

JUN24

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Lifelong learning

Genealogy Assistance

galesburg

Classes and talksIndoors

Lifelong learning

JUN30

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Lifelong learning

The Birthday with a Lasting Legacy: The American Revolution

galesburg

Presented by Fred Visel, former Carl Sandburg College instructor and veteran of two tours in Vietnam. Fred Visel is here to talk about The Birthday with a Lasting Legacy: The American Revolution. From the presenter: "America's birthday was sparked by a dispute over territory acquired by the British Empire as a result of the French and Indian War." This presentation will be held twice, and each session will be one hour long, including time for Q&A.

Classes and talksIndoors

Lifelong learning

JUL1

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Lifelong learning

Genealogy Assistance

galesburg

Classes and talksIndoors

Classes & arts

JUL2

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Classes & arts

Craft & Chat

galesburg

Bring your current craft project to work on and make new friends. All skill levels are encouraged to come!

Arts and craftsIndoors

Lifelong learning

JUL8

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Lifelong learning

Genealogy Assistance

galesburg

Classes and talksIndoors

Lifelong learning

JUL8

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Lifelong learning

Wits Fitness

galesburg

Discover the power of brain training with University of Illinois Educator Tessa Hobbs-Curley! In this engaging class, Tessa will guide participants through a series of interactive activities aimed at exercising the brain to maintain and enhance cognitive function and memory. No matter your age, it's never too early or too late to start training your brain. Join us and unlock your cognitive potential! Register at: Extension office (309)342-5108 or go.illinois.edu/WitsFits-Galesburg2026

Dance and fitnessIndoors

Theater & film

JUL13

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Theater & film

Game Day for Adults

galesburg

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.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Lifelong learning

JUL15

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Lifelong learning

Genealogy Assistance

galesburg

Classes and talksIndoors

Classes & arts

JUL16

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Classes & arts

Craft & Chat

galesburg

Bring your current craft project to work on and make new friends. All skill levels are encouraged to come!

Arts and craftsIndoors

Community & civic

JUL20

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Community & civicFree

Adult Coloring

galesburg

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.

FreeBring the grandkids

Lifelong learning

JUL21

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Lifelong learning

Banned Book Club

galesburg

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.

Classes and talksIndoors

Lifelong learning

JUL22

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Lifelong learning

Genealogy Assistance

galesburg

Classes and talksIndoors

Community & civic

JUL27

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Community & civic

Tome Raiders Book Discussion

galesburg

Join us to discuss Hemlock & Silver by T. Kingfisher. Tome Raiders is our science fiction and fantasy book discussion group. Newcomers are always welcome! Books are available about a month in advance at the Checkout Desk.

Bring the grandkids

Lifelong learning

JUL29

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Lifelong learning

Genealogy Assistance

galesburg

Classes and talksIndoors

Lifelong learning

AUG5

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Lifelong learning

Genealogy Assistance

galesburg

Classes and talksIndoors

Classes & arts

AUG6

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Classes & arts

Craft & Chat

galesburg

Bring your current craft project to work on and make new friends. All skill levels are encouraged to come!

Arts and craftsIndoors

Theater & film

AUG10

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Theater & film

Game Day for Adults

galesburg

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.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Lifelong learning

AUG12

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Lifelong learning

Genealogy Assistance

galesburg

Classes and talksIndoors

Lifelong learning

AUG12

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Lifelong learning

Wits Fitness

galesburg

Discover the power of brain training with University of Illinois Educator Tessa Hobbs-Curley! In this engaging class, Tessa will guide participants through a series of interactive activities aimed at exercising the brain to maintain and enhance cognitive function and memory. No matter your age, it's never too early or too late to start training your brain. Join us and unlock your cognitive potential! Register at: Extension office (309)342-5108 or go.illinois.edu/WitsFits-Galesburg2026

Dance and fitnessIndoors

Community & civic

AUG17

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Community & civicFree

Adult Coloring

galesburg

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.

FreeBring the grandkids

Lifelong learning

AUG18

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Lifelong learning

Banned Book Club

galesburg

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 A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas.

Classes and talksIndoors

Lifelong learning

AUG19

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Lifelong learning

Genealogy Assistance

galesburg

Classes and talksIndoors

Classes & arts

AUG20

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Classes & arts

Craft & Chat

galesburg

Bring your current craft project to work on and make new friends. All skill levels are encouraged to come!

Arts and craftsIndoors

Community & civic

AUG24

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Community & civic

Tome Raiders Book Discussion

galesburg

Join us to discuss All the Water in the World by Eiren Caffall. Tome Raiders is our science fiction and fantasy book discussion group. Newcomers are always welcome! Books are available about a month in advance at the Checkout Desk.

Bring the grandkids

Lifelong learning

AUG26

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Lifelong learning

Genealogy Assistance

galesburg

Classes and talksIndoors

Lifelong learning

SEP2

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Lifelong learning

Genealogy Assistance

galesburg

Classes and talksIndoors

Classes & arts

SEP3

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Classes & arts

Craft & Chat

galesburg

Bring your current craft project to work on and make new friends. All skill levels are encouraged to come!

Arts and craftsIndoors

Lifelong learning

SEP9

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Lifelong learning

Genealogy Assistance

galesburg

Classes and talksIndoors

Theater & film

SEP14

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Theater & film

Game Day for Adults

galesburg

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.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Lifelong learning

SEP15

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Lifelong learning

Banned Book Club

galesburg

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 This One Summer by Jillian and Mariko Tamaki.

Classes and talksIndoors

Lifelong learning

SEP16

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Lifelong learning

Wits Fitness

galesburg

Discover the power of brain training with University of Illinois Educator Tessa Hobbs-Curley! In this engaging class, Tessa will guide participants through a series of interactive activities aimed at exercising the brain to maintain and enhance cognitive function and memory. No matter your age, it's never too early or too late to start training your brain. Join us and unlock your cognitive potential! Register at: Extension office (309)342-5108 or go.illinois.edu/WitsFits-Galesburg2026

Dance and fitnessIndoors

Lifelong learning

SEP16

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Lifelong learning

Genealogy Assistance

galesburg

Classes and talksIndoors

Classes & arts

SEP17

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Classes & arts

Craft & Chat

galesburg

Bring your current craft project to work on and make new friends. All skill levels are encouraged to come!

Arts and craftsIndoors

Community & civic

SEP21

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Community & civicFree

Adult Coloring

galesburg

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.

FreeBring the grandkids

Lifelong learning

SEP23

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Lifelong learning

Genealogy Assistance

galesburg

Classes and talksIndoors

Community & civic

SEP28

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Community & civic

Tome Raiders Book Discussion

galesburg

Join us to discuss Whalefall by Daniel Kraus. Tome Raiders is our science fiction and fantasy book discussion group. Newcomers are always welcome! Books are available about a month in advance at the Checkout Desk.

Bring the grandkids

Lifelong learning

SEP30

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Lifelong learning

Genealogy Assistance

galesburg

Classes and talksIndoors

Classes & arts

OCT1

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Classes & arts

Craft & Chat

galesburg

Bring your current craft project to work on and make new friends. All skill levels are encouraged to come!

Arts and craftsIndoors

Community & civic

OCT6

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Community & civic

Health Insurance Coverage Basics

galesburg

Join Corbin McGhee from Illinois Department of Insurance to learn healthcare insurance coverage basics, including common scams. The Illinois Department of Insurance does not sell insurance coverage.

Bring the grandkids

Lifelong learning

OCT7

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Lifelong learning

Genealogy Assistance

galesburg

Classes and talksIndoors

Outdoors & nature

JUL15

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Outdoors & nature

Roaming Readers

galesburg

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.

Boating and waterHiking and natureOutdoorsIndoors

Outdoors & nature

AUG12

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Outdoors & nature

Roaming Readers

galesburg

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 2 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.

Boating and waterHiking and natureOutdoorsIndoors

Outdoors & nature

SEP9

galesburg · Galesburg, IL

Outdoors & nature

Roaming Readers

galesburg

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.

Boating and waterHiking and natureOutdoorsIndoors