Galesburg Public Library

09/05/2026

We had so much fun at Carl Sandburg College's Fall Fest this past week! So many students signed up for library cards, grabbed a copy of our newsletter, and picked up library merch.
😃❤️🪪

09/05/2026

Did you know that we offer tours of the library for individuals, families, and groups? Would you like us to come talk about the library at your local school, organization, or business? Contact our Marketing & Outreach Coordinator Kaitlin at [email protected] to set up a date and time.

Click on the link below to view our virtual tour: https://galesburglibrary.org/visit-us

09/04/2026

Thank you to Prairie Land Conservancy for coming to support our young patrons during the Family Storytime: Prairie Flowers program!🌼

09/04/2026

We will be closed Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen Tuesday, September 8 at 9 AM.

09/03/2026

You won't find a cooler list of book recommendations than Kayla's staff picks. Each one is on our shelves and available today.

https://galesburglibrary.org/gpl-blog/staff-picks-kayla

09/03/2026

Tomorrow is the day! Don't miss out on our Library Card Sign-Up Month Kickoff with Dave Martin, sponsored by the Galesburg Public Library Foundation. This free concert will take place in the Community Room tomorrow, Friday, September 4 at 6:30 PM.

09/01/2026

Greg Lesher's collection of paintings titled Lakeside Water Park are now available for viewing! Check out Lesher's work on the Blick Art Materials Display wall on the second floor throughout the month of September. 😍🎨🖌

08/31/2026

Bloom Bar was a hit! Patrons of all ages came together to enjoy fresh flowers donated from Walnut Grove Farm. 😃💐

08/31/2026

Thank you for your patience while we freshen up the parking stripes tonight, Monday, August 31. The library parking lot will reopen Tuesday, September 1st around 8:00 AM.

08/29/2026

The Galesburg Public Library Foundation is sponsoring our new membership to the Library Speakers Consortium where you can enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors. Live-stream from home or join us in the Community Room for viewing. You can even watch past presentations.

To sign up for September's Author Talks, view upcoming events, and access past recordings click on the link below:

The Democracy We Must Keep: Why the Ideas that Built America Still Matter with David O. Stewart Award-Winning Historian and Bestselling Author of Impeached and The Summer of 1787 Tuesday, September 1st 2026 at 1:00 PM CDT