Galesburg Public Library

40 East Simmons Street, Galesburg, Illinois 61401  (309) 343-6118

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December 2012
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10:00-10:30 am

Storytime

For children 3-7 years old who are ready for a group experience on their own.

 

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10:00-10:20 am

Storytime Toddler/Lapsit

For toddlers 18-36 months accompanied

by an adult.

 

10:45-11:15 am

Storytime

For children 3-7 years old who are ready for a group experience on their own.

 

3:30-4:30 pm

Animanga Mania for Teens

 

6:00-6:45 pm

Tots and Tunes

For 0-5 years accompanied

by an adult.

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10:00-10:45 am

Tots and Tunes

For 0-5 years accompanied

by an adult.

 

6:00-6:30 pm

Storytime

For children 3-7 years old who are ready for a group experience on their own.

 

6:30 pm

Local author Joseph Spencer will read from and sign copies of his book Grim.

 

 

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1:30-3:30 pm

Barbie Doll Tea Party

Come dressed for a Tea Party! We will be having tea or hot chocolate and you can dress a free Barbie doll to take home. For doll lovers of all ages! No charge for this program, but please register in the Children's Room or at the Reference Desk.

 

 

 

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Closed

 

 

 

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11:00 am-12:30 pm or 6:00-7:30 pm

Smart Phone 101

Thinking about making the leap to a Smartphone? Have questions about the one you own? This program will start with a presentation of available Smartphones. We will wrap up with a hands-on question and answer session. Please register at the Reference Desk.

 

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10:00-10:30 am

Storytime

For children 3-7 years old who are ready for a group experience on their own.

 

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10:00-10:20 am

Storytime Toddler/Lapsit

For toddlers 18-36 months accompanied

by an adult.

 

10:45-11:15 am

Storytime

For children 3-7 years old who are ready for a group experience on their own.

 

6:00-6:45 pm

Tots and Tunes

For 0-5 years accompanied

by an adult.

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10:00-10:45 am

Tots and Tunes

For 0-5 years accompanied

by an adult.

 

4:30 pm

Library Board Meeting

 

6:00-6:30 pm

Storytime

For children 3-7 years old who are ready for a group experience on their own.

 

7:00 pm

Teen Advisory Board

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Closed

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2:30-4:00 pm

E-reader Showcase

Learn more about available e-readers in this fun, informative program. Please register at the Reference Desk.

 

6:30 pm

Holiday Harmonies

Join us for an evening of caroling and treats. Participants will also be able to add an ornament to the library's holiday tree! Please register at the Reference Desk.

 

 

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1:00 pm

Tuesday Book Club

Discussion of The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey upstairs at the library. Copies of the book are available at the Check-Out Desk.

 

2:00 pm

Free documentary

Venture into the remote wilderness of Alaska to experience the spectacular scenery, encounter wild animals, and meet a man who has lived by himself in this “one man wilderness” for over 30 years. For those who dream of a true wilderness experience in the wilds of Alaska, watching Silence & Solitude is the next best thing to being there.

 

4:30-5:30 pm

Lego Night

Come to the Hiler Room and build, build, build! No reservation necessary.

 

6:30 pm

A Visit to Middle-earth

Hear about Jane Easterly's trip to New Zealand to see movie locations used in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit

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12/12/12: A Zombie Holiday

Bring dozens of friends to have 12 tons of fun at our 12/12/12 extravaganza celebrating all things zombie! Open to teens aged 12-18 (or in grades 6-12). Registration required; please call 343-6118 or stop by the Reference Desk to sign up.
 

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3:00-7:00 pm

Gingerbread Houses

Get in the holiday spirit! Decorate your very own gingerbread house. Houses, candy, and icing all provided. Only 100 houses are available. Reserve your house today in the Children's Room for $5.

 

6:30 pm

Thursday Book Club

Discussion of The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey at the Beanhive Coffeehouse. Copies of the book are available at the Check-Out Desk.

 

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6:00 pm

Tome Raiders

Book Club

Discussion of The Hobbit by

J.R.R. Tolkien at Alternate Realties (238 E Main).

The first of three movies based on the book comes out in December.

This is a sci fi/fantasy book club for teens and adults - come join us! Copies of the book are available at the Check-Out Desk.

 

 

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Time to be Announced

Movie Club

Pay-your-own-way viewing of a new movie at the AMC Showplace or a new DVD at the library. Discussion at Perkins Restaurant follows. The exact title and time will be announced the week before. To receive email updates about movie club outings, email reference@galesburglibrary.org.

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3:30-4:30 pm

Animanga Mania for Teens

 

 

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Closed

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Closed

Happy Holidays!

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Closed

Happy Holidays!

 

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Closed

Happy Holidays!

 

Time to be Announced

New Years Eve Movie Club!

Pay-your-own-way viewing of a new movie at the AMC Showplace or a new DVD at the library. Discussion at Perkins Restaurant follows. The exact title and time will be announced the week before. To receive email updates about movie club outings, email reference@galesburglibrary.org.

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Closed

Happy Holidays!

 

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4:30 pm

Library Board Meeting

 

7:00 pm

Teen Advisory Board

 

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Library Hours for 2012:

Monday to Thursday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm

Friday and Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Sunday Closed

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