Galesburg public library book club

Book selections are aimed at millennials, but anyone over 21 is welcome. Join us at knox county brewing company for galesburg public library s new book discussion group. Click on the title of a book to see the discussion questions. The origins of galesburg can be traced to a group of courageous pioneers who came to this gently rolling prairie in 1837 and founded knox college and the town. If youd like to finish a book, stop by the library and pick up a copy. Galesburg public library 2020 what to know before you go. Galesburg public library, 40 e simmons st, galesburg, il 2020. Galesburg public library book club discussion of the book stealing lincolns body, by thomas j.

One person in your private book club checks out the kit, distributes the books, gathers them up from club members after discussion, and returns the kit to the library. Off the shelf galesburg public library slidelegend. Galesburg, illinois images of america series by patty. Smalltown libraries stretch funds, modernize services i. Thank you for your interest in the galesburg public library. Not just central illinois but all 50 states some better. Second, you can start your search for books and magazine resources with our online library catalog. The physick book of deliverance dane galesburg public library. Discussion of travels with charley by john steinbeck galesburg public library tuesday book club july 2006 1. The friends of the galesburg public library group was organized in 1984 to. We have books for all ages, interests, and reading abilities. Hotels near galesburg area convention and visitors bureau. Join a book group at your local library, or start a new one. Next chapter book club gail borden public library district.

Seymour library is knox colleges main library, housing books and journals for the humanities and social sciences. Buzzwords will generally meet the third thursday of every month. The galesburg public library has a book club kit for each of the titles below. I do a lot of genealogy research and ive found more books and microfiche at the galesburg public library to help me find my family tree than most in chicago. The 10 best galesburg hotel deals may 2020 tripadvisor. The michigan elibrary provides all michigan residents with free access to online fulltext articles, fulltext books, digital images, and other valuable research information. Originally printed a number of years ago, we have had numerous calls to reprint this outstanding history of galesburg represented in historic postcards. Vfw post 2257, 1001 michigan ave, galesburg, il 2020. The library is part of the inter library loan program, and if maquon doesnt have the book a patron is searching for, it can be sent from another library in the system, such as galesburg. Galesburg a traditional series of local summer golf events is in danger of cancellation due to the covid19 pandemic. Craughwell 2nd floor, galesburg public library, 40 e.

Id think a lot of galesburg residents would be very interested in this news, easterly wrote. Bunker links is the closest that isnt private so it was first up. Attic antiques galesburg 2020 all you need to know. On november 17, 2009, approximately 76 people gathered at the galesburg public library to hear the story of mary ann ball bickerdyke. Listed here are discussion questions for the books the galesburg public library adult book clubs have read recently. Apr 01, 2011 sylvia will be discussing her latest title, ghosts of the illinois river, at galesburg public library gpl and four additional locations in our big read area. Eberhardt, peoria public library s north branch, 3001. Please contact jane at the reference desk 3093436118 or jane. Galesburg public library 2020 all you need to know before. Jane easterly, assistant director at the galesburg public library, heads. Novembers book is my sister, the serial killer by oyinkan braithwait. One member of a club can check out the kit, distribute books to the club members, collect the books after discussion, and return the kit to the library. The branch was closed in 1914 due to a lack of funds. Join us at knox county brewing company for galesburg public librarys new book discussion group.

Sep 11, 2008 galesburg public library book club discussion of the book stealing lincolns body, by thomas j. Bunker links golf course galesburg 2020 all you need to. The galesburg public library provides comprehensive library services to the towns 32,000 residents, both online and at the librarys central location. Book selections will be aimed at millennials, but anyone over 21 is welcome. Easterly, who works in the library s reference department, said theres good news for the club. Book club kit questions book club kit discussion questions. Join the wall street journal book club for a discussion with dead wake author erik larson about his pick, the maltese falcon by dashiell hammett. Sensory friendly saturdays galesburg public library. The founders were staunch abolitionists, and galesburg became a major stop on the underground railroad. Our first book will be the immortalists by chloe benjamin. Copies of the books are available on the hold shelf about. Go galesburg is a comprehensive information center and events calendar that provides locals, newcomers, and. Jane easterly assistant director at galesburg public library galesburg, illinois libraries. Theaters new owner offers lower prices news the register.

Edgar allan poe book discussions will also be taking place in a variety of venues in our big read area. Our book club library will provide your book group with multiple copies of the books you want to talk about. Theres no pro shop to speak of and the club house amenities are more or less what you would expect from a small city course. Sally cakes will have lucky duck cupcakes for sale. Sylvia will be discussing her latest title, ghosts of the illinois river, at galesburg public library gpl and four additional locations in our big read area. Members were reminded about the youth fishing derby this may and june 4, 2017 is the run galesburg run event and they are looking for volunteers. Search the librarys online catalog for books, large print materials, audiobooks, magazines, music cds, videos and dvds. Sensory storytime deerfield public library and oak park public library. Huddle drive in restaurant galesburg public library 1964. Donations of items for the book sales are accepted at any time. Michigan elibrary login needed in library use only.

The program, which will take place upstairs at the library, is free and open to the public. Jane easterly of the librarys movie of the book club, sent an email to the registermail upon learning of the new prices. Instantly borrow free digital movies, music, ebooks and more, 247 with your. Galesburg public library 2020 all you need to know. Paula krapf, public relations and marketing manager. Library director noelle thompson talks about it with will stevenson on galesburgs evening news. The tuesday book club meets at the library the second tuesday of each month at 1. Galesburg public library, 40 e simmons st, galesburg, il.

Galesburg public library think library first for your information needs thank you for your interest in the galesburg public library. Come join us to feed your face and your brain at chapter chompers, a. Big write winners share words at library reception galesburg, il. Quincy, the sixth debate a week after the galesburg debate, abraham lincoln and stephen douglas met in quincy for the sixth of their debates. Recently moved to the area and couldnt wait to sample the local courses. Book club discussions are open to all, and newcomers are always welcome. Jonesboro public library includes camp in its arkansas teen book awards listing.

Discussion questions for the book thief by mark zusak. There will be music, games, face painting, and more. Area book clubs are invited to take advantage of a service at the library. Suggest ideas for your library, book a meeting space, get notary service, and much more. The ghosts of galesburg will rise again on october 29. We are looking for actors to portray the ghosts, and we are also looking for. Jane easterly of the library s movie of the book club, sent an email to the registermail upon learning of the new prices. Each day well send you a 5minute portion of a book. Galesburg sunrise rotary club, knox college, galesburg, il. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates. Galesburg public library planning book deliveries wgil 93. Decembers book is seven days of us by francesca hornak. Robisons galesburg, illinois in vintage postcards from the arcadia publishing companys postcard history series. Jane easterly assistant director galesburg public library.

The best galesburg libraries with photos tripadvisor. Kids youth program is this june and the galesburg public library book sale and youth summer reading program are coming up. By the end of the week, youll have read 23 chapters. Please consult government travel advisories before. The library will be open presidents day monday, february 20. Book club kits contains 5 to 20 copies of a book and a set of discussion questions. Chapter chompers teen lit book club wednesday, april 27, 6. The galesburg public library foundation is reprinting carley r. Welcome to galesburg public library it is our mission to serve the community as a general center of information and to provide opportunity and encouragement for individuals to use our services and materials to meet their educational, personal, professional, recreational and cultural needs. Think there was about 40 in attendance which included some school aged kids. Volunteers who support the galesburg public library. Event flyer, courtesy of galesburg public library with images the. Discussion questions for a town like alice by nevil shute galesburg public library tuesday book club november 2006.

The former galesburg club was organized in 1885 by a group of prominent local citizens for the purpose of promoting business ventures and the social enjoyment for its members. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call us at 3093436118 or fill out the form below to send us an email. If you are worried about books getting damaged, they have a wonderful audio and e book library available online too. First annual duck season book drive august 25th, 2019 september 7th, 2019 join us on september 8th from 1pm4pm at the library for an open house and block party. In concurrence with public health orders issued by the state of new mexico, the library will remain closed until further notice to help curtail the spread of covid19 in the community. May says people are often surprised by the amount of books held in the 2,560 square foot building. Enjoy a beer, meet some new people, and discuss good books.

If you are looking for more information about galesburg public library, please visit. The galesburg public library provides comprehensive library services to the towns 32,000 residents, both online and at the library s central location. Friends of the galesburg public library, galesburg, il. This years event will celebrate the illinois bicentennial. Jan 17, 2017 next chapter book club gail borden public library district. The idea of a vailsburg branch library was discussed several times in the following years, but it was not until november 1924 that the library board of trustees decided to place a branch in the vailsburg area. Easterly, who works in the librarys reference department, said theres good news for the club, as well. Faye schulz, kiwanis club of galesburg, presenting a check to laun dunn of the united way of knox county from the kiwanis club for the support of the imagination library which provides books for children aged birth to 5 years. Come join us to feed your face and your brain at chapter chompers, a teen lit book. For discussion questions for the harry potter books, click here. All events for chapter chompers teen lit book club. Galesburg public library 40 e simmons st galesburg, il. I live in the chicago suburbs but visit galesburg regularly. Not just central illinois but all 50 states some better than others.

Book club questions book club discussion questions. Catalog galesburgcharleston memorial district library. See also whats at wikipedia, your library, or elsewhere. Galesburg historical society past eventsmother bickerdyke. Friends of the galesburg public library home facebook. In a letter to adlai stevenson in 1960, steinbeck wrote, having too many things, americans spend their hours and money on the couch searching for a soul. Galesburg sunrise rotary club, knox college, galesburg, il 2020. Hats off to jane easterly and all the staff at the galesburg public library for a great time yesterday to honor the 75th anniversary of pearl harbor day. Special needs resource fair evanston public library. Nextgen programs for adults schaumburg township district library. The schedule for the allcity golf events that have taken place annually for decades at the three city courses has been set since february but the first event of the five faces the biggest threat of not being held.

Pick up a copy of any discussion book youd like to read and take it to the checkout desk. Join us for galesburg public library s new book discussion group. See also whats at your library, or elsewhere broader terms. The club rooms were originally situated in the former bank of galesburg building on the corner of main and kellogg streets. Northgate lanes galesburg 2020 all you need to know. Presented by jacque and herschel stroud of kansas, the couple represented themselves as bickerdykes friend julia turner w. To limit the spread of the coronavirus, attractions may be closed or have partial closures. Please visit our book clubs page for information about upcoming discussion dates and times and to see what the monthly books are. Join our online book clubs and start reading books in your email. I recommend getting a public library card also if you dont have one already. Discussion of travels with charley by john steinbeck. The friends biggest role is running the spring and fall book sales.