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LIBRARY HOURS

MON – THU: 10:00am – 7:00pm
FRI & SAT: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Closed Sundays

HISTORICAL ROOM HOURS

TUE-SAT: 12:00pm – 5:00pm

SUN & MON: Closed

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	has 2 events, 1 2 events, 1 2025-07-01 Summer Reading Program Summer Reading Program July 1 Summer Reading Program Summer reading at the library kicks off May 27! Stop by the library any time that day to sign up, grab a reading log and celebrate color with Bluey activities.… Continue reading 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Básicas de Banco (in-person) July 1 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Básicas de Banco (in-person) Esta presentación fue compuesta para explicar lo que hacen los bancos, productos que ofrecen y los usos de cada servicio. También, vamos a tener consejos como utilizar estos servicios a… Continue reading	has 3 events, 2 3 events, 2 2025-07-02 Summer Reading Program Summer Reading Program July 2 Summer Reading Program Summer reading at the library kicks off May 27! Stop by the library any time that day to sign up, grab a reading log and celebrate color with Bluey activities.… Continue reading 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm The Day the Crayons Quit July 2 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm The Day the Crayons Quit Read The Day the Crayons Quit with Angela Miller, 4-H Coordinator and then create artwork using one color family. This program will discuss "monochromatic vs. polychromatic," tones and shades, thinking outside… Continue reading, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Teen Advisory Group July 2 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Teen Advisory Group Tell us what the library can do to better serve you at Teen Advisory Group! 7th-12th graders will be given the opportunity to earn volunteer hours for suggesting programs, prizes,… Continue reading	has 1 event, 3 1 event, 3 2025-07-03 Summer Reading Program Summer Reading Program July 3 Summer Reading Program Summer reading at the library kicks off May 27! Stop by the library any time that day to sign up, grab a reading log and celebrate color with Bluey activities.… Continue reading	has 2 events, 4 2 events, 4 2025-07-04 Summer Reading Program Summer Reading Program July 4 Summer Reading Program Summer reading at the library kicks off May 27! Stop by the library any time that day to sign up, grab a reading log and celebrate color with Bluey activities.… Continue reading 10:15 am - 10:45 am Family Storytime July 4 @ 10:15 am - 10:45 am Family Storytime	has 1 event, 5 1 event, 5 2025-07-05 Summer Reading Program Summer Reading Program July 5 Summer Reading Program Summer reading at the library kicks off May 27! Stop by the library any time that day to sign up, grab a reading log and celebrate color with Bluey activities.… Continue reading	has 1 event, 6 1 event, 6 2025-07-06 Summer Reading Program Summer Reading Program July 6 Summer Reading Program Summer reading at the library kicks off May 27! Stop by the library any time that day to sign up, grab a reading log and celebrate color with Bluey activities.… Continue reading
has 1 event, 7 1 event, 7 2025-07-07 Summer Reading Program Summer Reading Program July 7 Summer Reading Program Summer reading at the library kicks off May 27! Stop by the library any time that day to sign up, grab a reading log and celebrate color with Bluey activities.… Continue reading	has 1 event, 8 1 event, 8 2025-07-08 Summer Reading Program Summer Reading Program July 8 Summer Reading Program Summer reading at the library kicks off May 27! Stop by the library any time that day to sign up, grab a reading log and celebrate color with Bluey activities.… Continue reading	has 2 events, 9 2 events, 9 2025-07-09 Summer Reading Program Summer Reading Program July 9 Summer Reading Program Summer reading at the library kicks off May 27! Stop by the library any time that day to sign up, grab a reading log and celebrate color with Bluey activities.… Continue reading 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Level Up with Your Library: Galena Public Library’s 117th Birthday Party July 9 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Level Up with Your Library: Galena Public Library’s 117th Birthday Party Come celebrate the library being open for 117 years with ice cream, library trivia, games, and prizes! For grades 5-12.	has 2 events, 10 2 events, 10 2025-07-10 Summer Reading Program Summer Reading Program July 10 Summer Reading Program Summer reading at the library kicks off May 27! Stop by the library any time that day to sign up, grab a reading log and celebrate color with Bluey activities.… Continue reading 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Create Your Own Junk Journal (in-person) July 10 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Create Your Own Junk Journal (in-person) Using discarded books and upcycled materials create your own inspirational journal! We'll have materials to use, but feel free to bring your own stash of ephemera, memories, magazines, photos, craft… Continue reading	has 2 events, 11 2 events, 11 2025-07-11 Summer Reading Program Summer Reading Program July 11 Summer Reading Program Summer reading at the library kicks off May 27! Stop by the library any time that day to sign up, grab a reading log and celebrate color with Bluey activities.… Continue reading 10:15 am - 10:45 am Family Storytime July 11 @ 10:15 am - 10:45 am Family Storytime	has 3 events, 12 3 events, 12 2025-07-12 Summer Reading Program Summer Reading Program July 12 Summer Reading Program Summer reading at the library kicks off May 27! Stop by the library any time that day to sign up, grab a reading log and celebrate color with Bluey activities.… Continue reading 9:00 am - 11:00 am Touch-a-Truck July 12 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Touch-a-Truck Get up close with emergency vehicles, trucks and construction equipment! Held at the Galena Elementary & Middle School parking lot., 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Adult Prom Night (in-person) July 12 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Adult Prom Night (in-person) Get dressed up and relive your prom days with adult perks! Dance the night away to the hit jams and throwback beats from DJ Finn of Scorpio Entertainment. Walk the… Continue reading	has 1 event, 13 1 event, 13 2025-07-13 Summer Reading Program Summer Reading Program July 13 Summer Reading Program Summer reading at the library kicks off May 27! Stop by the library any time that day to sign up, grab a reading log and celebrate color with Bluey activities.… Continue reading
has 3 events, 14 3 events, 14 2025-07-14 Summer Reading Program Summer Reading Program July 14 Summer Reading Program Summer reading at the library kicks off May 27! Stop by the library any time that day to sign up, grab a reading log and celebrate color with Bluey activities.… Continue reading 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Cats of Many Colors July 14 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Cats of Many Colors Amanda Kevern, of Purrfection Animal Rescue, will bring kittens and teach kids how to approach and care for cats. We will have a cat craft and snack. For kindergarten through… Continue reading, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Regular Board Meeting July 14 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Regular Board Meeting The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees is held in the Historical Room of the Galena Public Library. The public is welcome to attend all meetings of the Trustees.… Continue reading	has 3 events, 15 3 events, 15 2025-07-15 Summer Reading Program Summer Reading Program July 15 Summer Reading Program Summer reading at the library kicks off May 27! Stop by the library any time that day to sign up, grab a reading log and celebrate color with Bluey activities.… Continue reading 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Evening Book Club (hybrid) July 15 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Evening Book Club (hybrid) To see the monthly book selections, click here. This book club meets in a hybrid format on the third Tuesday evening at 6 pm. To attend virtually, please contact distlerl@galenalibrary.org, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Pleasant View 4-H Meeting July 15 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Pleasant View 4-H Meeting Find out what 4-H is all about: pursuing your interests, having fun with friends and helping your community! Open to all kids who are 5-18 year of age.	has 2 events, 16 2 events, 16 2025-07-16 Summer Reading Program Summer Reading Program July 16 Summer Reading Program Summer reading at the library kicks off May 27! Stop by the library any time that day to sign up, grab a reading log and celebrate color with Bluey activities.… Continue reading 5:15 pm - 6:45 pm Teen D&D July 16 @ 5:15 pm - 6:45 pm Teen D&D Come play Dungeons & Dragons! For grades 7-12.	has 2 events, 17 2 events, 17 2025-07-17 Summer Reading Program Summer Reading Program July 17 Summer Reading Program Summer reading at the library kicks off May 27! Stop by the library any time that day to sign up, grab a reading log and celebrate color with Bluey activities.… Continue reading 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Silent Book Club July Gathering at Grant Park! July 17 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Silent Book Club July Gathering at Grant Park! Join us for Silent Book Club where readers gather for low key socializing and quiet reading in a comfy location with cozy vibes. This month we'll be meeting at Grant… Continue reading	has 2 events, 18 2 events, 18 2025-07-18 Summer Reading Program Summer Reading Program July 18 Summer Reading Program Summer reading at the library kicks off May 27! Stop by the library any time that day to sign up, grab a reading log and celebrate color with Bluey activities.… Continue reading 10:15 am - 10:45 am Family Storytime July 18 @ 10:15 am - 10:45 am Family Storytime	has 1 event, 19 1 event, 19 2025-07-19 Summer Reading Program Summer Reading Program July 19 Summer Reading Program Summer reading at the library kicks off May 27! Stop by the library any time that day to sign up, grab a reading log and celebrate color with Bluey activities.… Continue reading	has 1 event, 20 1 event, 20 2025-07-20 Summer Reading Program Summer Reading Program July 20 Summer Reading Program Summer reading at the library kicks off May 27! Stop by the library any time that day to sign up, grab a reading log and celebrate color with Bluey activities.… Continue reading
has 2 events, 21 2 events, 21 2025-07-21 Summer Reading Program Summer Reading Program July 21 Summer Reading Program Summer reading at the library kicks off May 27! Stop by the library any time that day to sign up, grab a reading log and celebrate color with Bluey activities.… Continue reading 9:30 am - 10:30 am Morning Book Club (hybrid) July 21 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Morning Book Club (hybrid) Click here to see the monthly selections. This book club meets on the third Monday morning of each month at 9:30 am. To attend virtually email diedrichj@galenalibrary.org	has 2 events, 22 2 events, 22 2025-07-22 Summer Reading Program Summer Reading Program July 22 Summer Reading Program Summer reading at the library kicks off May 27! Stop by the library any time that day to sign up, grab a reading log and celebrate color with Bluey activities.… Continue reading 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Blue Ocean Odyssey July 22 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Blue Ocean Odyssey The Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium's traveling touch tank brings live ocean animals to us! Break down common misconceptions surrounding sharks, as we highlight the unique adaptations these animals have… Continue reading	has 2 events, 23 2 events, 23 2025-07-23 Summer Reading Program Summer Reading Program July 23 Summer Reading Program Summer reading at the library kicks off May 27! Stop by the library any time that day to sign up, grab a reading log and celebrate color with Bluey activities.… Continue reading 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Game Night July 23 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Game Night Fifth through twelfth graders are invited to drop in and play board games, card games, video games, and more with friends! Free pizza. Note that Game Night will be held… Continue reading	has 2 events, 24 2 events, 24 2025-07-24 Summer Reading Program Summer Reading Program July 24 Summer Reading Program Summer reading at the library kicks off May 27! Stop by the library any time that day to sign up, grab a reading log and celebrate color with Bluey activities.… Continue reading 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Bee Kind! An NWILGSA Meet-Up July 24 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Bee Kind! An NWILGSA Meet-Up Join Riverview staff to create your own bee house! All ages are welcome. Northwest Illinois Gender and Sexuality Alliance (NWIL GSA) is a coalition of businesses and organizations committed to… Continue reading	has 3 events, 25 3 events, 25 2025-07-25 Summer Reading Program Summer Reading Program July 25 Summer Reading Program Summer reading at the library kicks off May 27! Stop by the library any time that day to sign up, grab a reading log and celebrate color with Bluey activities.… Continue reading 10:15 am - 10:45 am Family Storytime July 25 @ 10:15 am - 10:45 am Family Storytime, 10:15 am - 11:15 am Sprinkler Storytime July 25 @ 10:15 am - 11:15 am Sprinkler Storytime Wear your bathing suit and enjoy water play after a brief storytime. For birth through second grade.	has 1 event, 26 1 event, 26 2025-07-26 Summer Reading Program Summer Reading Program July 26 Summer Reading Program Summer reading at the library kicks off May 27! Stop by the library any time that day to sign up, grab a reading log and celebrate color with Bluey activities.… Continue reading	has 1 event, 27 1 event, 27 2025-07-27 Summer Reading Program Summer Reading Program July 27 Summer Reading Program Summer reading at the library kicks off May 27! Stop by the library any time that day to sign up, grab a reading log and celebrate color with Bluey activities.… Continue reading
has 1 event, 28 1 event, 28 2025-07-28 Summer Reading Program Summer Reading Program July 28 Summer Reading Program Summer reading at the library kicks off May 27! Stop by the library any time that day to sign up, grab a reading log and celebrate color with Bluey activities.… Continue reading	has 1 event, 29 1 event, 29 2025-07-29 Summer Reading Program Summer Reading Program July 29 Summer Reading Program Summer reading at the library kicks off May 27! Stop by the library any time that day to sign up, grab a reading log and celebrate color with Bluey activities.… Continue reading	has 2 events, 30 2 events, 30 2025-07-30 Summer Reading Program Summer Reading Program July 30 Summer Reading Program Summer reading at the library kicks off May 27! Stop by the library any time that day to sign up, grab a reading log and celebrate color with Bluey activities.… Continue reading 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Teen Advisory Group July 30 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Teen Advisory Group Tell us what the library can do to better serve you at Teen Advisory Group! 7th-12th graders will be given the opportunity to earn volunteer hours for suggesting programs, prizes,… Continue reading	has 1 event, 31 1 event, 31 2025-07-31 Summer Reading Program Summer Reading Program July 31 Summer Reading Program Summer reading at the library kicks off May 27! Stop by the library any time that day to sign up, grab a reading log and celebrate color with Bluey activities.… Continue reading