Held every Monday school is in session, beginning October 4, from 3:30-4:30pm. Explore the exciting and interconnected worlds of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics with this club for youth in grades 3-6! New activities every week, including coding, art projects, engineering challenges and science experiments! Participants in the Galena Public Schools may ride the brown bus… Continue reading STEAM Club
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. Agenda packets may be found here: https://galenalibrary.org/our-meeting-agendas/
This three afternoon course offers a more in-depth look at World War II in the Pacific. Learn the basics including life on a ship, command structure, naval terms, and warships from the U.S. and Japan. Examine the cultural backgrounds of the U.S. and Japan pre-war, important battles, and events leading up to the attack on… Continue reading WWII in the Pacific (Highland Lifelong Learning)
Join us for a lively evening with one of romance's brightest new voices, bestselling author Jasmine Guillory, as she discusses her newest novel, While We Were Dating, and the modern rom-com. Register here: https://bit.ly/ILP_JasmineGuillory Jasmine Guillory is a writer, lawyer and New York Times bestselling author of six romance novels, including The Wedding Date, Royal… Continue reading An Evening with Jasmine Guillory
Get together with local homeschool families for social time, science experiments, art projects, free play, and board games.
Free documentary screening made possible by POV and the Galena Public Library. In the small Mexican coastal village of El Roblito, 16-year-old Ñoño lives what seems to be an idyllic existence with his loving family. But he holds a secret. Defying gender norms, Ñoño works up the courage to tell his family he wants to… Continue reading Documentary Series: Things We Dare Not Do
Free documentary screening made possible by POV and the Galena Public Library. In the small Mexican coastal village of El Roblito, 16-year-old Ñoño lives what seems to be an idyllic existence with his loving family. But he holds a secret. Defying gender norms, Ñoño works up the courage to tell his family he wants to… Continue reading Documentary Series: Things We Dare Not Do
Presented by Clinton Stockwell, Ph.D. This program is being presented in a hybrid format. Choose virtual or in-person when registering. In-person seats are limited. http://galenapubliclibrary.eventbrite.com The nineteenth century in America witnessed not just the growth of slavery and the slave trade; but a myriad number of individuals, organizations and political leaders who sought to achieve… Continue reading Paths to Abolition: The Leaders that Achieved a New Birth of Freedom
Kids Create in-person craft session making upcycled cat planters! For kids in kindergarten through 4th grade.
Held every Monday school is in session, beginning October 4, from 3:30-4:30pm. Explore the exciting and interconnected worlds of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics with this club for youth in grades 3-6! New activities every week, including coding, art projects, engineering challenges and science experiments! Participants in the Galena Public Schools may ride the brown bus… Continue reading STEAM Club
Participants will learn how to use personal values to guide decision making and improve ability to get through difficulty. This program will be presented in-person at the Galena Public Library, 601 S. Bench St, Galena, IL. There will be no virtual option. Presented by: Stephanie Cocagne, LCPC of Clear Mind, Open Heart Counseling. Register here:… Continue reading Self Care Saturdays: Compassionate Resilience
Learn how the state of Illinois contributed to the Union victory in the Civil War (1861-65), both on the home front and in the military. Register by February 22. This course is run by the Lifelong Learning Department at Highland Community College. For more information and registration click here. Instructor: Gordan Dammann Dates: March 1,… Continue reading Illinois Fights for the Union (Highland Lifelong Learning)
601 S Bench St
Galena, IL 61036
815.777.0200
LIBRARY HOURS
MON – THU: 10:00am – 7:00pm
FRI & SAT: 10:00am – 5:00pm
HISTORICAL ROOM HOURS
SUN & MON: Closed
TUE – SAT: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
601 S Bench St
Galena, IL 61036
815.777.0200
LIBRARY HOURS
MON – THU: 11:00am – 8:00pm
FRI & SAT: 11:00am – 5:00pm
HISTORICAL ROOM HOURS
MON WED FRI: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
SAT: 1:00pm – 3:00pm