Ross Gay is an American poet and New York Times best-selling essayist, kicks off a new year with his forthcoming book, Inciting Joy. Stay tuned for more details! This event… Continue reading Illinois Libraries Present: Ross Gay – Virtual
Kick off your new year with a conversation about joy with best-selling essayist and award-winning poet Ross Gay. An exploration of the joy we incite when we turn our attention… Continue reading Inciting Joy: In Conversation with Ross Gay (virtual)
Casey McQuiston (they/them) is the New York Times bestselling author of One Last Stop, Red, White, & Royal Blue , and I Kissed Shara Wheeler , as well as a… Continue reading Galena LitFest: An Evening with Casey McQuiston (virtual)
The writing workshop will center on James Baldwin's essay, "My Dungeon Shook: Letter to My Nephew." which was published in The Progressive magazine in 1962 and is in the form… Continue reading Galena LitFest: Creative Nonfiction: The Epistolary Essay (hybrid)
A poetry reading and discussion with Angie Trudell Vasquez, current City of Madison Poet Laureate. Angie will read from her latest book, My People Redux , selections from her collection,… Continue reading Galena LitFest: An Evening of Poetry with Angie Trudell Vazquez (hybrid)
In collaboration with Beth Dooley and using her recipes as a guide, Chef Fernando at Galena Cellars Downtown has curated a special four course selection of small bites showcasing local… Continue reading Galena LitFest: Savoring Winter – A Feast! (in-person)
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
MON TUES THUR FRI: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
WED: 1:00pm – 7:00pm
SAT: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
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