May 12-Sept 1 Track the minutes you read. For every 250 minutes read, earn a prize from a local business. Read 1000 minutes and get invited to an exclusive pool party at Country Inn & Suites in Galena! Pick up a booklet to track reading at the library. Sponsored by Friends of Galena Public Library,… Continue reading Find Your Voice! Reading Program
Find your voice and share it in your own book! All supplies provided. For kindergarten through fifth grade.
A drop in stitchery group for all fiber artists of all skills. This group meets in a hybrid format. Either attend in person at the library or email distlerl@galenalibrary.org to receive the Zoom invitation.
No talent? No problem. Create bad art with us! For grades 6-12. Register at https://badart.eventbrite.com
A drop in stitchery group for all fiber artists of all skills. This group meets in a hybrid format. Either attend in person at the library or email distlerl@galenalibrary.org to receive the Zoom invitation.
Join us for a fun night of discussion, socializing, and crafts! We will be decorating bandanas and tea towels. Register here: http://nwilgsa.eventbrite.com NWILGSA is a program of Riverview Center which provides safe spaces, support, & education for LGBTQIA+ & allies.
Kicking off our third season, we are thrilled to welcome two-time Pulitzer Prize winning author Colson Whitehead to our Illinois libraries. The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Underground Railroad, The Nickel Boys, Harlem Shuffle, The Noble Hustle, Zone One, Sag Harbor, The Intuitionist, John Henry Days, Apex Hides the Hurt, and a… Continue reading Illinois Libraries Present: Two Time Pulitzer Prize Winnter Colson Whitehead (virtual)
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/
A drop in stitchery group for all fiber artists of all skills. This group meets in a hybrid format. Either attend in person at the library or email distlerl@galenalibrary.org to receive the Zoom invitation.
Click here to see the monthly selections. This book club meets on the third Monday morning of each month at 9:30 am.
Interested in enrolling your child in the library's 4-H Club? Learn more and help us shape the club at the kick-off meeting! For parents and caregivers (and their kids and teens) of youth ages 5-18.
A drop in stitchery group for all fiber artists of all skills. This group meets in a hybrid format. Either attend in person at the library or email distlerl@galenalibrary.org to receive the Zoom invitation.
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
Master the methods of Improv-Based Acting! Adapted from the Meisner Technique by Scott McKinsey, Artistic Director of Galena Shakespeare Festival and alumnus of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, this method can be quickly and successfully applied to all forms of acting, performance, and public speaking...no previous experience necessary! All that's required is energy, enthusiasm,… Continue reading Intro to Improv
A drop in stitchery group for all fiber artists of all skills. This group meets in a hybrid format. Either attend in person at the library or email distlerl@galenalibrary.org to receive the Zoom invitation.
This is a great project for beginner to intermediate crocheters who know the basics. The pattern primarily uses double crochet and chain stitches to create two hexagons which create the foundation of the sweater. Advanced crocheters are also welcome to join in and enjoy crocheting with a group. Register here: https://crochetstitchalong.eventbrite.com We will meet on… Continue reading Crochet Stitchalong: Hexagon Cardigan (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