Join bestselling mystery author Mia P. Manansala for a curated dinner featuring Filipino recipes from the Tita Rosie Kitchen Mysteries book series to learn about her journey as an author… Continue reading Galena LitFest: A Night in Tita Rosie’s Kitchen (in-person)
Illinois Libraries Present James McBride, an award-winning author, musician, and screenwriter. His landmark memoir, The Color of Water, was published in 1996 and is considered an American classic, read in… Continue reading Illinois Libraries Present: An Evening with James McBride (virtual)
Learn the basic stitches of embroidery. We will be creating a small sampler that displays the various stitches. Taught by Jennifer Lancour, Library Clerk, for adults and teens. Supplies will… Continue reading Intro to Embroidery (in-person)
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
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
National Humanities Medal winner and bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club, Amy Tan joins us to share on her body of work and reflect on the wonder of slowing… Continue reading Illinois Libraries Present: An Evening with Amy Tan (virtual)
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're meeting at Miss Kitty's… Continue reading Silent Book Club: February Gathering
Seed sowing in a container is an inexpensive way to start growing seeds outdoors in the winter through early spring. Learn how to start vegetables and native plants with this… Continue reading Winter Seed Sowing and Swap (in-person)
Get an inside look at the space industry with Illinois’ own Coralie Adam. She’ll be joined in conversation by Renae Kerrigan, Curator of Science and Director of the Dome Planetarium… Continue reading Illinois Libraries Present: Exploring Space with Coralie Adam (virtual)
Learn the basics of calligraphy and the various alphabets with Jennifer Lancour, Library Clerk. Teens and adults are welcome. Supplies will be provided. Register here: https://calligraphyatgpl.eventbrite.com
Bring your sewing machine and join Sandra Schultz to learn how to use a rotary cutter and sew a pillow case. Do you have a sewing machine, but you're not… Continue reading Machine Sewing for Beginners (in-person)
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
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
