Adults

Weave your way through the stories of Irish immigrants who came to the lead mine district as early as 1822 and created their own institutions, communities, and festivals. This unplugged one-hour show includes traditional songs in both English and in Gaelic languages to convey the hopes and sorrows of a people who persevered despite hardships… Continue reading Cead Mile Failte! The Irish in the Old Lead Mine District: History and Music

Join us for our first ever Silent Book Club where readers gather for low key socializing and quiet reading in a comfy location with cozy vibes. There's no assigned reading. All readers are welcome—ebooks, audiobooks, textbooks, comic books... it's BYOBook. We'll meet each month either at the library or local business, socialize and share, then… Continue reading Silent Book Club (in-person)

Join us for a special event with Ruth E. Carter, two-time Academy Award-winning costume designer. Carter made history as the first Black person to win an Academy Award in Best Costume Design for the film, Black Panther. She received a second Academy Award in the same category for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Register at: bit.ly/ILP_RuthCarter… Continue reading Illinois Libraries Present: Interweaving Tradition and Imagination Through Costume Design

In this last event of Galena LitFest’s Mystery March, author and educator Steven J. Kolbe will present a writers workshop featuring techniques for writing abnormal psychology in fiction, particularly mystery and suspense. If television and movies have taught us anything it’s that people with mental illnesses are violent (Psycho), are somehow driven mad by their… Continue reading Galena LitFest: Abnormal Psychology in Fiction Writers Workshop (virtual)

Artist Christine Curry will share information about her Andy Warhol-inspired "Pop Art" exhibit focused on water quality issues in the Mississippi River, followed by a simple (cookies & lemonade) reception. Christine's inspiration comes from a life-long journey of advocating for animals, nature, people, art, and the environment. The Upper Mississippi River Valley's water quality issues… Continue reading Pure Sparkling Stream Water – Pop Art Exhibit

The Poet Laureate Selection Committee invites you to celebrate the appointment of Galena's first ever Poet Laureate at the Galena Center for the Arts. The three finalists will each perform their poetry. There will be refreshments and music performed by pianist Desiree Irwin. The committee is thrilled to celebrate three wonderful poets, Daniel Dahlquist, Lynn… Continue reading Poet Laureate Appointment Ceremony (in-person)

Learn how Native Americans view the land around us, and how they have cared for that land. Dressed in native regalia, Ojibwa author and speaker Kim Sigafus will bring the audience into the world of the native people and their relationship with the land. Sacred burning and planting and harvesting only what's needed will be… Continue reading Our Native Land (hybrid)

Join us for Silent Book Club where readers gather for low key socializing and quiet reading in a comfy location with cozy vibes. There's no assigned reading. All readers are welcome—ebooks, audiobooks, textbooks, comic books... it's BYOBook, but if you need recommendations you can ask the group or a librarian. We'll meet each month either… Continue reading Silent Book Club (in-person)