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The historic author of classic novels will be brought to life on Sunday, May 22 at 11 am in the Grant Park Pavilion during a performance entitled, “Mary Shelley: The Intricate Riddle of Life.” Tickets include a picnic lunch from Galena Bakehouse. Mary Shelley was the daughter of the social revolutionaries William Godwin and Mary… Continue reading Galena LitFest: A Picnic with Mary Shelley: The Intricate Riddle of Life

Join Jessamine Chan and Emily Maloney for a discussion about the systems of power that impact our lives, our families, and our finances, through the lens of their acclaimed books, The School for Good Mothers and Cost of Living. Join us on Zoom. Register here: https://bit.ly/ILP_JessamineEmily Jessamine Chan is the New York Times bestselling author… Continue reading An Evening with Jessamine Chan – Virtual Event

Top Chef contestant and award-winning chef Kwame Onwuachi will discuss his cookbook My America: Recipes from a Young Black Chef. His cookbook celebrates the cuisine of the African diaspora, “the world’s wisest food.” Onwuachi will share stories behind his family’s recipes, and the importance of the connections between cuisine, place, and culture. Register here: https://bit.ly/June22_KwameOnwuachi… Continue reading An Evening with Chef Kwame Onwuachi

Award winning author and journalist Robert W. Fieseler to read from Tinderbox and discuss the Up Stairs Lounge fire's Illinois impact. Register here: https://tinderbox.eventbrite.com An essential work of American civil rights history -- winner of the Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America and the Devil's Kitchen Reading Award from Southern Illinois University, Robert… Continue reading Tinderbox: The Untold Story of the Upstairs Lounge Fire

Galena has a very rich history. Dale Glick has curated a collection of over fifty stereoviews featuring houses and scenes of Galena in its earliest years. Dale (he/him) is a historical librarian at the Galena Public Library. He has been fortunate to meet several prominant researchers in the Galena area who had original stereoviews. He… Continue reading Stereoviews of Galena

We will be discussing The Human Cosmos: Civilization and the Stars by Jo Marchant. The discussion will be held outdoors and led by John Heasley (he/him), Driftless Stargazing, LLC. After the discussion, John will set up a telescope for safely viewing sunspots if skies are clear. This is an in-person event held outdoors at the… Continue reading Community Reads for Inquiring Minds: Human Cosmos

Innovative Independence Inc Presents: Tech Tuesday! Bring your devices and your questions for an interactive presentation and discussion on some basic smart device concepts. Alison has presented at the library in the past and is excited to get back out there for in-person sessions. Alison primarily works with seniors or individuals who struggle with basic… Continue reading Tech Tuesday: Group Class for Seniors