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Illinois Libraries Present: The Weird and Wonderful World of Mary Roach

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The Galena Public Library is joining libraries across the state of Illinois to host entertaining and hilarious New York Times best-selling science author, Mary Roach on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 at 7PM. Mary is the author of Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers; Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal, and Packing for Mars: The… Continue reading Illinois Libraries Present: The Weird and Wonderful World of Mary Roach

Photographers of Jo Daviess County (1850-1925)

Galena Public Library 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL, United States

Our historical librarian Dale Glick will present information on the photographers in Jo Daviess County and the photographs they took between 1850 and 1925. This program will be presented in person and also recorded for on-demand viewing. There will be no live virtual component.

Event Series Tuesday Afternoon Stitchers

Tuesday Afternoon Stitchers

Galena Public LIbrary or Zoom 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL, United States

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.

Highland Lifelong Learning: The Church in Hitler’s Germany (In-person)

Galena Public Library 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL, United States

Take a closer look at the Protestant and Catholic Church during and after the rise of Adolph Hitler to power, from 1931 to 1945. The history of nationalism in Germany and its impact on the church, as well as the tactics used by Hitler and the Nazis to eliminate the influence of the church, will… Continue reading Highland Lifelong Learning: The Church in Hitler’s Germany (In-person)

Collaborative History: Our Library Story

Galena Public Library 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL, United States

Enjoy a presentation featuring your very own Galena Public Library, then help us build that history with your own memories and stories!

Event Series Tuesday Afternoon Stitchers

Tuesday Afternoon Stitchers

Galena Public LIbrary or Zoom 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL, United States

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.

Event Series Crochet Stitchalong (in-person)

Crochet Stitchalong (in-person)

Galena Public Library 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL, United States

This is a great project for beginner to intermediate crocheters who know the basic stitches and want to challenge themselves to learn some new ones! Larissa will not be teaching basics like single and double crochet, but rather building on that foundation. Advanced crocheters are also welcome to join in and enjoy crocheting with a… Continue reading Crochet Stitchalong (in-person)

Morning Book Club (in-person)

Galena Public Library 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL, United States

The morning book club will be reading "Maus" by Art Spiegelman. Contact: diedrichj@galenalibrary.org

Event Series Tuesday Afternoon Stitchers

Tuesday Afternoon Stitchers

Galena Public LIbrary or Zoom 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL, United States

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.

Evening Book Club (hybrid)

Galena Public LIbrary or Zoom 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL, United States

The evening book club will be reading "The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida" by Shehan Karunatilaka This meeting will be hybrid. If you'd like the Zoom link, please reach out to distlerl@galenalibrary.com. Or attend at in-person at the library.

Event Series Crochet Stitchalong (in-person)

Crochet Stitchalong (in-person)

Galena Public Library 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL, United States

This is a great project for beginner to intermediate crocheters who know the basic stitches and want to challenge themselves to learn some new ones! Larissa will not be teaching basics like single and double crochet, but rather building on that foundation. Advanced crocheters are also welcome to join in and enjoy crocheting with a… Continue reading Crochet Stitchalong (in-person)

Event Series Tuesday Afternoon Stitchers

Tuesday Afternoon Stitchers

Galena Public LIbrary or Zoom 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL, United States

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.

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Galena Public Library District

info@galenalibrary.org

601 S Bench St
Galena, IL 61036
815.777.0200

LIBRARY HOURS​
MON – THU: 11:00am – 8:00pm
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