Watch the award winning documentary from the comfort of your home! The documentary highlights the creation of the 9to5 movement, established to fight for workplace equity and against wage discrepancy… Continue reading Illinois Libraries Present: 9-5: The Story of a Movement Documentary Screening (hybrid)
Join us for a special afternoon with Author Gina Bell! Gina is the creator of a book titled Tears & Tulle and the national movement of the same name. Leading… Continue reading Tears & Tulle Women’s Empowerment Circle (in-person)
Learn about the recycle and reuse options in Jo-Daviess county and the tri-state area. Led by Jennifer Lancour, library clerk. Register here: https://gplrecycle.eventbrite.com
Celebrate Earth Month with BlackForager, Alexis Nikole Nelson. A forager, outdoor educator, chef, and influencer based in Ohio, Nelson uses her platforms to yell, sing and celebrate all the edible… Continue reading Illinois Libraries Present: The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson (virtual)
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
Come join host Ted Williams, Galena's Poet Laureate, at Miss Kitty's Grape Escape for an evening filled with powerful words, emotions, and imagination. Any and all poets 18+ are welcome… Continue reading Poetry Slam! (in-person)
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's location is Galena Roasters Coffee… Continue reading Silent Book Club April Gathering After Hours at Galena Roasters! (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
Using discarded books and upcycled materials create your own journal! Led by Jennifer Lancour, library clerk. Register here: https://gpljunkjournal.eventbrite.com
Join bestselling author and illustrator Dan Santat for an afternoon event all about books and art with friend and collaborator, author Minh Lê. Dan Santat is the author and illustrator… Continue reading Illinois Libraries Present: Art & Adventure with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat (virtual + watch party)
Join us to close out our fourth season with bestselling author Matthew Desmond in conversation with award-winning journalist, Natalie Moore. Register to attend virtually at: https://bit.ly/ILP_MatthewDesmond Desmond is a professor… Continue reading Illinois Libraries Present: Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond (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'll be meeting at the… Continue reading Silent Book Club May Gathering at the Library! (in-person)
601 S Bench St
Galena, IL 61036
815.777.0200
LIBRARY HOURS
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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
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