A domestic violence awareness event hosted by Northwest Illinois Gender and Sexuality Alliance, encouraging community members to shine a light on domestic violence by decorating purple pumpkins to show support… Continue reading Paint Galena Purple!
Take a closer look at Europe in 1900 and events leading up to World War I. Topics include: actions taken in Jutland and on the Eastern Front, the sinking of… Continue reading Highland Lifelong Learning: World War I Overview – In-person
Basic Tech tips for seniors including a Q/A and discussion. Please register here: http://moretechtuesday.eventbrite.com Innovative Independence Inc Presents: Tech Tuesday at the Galena Public Library! Bring your devices and your… Continue reading Tech Tuesday: More Smartphone Tips for Seniors
A presentation of original menswear items from 1840 to 1920, including vests, shirts, jackets, hats, neckwear, suspenders, and jewelry. Register for in-person or virtual attendance here: http://whatmenwore.eventbrite.com Nancy Wolfe has… Continue reading What Men Wore: Menswear in the Victorian & Edwardian Eras (hybrid)
The evening book club will be discussing "The End of the Affair" by Graham Green. This meeting takes place in a hybrid format. You may attend either on Zoom or… Continue reading Evening Book Club
This class examines the cultural background of Korea and the Japanese occupation and its division after World War II. Events that led to the attack by North Korea and important… Continue reading Highland Lifelong Learning: Korean War – In-person
Caitlin Doughty is the author, mortician, advocate and founder of reform collective, The Order of the Good Death Stay tuned for more details! This program is presented by Illinois Libraries… Continue reading Illinois Libraries Present: Caitlin Doughty – Virtual
Join us for a conversation with Caitlin Doughty, mortician, bestselling author, and advocate for death acceptance. Hailed by The New York Times as "a relentlessly curious and chipper tour guide… Continue reading Illinois Libraries Present: Caitlin Doughty (Virtual)
The morning book club will discuss "Homegoing" by Yaa Gyasi The meeting will take place in-person at the Galena Public Library. Email Jenna Diedrich at diedrichj@galenalibrary.org, if you'd like to… Continue reading Morning Book Club
Michelle Cox will join us in-person to discuss her latest novel, A Spying Eye. Refreshments will be on hand, books will be for sale , and one lucky in-person attendee… Continue reading Meet the Author: Michelle Cox
Join Shauna Sever, cookbook author, TV and radio contributor, and daughter of the great Midwest, for this special Illinois Libraries Present holiday season event. Shauna will share her love of… Continue reading Illinois Libraries Present: Midwest Baking with Shauna Sever (virtual)
The evening book club will be discussing "Homegoing" by Yaa Gyasi. This meeting takes place in-person at the Galena Public Library. Email Jenna Diedrich at diedrichj@galenalibrary.org, if you'd like to… Continue reading Morning Book Club
601 S Bench St
Galena, IL 61036
815.777.0200
LIBRARY HOURS
MON – THU: 10:00am – 7:00pm
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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
SAT: 1:00pm – 3:00pm