Paint a clay pot, plant it with succulents and kick-off Galena's pride celebration in a safe space with other teens! For grades 6-12. Registration required. Register at tinyurl.com/gplTeenPride
Save the date for the 2nd Annual Galena Pride Picnic! We are very excited to announce that plans are underway for Galena’s 2nd Annual Pride Picnic in Grant Park on June 11th, 2022 from Noon-5pm. The event will be organized and run solely by volunteers and the Galena Public Library District, a local non-profit organization.… Continue reading Galena Pride Picnic
The Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project (KSCPP) will teach participants step by step how making a lovely lotus flower lantern using colored paper and a pre-made wire frame. At the same time, the participants will learn about Korea’s unique history and culture. A short documentary film is played toward the end of the class.… Continue reading Lotus Flower Lantern Workshop
Hybrid lecture presented by Dr. Pip Gordon. Register here: http://galenapubliclibrary.eventbrite.com and choose In-person or Virtual Attendance. This talk will discuss the Stonewall Riot, which is credited as being the inspiration for Pride Month, but it will also look further back in time to other, lesser-known protests as well as forward to pivotal moments in the… Continue reading LGBTQ+ History: Stonewall and Beyond