For youth in 4th-6th grade. Meets from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. every Thursday school is in session, beginning September 5. Tweens will get a chance to socialize with a new activity each week. Activities will include science experiments, arts and craft projects, gaming and more. Light snacks will be served. Transportation is available from… Continue reading Tween Time
Seed sowing in a container is an inexpensive way to start growing seeds outdoors in the winter through early spring. Learn how to start vegetables and native plants with this no fuss method in your own yard. You will leave with your own seed starting container and seeds to get you started! Register here: http://winterseedsowing.eventbrite.com… Continue reading Winter Seed Sowing and Swap (in-person)
Explore the intersecting worlds of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics in this hands-on program for kids in kindergarten through fourth grade. STEAM Club meets from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. every Monday school is in session, beginning September 9, at the Galena Public Library. Light snacks will be served. Sign up at tinyurl.com/gplsteam24
Get an inside look at the space industry with Illinois’ own Coralie Adam. She’ll be joined in conversation by Renae Kerrigan, Curator of Science and Director of the Dome Planetarium at Peoria Riverfront Museum. Born and raised in Illinois, Coralie holds a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering and Astronomy from the University of Illinois, and an… Continue reading Illinois Libraries Present: Exploring Space with Coralie Adam (virtual)
Tell us what the library can do to better serve you at Teen Advisory Group! 7th-12th graders will be given the opportunity to earn volunteer hours for suggesting programs, prizes, library materials (books, video games, movies, etc.), and more! This a hybrid program; snacks will be provided for those who attend in person. If you… Continue reading Teen Advisory Group
For youth in 4th-6th grade. Meets from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. every Thursday school is in session, beginning September 5. Tweens will get a chance to socialize with a new activity each week. Activities will include science experiments, arts and craft projects, gaming and more. Light snacks will be served. Transportation is available from… Continue reading Tween Time
Learn the basics of calligraphy and the various alphabets with Jennifer Lancour, Library Clerk. Teens and adults are welcome. Supplies will be provided. Register here: https://calligraphyatgpl.eventbrite.com
Explore the intersecting worlds of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics in this hands-on program for kids in kindergarten through fourth grade. STEAM Club meets from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. every Monday school is in session, beginning September 9, at the Galena Public Library. Light snacks will be served. Sign up at tinyurl.com/gplsteam24
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees is held in the Historical Room of the Galena Public Library. The public is welcome to attend all meetings of the Trustees. Agenda packets may be found here: https://galenalibrary.org/our-meeting-agendas/
Fifth through twelfth graders are invited to drop in and play board games, card games, video games, and more with friends! Snacks will be provided.
601 S Bench St
Galena, IL 61036
815.777.0200
LIBRARY HOURS
MON – THU: 10:00am – 7:00pm
FRI & SAT: 10:00am – 5:00pm
HISTORICAL ROOM HOURS
SUN & MON: Closed
TUE – SAT: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
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
