The writing workshop will center on James Baldwin's essay, "My Dungeon Shook: Letter to My Nephew." which was published in The Progressive magazine in 1962 and is in the form of a letter to his 15-year-old nephew. Ta-Nehisi Coates' highly-acclaimed 2015 book Between the World and Me, borrows from Baldwin and is also written in… Continue reading Galena LitFest: Creative Nonfiction: The Epistolary Essay (hybrid)
Explore the intersecting worlds of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math with hands-on projects. For grades 3-7. Registration strongly encouraged.
Enjoy cookies, hot chocolate bar, winter BINGO & trivia and more! For grades 5-12. https://cookiesncocoa.eventbrite.com
A poetry reading and discussion with Angie Trudell Vasquez, current City of Madison Poet Laureate. Angie will read from her latest book, My People Redux , selections from her collection, In Light, Always Light, and new poems. She will also lead a discussion about community, craft, and poetry as a visual art form. Angie Trudell… Continue reading Galena LitFest: An Evening of Poetry with Angie Trudell Vazquez (hybrid)
In collaboration with Beth Dooley and using her recipes as a guide, Chef Fernando at Galena Cellars Downtown has curated a special four course selection of small bites showcasing local producers + wine pairings! Beth will be the keynote speaker featuring a discussion about her most recent cookbook, The Perennial Kitchen: Simple Recipes for a… Continue reading Galena LitFest: Savoring Winter – A Feast! (in-person)
Explore the intersecting worlds of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math with hands-on projects. For grades 3-7. Registration strongly encouraged.
Explore the intersecting worlds of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math with hands-on projects. For grades 3-7. Registration strongly encouraged.
Join us for an evening of inspiration and conversation with best-selling and award-winning children’s and young adult author and poet, Kwame Alexander, author of the Newbery Award winning book, The Crossover, Newbery Honor/Caldecott Medal winning book, The Undefeated, and most recently, An American Story, for an Illinois Libraries Present event for young people and their… Continue reading ILP: Kwame Alexander: Saying Yes to Your Story (virtual)