Held every Monday school is in session, beginning October 4, from 3:30-4:30pm. Explore the exciting and interconnected worlds of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics with this club for youth in grades 3-6! New activities every week, including coding, art projects, engineering challenges and science experiments! Participants in the Galena Public Schools may ride the brown bus… Continue reading STEAM Club
Join us for an evening with the #1 New York Times bestselling author and award-winning humorist Jenny Lawson as she discusses her most recent memoir, Broken (in the best possible way), and her brilliantly funny body of work. Register here: https://bit.ly/ILP_JennyLawson Lawson is a journalist, author, and blogger known for her great candor in sharing… Continue reading An Evening with Jenny Lawson
Participants will learn how to use personal values to guide decision making and improve ability to get through difficulty in everyday life. Stephanie Cocagne opened Clear Mind, Open Heart in Galena in 2018 with the goal of providing high-quality, private, professional counseling. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois, Professional member of… Continue reading Self Care Saturday: Compassionate Resilience
Held every Monday school is in session, beginning October 4, from 3:30-4:30pm. Explore the exciting and interconnected worlds of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics with this club for youth in grades 3-6! New activities every week, including coding, art projects, engineering challenges and science experiments! Participants in the Galena Public Schools may ride the brown bus… Continue reading STEAM Club
This three-night class offers a more in-depth look at World War II in Europe and North Africa. Further study of the diverse cultural backgrounds, significant battles, and the view of Germans toward the war today will be reviewed. Relations between Germany and its European neighbors will also be highlighted. Instructor: Mark Peterson Register by March… Continue reading WWII in Europe and North Africa (Highland Lifelong Learning)
Held every Monday school is in session, beginning October 4, from 3:30-4:30pm. Explore the exciting and interconnected worlds of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics with this club for youth in grades 3-6! New activities every week, including coding, art projects, engineering challenges and science experiments! Participants in the Galena Public Schools may ride the brown bus… Continue reading STEAM Club
Learn to crochet this lacey flower! Register here: https://galenapubliclibrary.eventbrite.com Long time crocheter and librarian, Larissa Distler, will teach step by step how to crochet a lacy flower. Those who already have a beginner foundation in crochet will be able to create this lovely flower in a free one hour class. Galena locals will be able… Continue reading CrafTea: Crochet Flower
Learn to crochet this lacey flower! Register here: https://galenapubliclibrary.eventbrite.com Long time crocheter and librarian, Larissa Distler, will teach step by step how to crochet a lacy flower. Those who already have a beginner foundation in crochet will be able to create this lovely flower in a free one hour class. Galena locals will be able… Continue reading CrafTea: Crochet Flowers
This three-night class offers a more in-depth look at World War II in Europe and North Africa. Further study of the diverse cultural backgrounds, significant battles, and the view of Germans toward the war today will be reviewed. Relations between Germany and its European neighbors will also be highlighted. Instructor: Mark Peterson Register by March… Continue reading WWII in Europe and North Africa (Highland Lifelong Learning)
Get together with local homeschool families for social time, science experiments, art projects, free play, and board games.
The morning book club will be discussing "A Shout in the Ruins" by Kevin Powers. This meeting will be taking place in-person at the library. If you cannot attend in person, contact diedrichj@galenalibrary.org for accommodations.
Bring your Switch & join us for group play! If you don't have a Switch, you may use the library's.
The evening book club will be discussing "In the Great Green Room" by Amy Gary. This group is meeting in hybrid format. In-person attendees may come to the library. Anyone wishing to receive the Zoom link should contact distlerl@galenalibrary.org.
This three-night class offers a more in-depth look at World War II in Europe and North Africa. Further study of the diverse cultural backgrounds, significant battles, and the view of Germans toward the war today will be reviewed. Relations between Germany and its European neighbors will also be highlighted. Instructor: Mark Peterson Register by March… Continue reading WWII in Europe and North Africa (Highland Lifelong Learning)
Free documentary screening made possible by Kanopy. Register here: https://galenapubliclibrary.eventbrite.com A compelling testimony to the possibilities of local activism, The film follows an investigative journalist and an ocean activist during their dangerous efforts to create a marine conservation area and combat the relentless tide of illegal fishing. Along the way a new generation of Cambodian… Continue reading Documentary Series: Current Sea
A celebration of Grant's 200th birthday and an exploration of his "rebirth" based upon recent studies, books and reevaluations of Grant's military and political accomplishments. Presented by Clinton Stockwell, Ph.D. Register here for in-person or virtual attendance. https://galenapubliclibrary.eventbrite.com Dr. Stockwell teaches history and social science courses at the National Louis University and the University of… Continue reading The Rebirth of Ulysses S. Grant
Join us for actor/humorist/woodworker Nick Offerman in conversation with musician/hiking buddy Jeff Tweedy. To register: https://bit.ly/April27_NickOfferman Best known for his breakout role as Ron Swanson in the hit TV series Parks and Recreation, actor and New York Times bestselling author Nick Offerman, originally of Minooka, Ill., will be discussing his newest book, Where the Deer… Continue reading Illinois Libraries Present: Nick Offerman and Jeff Tweedy
A reading of selected poetry of conscience focusing on poetry of Ukraine with an accompanying commentary on the historic role of poetry in times of conflict. Lynn Werner is a poet, educator, and performer. She spent 8 years documenting human rights abuses in Colombia and designed training programs in media at Sinte Gleska University, Rosebud… Continue reading Poetry and the Winds of War
All ages tiny art show. Pick up a kit with canvas, brush and paint. Return your completed art by May 31 to be included in the library's show.
601 S Bench St
Galena, IL 61036
815.777.0200
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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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