Actor, author, and restaurateur Danny Trejo will discuss how he developed a prolific career in the entertainment industry with a hard-earned and atypical road to success. From years of imprisonment to helping troubled youth battle drug addictions, from acting to producing, and now on to restaurant ventures, Trejo’s name, face, and achievements are well recognized… Continue reading Danny Trejo Talks Tacos, Hollywood, and Redemption (virtual)

You're invited to be at peace with yourself and ease out of life’s stresses. Participants sit comfortably, close their eyes, wrap in a blanket or shawl, and fully engage in listening/feeling to enter a deeply meditative space. Harmonic sound waves from specifically-tuned instruments entrain brainwave frequencies inducing a deep meditative and peaceful state. Recipients emerge… Continue reading Healing Sounds in the Library (in-person)

All (18+) are welcome to join us at the Galena Library to learn the world's greatest roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons! This is an inclusive space, where all are welcome from veterans to new people who want to try the game for themselves. Come join us, roll some dice, and cast some spells in a… Continue reading Dungeons & Dragons at Your Library (in-person, rescheduled)

We'll explore the benefits of transitioning away from lawn-dominant landscapes, how to select native plants then prep and design the space, and finally touch on management and working with HOAs or local weed ordinances. This lecture will be packed with helpful information and resources, plus dozens of inspiring images. Register here: https://converting-lawn.eventbrite.com Benjamin Vogt (he/him)… Continue reading An Introduction to Converting Lawn to Meadow (virtual)

Native butterflies and moths lay their eggs on host plants. Why have they adapted to certain plants, and which native plants host the most variety of caterpillars? In this presentation you will discover why it is critical to plant the appropriate plants for these insects, and how these caterpillars support native birds. You will also… Continue reading Native Plants as Hosts (in-person)

Between fast fashion and the ease of online shopping, it can be difficult to purchase clothes in ways that benefit the environment. K will lead a brief introduction to the ethics of textiles and shopping guides, and then lead a simple workshop on a creative way to reuse old garments. Please bring old t-shirts, sweatshirts/pants,… Continue reading Eco-Textiles: How to Shop and Reuse (hybrid)

Will Shortz, the editor of The New York Times crossword puzzle, and the world’s only academically accredited puzzle master, discusses crossword puzzles. The author/editor of more than 500 puzzle books, Shortz is also the puzzle master for NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday and the founder and director of the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, held annually for… Continue reading Secrets of a Puzzle Master: A Conversation with Will Shortz (virtual)