STEAM Club
STEAM Club
Explore the intersecting worlds of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math with hands-on projects. For grades 3-7. Registration strongly encouraged.
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day with New York Times bestselling author and illustrator, Jarrett J. Krosoczka! Perfect for the entire family, this live, virtual drawing workshop is sure to inspire the inner artist in everyone. Jarrett creates books with humor, heart, and deep respect for his young readers—qualities that have made his titles perennial favorites… Continue reading Drawing Comics with Jarrett J. Krosoczka (virtual)
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)
Whether you currently own a metal detector or you're interested in learning more, you're welcome to this group. Learn more about equipment and the future activities of the Galena Metal Detectorists Club. In the future this group will work to search locations, identify artifacts, and enjoy the fellowship of meeting other detectorists. If you currently… Continue reading Galena Metal Detectorists Club (in-person)
Aaron Cohen will be speaking about the connections among Chicago's great soul and jazz musicians and the cultural forces that shaped their work. Aaron Cohen teaches humanities at City Colleges of Chicago where his classes emphasize Latin American culture in Chicago and throughout the world. His book, "Move On Up: Chicago Soul Music and Black… Continue reading Curtis Mayfield, Ramsey Lewis, and the Chicago Soul and Jazz Continuum (in-person)
Back by popular demand, Debra Miller will perform as Nellie Bly while attendees enjoy a picnic brunch provided by the Galena Bakehouse in picturesque Grant Park. Choose your main, side, and dessert when purchasing the ticket. https://nelliebly.eventbrite.com Born Elizabeth Jane Cochrane (1864-1922), a pioneer of investigative journalism who is better known by her nom de… Continue reading Galena LitFest: A Picnic with Nellie Bly (in-person)
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