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/

Afterschool, hands-on art program for grades K-2. Attendees must be accompanied by a caregiver 16 or older. Registration strongly encouraged.

Stay tuned for a registration link! We are joining libraries across the state of Illinois to host award-winning author, Jesmyn Ward. Ward will discuss how her literary vision and personal experiences address urgent questions about racism and social injustice. The event will be held virtually on Wednesday, October 12 at 7 pm. We are joining… Continue reading Illinois Libraries Present: Jesmyn Ward – Virtual

Join us for an evening with two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward as she discusses how her literary vision and personal experiences address urgent questions about racism and social injustice. Register here: https://bit.ly/ILP_JesmynWard Ward, hailed as “the new Toni Morrison” by the American Booksellers Association, is the author of fiction, nonfiction, and memoir, including… Continue reading A Conversation with Award Winning Novelist Jesmyn Ward

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A domestic violence awareness event hosted by Northwest Illinois Gender and Sexuality Alliance, encouraging community members to shine a light on domestic violence by decorating purple pumpkins to show support for survivors and victims. This event will be hosted from 5-6:30 PM at the Galena Public Library and all materials are provided with a pumpkin… Continue reading Paint Galena Purple!