Explore the intersecting worlds of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math with hands-on projects. For grades 3-7. Registration strongly encouraged.

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/

The evening book club will be discussing "The End of the Affair" by Graham Green. This meeting takes place in a hybrid format. You may attend either on Zoom or in-person at the library. Email Larissa Distler at distlerl@galenalibrary.org, if you'd like to be added to the email list.

This class examines the cultural background of Korea and the Japanese occupation and its division after World War II. Events that led to the attack by North Korea and important battles including the Pusan Perimeter, Inchon, Chosin Reservoir and Soyang River will be discussed. This is a course offered at the Galena Public Library by… Continue reading Highland Lifelong Learning: Korean War – In-person

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

Join us for a conversation with Caitlin Doughty, mortician, bestselling author, and advocate for death acceptance. Hailed by The New York Times as "a relentlessly curious and chipper tour guide to the underworld,” she’ll discuss reform of Western funeral industry practices and much more with Mark Bazer (The Interview Show). Register here: https://bit.ly/ILP_CaitlinDoughty Caitlin Doughty… Continue reading Illinois Libraries Present: Caitlin Doughty (Virtual)

Caitlin Doughty is the author, mortician, advocate and founder of reform collective, The Order of the Good Death Stay tuned for more details! This program is presented by Illinois Libraries Present, a new statewide collaboration among public libraries. The collaboration is designed to bring virtual events with bestselling, esteemed, and diverse speakers to library patrons… Continue reading Illinois Libraries Present: Caitlin Doughty – Virtual