Explore the intersecting worlds of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics in this hands-on program for kids in kindergarten through fourth grade. STEAM Club meets from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. every Monday school is in session, beginning September 9, at the Galena Public Library. Light snacks will be served. Sign up at tinyurl.com/gplsteam24

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/

Whodonit? That is the question in any murder mystery, but an even better one is “How did the author do that anyway?!” In many cases, it means writing backwards. The author chooses who is killed and how. The author chooses the setting and the weapon. The author chooses…sometimes not a lot! Sometimes the characters themselves… Continue reading Galena LitFest: Writing a Mystery Can Be a Mystery! (virtual)

For youth in 4th-6th grade. Meets from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. every Thursday school is in session, beginning September 5. Tweens will get a chance to socialize with a new activity each week. Activities will include science experiments, arts and craft projects, gaming and more. Light snacks will be served. Transportation is available from… Continue reading Tween Time

While sharing his journey of writing and publishing Civil War history, Thomas B. Mack, Ph.D will cover lessons learned in finding sources, ensuring the work is accurate, and completing a historical nonfiction manuscript. This is a virtual program presented via Zoom to be viewed anywhere on a device with an internet connection. Attendees will have… Continue reading Galena LitFest: Lessons Learned Writing History (virtual)