Join us at the Grape Escape for an evening of poetry and discussion presented by two regional Poet Laureates, Jenna Goldsmith of Rockford, IL and Galena’s very own, Ted Williams.… Continue reading Galena LitFest: Poets in Dialogue (in-person)
Famed Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago), Steve Dolinksy has won 13 James Beard Awards for his TV, radio and podcast work. Steve is also the producer and host… Continue reading Illinois Libraries Present: Chicago Pizza Past & Present with Steve Dolinskey (virtual)
Dr. Kevin Koch will take participants on a photographic journey through natural spaces across each of the twelve Midwestern states, including short excerpts from his newest book, Midwest Bedrock: The… Continue reading Galena LitFest: Midwest Bedrock (hybrid)
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… Continue reading Galena LitFest: Writing a Mystery Can Be a Mystery! (virtual)
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… Continue reading Galena LitFest: Lessons Learned Writing History (virtual)
Click here to see the monthly selections. This book club meets on the third Monday morning of each month at 9:30 am. To attend virtually email diedrichj@galenalibrary.org
To see the monthly book selections, click here. This book club meets in a hybrid format on the third Tuesday evening at 6 pm. To attend virtually, please contact distlerl@galenalibrary.org
Join us for Silent Book Club where readers gather for low key socializing and quiet reading in a comfy location with cozy vibes. There's no assigned reading. All readers are… Continue reading Silent Book Club: January Gathering
Join bestselling mystery author Mia P. Manansala for a curated dinner featuring Filipino recipes from the Tita Rosie Kitchen Mysteries book series to learn about her journey as an author… Continue reading Galena LitFest: A Night in Tita Rosie’s Kitchen (in-person)
601 S Bench St
Galena, IL 61036
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601 S Bench St
Galena, IL 61036
815.777.0200
LIBRARY HOURS
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HISTORICAL ROOM HOURS
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