The mission of the Galena Public Library is to inspire lifelong learning, advance knowledge, provide cultural and recreational opportunities, and strengthen our community.
The vision of the Galena Public Library District communicates what a successful future will look like. The library is committed to:
Being a thriving community center for information, inspiration, and ideas that empower personal growth and provides a welcoming space that improves lives and connections;
Being a leading resource for educational support, self-directed, lifelong learning opportunities and literacy;
Being an outward-thinking organization that believes in the potential of each employee and invests in their professional success; and
Preservation of local history
Innovation: We strive to identify innovative ways to approach new and familiar problems and provide value to our community
Inclusion: We create a welcoming, safe environment for everyone and provide a variety of services and resources in respect to our diverse community.
Historical Preservation: We invest in the preservation of information in all media and formats and are committed to our local history.
Collaboration: We place importance on the library’s ability to form and sustain partnerships with businesses and organizations in our community.
Patron-focused Service: We listen to and learn from our patrons in order to provide the best services and experience possible.
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