Join us for a special afternoon with Author Gina Bell! Gina is the creator of a book titled Tears & Tulle and the national movement of the same name. Leading up to the reading, Gina will mindfully thread together the unique stories of participants in an interactive tulle skirt demonstration where we will create one… Continue reading Tears & Tulle Women’s Empowerment Circle (in-person)
Learn about the recycle and reuse options in Jo-Daviess county and the tri-state area. Led by Jennifer Lancour, library clerk. Register here: https://gplrecycle.eventbrite.com
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
Come join host Ted Williams, Galena's Poet Laureate, at Miss Kitty's Grape Escape for an evening filled with powerful words, emotions, and imagination. Any and all poets 18+ are welcome to sign up to compete for cash prizes! It is free to compete and there is no cover charge to attend and watch the slam.… Continue reading Poetry Slam! (in-person)
Join us for Silent Book Club where readers gather for low key socializing and quiet reading in a comfy location with cozy vibes. This month's location is Galena Roasters Coffee Shop which is opening up especially for us after hours! Their menu of delicious drinks will be available to order. There's no assigned reading. All… Continue reading Silent Book Club April Gathering After Hours at Galena Roasters! (in-person)
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
Using discarded books and upcycled materials create your own journal! Led by Jennifer Lancour, library clerk. Register here: https://gpljunkjournal.eventbrite.com
Join us for Silent Book Club where readers gather for low key socializing and quiet reading in a comfy location with cozy vibes. This month we'll be meeting at the library. There's no assigned reading. All readers are welcome—ebooks, audiobooks, textbooks, comic books... it's BYOBook, but if you need recommendations you can ask the group… Continue reading Silent Book Club May Gathering at the Library! (in-person)
In celebration of the eleventh annual Galena LitFest, the Galena Public Library, is thrilled to announce the return of Debra Miller, who will portray Laura Ingalls Wilder in the Grant Park Pavilion on Sunday, May 18 at 11 am. Tickets include a box lunch provided by Galena Bakehouse and beverages provided by Galena Roasters Coffee… Continue reading Galena LItFest: All That I Have Told Is True: Brunch with Laura Ingalls Wilder (in-person)
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
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
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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
