Galena Public Library

Preparing your story for self-publishing is important, no doubt. It is essential, however, to be aware of the actual process, avoiding the pitfalls here and there, is most crucial. Author and educator P.J. HarteNaus, will share her journey, offering insights and a step-by-step process developed by Whistleslick Press that you, the author, will find informative!… Continue reading Galena LitFest: My Journey with Self-Publishing (hybrid)

Join us for our first ever Silent Book Club where readers gather for low key socializing and quiet reading in a comfy location with cozy vibes. This first meeting will be in the library. Future possibilities, times, etc will be discussed. There's no assigned reading. All readers are welcome—ebooks, audiobooks, textbooks, comic books... it's BYOBook.… Continue reading Silent Book Club (in-person)

In celebration of the tenth annual Galena LitFest, the Galena Public Library, in collaboration with the Galena Shakespeare Festival and Galena Cellars Downtown, is thrilled to bring you a unique, interactive murder mystery dinner experience! In which, a brilliant murderer terrorizes London in a string of elaborately staged violent acts, and there's only one man… Continue reading Galena LitFest: Sherlock Holmes & the Killer Case Files: Murder Mystery Dinner (in-person)

On March 12 beginning at 6 pm Galena LitFest’s Mystery March continues with an exciting virtual panel of mystery and crime authors from across the Midwest. The Galena Library brings you five award winning and bestselling authors - Marcie Rendon, David Ellis, Tracy Clark, Laura Benedict, and Patricia Skalka - who will discuss why they… Continue reading Galena LitFest: Mystery & Mayhem in the Midwest Virtual Author Panel

Weave your way through the stories of Irish immigrants who came to the lead mine district as early as 1822 and created their own institutions, communities, and festivals. This unplugged one-hour show includes traditional songs in both English and in Gaelic languages to convey the hopes and sorrows of a people who persevered despite hardships… Continue reading Cead Mile Failte! The Irish in the Old Lead Mine District: History and Music