Galena Public Library District

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The Galena Public Library District will provide patrons access to innovative library services, delivered in an efficient manner, that will:

Assist them to continue to grow and learn throughout their lives

Provide the materials, programs and services needed to meet their educational and recreational needs

Enable them to find and use information in a variety of formats

Provide the information serves needed to answer their questions

Enable them to explore their personal and community heritage

Our 2027 Book Club lists are ready to go!
10/22/2026

Our 2027 Book Club lists are ready to go!

10/22/2026

200 Years, Endless Facts! In 1828 Morgan L. Martin wrote his impressions of a very early, burgeoning Galena. This is one of many documents the Galena Public Library is scanning from research complied by Marilyn Johnson at the Old Stockade.

It's almost time for Galena LitFest! Here's a teaser of the events will be announcing in the next week!
10/21/2026

It's almost time for Galena LitFest! Here's a teaser of the events will be announcing in the next week!

Pleasant View 4-H Club of Galena, IL carved pumpkins at the library last night! We're proud of these kids' hard work and...
10/21/2026

Pleasant View 4-H Club of Galena, IL carved pumpkins at the library last night! We're proud of these kids' hard work and their attention to safety!

Happy Indigenous People's Day! We are open until 7pm today and happy to make recommendations for materials by Indigenous...
10/12/2026

Happy Indigenous People's Day! We are open until 7pm today and happy to make recommendations for materials by Indigenous creators!

It's been incredible to work with Ted Williams over the last two years and we're so proud of what's been accomplished. W...
10/08/2026

It's been incredible to work with Ted Williams over the last two years and we're so proud of what's been accomplished. We cannot wait and see what Galena's second Poet Laureate will do with the position!
https://galenalibrary.org/galenas-poet-laureate/

200 Years, Endless Facts! In 2024 Galena made history and appointed Ted Williams to be the first official Poet Laureate. The process was kickstarted by the Galena Public Library in partnership with Galena Center for the Arts Galena Usd City of Galena, Illinois.

Applications are now being accepted for the next two year term! https://galenalibrary.org/galenas-poet-laureate/

Did you know we have Roku devices for checkout? They're preloaded with streaming services and ready to go. Ask a librari...
10/06/2026

Did you know we have Roku devices for checkout? They're preloaded with streaming services and ready to go. Ask a librarian at the front desk to borrow one.

Check out what's going on at the library in October!
10/01/2026

Check out what's going on at the library in October!

Address

601 S Bench Street
Galena, IL
61036

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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