5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
250 Years Later: Re-Reading the Declaration of Independence
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Galena Public Library, 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL, 61036, United States
The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776. This program will discuss the main themes and political/economic issues of then & now.
Presented by: Clinton Stockwell, M.L.A., Ph.D., is currently Adjunct Professor at National Louis University and the Graham School of the University of Chicago. He has been a part time resident of Galena since 2002.
10:15 AM to 10:45 AM
Family Storytime
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Galena Public Library, 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL, 61036, United States
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Touch-a-Truck
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Galena Elementary & Middle School, 1230 Franklin St, Galena, IL, 61036, United States
Explore trucks, construction vehicles and more! Held at the Galena Elementary & Middle School Parking lot.
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Regular Board Meeting
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Galena Public Library, 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL, 61036, United States
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees is held in the Historical Room of the Galena Public Library. The public is welcome to attend all meetings of the Trustees.
Agenda packets may be found here: https://galenalibrary.org/our-meeting-agendas/
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Tween Time
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Galena Public Library, 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL, 61036, United States
New activity each week: games, arts and crafts, food, science & more! Sign up at: tinyurl.com/summertween26
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Plant a Seed of Flight
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Galena ARC Gym, 11084 US Hwy 20 W, Galena, IL, 61036, United States
Get up close and personal with live birds of prey in this educational and entertaining program presented by Hoo Haven Wildlife Rehab & Education Center.
10:15 AM to 10:45 AM
Family Storytime
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Galena Public Library, 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL, 61036, United States
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Plant A Seed of Building
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Galena Public Library, 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL, 61036, United States
Build with the library’s huge collection of Legos. Free build or take on one of our nature challenge builds!
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Tween Time
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Galena Public Library, 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL, 61036, United States
New activity each week: games, arts and crafts, food, science & more! Sign up at: tinyurl.com/summertween26
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
LIt Happens Book Club (hybrid)
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Galena Public LIbrary or Zoom, 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL, 61036, United States
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
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Pleasant View 4-H Meeting
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Find out what 4-H is all about: pursuing your interests, having fun with friends and helping your community! Open to all kids who are 5-18 year of age.
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Taste Test & Tier Rank
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Galena Public Library, 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL, 61036, United States
Taste test and tier rank different varieties or flavors of each month’s snack!
10:15 AM to 10:45 AM
Family Storytime
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Galena Public Library, 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL, 61036, United States
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Tween Time
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Galena Public Library, 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL, 61036, United States
New activity each week: games, arts and crafts, food, science & more! Sign up at: tinyurl.com/summertween26
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Plant a Seed of Luck
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Galena Public Library, 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL, 61036, United States
BINGO with prizes! For kids going into kindergarten through fifth grade.
10:15 AM to 10:45 AM
Family Storytime
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Galena Public Library, 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL, 61036, United States
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Tween Time
Source
Galena Public Library, 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL, 61036, United States
New activity each week: games, arts and crafts, food, science & more! Sign up at: tinyurl.com/summertween26
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Shelf Indulgence Book Club (hybrid)
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Galena Public Library, 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL, 61036, United States
Click here to see the monthly selections.
This book club meets on the first Tuesday evening of each month at 6 pm. To attend virtually, email distlerl@galenalibrary.org
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Teen Advisory Group
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Galena Public Library, 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL, 61036, United States
Tell us what the library can do to better serve you at Teen Advisory Group! 7th-12th graders will be given the opportunity to earn volunteer hours for suggesting programs, prizes, library materials (books, video games, movies, etc.), and more! This a hybrid program; for those unable to attend in person, you may fill out the online form here. The form is open for one week beginning the Monday before the meeting and closing the Monday after the meeting.
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Plant a Seed of Creativity
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Galena Public Library, 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL, 61036, United States
Guided painting of flowers. All supplies provided. For youth going into kindergarten through fifth grade. Sign up at: tinyurl.com/GPLcreativity
10:15 AM to 10:45 AM
Family Storytime
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Galena Public Library, 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL, 61036, United States
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Regular Board Meeting
Source
Galena Public Library, 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL, 61036, United States
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees is held in the Historical Room of the Galena Public Library. The public is welcome to attend all meetings of the Trustees.
Agenda packets may be found here: https://galenalibrary.org/our-meeting-agendas/
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Tween Time
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Galena Public Library, 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL, 61036, United States
New activity each week: games, arts and crafts, food, science & more! Sign up at: tinyurl.com/summertween26
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Pool Party
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Country Inn & Suites, 11334 Oldenburg Lane, Galena, IL, 61036, United States
At Country Inn & Suites for all who read at least 12 hours this summer.