Historic Libraries

Galena Public Library and Historic Collection

The Galena Public Library was endowed by the Felt Family and built in 1907 in the Greek Revival style. The reading room features a mosaic fireplace in a wisteria pattern, done in the style of Frank Lloyd Wright and Prairie School of Architecture.

Plan Your Visit

Getting There & Details

Hours
M-Th: 11am-8pm F-S: 11am-5pm. Closed major holidays.
Address
601 S. Bench St.
Phone
815-777-0200
Map
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Wheelchair Accessible Facility

While You're in Galena

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Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Eagle Ridge Inn & Resort -General

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

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Fascinating walking tour with stories about Galena's ghostly past. Stories are thoroughly researched and documented.

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Eagle Ridge Inn & Resort -East

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