The Friends of Galena Public Library, Inc.

Would you like to become a Friend of the Library? - Click Here

Who are the Friends? 

The Friends of Galena Public Library is a non-profit, independent organization established February 4, 1994 to: 

• Maintain an association of persons interested in libraries

• Stimulate the use of the library’s resources and services

• Encourage and receive gifts, endowments, and bequests

• Support and cooperate with the library in developing library services and facilities for the community

• Support the Feedom to Read as expressed in the American Library Association Bill of Rights.

Friends’ Board of Directors

Debbie Pausz, President

Gloria Junge, Vice President

Chris Smialek, Secretary

Linda Weeder, Treasurer

Sue Santeler, Membership

Sharon Strahlman, Fundraising

Nancy Stoneburner, Publicity

Activities and Achievements of the Friends

• Hearts & Art Card Sale Event

• Pre-owned Book Sale Weekend

• Book Sale Corner

• Books for Babies Program

• Outreach Program for Seniors

• Funding Assistance for the Purchase of Special Equipment and Services

Volunteer Opportunities in the Friends

Hearts and Art

Book Sale

Project Outreach

Books for Babies Program

Newsletter

Clerical Assistance

Computer Assistance

Displays/Posters

Hospitality