Galva Public Library District

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Our Mission:

The mission of the Galva Public Library is to provide educational, informational, cultural, and recreational resources and services to all ages of people in the Galva Public Library District.  The library will provide access to the universe of information, and especially that information which is of immediate relevance and interest to the community it serves.  The library seeks to accomplish its mission through prudent management and development of its resources, and by providing access to materials and services to meet the present and future needs of the community it serves.  In this effort, the Galva Public Library cooperates with other libraries, and with other educational and governmental institutions.  Special emphasis is places on current popular materials.  The library serves as a learning center and educational center for all residents of the community

How Do You Get A Library Card:

1. Complete a short, simple application and sign it.

2. Please bring proof of residency, and a photo I.D.

The card is free the first time, replacements for lost cards are $2.00. Children must be 5 years old to apply for their first library card.

Library Board

Linda VanDeVelde - President

Cheryl Anderson - Vice President

Barb Caravello - Secretary

Donna Carlson - Treasurer

Patricia Emmerson 

Gloria Wilson 

Alan Gardiner-Atkinson 

Library Board Meeting Schedule 2025:

January 14th, February 11th, March 11th, April 8th, May 13th, June 10th, July 8th, August 12th, September 9th, October 14th, November 11th, and December 9th.

All Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Library and are open to the public. The agenda's of the meetings are: Call to order, Secretary's report, Treasurer's Report, Directors Report, New Business, Adjournment

 

Library Staff & Holiday Closings

Lauren Heck - Director

Hess Sage - Asst. Director

Hannah Lind  

Abigail Janeliunas 

Olivia Hartman 

 

The Library will be observing the following holidays in 2025:

January 1st New Years Day, February 17th President's Day, April 18th Good Friday, April 19th Easter Holiday, May 26th Memorial Day, July 4th Independence Day, September 1st Labor Day, October 13th Indigenous People's Day,  November 11th Veteran's Day, November 27th-29th Thanksgiving, We close at 5 p.m. from December 8th through the end of the month. December 24th and 25th Christmas Eve and Christmas, December 31st New Years Eve.          

When Galva schools are closed due to weather conditions, the library is also closed. If Galva schools close early due to weather conditions the library will close at 5p.m..