General Information
Mission Statement

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

Library Staff

  • Melody Heck-Director

  • Linda Lipke-Assistant Director

  • Rebecca Duytschaver

  • Terri Wigant

  • Katelyn Klein

Board Of Trustees

  • Linda VanDeVelde-President

  • Melissa Bates-Vice President

  • Cheryl Anderson- Secretary

  • Randel Anderson- Treasurer

  • Marcia Anderson

  • Jamie Theesfeld

  • Donna Carlson

Board Of Trustees Meeting Schedule 2012

  • January 10, 2012
  • February 14, 2012
  • March 13, 2012
  • April 10, 2012
  • May 8, 2012
  • June 12, 2012
  • July 10, 2012
  • August 14, 2012
  • September 11, 2012
  • October 9, 2012
  • November 13, 2012
  • December 11, 2012

All Meetings Begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Library, and are open to the public.

Agenda

Galva Public Library Board

Of Trustees Meeting

February 14,  2012.

Call to Order

 /Secretary's Report/ Treasurer's Report/Director's Report/ New Business/Adjournment

 

 

Library Hours

September-May

  • Monday-Wednesday 9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Thursday 9:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
  • Friday 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • Saturday 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Summer Hours

  • Monday&Wednesday 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.& 1:00 p.m.-6:00p.m.
  • Tuesday&Thursday 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. &  1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • Friday 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • Saturday 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Holiday Closings

January 2nd-New Years Day Observed

February 20th - President's Day

April 6th-Good Friday

April 7th-Easter Holiday

May 28th-Memorial Day

July 4th-Independence Day

September 3rd-Labor Day

November 12th-Veterans Day Observed

November 22nd-24th-Thanksgiving

We close at 5 pm the week of Christmas  and New Year's

December 24th-Christmas Eve

December 25th-Christmas

December 31st--Close at 4 p.m. for New Year's Eve

 

Galva Public library's

Freedom of information act

(request form)

 

How do I get a library card?

Complete a short, simple application and sign it.

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.