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

  • Terri Wigant

  • Hess Lahr

  • Lauren Hawes

 

Board Of Trustees

  • Linda VanDeVelde-President

  • Jamie Theesfeld-Vice President

  • Donna Carlson- Secretary

  • Randel Anderson- Treasurer

  • Barb Caravello

  • Cheryl Anderson

  • Lisa Cisna

Board Of Trustees Meeting Schedule 2016

  • January 12
  • February 9
  • March 15
  • April 12
  • May 10
  • June 14
  • July 12
  • August 16
  • September 13
  • October 11
  • November 8
  • December 13

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

.Tuesday,

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 for 2016

January 1-New Years Day

February 15th - President's Day

March 25th - Good Friday

March 26th-Easter Holiday

May 30th-Memorial Day

July 4th-Independence Day

September 5th-Labor Day

November 11th-Veterans Day

November 24th-26th-Thanksgiving

We close at 5 pm from December 19 through the end of the month

December 24th-Christmas Eve

December 26th-Christmas

December 31st--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.