Celebrate Success, Embrace Change: Galesburg Public Library’s Year in Review |
We’ve closed another remarkable year, and I am delighted to present the Galesburg Public Library’s 2023 Year-in-Review, a reflection on an incredible journey. |
This Year in Review is a testament to the vibrant and dynamic community we are privileged to serve. I want to express my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you who has played a part in making the Galesburg Public Library the heart of our community. In addition to the incredible milestones achieved in 2023, we are on the cusp of an exciting new chapter in 2024 – the opening of our new library facilities. This has been a project of passion and dedication, and we cannot wait to unveil the modern and welcoming space it will provide for our community. We are genuinely excited about the possibilities that this new chapter holds for us and look forward to sharing this transformative space with each of you. Thank you for being an integral part of our library family. |
Eloise Hailey
Eloise Hailey is the wife of Rev. James A. Hailey, Pastor of Allen Chapel AME Church in Galesburg. She also serves as the President of the Allen Chapel Cecilia Malone Women’s Missionary Society. She has served as a First Lady for over 36 years. She is an Honorable wife, family as God loves us. She recently retired from the Secretary
Letitia Schactner
Letitia Schactner is being honored as an Extraordinary Woman because of her service to Galesburg organizations, the Carl Sandburg Board, the Knox College Alumni Board, and for her support of Knox County Republicans for many years. She is a leader who knows how to communicate with people of all ages. When constituents of this legislative district had a problem, Letitia went
Mildred M. Patterson Frakes
In Memory of Mildred M. Patterson Frakes My grandmother, Mildred M. Patterson Frakes, known as “Mid,” was a wonderful female role model. She was born in 1901, one of six siblings. Her sister, Ruth, was her only sibling who survived her. She married my grandfather, E. H. “Harry” Frakes, at age 16. Her family, and the family she married into,
Resa Hallenthal
Resa was an extraordinary woman from birth. Born at 25 weeks gestation, she fought for her life numerous times for one year, when she was finally able to come home to us from the hospital. She had a tracheostomy which made her unable to speak. At one year of age, she had to start over as a newborn. She quickly
Stephanie Line
Stephanie Line is being honored by Patricia Fox in the 100 Extraordinary Women Initiative. As a dedicated educator Steph worked to give her students skills for life. For her colleagues, she planned activities and kept morale high and in retirement established a Facebook site to keep the group connected. She is involved in the community and lets others know
Tuesday Cetin
Tuesday Cetin is being honored by Eric and Nancy Olson in the 100 Extraordinary Women Initiative. Tuesday Çetin is a nonprofit executive with over 20 years of experience in nonprofit management and best practice, starting her arts management career at one of the largest museums of contemporary art in the Southeast – Museum of Contemporary Art – Jacksonville. She graduated