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Welcome to the 2025 Italian Fest and another special trip to Italy!
It’s our seventeenth year for an exhibit and film, and we’ve chosen Italy’s beautiful Northeast—the region of Friuli Venezia Giulia!
Friuli Venezia Giulia stretches from the snow-capped Alpine peaks to the sun-kissed water of the Adriatic Sea. Its beaches, mountains and pristine lakes make it one of Italy’s most beautiful and varied landscapes. Known for its Roman ruins, castles and award-winning wines and food, Friuli Venezia Giulia is an area for you to discover. CNN Travel called the region “one of Europe’s best kept secrets.”
Italy’s Northeast is full of treasures to be seen and appreciated. We invite you to join us for a “Walk Through Friuli Venezia Giulia” featuring more than twenty specially selected photographs and explanations to make your visit enjoyable.
And now let’s discover Friuli Venezia Giulia! Enjoy!
Sept. 1 – Oct. 15
Collinsville Memorial Library
408 West Main Street, Collinsville, IL 62234
Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday
Closed all day Sept. 2
Closes at 3:00 p.m. on Sept. 21
Exhibit curated by Barbara Klein, assisted by Elizabeth Deverman, Annette M. Graebe, Marty Cavanaugh, Adriana Colindres, Sharon McAley, Kyla Waltermire and library staff in collaboration with the Mississippi Valley Library District, Italian Film Festival USA and the National Italian American Foundation.
Friday, Sept. 20, 4:00 p.m.
Collinsville Library Community Room
408 West Main Street, Collinsville, IL 62234
Don’t miss this inspiring film about a small town set in the Alps that unites to bring an annual art show to help the local economy.
Vatican News described the film as “When art transforms a community.”
The film is in Italian and Friulian dialect with English subtitles. Admission is free.
Organized by the Italian Film Festival USA, sponsored by the National Italian American Foundation and in collaboration with the Mississippi Valley Library District. Film courtesy of Thomas Turolo.
While attending the Italian Fest on Friday or Saturday, stop by the Collinsville Library’s children’s department between the hours of 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday or 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday. No registration is needed. While supplies last.
For more information, call (618) 344-1112 (Collinsville Library)
