Member of the Southern Adirondack Library system, serving the Galway Central School District community.

 

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Library News and Programs

Check out our regularly scheduled Monthly programs for all Ages. These are held at the Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway, NY. USA. Call to register (518) 882-6385.

View the Galway Public Library 2025 Annual Newsletter!

Friends of the Library

Sponsored by the Friends of the Galway Public Library

Saturday, July 26th

8:30 – 9:00 Members only 9:00 – 1:00 Open to the public

Congratulations to Jim Hodsoll Receipant of the Southern Adirondack Library Trustee of the Year Award

Congratulations to the Galway Public Library – Receipant of the Southern Adirondack Program of the Year award.

Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is an independent agency of the United States federal government established in 1996. It is the main source of federal support for libraries and museums 

Special Thanks to our Supporters!

Volunteers of the month – Thank you!

  • DLG Tree Care – donation of mulch
  • Staff of the Galway BSNB – Weeding garden beds
  • 6th Graders – Spreading mulch

View the photos of our volunteers!

Upcoming Events – June / July

When Readers Meet will not be meeting in May as it is Memorial Day.

Coming in Mid July – August

We are looking for our next Robotics team. If interested, please contact the Galway Public Library to register 518-882-6385.

SeaPerch is a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) that works in water. In a phrase “Aquatic Robots”.

Stay tuned for more details!

Our Summer Reading Program

Calendars!

June 28th – August 15th Registration Opens June 21st. Logging begins June 28th.

Program Wrap up Party August 16th @ 12-1

View SRP Brochure

Check out the special Summer Reading Program Events running June thru August!

Summer Reading Program Needs your help!

June’s Artist of the month!

Meet Tari Lee Muth, a local Galway resident. She is a Master in Chinese Painting. Come see her beautifully delicate works of art.

On September 27th, 11-1:00 pm, Tari Lee has offered to teach her skill of Chinese Painting. Stay tune for program details.

If you are interested in becoming a featured Artist of the Month at the Galway Public Library, please contact the library @ 518-882-6385 and provide your name, phone number, email address and artistic medium of choice. We are looking for artist for 2026.

Gaming Club – E-Sports

Our next tournament is June 14th @ 11:00-2:00.

Come join us for a morning of tournament play, a lot of fun, snacks and great prizes.

June’s featured game is Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom3!

E-Sports meets the 2nd Saturday of each month. If interested, please register at the library (518) 882-6385.

Photography Club – June Photo Challenge: The Shape of Clouds. Our next meeting will be on June 25th, 2025, 6 p.m.

Mark Frederick will present
Awakening Months on Holly Lake where he will share his photos and stories of the changes he observed around him while spending the month of April on Holly Lake.

Join our FaceBook group, if you want to learn more and share photography experiences with other photographers.

Anyone interested in photography regardless of their level of experience is encouraged to attend these relaxed and friendly gatherings. For more information contact: Dave Waite at davewaitefinearts@gmail.com.

Astronomy Club

We meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, June 18th @ 6:30-7:30.

Steve Clark will highlight all of the Sky events occuring late June through July!

ALL are welcome! If you have any questions, we have experienced people to help guide you.

Come join our Facebook Group, if you want to learn more and share experiences with other people interested in Astronomy.

We need your Help !

Children Books Wish List

Thank you for your interest in purchasing a new children’s book for the Galway Public Library!  Here are Books that we are hoping to acquire for our collection and these will be continuously updated.  Please let us know the title of any book(s) that you intend to purchase, and we will remove them from our list to avoid duplicates.  You may email Julie Pasieka or call 518-882-6385 to let her know the title.  Please drop books off at the library and let us know that they came from the Wish List.  You can also request that we add a bookplate to the book to recognize your donation.  Your support is greatly appreciated!

Help keep our feathered friends happy during the winter!

The Galway Public Library Foundation website is now available.

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD: The Galway Public Library is currently enrolling teens in the Teen Advisory Board.

Tell us what you’ve enjoyed reading lately and we’ll post your book review.

Resources and Information

Virtual Resources available in New York.

The NYS Office of Mental Health recently launched the statewide ‘Be Well’ campaign to help New Yorkers understand the importance of mental wellness and the impacts of stress and trauma. The Be Well website provides accessible tips and free ways to improve their well-being.

Check out the 211 Service available through 211NYS.org

Galway Get Together Bi-Monthly Newsletter. Send your submissions to galwaygettogether@gmail.com.

Galway Get Together Facebook page posts community updates. Let us know if you have something to share – guest posts are welcome. Help us keep our community in touch and up to date!

The Galway Get Together website is a business & community organization directory, event calendar and area resource, all in one spot – one more way your library seeks to serve our community!

 Follow Galway Public Library on Facebook and Instagram.