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.
Check out MiScI’s May events!
Open Vacancy
Friends of the Library
Special Thanks to our Supporters!
Thank you to Sallie Way for hosting the fun Ukrainian Egg Decorating Class, and to our patrons for donating $140 to support Voices of Children Ukraine, Inc.
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Upcoming Events – May / June
When Readers Meet will not be meeting in May as it is Memorial Day.
Our Summer Reading Program
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!
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). In a phrase “Aquatic Robots”.
Stay tuned for more details!
May’s Artist of the month!
Meet Cindy Lassonde, an amazing oil and acrylic painter. She paints protraits, lanscapes, and stills and can paint a special scene or landscape from photographs.
Come to the library to see her marvelous art work. It will be on display from May 1st – 30th in the lobby and program room. You do not want to miss this display.
Winner of the Free Maply Syrup raffle is: Sahra.
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.
Our Seed Library is back!
Theme Kits
For Astronomy, Photography & Garden Memory.
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 – May Photo Challenge: Capturing a Rainy Day. Our next meeting will be on May 28th, 2025, 6 p.m.
Ray Sussmann will present
Focal Length & Depth of Field
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, May 21st @ 6:30-7:30.
Steve Clark will talk about “The Life Cycle of a Star”.
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
The Galway Get Together Bi-Monthly Newsletter is back in action!
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!