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.

View our July Brochure and register for the Summer Reading Programs.


Summer Reading Program is Here!

Check out the Program Calendars. Program registration is open now. Call the library at (518) 882-6385.

Readsquare signup is now available.


HELP! Need Volunteers!

*** The library is looking, for one time only, someone to spend an hour to move and spread mulch into the center rain garden. If you can help, please call the library at (518) 882-6385 ***

Galway Get Together

Part-Time Property Maintenance Helper

Galway Public Library is looking for a Part-Time Property Maintenance Helper. Review the Job Description & Requirements and if interested submit an employment record and references to Deb Flint, Director at the Library, via email to gal-director@sals.edu, or mail to PO Box 207, Galway, NY 12074. If you have any questions, please call 518-882-6385 for more information.


The Galway Public Library Future Planning Committee is asking if you would please spend less than 5 minutes to complete their survey which will help them plan the future of the library.

You can take the survey online or via a paper survey, which you can turn in at the library. Paper surveys are also available at the library. You can also scan the QR code.


Upcoming Events – July

Help us deconstruct a robot!


Family Activities

PBS Kids Family activities. You can also still checkout our Adventure Kits – for all ages!

Jigsaw & Dingbat Puzzles available. Also check out our new Mindbenders puzzles.


June’s Artist of the month!

Meet Sharon Miller, a local Galway artist whose media is oil paintings. Come see her wonderful variety of art.


Gaming Club – E-Sports

We had a great event this month. Congratulations to James, our June tournament winner!

E-Sports meets the 2nd Saturday of each month. Next event is July 13th @ 11:00-2:00 and the feature game is Smash Bros Ultimate. Come join us for fun, friendship, gaming, prizes and snacks.

On August 10th, the featured game will be Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite.


Photography ClubJuly Photo Challenge: Bugs! on the ground or in the air.

Our next meeting will be on July 31th, 6 p.m. Gayle Bennett, Innerwood Gallery, will present “Matting & Framing Choices” and how these can affect your photos.

If you have any questions on photography, please stop by between 5:30-6:00 prior to our monthly club meeting. We have experts available to answer any photography questions.

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


Robotics Team

The Galway Public Library Sea Perch Team!

“Patchy The Claw” set sail. Its hooks on the front pick up rings as it motors through the water.

The team did a great job. Now for their next adventure.

Anyone interested in being a part of our next robotics team, please contact the library (518) 882-6385.


Astronomy Club – View Steve Clark’s presentation on Telescopes.

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, July 17th @ 6:30-7:30. Steve Clark will present on Summer Constellations.

ALL are welcome!

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


Check out the Children’s Museum at Saratoga for some summer fun!

Did you know we have Museum passes for other museums in our area.


Thank you for donations!

  • Kenny Hartman-Wexler in support of our Robotics Team and his donation of the swimming pool & pump.
  • Sarah Torrey for her dedication and time in publishing the Galway Get Together newsletter.
  • Stewart’s for Holiday Match in support of our Reading and Youth programs.
  • Price Chopper Golub Foundation in support of our Kids’ programs
  • Ballston Spa National Bank (BSNB) in support of our Summer Reading program

We need your Help !

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


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!


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


The Galway Public Library Foundation website is now available.

Our Deconstruction Program is looking for material donations, such as non-gas powered tools, small appliances, electronics, remote control vehicles, etc. for our kids to take apart and learn how these are made. If you have any questions please contact the library (518) 882-6385.

FYI: We cannot accept:

  • Tvs
  • Monitors
  • Dehumidifiers
  • Any gas-powered items


Resources and Information

Virtual Resources available in New York.


The Galway Get Together Newsletter is on summer vacation, but you can still find information on the GGT Facebook page and website listed below!

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.