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.

Some Fun Family activities this summer.

Upcoming 250th Anniversary Programs – May-August

Check out our Word Search Puzzles and other Celebration Events, Museums and Sites around the Capital District and NY State.

Visit tapestryofny.org for more information. Open JUNE–DECEMBER 2026

Tapestry of New York invites K–12 students to submit original artwork and media exploring the meaning of America’s founding, democracy, and identity.


Submissions will be featured in an online “digital quilt” celebrating the creativity and diversity of students across New York State.

Summer Reading Program

Logging runs until August 15th. Come to the library to record your readings and pick up your prizes.

Did you miss your chance to be part of a lasting community project?

Friends of the Galway Public Library is selling commemorative bricks again. Place your order online with the QR code or use a printed order form.

For questions or help mail Friendsof galwaylibrary@gmail.com.

Artist of the Month – August – Sue Clark – Back at the Ranch

Gaming Club – E-Sports

E-Sports will meet on Saturday, September 12th @11:00-2:00. If interested, please register at the library (518) 882-6385.

Featured Game: “MARVEL Token: Fighting Souls“

New game! Released 8/6/2026.

Video gaming, a lot of fun and you can win great prizes. Come play with friends.

Photography Club – August Photo Challenge: “Dog Days of Summer“. Our next meeting is Wednesday, August 26th, 6-7pm.

Sandra Peters will present “Photography: You have stores of picture!, But, what’s next?”.

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

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, August 19th @ 6:30. Rich Horsch will present “Basics of Astrophotography”

ALL are welcome!

Come join us, meet new people and learn basic techniques of Astrophotography.

If you have any questions, we have experienced people to help guide you in Astronomy.

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!

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.