Adult
See all of our April 2020 Poems Our April Poem project was listed as a High Note in the Daily Gazette on April 6, 2020
See photos (and a video) by our patrons on our Citizen Science page.
Children/Family
Holiday activites
- Mondrian Christmas Ornament
- Kandinsky Circle Ornament
- Crystal Candy Canes – Add string and you have an ornament as well!
PBS Kids
- DIY Gifts Ideas for the Holiday
- Activities to do at home
- 11 Simple Self-Care Habits for Kids
- Helpful Holiday Tasks
2020 Summer Reading Program “Missions” photo gallery
June 2020 Programs for children.
Leak Proof Pencil Bag – Punch pencils through a bag of water with out it leaking!
Virtual Tours of the World — Check back often for our next site – there are lots of fun sites to explore!
- Alaska – Alaska is a country situated on the edge of the Arctic and dream destination for wildlife and nature lovers who answer to the call of the wild.
- The Eiffel Tower – Paris, France
- Budapest City Tour – Budapest, Hungry
Clothespin/Popsicle Furniture – Create your own miniature furniture
Fairy Lanterns – Frosted Glass Fantasy Light using a mason jar.
Bird House – Decorate a bird house or feeder
Explorer Coding – Coding Quest Challenge; Decipher the code and paint a picture. Thanks to the SALS Challenge Grant.
All About Clouds
o Look to the sky and Create Cloud Art
o Global Observer: Clouds – Photograph clouds, record sky observations and share with NASA
o Create your own Cloud in a Jar
o Create your own Tornado in a Jar
GLOBE welcomes citizen scientists, educators, students, and STEM professionals to take part in our dynamic Earth science research missions and educational campaigns. Begin an Earth science adventure by becoming a member, completing training, researching data, or using the GLOBE Observer app. If interested, contact the Galway Public Library and we can help you get started. Check out Globe’s Climate Time Machine to better understand how our environment is changing.
Strawberry DNA – Discover what DNA looks like up close!
Recipe Club – Come join us in trying new recipes and sharing your own creations for others to try. Let us know what ones you have tried.
Scavenger Hunt – Do a virtual scavenger hunt through our Galway Public Library and enjoy discovering new things. Let us know how you did and what you enjoyed the most.
25 Fun Mindfulness Activities for Children and Teens
Stay Well, Stay Inspired, from ALA: Coloring pages, uplifting quotes, & writing prompts for the whole family to do together.
Make a Community Superhero Comic
Build a geodesic dome, big enough to sit in, out of newspaper (and other cool paper projects.)
Skittles Experiment – Discover how skittles can turn into a spectrum of color by doing this simple science activity, thanks to the SALS Challenge Grant.