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 our January Brochure!

Fund Raiser

Holiday Cheer!

The Galway Public Library was pleased to partner with Galway’s Joseph Henry Elementary School, the Galway Public Library Teen Advisory Board and Saratoga Hospital to help spread holiday cheer! Galway elementary principal Mrs. Luft and the Galway Public Library’s Youth Services Coordinator Ms. Julie read holiday themed stories with a focus on giving back to students from PreK through fifth grades. The students then created holiday cards to distribute at Saratoga Hospital as a way to give back and spread joy. The Library also hosted a card making event at the library which was hosted by the Teen Advisory Board. Attendees shared hot cocoa and cookies and also made cards to send to Saratoga Hospital. Through these wonderful programs the library was able to deliver over 460 cards to be distributed at Saratoga Hospital. Thank you to all who worked so hard to share the joy of the holiday season with others through a wonderful act of kindness!

It sounds like Galway Public Library and its Partners truly made a difference this holiday season! Engaging the community, from young students to teens, in spreading kindness through holiday cards is a heartwarming initiative. Delivering over 460 cards to Saratoga Hospital shows the power of collective effort and the joy of giving back. Kudos to everyone involved for creating such meaningful programs and fostering a spirit of generosity and connection during the holidays!

View pictures of all of the fun!

Upcoming Events – December / January

Family Holiday photo opportunity in front of our Holiday backdrop.

Two of our furry friends on Pet Day!

Congratulations to the Galway Public Library!

The NYLA PLS Innovative Program Award is given yearly to a public library for an outstanding program. Galway Public Library received this year’s award for our series of 12 programs and activities during the month of May in conjunction with the traveling exhibit “Messages From Survivors”, an intense Holocaust storytelling exhibit from The Memory Project, courtesy of SALS and NY Assmblywoman Carrie Woerner.

Snowshoeing is Back!

Call or visit the Galway Public Library, check out snowshoes and enjoy the snow.

Fun for all ages.

Author & award winning photographer Dave Waite will talk about his newly published book A Place Called Pauley and share stories from the book about the Adirondacks.

He will talk about his writing and publishing process as well.  Dave will have books available for signing and for purchase.

December’s Artist of the month!

Galway Community — All art wawill be on display in the lobby, main program room and children’s room from Dec 2nd – 31st.

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 the later part of 2025.

Gaming Club – E-Sports

January 11th @ 11:00-2:00 is our next tournament. Come join us for a lot of fun, snacks and great prizes.

January’s featured game is Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3.

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

Photography Club – December Photo Challenge: Holiday Lights

Our next meeting will be on December 28th, Noon.

Linda Eastman will do a seminar on “So you got a new CAMERA!“.

Everyone is invited from new owners of a camera to those who just want to learn more!

Experts will be available to answer any questions and provide tips.

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, January 11th @ 6:30-7:30.

Richard Horsch will talk about “Choosing a telescope”, whether your first or next.

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!

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.

The Galway Public Library Foundation website is now available.

Resources and Information

Virtual Resources available in New York.

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!

 Follow Galway Public Library on Facebook and Instagram.