Member of the Southern Adirondack Library system, serving the Galway Central School District community.

 

New & Featured Materials

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.

New Teen Book Bag

Our second Book Bag is available now and has a fantasy theme. It is recommended for ages 12 to 18.

Call 518-882-6385 to sign up!

Upcoming Events – February / March

February’s Artist of the month!

Meet Dave Waite, a local award winning and published photographer, a historian and writer. He specializes in capturing nature in all of its splender. This months display is titled “Tour of Mayfield to Debar Pond and more – Adirondacks”. Stop in and see his amazing works of art.

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.

Gaming Club – E-Sports

Another great time at e-Sports. Avery was our tournament winner for February.

Our next tournament is March 8th @ 11:00-2:00 and it is our Grand Finale for 1st quarter.

Come join us for a morning of tournmanet play, a lot of fun, snacks and great prizes.

March’s featured game is Street Fighter 6!

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

Photography Club – February Photo Challenge: The Beauty of Winter. Our next meeting will be on February 26th, 2025, 6 p.m.

Jeff Nadler will present Wild Adirondack Jourrney II

A peaceful multi-media show of photographs and video with an emotional music score.  Taking you on a journey through wild Adirondack habitats with intimate views of  birds, wildlife, pristine lakes, waterfalls, deep woods, mountain summits, and the night sky.  

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, March 19th @ 6:30-7:30.

Steve Clark will talk about “Spring Constellations”.

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.