New Building

Photos 6/7/2019 Courtesy Arlene Rhodes.

New library, with name on building. New library building, showing landscaping.

Photos 6/5/2019 Courtesy Arlene Rhodes.

 

Photos 4/30/2019 Courtesy Arlene Rhodes.

4_30_2019 Circulation & Copy Station 4_30_2019 Staff Work Area 4_30_2019 Program Room 4_30_2019 Lobby 4_30_2019 Inside Children's Room 4_30_2019 Circulation desk

Photos 4/13/2019 Courtesy Arlene Rhodes.

Children's room

Children’s room  Children's room Circulation desk Circulation desk Circulation desk Circulation desk Looking toward conference room In lobby, facing front door Kitchen Program room Exterior view of building

Photos 4/2/2019 Courtesy Arlene Rhodes. Walls are painted!

Circulation desk area, employee work space
Circulation desk area, employee work space
Inside the children’s room
Inside the children’s room
Looking toward teen room
Looking toward teen room
Main part of library
Main part of library
Multi-purpose room
Multi-purpose room
Outside the children’s room
Outside the children’s room
Program Room
Program Room
Reading nook on east wall
Reading nook on east wall

Photos 3/12/2019 Courtesy Arlene Rhodes:

3/12/19 Inside the program room
3/12/19 Inside the program room
3_12_19 Inside the multi-purpose room
3_12_19 Inside the multi-purpose room
3_12_19 Door into director’s office
3_12_19 Door into director’s office

 

 

 

 

 

 

3_12_19 Outside the children’s room
3_12_19 Outside the children’s room
3_12_19 Inside the children’s room
3_12_19 Inside the children’s room

 

3_12_19 In lobby looking toward multi-purpose room
3_12_19 In lobby looking toward multi-purpose room

 

3_12_19 In lobby looking toward front door
3_12_19 In lobby looking toward front door

 

2/12/2019 Photos courtesy Bill Bateman from the Friends of the Library board members’ tour of the new building.

Main area with Children's room on left, Circulation on right.
Main area with Children’s room on left, Circulation on right.

 

 

 

 

 

Children's room off main part of library.

Children’s room off main part of library.

Circulation Desk as seen from adult area
Circulation Desk as seen from adult area.
Program room from entrance doorway.
Program room from entrance doorway.

 

 

 

 

 

Well digger outside new library building.
1/26/2019 Drilling the well
Well digger in front of new library building
1/26/2019 Drilling the well

 

1/6/2019, Photos courtesy Richard Horsch, RA, of Butler Rowland Mays Architects, LLP

Rear View of Trim – Base Trim still to be painted
Rear View of Trim – Base Trim still to be painted
Rear of Collection
Rear of Collection
Door out of Children’s Collection
Door out of Children’s Collection
Better View of Colors
Better View of Colors

12/18/2018, Photos courtesy Richard Horsch, RA, of Butler Rowland Mays Architects, LLP

Exterior of new library building Exterior of new library building

View From Main Door
View From Main Door
Outside Children’s to Circulation Desk
Outside Children’s to Circulation Desk
Collection Towards Circulation Desk
Collection Towards Circulation Desk
Circulation Desk from Office
Circulation Desk from Office
Circulation Desk from Inside Director's Office
Circulation Desk from Inside Director’s Office
Circulation Desk from Director's Office
Circulation Desk from Director’s Office

12/14/18 – Lots of progress! The roof is on, windows in, and electric power is connected!

Exterior view of new library building

12/1/18 – Putting felting on the roof. Next step, shingles.

Exterior view of new library building Exterior view of new library building

11/17/18 – Newest photos, courtesy of Rich Horsch, of BRM Architects. Step inside for a tour!

Sign outside new library building

SW Corner of Collection Looking Toward Circulation Desk
SW Corner of Collection Looking Toward Circulation Desk
North Wall looking at Children’s curved wall
North Wall looking at Children’s curved wall
Looking at South Wall of Collection. Reading Nook is to left.
Looking at South Wall of Collection. Reading Nook is to left.
Circulation Desk Area and Office
Circulation Desk Area and Office
Looking Out from Circulation Desk
Looking Out from Circulation Desk
Looking Out from Director's Office
Looking Out from Director’s Office

10/31/18 – Looks like the library!!!

Exterior with roofing started

10/30/18 – Roof trusses being placed.

Crane placing roof trusses Crane placing roof trusses Crane placing roof trusses Crane placing roof trusses

10/27/18

Deb in her new office
Deb in her new office
Looking toward the reading nook.
Looking toward the reading nook.

10/26/18 from the architect’s drone (Richard Horsch, RA, Butler Rowland Mays Architects, LLP)

Overhead view of building Overhead view of building Overhead view of building Overhead view of building Overhead view of building

10/24/18

Partial sheathing
Partial sheathing
Roof trusses have been delivered
Roof trusses have been delivered

10/19/18:

Start of walls for new building Start of walls for new building Start of walls for new building Start of walls for new building

Driveway and library building in distance

10/12/18 – Framing is underway.

Cement floor installedFraming started

10/3/18 – The cement floor has been poured and smoothed!

9/30/18 Ready to pour the the cement floor. Framing is scheduled to begin before the end of the week.

Foundation walls and area ready for cement floor

9/18/18:                                                                                 9/10/18:

Foundation wallsFoundation walls

8/27/18:

Frames for foundation pouring

Progress: 8/18/18

View from road to site   Driveway graded  Retaining pond

View of site from road
Progress: 8/10/18

Press Release July 3, 2018

The Galway Public Library Acknowledges Major Donors at Groundbreaking Ceremony

Galway, NY …The Galway Public Library held its official Groundbreaking Ceremony on Saturday, June 30, at 1110 East St. in Galway, future site of the library’s new building. In addition to an overflowing crowd of community members, the event was attended by Galway Village Mayor Bill Hyde, Senator Jim Tedisco and Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh. A representative from Stewart’s Shops announced that the company and the Dake family have donated $100,000 to the library’s New Building Fund. Sen. Tedisco has secured a $100,000 capital grant from the state as well. Julia Roy, of the Dockstader Charitable Trust, announced a grant total of one million dollars toward the new building, which is scheduled to open in the summer of 2019, and will officially be named the Dockstader Building of the Galway Public Library. Major gifts have also been received from the William Gundry Broughton Charitable Foundation, the Ballston Spa National Bank, the John Ben Snow Memorial Trust, the JM McDonald Foundation, the Galway Preservation Society and the Friends of the Galway Public Library. The Board of Trustees continues to seek grants, and encourages donations to the New Building Fund Drive, which extends through December 2018, to meet additional funding requirements.

See photos of the event on the Groundbreaking page.

 Thank you to all who attended the Library’s Groundbreaking Ceremony for our new building on June 30th at 1:00 on the library’s property on 2110 East St. in the Village of Galway. It was a great turnout in spite of the heat! 
Board President Arlene Rhodes starts the construction process with the signing of the four prime construction contracts: General Construction (including Site Preparation), Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing. Site preparation should start shortly.
Board President Arlene Rhodes starts the construction process with the signing of the four prime construction contracts: General Construction (including Site Preparation), Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing. Site preparation should start shortly.

Construction contracts for our new library building have been awarded to:

Hoosick Valley Contractors, Inc – Melrose – General Construction

Burniche Piping Inc. – Waterford – Plumbing

Collins Mechanical LLC – Stillwater – Mechanical

Current Electrical System, Inc. – Glenville – Electrical

Bid information concerning construction and sitework of the new library building was published in the Legals Classified section of the Gazette on April 9, 2018. Complete information is located there.  Documents will be available for perusal at the library and at Butler Rowland Mays Architects in Ballston Spa.  They may also be seen on revplans.com.  The Pre-bid Meeting and Property Walk will be from 1-3 on Monday, April 16 at the Galway Town Hall.  Bid Opening will occur on Monday, May 7 at 1 at Galway Town Hall.

The library’s new building project is progressing! At the Board’s Workshop Meeting on 1/3/18, the Board formally approved the final building layout/construction systems presented by Butler Rowland Mays Architects. See the images below!
Architect's drawing of new building
Floor plan of new building

We have a New Building Donation Form available to make it easy for you to contribute to your library’s New Building Fund. You may print the form, fill it out and drop it off at the library or mail it in. Thank you for your support!

BSNB presented a $5,000 check to Galway Public Library on Dec. 13, 2017 for the New Library Building Fund. The bank will contribute a total of $10,000 to the fund. BSNB is truly a partner with the library in providing service to the residents of the Galway community. The bank’s annual contribution to our Summer Reading Program during the past 15 years has benefited so many children. The gift to the New Library Building Fund will benefit everyone in our community. A huge thank you to BSNB from all of us at the library!

Left to right: Arlene Rhodes, President, Board of Trustees: Brenda Reilly of BSNB; Fred Baily; Debra Flint, Library Manager; Judith Knowlton; Jim Hodsell
Left to right: Arlene Rhodes, President, Board of Trustees: Brenda Reilly of BSNB; Fred Baily; Debra Flint, Library Manager; Judith Knowlton; Jim Hodsell

August 2017

Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh presents a check for $13,000 to the Galway Public Library to help in the library's fund raising efforts toward construction of the new library, at the Community Ice Cream Social on August 25. Left to right: Deb Flint, Galway Public Library Manager, Arlene Rhodes, President of the library's Board of Directors, and Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh.
Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh presents a check for $13,000 to the Galway Public Library to help in the library’s fund raising efforts toward construction of the new library, at the Community Ice Cream Social on August 25, 2017. Left to right: Deb Flint, Galway Public Library Manager, Arlene Rhodes, President of the library’s Board of Directors, and Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh.
Friends of the Galway Public Library scooping ice cream donated by Stewart's Shops, at the Community Ice Cream Social on August 25.
Friends of the Galway Public Library scooping ice cream donated by Stewart’s Shops, at the Community Ice Cream Social on August 25.
Music and visiting with neighbors at the Community Ice Cream Social Aug. 25.
Music and visiting with neighbors at the Community Ice Cream Social Aug. 25.

The Galway School District Vote on the construction of a new Library Building was held on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. The referendum for the New Building  was approved. The results of the vote: Budget: 537 yes votes, 306 no votes; New Building Referendum: 489 yes votes, 356 no votes.

Elected to the Board of Trustees: Jane Behrens, Arlene Rhodes, Kayla Dodds.

PROPOSITION #2:  Shall (1) the Board of Trustees of the Galway Public Library (the “Library”) be authorized to construct a new Library building to be located on East Street in Galway, New York, including the acquisition of equipment, machinery, apparatus, appurtenances, site work and other improvements, and expenses in connection therewith, at an estimated maximum cost of $2,567,000, and expend such sum for such purpose; and (2) the Board of Education of the Galway Central School District (the “District”) be authorized to levy the necessary tax therefor, to be levied and collected in annual installments in such years and in such amounts as may be determined by the Board of Education; and in anticipation of the collection of such tax, issue bonds and notes of the District at one time or from time to time in the principal amount not to exceed $1,150,000, and levy a tax to pay the interest on said obligations when due?

The Galway Public Library is a vital center of the Galway community, providing learning resources, technological tools, programs, classes, meeting and public forum space. The current building is too small (only 1800 square feet) to meet the needs of services, programs and space. The library serves more than 7000 within the Galway School District, but can accommodate only 23 at a time, with parking for just five cars.

With the architectural firm, Butler Rowland Mays, we have prepared a conceptual design for a 5930-square-foot building that will become the social and informational center of Galway. The new library will be equipped with resources needed for lifelong learning. It will reflect the architectural heritage of the Village and be situated on East Street, Galway.

                                                            The Basics:

Building Size    5,930 square feet

Architects’ Estimated Total Project Cost    $2,567,000

Bonded Indebtedness    $1,150,000

Impact on Taxpayer, owning $200,000 Full-Market-Value Property: an additional $34/Year (includes extra operating costs in a new building)

Frequently Asked Questions

How close are we to having a new library . . . when will it be built?

  • The land has already been purchased
  • A referendum asking for the community’s support was approved on Wednesday, June 14, 2017
  • More than one-third of the funds have been committed
  • Groundbreaking is anticipated in the spring of 2018; completion is targeted for spring of 2019

How much will the entire project cost?

  • Architects’ Estimated Total Project Cost: $2,567,000

How will it be paid for?

  • The project will be funded from public and private sources. While many libraries fund their building projects solely through taxpayer support, the Galway Public Library has launched a vigorous capital campaign to raise a substantial share of the building costs, greatly reducing the impact on taxpayers.
  • The breakdown is as follows:
    • Bond approved by Galway taxpayers at the June 14,2017 referendum: $1,150,000
    • Capital Funds, grants and pledges:                                                                $1,170,000
    • Estimated Fund Drive, including furnishings:                                              $350,000

How much more will I pay in taxes for the new library?

  • For a taxpayer owning a $200,000 Full-Market-Value Property: an additional $34/Year (includes extra operating costs in a new building)

Has the library leadership made a financial commitment to the capital campaign?

  • Yes. All members of the Library Board of Trustees and the Board of the Friends of the Library have pledged funds to support the capital campaign.

What if you do not raise the entire amount?

  • We are committed to building a new library. Construction will not begin until all funds are raised.

What happens to the current library building?

  • It will be sold after the new library is built.

What about staffing?

  • At this time there are no plans to hire additional staff. The new library’s design enhances vision lines, enabling staff to observe activities in the library from a central location. Rooms not in use may be closed off. There will be greater overall efficiencies and access to work space for staff.

How will the program room be used?

  • The program room will be equipped with the technology and accommodations to serve as a multi-function space. The library will utilize the space for classes, arts and crafts projects, performances, art shows and displays, tutoring, meetings, discussions and forums. When not in use by the library, the program room will be available to the community.

What is the overall benefit of a new library to the community?

  • According to research conducted by the Pew Research Center, 95% of people believe a public library improves the quality of life in a community. Libraries are devoted to promoting literacy and lifelong learning and are specifically designed to offer the resources to do so.
  • The new library will continue to offer the ability to borrow books, E-books, DVDs, and to be a place to find the answers to questions and research local history and genealogy.
  • It will be a quiet, comfortable place to meet friends and colleagues, learn a new skill or polish an old one, view the local art/photo and history displays, or walk the nature trails.

Conceptual Plan for New Building Includes:

  • Room for expanded collections of books and e-books
  • Expanded children’s section and dedicated teen area
  • A 45-seat multi-function program room available even when the library is closed
  • More public computers and technology for presentations
  • Comfortable seating with well-lit work areas complete with free wireless internet
  • Space dedicated to the study and research of area history and genealogy
  • Ample parking
  • Outdoor area available for nature study and programming as well as recreation

A strong library is an investment in a stronger community, something from which we can all benefit.