Galway Public Library

Have you read a book you loved and wanted to share recently? Why not recommend it to our patrons? Write a brief review including the title, author, why you liked it, and maybe a brief summary.  You can drop it off at the library, reply to this blog entry, or e-mail it to galway@sals.edu.  If we own the book, you may find your recommendation sitting out on the circulation desk for everyone to enjoy!

For previous recommendations, see our first entry on this program here.

And while you’re in the library, don’t forget to sign up for one or more of our upcoming programs.  Check them out here.

We’re coming up on a new year, and the library’s web page has a slightly different layout.  While I hope the transition went smoothly and everything you need is easy to find, there’s always plenty of room for mistakes.  Please direct any complaints or comments to syoung[at]sals.edu.  Happy New Year!

 Stephanie

 Recommend a good book to your neighbors! Have you read a great book this year? Why not recommend them to our readers? 

We are collecting suggestions from community members to create a display in the library and/or to post on our website. Write a brief review of your recommendation include the title, author and a brief statement about why you liked it. You can spice it up with a short summary of the story or other information you think is important if you like. Sign it with your name or intials and drop it off at the library or email it to galway@sals.edu .

Part-Time Library Clerk Position Available at the Galway Public Library 

Average 10 hours a week; $7.25 per hour

Schedule:

Thursdays 2pm -8pm

Every other Friday 2pm -6pm

Alternating Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Substitute on an as-needed basis

 Applicant should be comfortable working with people of all ages.  High School degree or equivalent required.  Library experience helpful but not required.

Duties include:

· Work at Circulation Desk, checking books in and out. Placing reserves on items. Collecting fines. Processing interlibrary loans. Processing overdues. Registering new borrowers. Barcoding new materials

· Assist PatronsSearch the library catalog for materials, Search databases and the Internet for information

· Read shelves for accuracy of order; reshelving materials as needed 

Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

To apply, send a resume and cover letter to:

Chris Havens, Library Director

Galway Public Library

PO Box 207

Galway, NY 12074

Or email to: chavens@sals.edu 

There are many volunteer opportunities at the library. We are in urgent need of people who can help run craft programs for adults. Have you recently created something really cool? Would you like to share how to make it with others? Then I need you. Sharing crafts is a fun way to spend an evening. Call Chris at the library 882-6385 or leave a message and let’s arrange a good time. Email suggestions to galway@sals.edu

I thought you might like to read the Times Union article about the Story Quilt  project winning the Joseph F Shubert Award. Here’s the link to their site http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=632373

We are pleased to announce that the Story Quilt project of the Galway Public Library has won the 2007 Joseph F. Shubert Award for Library Excellence from the New York State Library.  This award recognizes the efforts of individual libraries and/or library systems in all of New York State that have initiated innovative and/or exemplary programs aimed towards enhancing library services for their constituents.

This is a high honor indeed for our small library and for our big hearted community.  We can all be proud of this accomplishment – both individually and collectively.

Learn more about the story quilt project by clicking on the link on our website www.galwaypubliclibrary.org.

For your listening pleasure try one of these new audiobooks:

The Burnt House by Faye Kellerman

Critical by Robin Cook

Red Moon Rising by Matthew Brzezinski

The Robots of Dawn by Isaac Asimov

Silence by Thomas Perry

Dead Heat by Dick Francis

Dark of the Moon by John Sandford