Galway Public Library

Stephenie Meyer’s new book is being released on August 2nd, and we’re having a party the night before to celebrate!  Stop by the library and make Bella charm bracelets, glitter lotion so you can glitter like a Cullen, decorate vampire cupcakes, play games, and more!

Friday, August 1st

4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Galway Public Library

Open to those going into 7th grade and up

Stop by the library or call 882-6385 to register

The library and the Cock ‘n Bull Restaurant will co-sponsor an open mic at the restaurant on Monday, July 14, at 7:00 p.m.  Please come by early for dinner, and stay for the poetry!  Call the library at 882-6385 for more information.

It’s hard to believe, but the Galway Public Library is now ten years old!  A lot has happened in the last ten years, and we would like to invite all of you to come celebrate!  There is going to be a library birthday party on Tuesday, July 15th, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.  Presentations will be given at 6:00.  If you are interested in attending, please stop by.  We are looking forward to celebrating with all of you!  Call the library for more details.

Join us on July 9th at 6:30 p.m. for our monthly craft night.  This month we will be trying our hands at glass etching.  Registration is required, so please stop by or call the library (882-6385) if you would like to attend.  There is a $4.00 materials fee that will be collected at the class.  Hope to see you there!

The Galway Public Library’s “Knit Lit” group will continue to meet throughout the summer. This informal group gathers on the second Friday of each month (July 11, August 8, etc.) at the library ay at 7:00 p.m. Bring a portable craft, knitting, crochet, or embroidery project you’re working on and enjoy a relaxed evening, sharing tips and techniques. Newcomers are always welcome. Call the library at 882-6385 for more information.

Come to the library on to make beaded jewelry! Registration and a $4 materials fee are required. Call the library (882-6385) with any questions or for more details.

Program Details
Wednesday, June 11th
7:00 p.m.

The next library election for the Galway Public Library will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2008, at the Galway Town Hall from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Absentee ballot applications are available in the library to qualified voters of the Galway Central School District who will not be able to vote on Election Day.

There are two vacancies on the library board of trustees, one three-year term and one five-year term of office. One seat will be vacated by Harold Moran on June 30. There are three years remaining on this term of office. One seat is currently held by Linda Carpenter whose one year term of office expires on June 30. Linda Carpenter and Evelyn Hanna are running for the open seats. The person receiving the higher number of votes will get the five-year term; the other person will get the three-year term.

Residents will also vote on the annual appropriation for the library in the amount of $89,500. All registered voters in the Galway Central School District are eligible to vote in the library election.

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.

For you ghosts and goblins and whatevers out there!

Miss Sara is throwing some Halloween parties. For big whatevers, ages 7- 12, come party on Thursday night, October 25 at 6:30PM. For smaller whatevers, ages 3-6, come on Saturday, October 27 at 11AM. Registration is required. Call us at 882-6385.