Poetry Open Mic

Round out National Poetry Month by coming at 5:30 to sign up to read your own poetry.  This is an opportunity for poets to read their own works.  Poets are asked to limit their reading time to 5 minutes.  Readings will begin at 6.

Underwater Sea Perch Robots

Join other teens to build an underwater sea perch robot.  Class will last over 5 sessions from April to June.

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Homeschool Meet & Greet

Come to the library to meet local fellow homeschoolers.  Our goal is to create a monthly meetup for sharing ideas and resources.  Call 518-882-6385 to register.

Intro to Basic Drawing

The sessions were extended by two classes because of the cancellation of two classes.

Family Stories: Preserving History Workshop

Forall ages (under 8 with an adult).  Pickup interview worksheets at the library in advance of the program and use themto gather information and pictures about members of your family.  Bring your collected information to theworkshop and we will help you create a scrapb......More

Forall ages (under 8 with an adult).  Pickup interview worksheets at the library in advance of the program and use themto gather information and pictures about members of your family.  Bring your collected information to theworkshop and we will help you create a scrapbook with poetry, pictures,drawings, and/or stories to help you preserve and remember your family historyand special loved ones.

Opening Reception for Messages From Survivors: One Family's Holocaust Legacy

There will be light traditional Jewish refreshments and a coordinated online display of some of the architecture, art and dance that was lost when the Nazis invaded Eastern Europe. In conjunction, at 12 PM, there will be a presentation of European folk dance & how the ......More

There will be light traditional Jewish refreshments and a coordinated online display of some of the architecture, art and dance that was lost when the Nazis invaded Eastern Europe. In conjunction, at 12 PM, there will be a presentation of European folk dance & how the war impacted cultural traditions called “Dance: A Morale Booster.”

Dance: A Morale Booster

In conjunction with the Opening Reception of Messages From Survivors, this presentation by Jake Goldsmith is about European folk dance & how WWII impacted cultural traditions.  This will include a video of European folk dancing & a few lessons on how to do some of these......More

In conjunction with the Opening Reception of Messages From Survivors, this presentation by Jake Goldsmith is about European folk dance & how WWII impacted cultural traditions.  This will include a video of European folk dancing & a few lessons on how to do some of these traditional dances.

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Young Professionals Book Discussion

This month's book selection is Code Name Sapphire by Pam Jenoff.This group is for ages 16 - 35.  Discussions are always lively.

Young Professionals Book Discussion

This month's book selection is This group is for ages 16 - 35.  Discussions are always lively.

Artist Jam

A social event for teen and adult artists.  Bring whatever art project you are working on and spend time socializing with other area artists at this unstructured gathering.  All forms of artistic media are welcome.  Please bring your own art supplies.  No prior artistic......More

A social event for teen and adult artists.  Bring whatever art project you are working on and spend time socializing with other area artists at this unstructured gathering.  All forms of artistic media are welcome.  Please bring your own art supplies.  No prior artistic experience is required.

Artist's Jam

A social event for teen and adult artists.  Bring whatever art project you are working on and spend time socializing with other area artists at this unstructured gathering.  All forms of artistic media are welcome.  Please bring your own art supplies.  No prior artistic......More

A social event for teen and adult artists.  Bring whatever art project you are working on and spend time socializing with other area artists at this unstructured gathering.  All forms of artistic media are welcome.  Please bring your own art supplies.  No prior artistic experience is required.

eSports Gaming Club

For teens and grades 5 & up.

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Astronomy Club

Steve Clark will give a presentation on viewing spring constellations.The May challenge is to track, record, and photograph the position of the moon as many days as possible.

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The Two-Fold Invasion: Never to Be the Same

Local citizen, Geza Ginzery, will give a special talk and answer questions about some of his and his family’s experiences in Hungary prior to, during and after WW II. Come hear his amazing, poignant stories.

Writers' Group

Poems and other short pieces (memoir, essay) will be shared at 6:00. Those with chapters of novels or longer pieces will share at 7:00. (Everyone is welcome to attend both sessions, or to choose the one most suited to their genre.) The Galway Public Library Writers' Gro......More

Poems and other short pieces (memoir, essay) will be shared at 6:00. Those with chapters of novels or longer pieces will share at 7:00. (Everyone is welcome to attend both sessions, or to choose the one most suited to their genre.) The Galway Public Library Writers' Group is a resource for individuals who want to explore and share their talents and aspirations as writers. We provide advice, encouragement and insight through commentary and constructive critique of complete or partial works shared with the group. We welcome writers of all skill levels and genres.