Southern Adirondack Library System
Public libraries of Saratoga, Warren, Washington, and Hamilton counties
In the coming months the libraries from the Southern Adirondack Library System that will be participating in The Great Give Back 2024 will be listed here! Check back often for updates; details about programs will begin to be shared around the beginning of September. Please contact libraries directly for questions regarding offered programming.
Click here to see past GGB events from the Southern Adirondack Library System!
The Great Give Back: Bat House Kits
October 19th from 9:00am – 5:00pm
Grab & Go for All Ages
Support bat populations by placing a bat house on your property! Register for a take home bat house kit and educational materials. Pick up materials October 19-25 at the Ask Desk.
Registration is required. Registration will open on October 12th. One bat house kit per household please.
The Great Give Back: New York State Bats
October 19th from 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Learn about the importance of bats and why the Helderbergs are a nationally significant home for bats and bat research. Presented by the staff at the Thacher Nature Center.
Adults; No registration required.
Cards for Seniors
October 17th – 24th
Stop at the library during open hours and visit our card making station. Use your creativity and kindness to make cards that will be delivered to local seniors.
No registration is required. All ages.
Animal Shelter Food and Treat Drive
October 12th – 26th
Please drop off food and treats to be delivered to the Saratoga County Animal Shelter. Items may be dropped off at the Galway Public Library during normal hours of operation.
No registration is required. All ages.
Clothing Drive
October 1st – 19th
We’re collecting winter coats, hats, gloves/mittens, and boots for children and teens in our community. We are also collecting NEW underwear for both boys and girls. Clothing will be distributed through the local public school to those in need.
Winter clothing that is donated can be new or gently used. Please make sure that all donated items are clean and in good repair. Underwear must be new and the package.
No registration required. All are welcome to donate.
Saratoga Springs Public Library
Halloween Costume Drive
October 1st – 26th from 9:00am – 5:00pm
The library is collecting Halloween Costumes for the Franklin Community Center in Saratoga Springs. We are accepting all sizes, from kids to teens; however, we are especially looking for bigger adult sizes for teens. Bring gently-used donations to the library’s Children’s Room.
No registration required.
Cat Adoption and Supply Drive
October 14th – 19th
Stop in to drop off wet and dry cat and kitten food, and litter to the Schuylerville Public Library from October 14th-October 19th to be sent to two cat rescues: Salem’s Community Cats and Witches Kittens.
On October 19th, come meet adoptable cats and kittens from the nonprofit rescues: Salem’s Community Cats and Witches Kittens from 12 to 2 at the Schuylerville Public Library. *Please note that the library closes promptly at 2PM, so please be sure to stop in early enough to get an adequate visit!
No registration required
Stony Creek Free Library’s Book Lovin’ Cold Weather Care Packs
October 1st – 19th from 10:00am – 1:00pm
The “Stony Creek Free Library’s Book Lovin’ Cold Weather Care Packs” program is a program designed to get a pack of used books, blanket, and some hot chocolate packs collected, packaged and delivered to senior citizens and others in the Stony Creek Community who might not be able to get to the library on their own.
Living in a town with a population of 750, in the rural Adirondack Mountains, winters can be cold, long, and tough for those who can’t get out on their own. We hope to spread our care packs to those who would benefit from a boost of care to get them through the cold weather months!
The library will be accepting new blankets with tags on, from smoke- free environments for this project. We will need volunteers to package and distribute our care packs on October 19th. The library will provide used books as it recycles books from the library and other books that have been donated within the community.
This program will be for volunteers within the greater Stony Creek, New York area, but new blankets would be accepted by mail.
All ages welcome to participate but targeted receivers will be senior citizens.
Call 518-696-5911 with questions or if you know of a local citizen who would benefit from a care pack. Our mailing address is PO Box 64, Stony Creek, NY 12878 and we are located at 37 Harrisburg Road, Stony Creek, NY 12878. Thank you.