Garden City Friends of STEM
STEM Talk – FIRST LEGO League Robotics Learn about FIRST LEGO League Robotics, including the Library’s team and other FLL teams in the Garden City community. No registration is required and seating is on a first-come, firstserved basis. This program is sponsored by the Garden City Friends of STEM and will be held on Wednesday, March 7 at 7PM at the Library.
Jump Start College Admissions with Your College Navigator
Your College Navigator Michael Binder will be present this program about college admissions, which is for college-bound students and parents. Registration begins Monday, March 5 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Volunteer Teen Reviewers Needed!
Would you like to be a reviewer for the Library? Need community service hours? Then become a Volunteer Teen Reviewer! This program is for Grades 6-12 only. Reviews will be used to update the Tweens and Teens Library Review Page (https://www.gardencitypl.org/ category/teen-reviews/). Reviews can be submitted via our online submission form, which can be found here: https:// www.gardencitypl.org/submit-a-teenreview/. Reviews are subject to approval by the Young Adult Librarian. Please make sure to follow the guidelines for reviews in order for the review to count
toward community service.
2018 Teen Video Challenge
If you are ages 13-18 and are interested in film-making, consider participating in the New York State 2018 Teen Video Challenge! Teens are asked to create a video to promote Summer Reading at the Garden City Public Library. The theme for this year’s Summer Reading Club is “Libraries Rock.” Winners will receive a $50 award for their library and a $100 award for the winning teen or teens. Entries are due by February 21. Please contact Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta via email at laurag@gardencitypl.org or via phone at 516-7428405 x242 for more information.
Vote for the 2018 Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Club Prizes
This year’s Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Club Prizes will be decided by the tweens and teens! Stop by the Library in February and cast your vote on what you want your Summer Reading Club Prizes to be this year! Those voting must be entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2018 and are asked to only fill out one ballot. The nominees are as follows: • $50 AMC Movie Theaters Gift Card • $50 iTunes Gift Card • Ice Cream Maker • Polaroid ZIP Instant Mobile Photo Printer • Beats by Dr. Dre EP Wired-On Headphones • Amazon Echo • $50 Amazon Gift Card • Wacom Intuos Digital Drawing and Graphics Tablet
AARP Driver Safety Program Wednesday, March 28th In person Registration Begins Saturday, March 17th at 9:30 AM Garden City Public Library In-person registration begins Saturday, March 17th at 9:30AM at the Reference Desk for the AARP 55 Alive Defensive Driving Course to be held at the Garden City Public Library. The course will be given Wednesday, March 28th from 9:30AM - 4PM. Registration is limited to Garden City library cardholders and must be done in
person with photo identification, proof of age (preferably a driver’s license), along with your AARP membership card. Payment of $20.00 for AARP members and $25.00 for non-members for course materials and must be made at the time of registration. Non-Garden City Library cardholders may begin to register on Sunday, March 25th if space is available. Cash will not be accepted. You must pay by check made payable to AARP.
Garage Sale
Place an ad in our Classifieds for reasonable rates and prompt results. Call the Garden City office at 294-8900 for more information.
St. Patrick’s Day Cake Pops with the Baking Coach
Make St. Patrick’s Day Cake Pops with the Baking Coach on Saturday, March 10, 2PM-3PM at the Library. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, February 20 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org). This program is for Grades 6-12 only. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Tie-Dye Science with Chris Buchman
Learn about science by doing tie-dye with science teacher Chris Buchman. This program will be held Tuesday, February 20, 2PM-3PM and is for Grades 6-12. All registrants should bring a t-shirt or article of clothing to be tie-dyed. The article of clothing should be white and cotton. Registration is required and began Monday, February 5 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Tweens and Teens Movie Matinee Captain America: Civil War
Join us for snacks and drinks as we watch Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War. This program will be held Wednesday, February 21, 2PM-4:30PM and is for Grades 6-12. Registration is
required and began Monday, February 5 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Pillows for Charity with Kathy Giouvalakis for Community Service
Make Pillows for Charity with Kathy Giouvalakis for community service hours. This program will be held Thursday, February 22, 1PM-2PM and is for Grades 6-12. The pillows will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House. Registration is required and began Monday, February 5 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
ACT/SAT/PSAT Practice Exam with C2 Education
C2 Education will be conducting a practice exam on Saturday, February 24 beginning at 10AM. Registrants may choose the ACT, PSAT, or SAT to take. Registration is required and began Monday, February 5 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability.
Tween Book Discussion A Wrinkle in Time
Celebrate the upcoming movie release by reading the classic A Wrinkle in Time and joining us at the Library for a book discussion on Thursday, March 8, 6PM-7PM. Participants can read the original book by Madeleine L’Engle, or the graphic novel, adapted by Hope Larson. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, January 16 at 9:30AM in the Children’s Room. Registrants must be in Grades 4-7.
Library closed for holiday The Garden City Public Library will be closed on Sunday, February 18th and Monday, February 19th (President’s Day).
Spring Dried Wreath Making Workshop with Diana Conklin Thursday, March 22nd at 6:30PM Registration begins Monday, March 5th Learn to create a colorful spring wreath with Diana Conklin. Each participant will create their own beautiful 10” - 12” wreath using an assortment of colorful dried flowers. This pro-
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It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults at the Library
• Samsung Gear VR Headset w/ Controller for Samsung Phones • Custom-Made Replica Lightsaber • $50 Simon Mall Gift Card (Roosevelt Field Mall) • Harry Potter Noble Collection Replica Wand Voting will be open until March 2. The nominees with the most votes will be this year’s Summer Reading Club Prizes, so make sure to get your vote in at the Library!
gram is limited to 20 adult participants. Registration for Garden City Library cardholders begins on Monday, March 5th. To register, please call 516-742-8405 x 221. Nonresidents may register beginning March 16th. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library.