News From the Garden City Public Library

Mondays at 1:30 p.m.

April

April 3: “Gone with the Wind - Part 2” 1939 (Total time is 3 hours and 58 mins)

April 10: “The Verdict” - 1982 - 129 minn, S

April 17: “Meet Me in St. Louis” - 1944 - 113 min

April 24: “North by Northwest” - 1959 - 136 min

Saturday, April 1, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

The Friends of the Garden City Public Library will be accepting donations for gently used books only! No magazines, CDs, VCRs or textbooks will be accepted. There is a limit of 2 boxes or bags per family.

Location: Large Meeting Room Spring Programs

Information about spring programs is listed below. Check out our website (www.gardencitypl.org) in the coming weeks for more information about upcoming programs.

Reiki with Kathleen Gunning

7:00–8:00 p.m.

*Wednesday, April 5, 2023Registration began March 21, 2023 @ 10 a.m.

*Tuesday, April 25, 2023 -

Registration began March 21, 2023 @ 10 a.m.

Reiki is a simple, natural, gentle yet powerful energy-healing modality to promote relaxation, stress reduction and pain management. Reiki is a wonderful form of self-care which supports physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being to improve the body's natural healing ability.

*Each class requires a separate registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardenci- typl.org).

Contact Adult Services; (516) 742-8405 ext. 5236.; Speakingofbooks@gardencitypl.org

*This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Libby, Flipster & Hoopla

*Tuesday, April 11, 12–2 p.m.

Registration begins March 27 @ 10 a.m.

Your Home’s AC & Ventilation Systems

*Tuesday, April 11, 6:30–8 p.m.

Registration begins March 27 @ 10 a.m.

No matter what system you have installed in your home, A/C & ventilation systems all require TLC. Learn how they work, and how to maintain them so good performance and efficiency can be maintained. We will be discussing types of systems, sizing of new units and buying a new unit, maintenance and more.

Contact Adult Services; (516) 742-8405 ext. 5236.; Speakingofbooks@gardencitypl.org

*This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Musical Theatre: A History with John Kenrick - The Sound of Music: The History behind the Musical

*Wednesday, April 26, 12:00–2:00 p.m.

Registration begins March 27 @ 10 a.m.

Was Captain Von Trapp really a strict disciplinarian to his seven children? Why was his marriage to Maria Rainer considered scandalous? How did Rodgers & Hammerstein come to adapt their story as a Broadway musical? Why did the survival of 20th Century Fox depend upon the success of the film version? The answers may surprise you.

Entertainment historian John Kenrick uses rare photos, exciting performance