News From the Garden City Public Library

Monday Movies Presented by the Friends of the Garden City Library

Mondays at 1:30 p.m.

April

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

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

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

*Tuesday, April 26, 7:00–8:00 p.m.

Registration began March 21

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.

*Registration is required on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.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.

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 began March 27

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 videos and fascinating behind the scenes stories to tell the story of the Von Trapps and show us how their adventure becomes one of the most popular stage and screen hits of all time.

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

*This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Multi-Generational Program: Adults & Children: How to Jump Start Their Vegetable Garden Saturday, April 29, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

A multi-generational program for children (grades K–5) and their par -