What's New at the Garden City Public Library

The mission of the Garden City Public Library is to connect people with information.

The 97^th Indianapolis 500 is being held May 26 this year, so celebrate by checking out the Children’s Room’s book display about racecar driving. We have books on the Indy 500 race, such as Indy Cars, by Kate Riggs, as well as books on NASCAR, such as The History of NASCAR, by Jim Francis and Famous NASCAR Tracks, by Jim Gigliotti. Also on display is the book series, The World of NASCAR, which goes into depth on the history of NASCAR, stock cars, racing, and famous racecar drivers, such as Tony Stewart, Dale Earnhardt, and Jeff Gordon, among others.

The Friends of the Garden City Public Library will present a free lecture, “Life in the Music Business,” with Garden City resident “Bugs” Bower, music arranger, producer and publisher, on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 2:00 PM in the Large Meeting Room. Come hear fascinating stories about famous TV and recording super stars, accompanied by their songs of the 1950s, '60s and '70s.

"Bugs" Bower’s fast-paced life began at the Julliard School of Music, where he wrote his first music books. During this program he will share excerpts from his new book, Nice Stories about Nice People - highlights from his personal experiences in the music business. “Bugs” Bower, as a record-company president, composer, music arranger/producer/publisher, is the recipient of nine Gold Record Million Seller Awards and two Grammy Awards. He has worked and produced recordings for nearly every major record label and for famous artists including: Bing Crosby, Perry Como, Steve Allen, Joe Pesci, Cab Calloway, Liza Minelli, Sammy Kaye, Percy Faith, Bobby Rydell, the Jimmy Dorsey and Charley Barnet Bands, Kool & The Gang, and many more.

Seating and parking are limited and on a first-come basis. No tickets are required.