What's New at the Garden City Public Library

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What's New at the Garden City Public Library

Library Policy Changes

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The Garden City Public Library Board of Trustees has approved charging 25¢ per day for all overdue items (except DVDs).

All print-outs in the Computer Lab and the Young Adult Computer Center will cost 10¢ per page. Sufficient funds must be present in the user's account to cover the entire cost of a print job or it will not begin.

Free pages are no longer available. Users are encouraged to preview their print jobs carefully.

Due to system changes and processing time, these policies will go into effect on Monday, June 3.

 

Memorial Day Weekend

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The Garden City Public Library hours are as follows:

Saturday, May 25, 2013 Open 9:30 AM – 5:00 pm
Sunday, May 26, 2013 Closed
Monday, May 27, 2013 Closed
 

Summer Entertaining Workshop

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Nothing is as enchanting as a warm summer afternoon with the sun fading and a cool breeze.  This is the time for a relaxed meal on your deck or by the pool or beach.  Join Chef Barbara Sheridan on Tuesday, May 28 at 1:30 PM to learn how to get ready for the summer and prepare a menu of Garden Fresh Chilled Summer Soup, a Medley of Salads, Apple Broccoli Chicken Bowtie Pasta and a platter of Margarita Chicken Salad, and finish off with a special dessert.  Registration begins in person on Sunday, May 19 at 1:00 PM and is limited to adult Garden City Public Library cardholders.

 

Indy 500

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The 97th 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.

 

Life in the Music Business

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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.book jacket of "Nice Stories about Nice People," by "Bugs" Bower

"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.

 
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Library Hours

Mon: 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tues: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Weds: 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thurs: 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Fri: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Sat: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Sun: Closed

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