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Story Times
Registration for the fall begins on Saturday, September 6 at 9:00 a.m. Registration will take place in the Children’s Room or online.
"Mother Goose" Story Time
- For ages 18-29 months with a parent or caregiver.
- Sign up for one of the two sessions.
- Program is 30 minutes long.
| Session I (for children born between Apr. 2006 and Mar. 2007) |
| Mondays |
10:00 a.m. |
Sept. 22, 29; Oct. 6, 20, 27 (no Oct. 13) |
| Tuesdays |
10:00 a.m. |
Sept. 23, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 (no Sept. 30) |
| Thursdays |
10:30 a.m. |
Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 16, 23, 30 (no Oct. 9) |
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| Session II (for children born between May 2006 and Apr. 2007 |
| Mondays |
10:00 a.m. |
Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1 |
| Tuesdays |
10:00 a.m. |
Nov. 18, 25, Dec. 2, 9,16 |
| Thursdays |
10:30 a.m. |
Nov. 6, 13, 20, Dec. 4 & 11 (no Nov. 27) |
Toddler Story Time
- For ages 2½ - 3½ (born between Apr. 2005 and Apr. 2006) with a parent or caregiver.
- Sign up for one session.
- Program is thirty minutes long.
| Mondays |
11:00 a.m. |
Sept. 22 - Dec. 1 (no Oct. 13) |
| Mondays |
7:30 p.m. |
Sept. 22 - Dec. 1 (no Oct. 13) |
| Tuesdays |
11:00 a.m. |
Sept. 23 - Dec. 2 (no Sept. 30; Nov. 4 & 11) |
| Thursdays |
11:15 a.m. |
Sept. 25 - Dec. 4 (no Oct. 9, Nov. 27) |
Little Listeners Story Time
- for ages 3 - 4½ (born between Dec. 2003 and Sept. 2005) without adults.
- Sign up for one session.
- Program is thirty minutes.
| Mondays |
1:30 p.m. |
Sept. 22 - Dec. 1 (no Oct. 13) |
| Wednesdays |
11:00 a.m. |
Sept. 24 - Dec. 3 (no Oct. 1 & Nov 26) |
| Thursdays |
12:45 p.m. |
Sept. 25 - Dec. 4 (no Oct. 9, Nov. 27) |
| Thursdays |
1:30 p.m. |
Sept. 25 - Dec. 4 (no Oct. 9, Nov. 27) |
Preschool Storytime
- for ages 3½ - 4½ (born between Dec. 2003 and Mar. 2005) without adults.
- Sign up for one session.
- Program is thirty minutes.
| Tuesdays |
1:30 p.m. |
Sept. 23 - Dec. 2 (no Sept. 30; Nov. 4 & 11) |
| Wednesdays |
10:00 a.m. |
Sept. 24-Dec 3 (no Oct. 1 & Nov. 26) |
| Wednesdays |
1:30 p.m. |
Sept. 24-Dec 3 (no Oct. 1 & Nov. 26 |
Pajama Storytime - New!
- For ages 3-6 without adults.
- Program is 30 minutes.
| Wednesdays |
7:30 p.m. |
Sept. 24 - Dec. 3 (no Oct. 1 or Nov. 26) |
Kindergarten Storytime
- For children presently enrolled in Kindergarten.
- Sign up for one session.
- Program is 45 minutes.
- Please bring your child's library card on the first day.
- Special needs children are welcome with an adult.
| Tuesdays |
3:45 p.m. |
Sept. 23 - Dec. 2 (no Sept. 30; Nov. 4 & 11) |
| Thursdays |
3:45 p.m. |
Sept. 25 - Dec. 4 (no Oct. 9, Nov. 27) |
First Grade Storytime
- For children presently enrolled in First Grade.
- Program is 45 minutes.
- Please bring your child's library card on the first day.
- Special needs children are welcome with an adult.
| Mondays |
3:45 p.m. |
Sept. 22 - Dec. 1 (no Oct. 13) |
Fun Fridays
- For children enrolled in Special Education Classes Grade K-2 with a parent or caregiver.
- Program is 45 minutes.
- Please bring your child's library card on the first day.
| Fridays |
4:00 p.m. |
Sept. 26 - Nov. 21 (no Oct. 24 & 31) |
 The walls of the Story Time Room have a new mural of favorite storybook and nursery-rhyme characters for children to enjoy. The mural was drawn and painted by Library Aides Liane Mallon and Amelie Alford. Such favorite characters of children’s storybooks as Arthur, Curious George, Max and Ruby, and Madeline adorn the walls. In addition, classic literary characters like Alice in Wonderland and nursery rhymes like "Hickory Dickory Dock" offer children the opportunity to test their knowledge about traditional children’s stories and rhymes. Librarians Joanne Van Meter, Barbara Grace, and Donna Furey have surprised children visiting the Children’s Room in the New Year by inviting class visits and story-time participants to name all the characters and stories that they recognize.
Book Discussions
Registration for the fall begins on Saturday, September 6 at 9:00 a.m in the Children’s Room. Children will be signed up for both sessions. Book discussions are 45 minutes long.
Chapter Chat
- For children presently enrolled in the Second Grade.
- Enjoy a snack, conversation, games, film, and craft.
Wednesday, September 24 - 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Amelia Bedelia 4 Mayor, by Herman Parish
Wednesday, October 29 - 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Grandma’s Trick or Treat, by Emily Arnold McCully
New Friends in a Book
- For children presently enrolled in the Third Grade.
Wednesday, October 15 - 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
The Littles and the Great Halloween Scare, by John Peterson.
Wednesday, November 12 - 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Gooney Bird and the Room Mother, by Lois Lowry
Go Forth! Fourth Grade Book Club
- For children presently enrolled in the Fourth Grade.
Wednesday, October 22 - 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
The Magic Finger, by Roald Dahl
Wednesday, November 19 - 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Soup, by Robert Newton Peck.
The Page Turners
Monday, November 17 - 5:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The Last Holiday Concert, by Andrew Clements.
Audio Books
Listening to books on tape or CD can enhance your children's reading development and broaden their exposure to a different genre. They can also make a car ride shorter and more pleasurable. We also have books on CD and on the computer for the children who enjoy listening to stories.
Music
The Children’s area has a collection of musical CDs that can also be borrowed. Music ranges from the favorite children’s performer Raffi to the sound tracks for Broadway plays and feature films, to the introduction to classical music, instrumental music, and marching-parade music. The Library is pleased to present a great variety of music that will introduce and assist children as they discover the wonder of music.
Special Needs Collection
Come visit the Children’s Room to take a look at the new Special Needs Collection. The collection covers topics such as ADD, asthma, autism, cancer, diabetes, deafness, gluten-free eating, Tourette’s syndrome, and having a friend with a special need. Currently there are books (both fiction and non-fiction), DVDs, videocassettes, and games available. The games are appropriate for the preschool-Grade 2 child with special needs. They may be checked out for a two week period of time. The collection will continue to be expanded as time goes on.
Large Print Books
Is there a reluctant reader in your house? If so, come into the Children’s Room and check out the newest acquisitions to our collection - LARGE PRINT BOOKS. According to studies, words are easier to decode when they are in large print. Also, the larger font and increased amount of white space on a page are beneficial to children with reading disabilities. Titles that are in the collection include: Al Capone Does My Shirts, by Gennifer Choldenko; Because of Winn-Dixie and The Tale of Despereaux, both by Kate DiCamillo; The Janitor’s Boy, Lunch Money, and The Report Card, all by Andrew Clements; Joey Pigza Loses Control, by Jack Gantos; The Pepins and Their Problems, by Polly Horvath; Where the Red Fern Grows, by Wilson Rawls; and A Wrinkle in Time, by Madeleine L’Engle.
Magazines
Did you know that the Children’s Room has a multitude of subscriptions to many magazines for all ages covering many different topics? Those titles include:
Click: This magazine for 3-6 year-olds is a children's magazine for science and exploration that satisfies the craving to learn that comes naturally to young children. It helps little ones understand the world around them.
Cricket: This magazine has delighted and entertained young readers ages 9 to 14 for over 30 years. It is a 64 page joyride of fiction, fantasy, folk tales, adventures, poems, history, and biography. The stories are written by top-notch writers and illustrated by award-winning artists.
Junior Scholastic: This magazine for Grade 5+ integrates national and world events into the social-studies curriculum through even timelier, kid-friendly news articles than ever before.
Kids Discover: This magazine brings award-winning nonfiction to children of ages 6 and up, providing them with lively prose, beautiful photography, and rich illustrations.
American Girl: This is the most popular magazine in America for girls 8-12 years old. Award-winning American Girl magazine offers great topics and activities that girls love and moms trust.
National Geographic World: This is a colorful, monthly magazine for ages 9-12, created especially for curious kids. Novelty and hands-on learning make a winning combination that has captivated World's nearly one million readers for more than 20 years. World's features encourage its readers to protect the planet's resources and to learn more about geography, adventure, wildlife, science, and youngsters of special distinction from around the world.
Ranger Rick: This magazine for kids ages7 and up is a wonderfully informational and educational magazine about wildlife and nature. Kids enjoy the articles, stories, and jokes, and best of all, they learn all about many different animals.
Sports Illustrated for Kids: This is the magazine for boys and girls who love sports. It present sports the way kids want to read about them, with great action photos, easy-to-read stories about star athletes, helpful instructional tips from the pros, and humor, comics, and activities.
Dig: This magazine brings the excitement, mystery, wonder, and fun of archaeology, paleontology, and earth sciences to children ages 9 and older to both entertain and educate its young readers.
Highlights: This magazine for children ages 5+ delivers puzzles, science projects, jokes, and riddles to challenge young minds, while characters in regular features like "Hidden Pictures," "The Timbertoes," "Goofus and Gallant," and "The Bear Family," keep children coming back like good friends should. This magazine first started in 1946.
Muse: This is a science magazine, a history magazine, and an art magazine - all rolled into one. With insightful articles on topics ranging from anthropology to zoology and just about everything in between, Muse will captivate curious readers ages 8 and up. Muse magazine isn’t a collection of facts; it’s a guidebook for intellectual exploration.
Your Big Backyard: This magazine for the children ages 3-7 has insightful articles on topics ranging from anthropology to zoology and just about everything in between.
Zoobooks: Simply written and beautifully illustrated for ages 5-12, each monthly issue "captures" one of 60 different animals through magnificent photography, illustrations, diagrams, and descriptions and includes interactive activity pages. Kids get "up close and personal" with the world's most amazing creatures.
Programs
Our programs are funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Priority for registration and participation is given to children who are Garden City Public Library cardholders. Check the Calendar of Events, and watch for program flyers. |
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