The mission of the Garden City Public Library isto connect people with information.
| Mon: | 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Tues: | 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Weds: | 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Thurs: | 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Fri: | 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Sat: | 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Sun: | 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
Recycle Your Eclipse Glasses
Drop off your gently used eclipse glasses in the box located in the Library foyer in order to recycle them.
Glasses will be sent to Eclipse Glasses USA, who will distribute them to people around the world, so they can experience the next solar eclipse in their region.
Glasses will be collected until April 25.
Nearly 90 residents gathered on the Garden City Library’s front lawn April 8 to catch a glimpse of history as a total solar eclipse became visible across a band covering parts of North America, including right here in Garden City. The “Drop-In Viewing Program” was free for patrons. Over the four days prior, the Library gave out more than 1,400 solar eclipse glasses to Garden City Library cardholders. The Library initially ordered 200, then 200 more, and added another 1,000 glasses on Friday! Staff also provided additional surplus glasses not needed on the last day to assist with the Library’s “Drop-In Viewing Program” held Monday afternoon.
Chess4Community
Join us for “Chess4Community: Play and Learn” on Friday, April 26, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. All ages and levels are welcome. Registration is required. You must register for each session you want to attend. Register online via Eventkeeper. Space is limited; please check Eventkeeper for availability.
Chess players of all ages and skill levels come to learn and compete, 2/23/24.
Chess4Community is launching engaging chess sessions designed to bring together players from diverse ages and skill levels. Participants will be thoughtfully paired based on their playing experience, ensuring a balanced and competitive environment. Throughout these sessions, players will face off against equally matched opponents and receive valuable instruction, offering tailored advice and teaching new strategies and skills.
Can’t make it on April 26? This program will run once a month from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on the following dates:
- June 28, 2024
- July 26, 2024
- August 30, 2024
Registration is required for all sessions. You must register for each session you want to attend. Register online via Eventkeeper.
Please note registration ends 2 days prior for each session.
Problem Registering for a Program?
If Eventkeeper is down, please call the Library at 516-742-8405 and speak to a staff member in the department hosting the event that you want to attend.
Mark Your Calendars: Library Book Sale, May 4-5
“Silent Auction” baskets such as this Dinosaur Basket (left) and Cooking Basket (right) will be at the “Book Sale.”
What will you find at the Garden City Public Library “Spring Book Sale“? Bestselling novels, non-fiction, art books, cookbooks, and children’s books to name a few – but that’s not all! Enticing baskets will be auctioned off in a “Silent Auction.” Proceeds will support programs at the Library sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. View basket photographs and details and place early bids beginning Saturday, April 27, at the Friends’ book-sale area behind the Circulation desk.
The sale will be held two days:
- Saturday, May 4:
- From 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM you will be able to buy wonderful, gently used and some new books.
- “Silent Auction” bids on baskets can be made.
- Sunday, May 5:
- From 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, book bargains continue.
- “Silent Auction” basket bids close 3:00 PM Sunday, winners announced shortly afterwards.
Please note: Book donations will pause beginning April 26. Resumption date TBA.
All proceeds will be used by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library to support programs at the Garden City Public Library for children, young adults, and adults, as well as the very popular Museum Passes and “Monday Movie Matinées.” The Friends of the Garden City Public Library is a volunteer organization that welcomes volunteers. Please see the Friends tab, Membership, on the Library website. The Library is located at 60 Seventh St., Garden City, NY.
How Many Peeps Are in the Jar?
How many Peeps do you think are in the jar at the Garden City Public Library? Stop by the Library and take a guess! You might win a prize!
The Peeps jar is on the Friends of the GCPL Book Sale shelves (behind the Circulation Desk). You can write your guess on the form provided.
The number of Peeps in the jar – and the winner – will be announced on Friday, April 26, in front of the Friends’ Book Sale shelves at 4:00 PM. We hope to see you there!
For information on the Friends of the Garden City Public Library, please visit gardencitypl.org/ friends.
Library to Install New Entryway Doors Fitted with Security Devices
Village and Library Trustees, along with Village and Library administration, met with construction representatives to discuss a capital project at the Library on Monday, April 1, 2024.
The Village continues to invest in safety and security enhancements at the Garden City Public Library. A pre-construction contractors meeting was held to move forward on the recent approval by the Village Board of Trustees of a new capital project to install new doors and security devices in the Library’s entryway.
On Monday, Village and Library administration met with representatives from several companies to discuss the project. In attendance were Village Trustee and Village Board liaison to the Garden City Public Library Bruce Torino, Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi, Building Superintendent Giuseppe Giovanniello, Village Civil Engineer Andrew Tock, Village Construction Inspector Scott Schellas, Public Works Superintendent John Borroni, Village Engineer Craig Bandini, Library Board Chairman Randy Colahan, Library Trustee Colleen Foley, Library Director Marianne Malagon, and Assistant Library Director Ralph Guiteau.
Among the contractor representatives in attendance were Chad Urschel, a field supervisor for Intelli-Tec Security Services, Greg Popek from Intricate Tech Solutions, Bill Lopez from NABCO, and Noel Eberts from S&L Storefront.
“This newly approved capital project will further enhance security measures we are implementing at the Library to ensure a safe space for patrons and employees alike,” Mr. Colahan said. “Thank you to Trustee Torino, Mayor Carter Flanagan, and the Village Board for their continued strong support of the Garden City Library.”
The Village Board engaged the professional services of Intricate Tech Solutions, LTD to install the doors, and Intelli-Tec Security Services to install the required security devices for the new doors. According to Mr. Borroni, the doors, once ordered, are expected to arrive in approximately 10 weeks. “The project is underway,” he said.
Roof-Replacement Project Nearing Completion
The Garden City Public Library’s roof-replacement project is nearing completion. Abatement has been completed, as well as the roof work. The containers have also been removed from the parking lot. Masonry restoration work is ongoing; the project will take a few more weeks to complete. This work has no impact on Library hours and services.
Library Staff Participate at Inaugural Adelphi Writers & Readers Festival
Keynote speakers Adriana Trigiani & Alice Hoffman and moderator Laura Zigman.
Readers and writers came together for two days of everything literary at a festival at Adelphi University last weekend, Friday, April 5, and Saturday, April 6.
Librarian Kristen Sweeney, Library Chairman (and Adelphi Alumnus) Randy Colahan, and
Library Director Marianne Malagon.
Garden City Public Library enlisted its support to the event as a sponsor and helped provide representatives from Garden City and other Nassau public libraries to enhance the festival with readers’ advisory and information about local libraries’ services.
Among those in attendance for the Garden City Public Library were Library Board Chairman Randy Colahan, Library Director Marianne Malagon, Assistant Library Director Ralph Guiteau, and Librarian Kristen Sweeney.
The free celebration of storytelling, literature, and the power of the written word featured best-selling author and Adelphi alumna Alice Hoffman, who inspired and founded the event.
Hoffman is the author of more than 40 books, including Practical Magic, The Dovekeepers, and Aquamarine.
L-R: Jan Heinlein (Nassau Library System), Ralph Guiteau (asst. director, Garden City PL), Nadine Bucilli (director, Locust Valley Library), Erika Wadsworth (Locust Valley Library).
Nassau Libraries sent representatives to support the festival with readers’ advisory and information about local libraries’ services.
These Garden City and Nassau Library representatives, along with students, teachers, emerging writers, and the local Garden City community and beyond, had a chance to meet bestselling authors Victor LaValle, Adriana Trigiani, Ann Leary, Mona Awad, Ada Calhoun, Liana Finck, Lauren Grodstein, Charles Leerhsen, Lisa Belkin, Julie Klam, Kim Coleman Foote, Laura Zigman; discover their next favorite writer; and get an inside look at the art of writing and the business of publishing.
Fun in the Works for Kids & Teens
The Library staff has been working on great activities for spring. From popular favorites to new and seasonal programs, there’s something fun for everyone! (New or seasonal activities are underlined). Here are just a few – there’s more in store!
- Hands-on Play – Lego Club, “DUPLO Lego,” Brio train set! “Crafting with Friends,” “Young Engineers,” “Teen Paint Night“;
- Music and Stories – “Play Hooray Babies,” “Music for Aardvarks,” “Jump for Joy,” Teen poetry display with poetry by community teen volunteers, “Tot’s Night Out“;
- Engaging Activities – “Spring Egg Hunt” (preschool) and “Egg Scavenger Hunt” (everyone), featuring eggs decorated by our teens, Chick Incubation Program;
- Caring for Our Feelings – “Friendship Bracelets for Community Service” (teen), “Kindness Cards for Community Service,” Calming Corner (coming later in 2024; thanks to a NYS Grant);
- Giving Back (teens) – Teen volunteer opportunities for children’s programs; “VolunTeen Artists,” Teen Advisory Board.
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