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Guess How Many Jelly Beans

photo of jelly beans in jarCan you guess how many jelly beans are in this jar at the Garden City Public Library? Stop by the Library before March 27 and take a guess! You might win a prize!

The jelly-bean jar is on the Friends of the Garden City Public Library book-sale shelves (behind the Circulation Desk). You can write your guess on the form provided.

The number of valentine hearts in the jar – and the winner – will be announced on Wednesday, March 27, at 4:00 PM.

We hope to see you there!

Yoga Night Out

Kimberly Mercadante is back with her popular yoga series! Join her for a yoga class for beginners. All are welcome! This is a series of six classes to be held in the Large Meeting Room from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM on the following dates:clipart of silhouette of woman in lotus position encircled by flower

  • Wednesday, March 27, 2024
  • Wednesday, April 3, 2024
  • Wednesday, April 10, 2024

A separate registration is required for each class, and begins Wednesday, February 14, online via Eventkeeper, or call the Reference desk (516)742-8405 x5236.

Please bring your own yoga mat to each class.

These programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

50 Best Masterpieces of Europe, Pt. 2

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Mary Maguire

Join us on Thursday, March 28, from 1:00 PM o 2:00 PM, for Part Two of Mary Maguire‘s lecture on the “50 Best Masterpieces of Europe.”

Are you planning a trip to Europe soon, or have you traveled in Europe and want to relive precious memories? Are you looking to make the “Grand Tour” of Europe? If so, this is the must-see, two-part lecture series.

In Part Two, our journey takes us through the Renaissance, into the Baroque, and all the way to the viewing of Picasso’s Guernica.

No registration is required. For additional information please contact the Reference Desk at (516) 742-8405 x5236 or email.

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.

  • A sidewalk shed has been erected around the main entrance for safety, to catch any debris from the project.
  • Ivy has been removed from the exterior walls as part of the masonry restoration.

Egg Ornaments for Community Service

clipart of eggs hanging from treeEarn community service by painting ornaments for the Tweens and Teens Department’s Ornament Tree! Each volunteer will receive three ornaments and a set of paint pens to decorate their ornaments at home. Paint pens must be returned to the Library. These ornaments will be used to decorate our new ornament tree each month!

For the month of March, ornaments will be eggs, which will be used to decorate the Tweens and Teens Ornament Tree in April. Registration begins Tuesday, March 19, at 10:00 AM online via Eventkeeper. Space is limited; check Eventkeeper for availability. Completed ornaments must be returned by Thursday, March 28, to the Library.

Registrants will be asked to pick up their ornaments at the Library in order to participate in this community-service program. Volunteers must return three decorated ornaments and their set of paint pens in order to receive community service. Volunteers will receive two hours for every three ornaments they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department.

This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. 

Chess4Community

Join us for “Chess4Community: Play and Learn” on Friday, March 29, 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.

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.

Chess players of all ages and skill levels come to learn and compete,  2/23/24.

Can’t make it on March 29? This program will run once a month from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on the following dates:

  • April 26, 2024
  • 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.

Bookmarks for Community Service

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Bookmarks Made by Teens as Community Service

Earn community service by creating bookmarks for Garden City Public Library patrons! Each volunteer will receive 10 bookmarks to color, decorate, and write on with positive or library/book themed messages. These bookmarks will be available to patrons to take at the Library.

To participate, please register online via Eventkeeper. Volunteers can register once each week for six weeks for the winter season as follows:

  • Registration Week Four: Monday, March 25, at 10:00 AM to Friday, March 29, at 4:00 PM.
  • Registration Week Five: Monday, April 1, at 10:00 AM to Friday, April 5, at 4:00 PM.
  • Registration Week Six: Monday, April 8, at 10:00 AM to Friday, April 12, at 4:00 PM.

Bookmarks should be returned no later than Tuesday, April 30.

Registrants will be asked to pick up their bookmarks at the Library in order to participate in this community-service program. Volunteers must return 10 completed bookmarks in order to receive community service. Volunteers will receive two hours for every 10 bookmarks they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department.

This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Monday Movie Matinées

Stop by the Garden City Public Library on Mondays at 1:30 PM to see a movie. No registration is required, but seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

The movies for April are:

Apr. 1 Easter Parade 1948 108 min.
Apr. 8 Apollo 13 1995 140 min.
Apr. 15 The Untouchables 1987 119 min.
Apr. 22 Crossing Delancey 1980 97min.
Apr. 29 The Intern 2015 121 min.

Monday Movie Matinées” are sponsored by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

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