Joanne McGerty will be leading a craft workshop, Candy Wreath Project in two sessions on October 16th. The first session, which begins at 1:30 PM, will be for children in Kindergarten through grade 2. The second session at 2:30 PM will be for children in grades 3-5. Pre-registration began on October 9th. If signed up please remember to attend or call the Children's Department to free the space for someone else.

Vote, Vote, Vote! While the grownups are deciding whom to vote for in the Presidential election, children need to decide on which book is their favorite. Starting October 16th there will be a ballot box in the Children's Room for all children ages 2 1/2 through grade 5 to cast their vote for their favorite book. The winner and runners up will be announced on Election Day, November 2, 2004.

Please check the library website www.nassaulibrary.org/gardenc/ for upcoming events and registration dates. Library programs are presented, free of charge, through the generosity of the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Priority for registration and participation is given to children who are Garden City Public Library cardholders.

Haunted Halloween House

The Young Adult Department of the Garden City Public Library is conducting two “Haunted Halloween House” workshops on Saturday, October 23 for Garden City young adults in grades 6-12. The first session is scheduled from 1-2:15 p.m. and the second session from 2:30-3:45 p.m. Sign up for one session only.

Join Sue Bazzicalupo to construct a haunted house using graham cracker cookies, icing, chocolate and other candies. Registration is necessary and began on Saturday, October 9 in the Young Adult Department. This program is brought to you free of charge thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Book Discussion Group

Gloria Weinrich, Panel Moderator, has announced the title of the next book slated for discussion. The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne has been described as America’s first psychological novel. Although you may have read this book as a high school student, re-reading it as an adult will give you many new insights. You will note how Hawthorne contrasts puritan morality with passion and individualism. Hawthorne was a romantic writer with a romantic subject: a rebel who refuses to conform to society’s code. He believes there is a war waging inside us between our emotions and our reason...and he comes down on the side of the heart.

The group is limited to 20 participants and will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 10 th at 10:00 am in the small downstairs meeting room. To register, please phone Gloria Weinrich at 437-7739.

This program is brought to you through the courtesy of The Friends of the Library.