Mrs. Joanne Van Meter, Head of the Children’s Department, would like to inform Garden City residents of staff changes. Mrs. Kelly now heads the Young Adult Department, replacing Laura Hoffman. Over the summer, Ms. Grace joined us as a full-time Children’s Librarian. She previously worked part-time in the Adult reference department and as a School Library Media Specialist. On March 21, we welcomed our newest member, Mrs. Sandra DeCarle. She previously worked as a Children’s Librarian in the Westchester Library system.

On March 19, 2005, Garden City residents in Grades K-5 enjoyed the program Chocolates with Marie. Everyone who attended had a great time.

All Garden City children, ages 4-Grade 5 are invited to perform at a Night of a Thousand Stars, which will be held on Sunday, April 10 at 3 p.m. This year’s theme is storytelling. There will be an storytelling workshop for Grades K-5 to be held on Saturday, April 2, from 11 a.m. to noon to help children select and prepare for their performances. Registration for this optional workshop and for performers begins on March 26 at 9 a.m. Do not miss this opportunity to “shine” on the stage at the Garden City Public Library.

On Tuesday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to noon, there will be a Family Environment Show with Patricia Shih. Tickets will be distributed starting April 16, 2005.

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

Duct Tape Design

The Young Adult Department of the Garden City Public Library is conducting a “Get Stuck With Duct Tape” workshop for Garden City cardholders in grades 6-12 on Saturday, April 9 from 2-3:30 p.m.

Join instructor Janine Bendicksen to design your very own pair of flip-flops using duct tape and your imagination! Registration begins on Saturday, March 26 at 9 a.m. 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.