The Babysitting Workshop is back by popular demand. This spring, the session conducted by two neonatal nurses from the Maternal Unit of Winthrop University Hospital which instructs participants on basic first aid and on the care of infants and small children, will be held on Tuesday, March 21, 3:45-5:45 pm. The session on safety in the home, at the playground and at the pool, will be taught cooperatively by Ed Fronkowicz, Assistant Superintendent of Recreation for the Village of Garden City and Detective Richard Pedone, of the Garden City Police Department Youth Bureau on Tuesday, March 28, 3:45-5:15 pm. Registration for both sessions begins on Wednesday, March 1 at the Young Adult desk. Attendance at both sessions is required to be awarded a certificate of completion.

Also, registration begins on March 1st for the April 1st, Yak & Snack. On Saturday, April 1st, participants will be discussing the book, No More Dead Dogs, by Gordon Korman. In this funny book, eighth grade football hero Wallace Wallace is sentenced to detention for refusing to change his negative opinions of his teacher's favorite book. Do you have negative or positive opinions about this book? Share them with other YA's and YA Librarian, Mrs. Alford and face - no consequences. The discussion and refreshments will begin at 2:30. Copies of the book are available at registration.

The Corpse Bride, is a stop-action animated feature which follows the story of Victor (Johnny Depp) a young man whisked away to the underworld and wed to a mysterious Corpse Bride (Helena Bonham Carter), while his real bride Victoria (Emily Watson) waits bereft in the land of the living. It is a tale of optimism, romance and a lively afterlife, told in classic Tim Burton style. The YA Department will show this film, rated PG on Thursday, March 2nd at 7:00PM. With the Garden City Public Schools closed on Friday, this is an opportunity to join friends for a safe and fun evening. Running time is 76 minutes. Refreshments will be served. Sign up so that there will be enough food and seats. Priority seating is given to Garden City Library cardholders in grades 6-12.

Registration began Saturday, February 25th for the Irish Soda Bread Workshop to be held on Saturday, March 11th 1:30-2:30 PM. At this workshop Marion Dodson will demonstrate how to make Irish Soda Bread. She will share her recipe and each participant will prepare the dough for a loaf. The dough will be ready to be baked when brought home. Anyone in grades 6-12 is invited to participate.

Registration for all Young Adult programs can be done in person at the Young Adult desk, by phoning 742-8405 ext. 220, or emailing mkelly@nassaulibrary.org . If signing up electronically please include name, address, phone number and grade in the message.

Heading out to college in September? Be sure to stop at the Young Adult desk and pick up information and forms for student financial aid. January 1, 2006 is the first date one can file the FAFSA (free application for federal student aid) form for the 2006-2007 academic year. Available are the paper applications and the worksheets to prepare to file the application online. In addition, all the pamphlets and forms for those attending school in New York State are also available. While in the Young Adult Department, be sure to browse the college guide area for handbooks on private scholarships and grants.

For more information on these and future programs check the Garden City Public Library's website at www.gardencitypl.org. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.