Come discover the acrylic painting technique that is sweeping the country at the Garden City Public Library on Tuesday, September 26th at 7:00 PM and Wednesday, September 27th at 10:00 AM. Donna Dewberry's One Stroke Painting is being taught by certified instructor, Karen Davidson. No prior experience needed. Learn to blend, shade and highlight in one stroke. In no time you will be painting on furniture, glassware and walls too! Registration for both sessions begins Saturday Sept.16th and you may register for one session only. Registration is limited to Garden City Residents and must be done in person. A short supply list will be given at the time of registration. For further information contact Laura Flanagan at The Garden City Public Library 742-8405.

Interior Design Solutions

Thinking of redecorating your home? Do you have challenging design dilemmas? Want to spruce up the house for the holidays? We have the answer. Bring your floor plans, pictures, paint colors, fabric swatches to the Garden City Public Library on Tuesday September 19th at 1:30 PM or Tuesday October 3rd at 7:00 PM and the Ethan Allen design consultants will teach you how to design with confidence. There is no fee for this class. Registration is required and is limited to Garden City residents. You may register for one class only. In-person registration will be accepted at the Reference Desk and will begin Saturday September 9th. For further information please call Laura Flanagan at the Garden City Public Library 742-8405.

Free Multimedia Program:

"Visions of Peru"

Take a multimedia trip to Peru with travel photographers Doug Going and Connie Brunner. See "Visions of Peru" at 2:00pm on Thursday, September 28, 2006 at the Garden City Public Library. This free public program is funded by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Seating and parking is limited and on a first-come first-served basis. No tickets are required. The library is located at 60 Seventh St., Garden City, NY. For directions phone: (516) 742-8405.

Experience stunning photography of remote mountain villages, diverse landscapes, and a rich history of ancient civilizations all set to authentic music of the Andes. (approx. 80 min.)

Doug Going will exhibit in the Garden City Public Library's Gallery from September 1-27, 2006: "Remnants of Childhood: Images & Impressions of Children from Faraway Lands." The images focus on the life of children in countries from South America, Africa, and South & South-East Asia. Also view a showcase display: "Southeast Asian Collection" on loan by Doug Going & Connie Brunner from their travels in Thailand, Burma, Cambodia, Vietnam, Nepal, and more.

Library Programs For The Week Of September 3

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

+ Sat., Sept. 9, 9:00 a.m. Registration begins for story time for children ages 18 mos.-5 yrs., Kindergarten, and 1st Grade, and for Chapter Chat Book Discussion for 3rd Graders, and Page Turners Book Discussion for 4th and 5th Graders. Information on times and dates can be obtained by picking up a flyer in the Children's room, or on the Library Website, www.gardencitypl.org. Registration for story times can be completed on the website.

+ *Sat., Sept. 9, 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., Safety Film, Too Smart for Strangers and Great School Bus Adventure with Winnie the Pooh for children entering Kindergarten. Family members are welcome. Refreshments will be served.

YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS

*Tues., Sept. 5, 9:30 a.m. Registration begins for Babysitting Workshop, scheduled for Sept. 27 and Oct. 4.

*Tues., Sept. 5, 9:30 a.m. Registration begins for Decorate Your Denim, scheduled for Sept. 16.

ADULT PROGRAMS

6 W 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Homemakers Council of Garden City

7* Th 1:30 p.m. Thursday Film-Memoirs of a Geisha, PG-13, 145 min.

9 Sa 9 a.m. Registration begins for Interior Design Solutions, scheduled for Sept. 19 and Oct. 3.

*Funding for this program has been provided by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

What's Up For Young Adults

Almost 100 young adults were invited to the "Back to School Bash" held at the Garden City Public Library Wednesday night, August 30th. These tweens and teens earned the right to attend this fun-filled event by reading and reporting on what they read over the summer. The night offered prizes, certificates, food, games and music for an hour and a half. It was the perfect way to reacquaint with classmates after a summer break. A big thank you to the Friends of the Garden City Public Library for making this night possible.

On Tuesday morning, September 5th, when the library opens at 9:30 AM, registration will begin for two Young Adult programs to be held in September. The Babysitting Workshop which is offered every Fall and Spring for students in 6-12th grades will be given in two parts on consecutive Wednesday afternoons, September 27th and October 4th at 3:45PM. Sign up early as this program fills up quickly. You will need to bring a doll to the September 27th session to practice diapering and handling a small child.

Also, registration begins that morning for "Decorate Your Denim" workshop. At this workshop which is led by Janine Bendicksen each participant will bring a pair of blue jeans and will be guided through decorating them with fabric paints and beads. Give your jeans-old or new- a makeover. Two sessions are being offered on September 16th. The first begins at 1 PM, the second at 3 PM, each running 90 minutes. Each session is limited to 15 registrants. Priority is given to Garden City Library cardholders.

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 and indicate which program you are interested in.

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.

News From The Children's Room

It is time to start planning for Fall Story Times. Registration will begin on Saturday, September 9. Residents may register online at www.gardencitypl.org, or in person in the Children's Room. Registration for both online and in person will begin when the library opens at 9 AM sharp. Flyers are available in the Children's Room. Please note: we have added one evening program for Little Listeners on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm.

The Fall schedule is as follows:

Mother Goose Storytime, 18 mths. - 29 mths. with a parent or caregiver but no siblings. Sign up for one of the two sessions. Program is thirty minutes.

Session I (April 2004 - March 2005): Thursdays at 10:30am or 11:15am September 21, 28, October 5, 12 and 19.

Session II (May 2004-April 2005): Thursdays at 10:30am or 11:15am October 26, November 2,9,16 and 30

You and Your Toddler Storytime, ages 2 1/2-3 1/2 (born April 2003 - April 2004) with a parent or caregiver but no siblings. Sign up for one session. Program is thirty minutes.

Mondays at 11:00AM or 7:30PM September 18- December 4, except October 2 and 9

Tuesdays at 10:00AM or 11:00AM September 19 - December 5, except November 7

Little Listeners Storytime, ages 3 - 4 1/2(born December 2001- September 2003) without adults. Sign up for one session. Program is thirty minutes

Mondays at 1:30PM September 18 - December 4, except October 2 and 9

Wednesdays at 11:00AM September 20 - December 6, except November 22

Wednesday at 7:30PM September 20 - December 6, except November 22

Thursdays at 1:30PM September 21 - December 7, except November 23

Preschool Storytime, ages 3 1/2- 4 1/2 (born December 2001- March 2003) without adults. Sign up for one session. Program is thirty minutes.

Tuesdays at 1:30PM September 19 - December 5, except November 7

Wednesdays at 10:00 AM or 1:30PM September 20 - December 6, except November 22

Kindergarten Storytime, for children presently enrolled in Kindergarten. Sign up for one session. Program is forty- five minutes.

Tuesdays at 3:45PM September 19 - December 5, except November 7

Thursdays at 3:45PM September 21 - December 7, except November 23

First Grade Storytime, for children presently enrolled in First Grade. Program is forty-five minutes. Mondays at 3:45PM September 18-December 4, except October 2 and October 9.

Book Discussion Groups

Chapter Chat, for children presently enrolled in Second Grade. Program is forty-five minutes. Wednesdays at 4:00pm Sign up for all three sessions: September 27, October 25, and November 29. Registration begins September 9.

New Friends in Books Club, for children presently enrolled in Third Grade. Program is forty-five minutes. Wednesdays at 5:00pm Sign up for all three sessions: October 11, November 8, and December 6. Registration begins September 9.

The Page Turners, for children presently enrolled in Fourth and Fifth Grade:

October 12, 6:30-8:00pm, Book Discussion and Game Night, Registration Date Sept. 9;

November 11, Parent/Child Book Discussion, 1:30-2:30, Registration Date Oct. 12;

December 9, Book Discussion, 1:30-2:30, Registration Date November 11.

Please check the library website www.gardencitypl.org for upcoming events and registration dates. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Priority for registration and participation is given to children who are Garden City Public Library cardholders.

FROM LIBRARY'S ADMINISTRATION

Lunch Bag Book Talk

Reference librarians Mrs. Flanagan and Mrs. Byrne are pleased to be kicking off the Fall season with another popular LunchBag BookTalk on Tuesday, September 12th from 12:00 to 2:00PM . Property by Valerie Martin has been selected. Property is set in the surreal heat of the antebellum South during a slave rebellion. Property takes the form of a dramatic monologue, bringing to the page a voice rarely heard in American fiction: the voice of a woman slave holder. It is riveting fiction, fast, richly plotted, shimmering with visual detail. It is also an invitation to re-examine the traditions of the Southern novel and the myth of the chivalrous South, and a haunting meditation on what Valerie Martin has called "the fantastic and constant perversity of the oppressor to feel victimized by the oppressed." Registration begins Monday August 21st. Registration is limited to Garden City Residents and must done in person. . Remember to bring your lunch and we will supply the drinks and desserts. For further information contact Laura Flanagan at The Garden City Public Library 742-8405.

Garden City Public Library

Calendar Of Events

September 2006

In Remembrance - 9/11/01

*GALLERY:

Remnants of Childhood: Images & Impression of Children from Faraway Lands; Photos by Doug Going ( See "Visions of Peru," September 28, 2 p.m.)

*SHOWCASES:

South Asian Collection: Items on loan by Doug Going & Connie Brunner from their travels in Thailand, Burma, Cambodia, Vietnam, Nepal and more.

LIBRARY HOURS:

Monday though Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 9: p.m.

Friday9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Saturday9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sunday beginning September 101:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

CLOSED: Labor Day weekendSaturday-Monday, September 2-4

*Funding provided by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

Sat., Sept. 9, 9 a.m.

Registration begins for story time for children ages 18 mos.-5 yrs., Kindergarten and 1st Grade, and for "Chapter Chat Book Discussion" for 3rd Graders, and "Page Turners Book Discussion" for 4th and 5th Graders. Information on times and dates can be obtained by picking up a flyer in the Children's room, or on the Library website, www.gardencitypl.org. Registration for story time can be completed on the website.

Sat., Sept. 9, 3-4 p.m.

Safety film, "Too Smart for Strangers" and "Great School Bus Adventure with Winnie the Pooh" for children entering kindergarten. Family members are welcome. Refreshments will be served.

YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS

* Tues., Sept. 5, 9:30 a.m. Registration begins for Babysitting Workshop, scheduled for Sept. 27 and Oct. 4

* Tues., Sept. 5, 9:30 a.m. Registration begins for "Decorate Your Denim," scheduled for Sept. 16.

* Sat., Sept. 16, "Decorate Your Denim.

Session 1:1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

Session 2:3 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Registration required, Began September 5.

*Wed., Sept. 27, 3:45 p.m.-5:45 p.m. - Babysitting Workshop, First Aid Session.

*Sat., Sept. 30, 9 a.m. Registration begins for "Fondue: It's Hip to Dip" to be held Sat., Oct. 14 at 2 p.m.

*Funding for this program has been provided by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

ADULT PROGRAMS

SEPTEMBER:

Fri., 19:30 a.m

Pick up book for GCPL Book Group Meeting on September 20 - "The Hours" by Michael Cunningham

Wed., 6 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Homemakers Council of Garden City

Thur., 7 1:30 p.m.

Thursday Film:

"Memoirs of a Geisha," PG - 13, 145 min.

Sat., 9 9 a.m.

Registration begins for "Interior Design Solution," scheduled for Sept. 19 and Oct. 3.

Mon., 11 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Helen Keller Services for the Blind.

Mon., 11 1:30 p.m.

Monday's Marvelous Movie Matinee:

"All About Eve," 1950, 138 min.

Mon., 11 7 p.m.-9 p.m.

Tritown Auxiliary United Cerebral Palsy

Mon., 11 7:30 p.m.

Regular Meeting Board of Library Trustees

Tues., 12 Noon

Lunch Bag Book Talk "Property" Registration began August 21.

Tues., 12 7:30-10 p.m.

Eastern Property Owners' Association - Directors

Tues., 12 8 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

Irish Cultural Society

Wed., 13 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Garden City High School Reunion.

Wed., 13 8 p.m.-10 p.m.

Friends Board Meeting

Thur., 14 2 p.m.

Cedamere & The Life of William Cullen Bryan

Performance & Lecture with Frank Henricks

Fri., 15 9:30 a.m.-11:45 p.m.

Garden City SEPTA

Fri., 15 10 a.m.-Noon

HOLA of Garden City

Sat., 16 9 a.m.

Registration begins for One Stroke Painting

Beginners Course to be held September 26 and 27.

Mon., 18 1:30 p.m.

Monday's Marvelous Movie Matinee -

"Wuthering Heights1939103 min.

Mon., 19 1:30 p.m.

"Interior Design Solutions"

Registration required, began September 9

Wed., 20 10 a.m.-Noon

Friends of the GCPL Book Group

"The Hours" by Michael Cunningham

Wed., 20 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m.

Film for GCPL Book Group

"The Hours" by Michael Cunningham

Thur., 21 The Great American Songbook

Concert with Pianist Mitch Kahn

*Mon., 25 10 a.m.-1 p.m.AHRC

*Mon., 25 1:30 p.m.

Monday's Marvelous Movie Matinee

"Hannah and Her Sisters" 1982 106 min.

Mon., 25 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. AAUW

Tues., 261: p.m.-2:30 p.m.

Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin will speak about taxes.

Tues., 267 p.m.

One Stroke Painting - Beginners Course

Wed., 2710 a.m.

One Stroke Painting - Beginners Course

*Thurs., 282 p.m.

Visions of Peru - Multi-media presentation with travel photographs - Doug Going and Connie Brunner

*Funding for this program has been provided by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Free Performance: "The Great American Songbook"

Pianist/Vocalist Mitch Kahn will give a performance of "The Great American Songbook" at 2:00pm on Thursday, September 21, 2006 at the Garden City Public Library. This free public program is funded by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Seating and parking is limited and on a first-come first-served basis. No tickets are required. The library is located at 60 Seventh St., Garden City, NY. For directions phone: (516) 742-8405.

Enjoy fresh, innovative interpretations of truly great 20 th century American standards. Hear selections by Gershwin, Cole Porter, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Lerner & Lowe, Irving Berlin, & more.

A musical child prodigy, singer-pianist, arranger and bandleader, Mitch has appeared at dozens of New York City's notable venues including Sardi's, Spindletop, Tavern on the Green and the Copacabana as well as such five -star hotels as the Plaza, Pierre and Waldorf-Astoria. During his illustrious career as both solo performer and as leader of his own orchestra, Mitch has also performed at numerous venues throughout North America from Acapulco, Mexico to Edmonton, Canada with appearances on several syndicated radio & television programs. He has spent the last twenty-five years crafting an intimate & innovative exploration of the "Great American Popular Songbook."