Garden City Library News
Library Board To Meet

The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees will be held the second Thursday of December, December 14, at 7:30 p.m., at the Garden City Public Library.

Basic Genealogy Research Workshop

Garden City Public Library Wednesday, Jan. 24th 7:00pm

Not sure how to start researching your U.S. relatives? This workshop will explain basic genealogy research skills, such as using databases to find U.S. Census records, getting copies of vital records (births, deaths, and marriages) where to find social security records and naturalization records and so much more. Each participant will receive a packet that includes hand-outs covering up to date information on genealogy web sites, genealogical societies, genealogy books and magazines, and genealogy software. Registration begins Sat. January 6th and is limited to Garden City residents. For further information please contact Laura Flanagan at The Garden City Public Library 742-8405.

Antiques From The Five &

Ten Cent Store

Garden City Public Library Wednesday, January 17th 2:00PM

Nostalgia- even the word itself makes you feel good and many of us that remember share a constant and persistent dream. We would like to magically travel backward through time into a downtown 1930's five and dime store such as Woolworth's or J.J. Newberry's. The fact is that just about all dime store merchandise from the golden era, the years 1925-1955, is highly collectible. Learn how seemingly worthless discarded items in your attic or basement could be worth hundreds or even thousands of dollars! Registration is limited to Garden City residents and begins Tuesday, January 2nd. Everyone in the audience will get a free appraisal of any one antique or collectible, regardless of what it is or how old it is. For further information please call Laura Flanagan at The Garden City Public Library at 742-8405.

Book Discussion Group

Gloria Weinrich, Panel Moderator, has announced the title of the next book to be discussed on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 from 10 a.m. to noon in the small downstairs meeting room.

Further Lane by James Brady tells the story of news correspondent Beecher Stowe who returns to his family home in Tony East Hampton to finish his book on terrorism. When his neighbor, lifestyle guru Hannah Cutting, is found dead, he begins searching for clues through the Hamptons from redneck bars to rich men's estates to the Shinnecock Indian Reservation culminating in a September hurricane.

Books will be available at the reference desk beginning December 17 th. No registration is necessary but participation is limited to the first 20 applicants.

Adult Winter Reading Club

We invite you to join the Garden City Public Library's first Adult Winter Reading Club to be held from December 4th to March 23rd. Receive a gift just for signing up! There are no meetings. You choose the books you want to read or listen to. You will fill out a review card for each book. You will then be entered into a final drawing to be held at the "Cozy Up with a Good Book" Brunch (invitation only) to be held on March 30th. The more review cards you fill out, the more chances you have to win! Registration is for Garden City adult residents only and begins Monday, December 4th. So come and register, pick up your packet and gift at the Reference desk and cozy up with a good book. For further information please call Laura Flanagan at The Garden City Public Library 742-8405.

Library Programs For The Week

17 Su 1:00 p.m.Pick up book, Further Lane by James Brady, for Mrs. Weinrich's book group to be held on Wednesday, January 17, 10:00 a.m.

18* M 1:30 p.m.Monday's Marvelous Movie Matinee-Pinocchio, 1940, 88 min.

23 Sa 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.AARP55 AliveDefensive Driving Course-Limited to 35 people.Garden City residents only. Registration began December 4.

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

What's Up For Young Adults At The Library

MAKE A MUSIC VIDEO

Part 2 of the Make A Music Video workshop will take place on December 16th at 2 PM with the filming of the songs and routines prepared on December 2. Only those Young Adults who participated in Part 1 may attend this part. The product will be edited by the facilitator and a final product created. Each actor gets a copy of the finished movie including outtakes in their choice of VHS or DVD in time for holiday celebrations. The program is limited to 15 registrants.

COLLEGE PREP

The College Guides section of the Young Adult Department has many books on filling out college applications and writing winning essays for those applications. Deadlines are closing for seniors' early applications. Get some helpful hints! Others, get a jump start.

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

SAVE THIS DATE - January 6, 2007. This is the day when registration for the Winter/Spring session of story times begins. Registration will begin at 9:00 AM on Jan. 6, 2007. Registration for story times can be done online at www.gardencitypl.org or in person in the Children's Room. But, as we like to say, DON'T WAIT ON LINE - GO ONLINE. Please note: when you register online you may not begin before 9:00 AM. Registration for book discussions must be done in the Children's Room.

Registration began on Dec. 2 for "Holiday Candle Holders" with Joanne McGerty. This program is for Garden City residents, ages 2 1/2-5 (No Kindergarten), with an adult. The program will be held on Saturday, Dec. 9. Choose one time slot, either 9:30 AM or 10:30 AM. Please check with a Children's Librarian for availability.

Registration will begin on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 9:00 AM for Creative Crafts with Shirley Ruby. The schedule of programs is as follows: 10:00 AM "Hanging Snowflake with Snowman", for Garden City residents in Grades K-2; and at 11:30 AM "Decorative Hanging Snowflakes", for Garden City residents in Grades 3-5. The programs will be held on Saturday, Dec. 16.

The remaining book discussion for The Page Turners (for children presently enrolled in Fourth and Fifth Grade) is on December 9, from 1:30 PM-2:30 PM.

The Children's Room will present two family shows at the end of December. On Dec. 27 at 11:00 AM, come and see Mr. "S" and the Burnt Bottom Cookie Band. The program is hip rockin' music for kids big and small. This program is for Garden City residents ages 2 1/2 through Grade 5 and their families. No tickets or registration required. AND on Dec. 28 at 11:00 AM, the Children's Department will present a family film, George Balanchine's "The Nutcracker". This program is also for Garden City residents ages 2 1/2 through Grade 5 and their families. No tickets or registration required.

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.