2:00 PM

New York City boasts five zoos and one aquarium- The Central Park, The Bronx, Prospect Park, Queens, and Staten Island Zoos, and the New York Aquarium. All share a common bond in their mission of education, conservation, and the natural care of animals. Join author and Central Park Zoo wildlife guide Joan Scheier for a fun and informative slide/lecture presentation on these long time favorite New York City attractions. Registration is not required for this program. If further information is needed please contact Laura Flanagan at The Garden City Public Library 742-8405.

VITA Volunteers At Library

VITA volunteers from Hofstra University will be at the Garden City Public Library once again this year to assist patrons with filing their income taxes. The VITA volunteer schedule is as follows:

Saturday, March 31 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Small meeting room

VITA volunteers will see patrons strictly on a first-come, first-served basis; no reservations will be taken.

For more information, please call Library Director Alan G. Roeckel at 742-8405.

Spring Has Sprung

Tuesday, April 17th

2:00 PM

Well Spring is finally here! Its time to start thinking about Spring Gardening. Join us as Cornell's Cooperative Extension Master Gardener John Deignan shares with us what chores need to be done to get your garden up and growing at the beginning of the season. Lawn care, soil testing and prep, mulch, compost, and irrigation are some of the topics to be discussed. Registration is not required for this program. If further information is needed please contact Laura Flanagan at The Garden City Public Library 742-8405.

Steakhouse Night With Chef Charlie

Tuesday, April 3rd

7:00 PM

Join Chef Charlie as he demonstrates how to make some great dishes that are so popular in all those famous steakhouses. Chef Charlie's down to earth style and sense of humor will ensure all participants of a wonderful experience. And to add to the fun that evening, attendees will get to taste each and every one of the delicious dishes. There is no fee for this class. Registration is required and is limited to Garden City residents. In-person registration will be accepted at the Reference Desk and will begin Sunday, March 25th . For further information please call Laura Flanagan at The Garden City Public Library 742-8405.

Senior Connections Advisors

Senior Connections Advisors are available at the Library on Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. to help senior residents with questions on Medicare, Medicaid, housing, transportation, Village services, etc. No appointments are necessary. For further information, call Martin Bowe or Alan Roeckel at the Library, 742-8405.

What's Up For Young Adults

At The Library

PART II; SATURDAY AFTERNOON MOVIES FOR YA'S

& YAK & SNACK: THE CHOCOLATE WAR

On April 14th at 1 PM, the Young Adult Department will be showing the movie, Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker. This film is based on the best selling young adult adventure series of books by Anthony Horowitz. The story focuses on Alex Rider, played by Alex Pettyfer, a 14 year old orphan who has been unwittingly trained all his life by his uncle in the skills to become a secret agent. When his uncle/guardian is assassinated, Alex is recruited to take over an assignment which requires him to infiltrate a computer manufacturing plant and stop the release of a biological weapon. If you have read the book, see how it has been dramatized. If not, see the movie and then pick the sequels in the young adult book section.

The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier is the book selected to be read and discussed at the next Yak & Snack session to be held on April 21st at 2 PM. Register and pick up a copy of this book now. It is the story of Jerry Renault, a young man who refuses to participate in his school's annual fund raiser - a chocolate bar sale. As a result he suffers consequences and incurs the wrath of the school bullies. This story is as timely today as it was 30 years ago when it was first published. Come and share your thoughts about and experiences with bullies.

Refreshments will be served at the movie and at the book discussion.

TEENS AND TOTS STORYTIME AT THE G.C. POOL

TRAINING SESSIONS

There may still be a chill in the air but it is time to start thinking about what to do over the summer. Young Adults who will be in grades 6 - 12 in September 2007 are invited to share their time and talents with youngsters aged 2-8 during July and August at the Garden City Pool. Continuing a twenty year tradition, the Library in cooperation with the Garden City Department of Recreation will be holding "Teens & Tots Storytime" at the pool on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons beginning July 10 and ending August 8. If a Young Adult has participated in the past, a letter will be sent inquiring as to availability this summer. If this is the first summer you are eligible or available, it is necessary for the volunteer to be trained. The Young Adult Department will be conducting training sessions beginning March 31st. All volunteers must attend one meeting of each session to be trained. Session I trains the volunteer in reading aloud techniques, book selection, finger plays, games and group control techniques. Session II is a workshop on simple crafts. The following is the schedule for this spring:

SESSION I

Saturday, March 31, 1:30-3:00 PM

Monday, April 16, 7:00-8:30 PM

Tuesday, April 17, 3:45-5:15 PM

SESSION II

Saturday, March 31, 3:15-4:45 PM

Wednesday, April 18, 7:00-8:30 PM

Thursday, April 19, 3:45-5:51 PM

New volunteers may register beginning March 17 at 9 AM in person, by phone or by email to mkelly@gardencitypl.org. Please indicate which meeting of each session at registration.

BEADED JEWELRY WORKSHOP

Susan Guaneri will be returning to the Garden City Public Library on Saturday, March 24th at 2:00 PM to facilitate a beaded jewelry making workshop. Create a piece of very in fashion jewelry for yourself or as a gift for this Spring. Registration began on March 10th by phone, in person or by email to mkelly@gardencitypl.org.

ON DISPLAY

Books, books, books...the latest non-fiction young adult titles, The Sisterhood series and other, "if you liked..." chick lit titles, books on self improvement and the newest college guides/test prep titles are on display. The other display racks have books for the school assignments about which the library has been notified. There is something for everyone.

IN THE NEWS BULLETIN BOARD

Check the bulletin board as you enter the Young adult section of the library. Posted are news clippings of Garden City Young Adults as well as information on prize winning contests.

COLLEGE PREP

There are new displays for Young Adults. One has the newest sources for college search, financial aid/scholarships, and standardized tests preparation. A second has the latest, just -received non-fiction for young adults. A third has a monthly display. This month it is in honor of Black History. And the fourth is reserved for special assignments sent from the schools. Take a look.

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

Do not miss a wonderful program to be held tomorrow, March 24. The program, "Owls with the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary", will be held at 11:00 AM, and is for Garden City residents ages 2 1/2 through Grade 5 and their families. No tickets, registration or hoooo hoooing required.

How would you like a poster your child designed, displayed in the Children's Room?

It could happen. March is SAFETY month in the Children's Room at the Garden City Public Library. The Children's Librarians want all residents ages 2 1/2 through Grade 5

to create, design and color POSTERS on the topic of safety. All posters will be displayed as of April 1, 2007. The DEADLINE for submitting a poster is March 31, 2007. Be creative and unique!

Come in to the Children's Room and check out some new software that has been added to some of our computers. Sports-minded children can now play Backyard Baseball, Backyard Football and Backyard Basketball. Also, check out the Ultimate Learning Software Suite which includes Math Master (for math skills), Songs to Get Along (for social and conversation skills), Fun with Feelings (for understanding emotions), Problem Solvers (for problem solving skills) and Sound Readers (for reading and comprehension skills). Just a reminder: the computers in the Children's Room are for children ages 3 through Grade 5 only!

Springtime is here and that means family time in the Children's Department. On Tuesday, April 3 at 11:00 AM., come and sing with Brady Rymer, and on Thursday, April 5 at 11:00 AM, watch the classic movie "Alice in Wonderland". These programs are 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.

Library Programs For The Week

YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS

· Sat., March 31,Teens & Tots Training, Session I , 1:30-3:00 p.m., Session II, 3:15-4:45 p.m.

ADULT PROGRAMS

25 Su 1:00 p.m. Registration begins forSteakNightwith Chef Charlie to beheld Tues., April 3, 7:00 p.m.

25 Su 1:00 p.m. Pick up book,Of Mice and Men,by John Steinbeck for Gloria Weinrich's book club to be held on Wed., Apr. 25, 10:00 a.m.

25* Su 2:00 p.m. Sounds of Ancient Civilization with Darius Kaufman

26* M 1:30 p.m. Monday's Marvelous Movie Matinee- How Green was my Valley 1941, 118 min.

27 Tu 7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Society for Italian Culture of L.I.

28 W 10:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon Gloria Weinrich's Book Group-the five people you meet in heavenby Mitch Albom

28 W 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Chocolate Buffet-Registration began March 19

29* Th 2:00 p.m. Art Deco Painter: Tamara DeLempicka- Slide/Lecture

31 Sa 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. VITA Tax Aide

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

Chocolate Buffet: A Night Of All Things Chocolate!

Wednesday, March 28th at 7:00 PM

A chocolate lovers idea of heaven- a night of all things CHOCOLATE! Chef and Chocolatier Lee Perrotta will entertain her audience with the history and lure of chocolate. There will be demonstrations and tastings of such delights as French truffles, individual dessert cups, ganache, fudge and much more. Registration is limited to adult Garden City residents and must be done in person. Registration begins Monday, March 19th at 9:30 AM. For further information please contact Laura Flanagan at the Garden City Public Library 742-8405.