Garden City Library News

What's Up For Young Adults At The Library

BABYSITTING WORKSHOP

Learn the basic responsibilities of babysitting and how to react in an emergency at this two-part workshop. Open to all young adults in grades 6-12, registration begins on Saturday, February 10th in person, by phone or email. The first part of the workshop, the safety session will be given cooperatively by Assistant Superintendent of Recreation, Ed Fronkwicz and Detective Richard Pedone of the Youth Bureau of the Garden City Police Department. This session will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 3:45-5:15 PM. At the second part of the workshop, the focus is on first aid and child care. This session is given by JoAnn Tanck, RN and Georgette Basso, RN neonatal nurses at Winthrop University Hospital. This session will be held on Wednesday, March 7, 3:45-5:45 PM. Participants must attend both sessions to be awarded a certificate of completion.

DANDY CANDY

Sweet Tooth's prepare yourselves for an afternoon of indulgence. The Young Adult Department will be sponsoring a workshop in chocolate candy making on Saturday,

February 10th. One group will meet at 1:30 pm and a second will meet at 3pm. Registration began on Saturday, January 27 and continues until full. At the program each participant will decorate a bakery box and then fill it with molded and painted chocolates, chocolate marshmallow pops and pretzels dipped in chocolate. To celebrate Valentine's Day, heart shaped molds will be available.

ON DISPLAY

American Library Association Announces Winners

The winner and honor books of the Michael L. Printz Award for excellence in Young Adult Literature have been announced for 2007. The winner is: American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang. The honor books are: The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, vol. 1: The Pox Party, by M. T. Anderson, An Abundance of Katherines, by John Green, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak and Surrender by Sonya Hartnett. These are on display in the Young Adult section.

Books, books, books...the latest non-fiction young adult titles, romances for Valentine's Day, books of interest for Black History Month, and all the Sisterhood titles are on the display racks near the Young Adult desk. The other display racks have books for the school assignments about which the library has been notified. There is something for everyone.

WIN AN AUTOGRAPHED COPY OF FOURTH BOOK IN THE

SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANTS SERIES

The fourth and final installment of the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series by

Ann Brashares has been released and the Young Adult Department has procured three autographed copies. Stop at the Young Adult desk and fill out a raffle ticket. The lucky winner will be drawn on Saturday, February 10th. This contest is open to anyone in grades 6 through 12. Each person is allowed only one entry.

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. Laughs At The Library

Garden City

Public Library

Sunday, Feb.11th 2:00PM

Join us for a laugh as we welcome stand-up comedian, Mark Brier to the library to present this entertaining program. The audience is invited to share their favorite joke or just come and listen to Mark's wholesome humor. Learn about this comedic art as Mark provides tips on how to tell jokes. You are guaranteed to have a great time during this program designed specifically to have everyone leave feeling good! So come to the Garden City Library on Sunday, February 11th at 2:00 PM and LAUGH! For further information please contact Laura Flanagan at the library 742-8405. Library Board To Meet

There will be a Regular Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees on the second Monday of February, February 12, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library. "Living The American Dream: Levittown & The Suburban Boom"

Joshua Ruff, History Curator at the Long Island Museum of American Art, History and Carriages will present "Living The American Dream: Levittown & The Suburban Boom" at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 22, 2007 at the Garden City Public Library. This informative talk coincides with the museum's new exhibit on view from February 10 through July 8. The free public program is funded by The Friends of the Garden city Public Library. Seating and parking are limited and on a first-come first-served basis. No tickets are required. The library is located at 60 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY. for directions phone: (516) 742-8405.

Sixty years ago, in the fall of 1947, the first station wagons arrived on moving in day at Levittown, carrying young families and their dreams. As the largest and most influential postwar suburban development, people have been discussing Levittown's meaning and significance ever since. This 45 minute talk with slides and documentary film clips will explore this most fascinating place, it's larger-than-life developer William Levitt, and the fight to secure adequate affordable housing for a whole new generation of Americans. Senior Connections Advisors Available

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. News From

The Children's Room

What do you get when you mix a MADAGASCAR HISSING COCKROACH, a SNAKE, a 40 pound ALLIGATOR and over 75 excited GARDEN CITY CHILDREN?

You get the Winter Reading Club's Final Show. This show, which was held on Jan. 27, was the reward for all children who completed the requirements of the Winter Reading Club. Erik the Reptile Man delighted the children with a hands-on show of exotic reptiles.

Speaking of the Winter Reading Club, it was a huge success!! Over 105 children participated in the program "Books Are Cool". The Children's Librarians think that all the children who participated in the program are cool too (as well as their parents who encourage them to read and drive them to the Garden City Public Library for our programs as well as our books). Thanks to everyone who made the program a success!

The Children's Room has Internet service on 3 computers. These computers are filtered and are only for the use of children up to Fifth Grade.

Registration began on February 3, for the program "Valentine Chocolates with Marie Ilardi", to be held on February 10. This program is for Garden City residents, ages 2 1/2 through 5 (No Kindergarten), with an adult. Sign up for one time slot 9:30 AM or 10:30 AM.

The Winter/Spring session of story times began on January 22. Please check with a Children's Librarian for availability in these programs.

You can still register for book discussions. Just come to the Children's Room.

Chapter Chat, for children presently enrolled in Second Grade. Program is forty-five minutes. Wednesdays at 4:00 PM. Remaining sessions: February14 ("Stanley in Space", by Jeff Brown), and March 14 ("Jenius The Amazing Guinea Pig", by Dick King-Smith).

New Friends in Books Club, for children presently enrolled in Third Grade. Program is forty-five minutes. Wednesdays at 5:00 PM. The remaining sessions are: February 28 ("Akimbo and the Elephants" by Alexander McCall-Smith), and March 14 ("Bunnicula A Rabbit Tale of Mystery", by James Howe).

The Page Turners, for children presently enrolled in Fourth and Fifth Grade: Remaining sessions: February 12 6:30-8:00 PM Book Discussion, "Everything on a Waffle" by Polly Horvath, and Create Your Own Dessert Waffle with Toppings. Registration began January 20. March 13 Book Discussion, "How to Eat Fried Worms" by Thomas Rockwell, watch worms at work and create an interesting snack. Registration Date: February 12 at 9:30 AM.

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. The Presidents' Mothers: The Women Who Shaped Them

Garden City

Public Library

Tuesday, February 13th

Behind every man, there is a woman. In the case of our American Presidents, this maxim is especially true, but the woman is not necessarily his wife. Come to the Garden City Public Library and listen as Martha Kolodkin presents this interesting lecture about the women who raised our leaders. From the domineering interference of Sara Delano Roosevelt, to the humanitarian ideals of Lillian Carter, and the strength of Dorothy Walker Bush. This program details the relationships and influences these woman had in shaping the personalities of our American Presidents. Martha Kolodkin has taught American History for over thirty-two years at both the university and high school level. So join us on Tuesday, February 13th at 1:30 PM. For further information please call Laura Flanagan at the Garden City Public Library 742-8405. Library Programs

For The Week

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

* Sat., Feb. 12, 9:00 a.m. Registration begins for Page Turners, a 4th -5th Grade Book Discussion, Watch Worms Work and create an interesting snack to be held on Tues., March 13, 4-5 p.m.

* Mon., Feb. 12, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m., 4th-5th Grade Book Discussion & Make A Delicious Dessert.

YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS

* Sat., Feb. 10, 9:00 a.m. Registration for Babysitting Workshop to be held Tues., Feb. 27 and Wed., March 7, 3:45 p.m.-5:45 p.m.

* *Sat., Feb. 10, 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m., Dandy Candy Workshop for Valentine's Day with Kids' Edible Creations. (If registered, 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. 2nd Group.) Registration began Jan. 27.

11 Su 2:00 p.m.Laughs at the Library

12* M 1:30 p.m. Monday's Marvelous Movie Matinee-

Three Coins in the Fountain, 1954, 101 min.

12 M 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.Tritown Auxiliary United Cerebral Palsy

12 M 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting Board of Library Trustees

13 Tu 1:30 p.m. The Presidents' Mothers: The Women Who Shaped Them (Lecture)

13 Tu 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Senior Connections

13 Tu 7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Eastern Property Owners' Association-Directors

13 Tu 8:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Irish Cultural Society

14 W 10:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon AAUW-G.C. Branch, Great Decisions Discussion Group

14 W 1:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Homemakers Council of Garden City

16 F 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Community Club of Garden City

17 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