Garden City Library News
What's Up For Young Adults At The Library YAK & SNACK

Joan Bauer, popular young adult author of humorous fiction has a hit with Thwonk, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. This is the story of A. J., an aspiring photographer who has a personal cupid. What wish should she have granted? What would you wish for? Be careful.... Read the book and come to the Library on Wednesday evening, February 13 for discussion, just in time for Valentine's Day. Refreshments will be served. Group meets at 7 PM. Pick up a copy of the book. Registration began January 9th.

3 APPLES BOOK AWARD

In April the list of nominated titles for first Teen 3 Apples Book Award, a New York State Teen's Choice Award, were announced in this column. Beginning January 1, 2008, teens are invited to vote for their favorite from this list. The list follows:

- Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson

- A Child Called It by David Pelzer

- The Clique by Lisi Harrison

- Eldest by Christopher Paolini

- Green Eggs and Ham by Dr Seuss

- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling

- Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

- Heat by Mike Lupica

- Holes by Louis Sachar

- My Brother Sam Is Dead by James Collier

- The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton

- Son of the Mob by Gordon Korman

- Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

- The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke

- Twilight by Stephanie Meyer

- Ballots are available at the Young Adult desk. For more information on this award visit the website: http://www.3applesbookaward.org

BABYSITTING WORKSHOP

This is a reminder to all registered participants of the Babysitting Workshop that the second part will be held on Tuesday January 22nd at 6:30 PM. It will conclude at 8 PM when certificates will be awarded to those who attended both parts.

VALENTINE WREATH WORKSHOP

Registration will begin on Saturday January 26th for a Valentine craft project for Young Adults. At this workshop, which will be facilitated by Joanne McGerty, students will create a wreath on a wooden frame with fabric and lace. The workshop will begin at 2 PM and will last approximately 75 minutes. Sign up at the Young Adult desk, by phone, or by email.

Registration for all YA programs may be done in person at the Young Adult desk, by phone to the Young Adult Librarian (516-742-8405) or by email to mkelly@gardencitypl.org.

Have you tried Live Homework Help yet? Those who have used it, report that it is a life saver. The tutors are helpful and instructive. Frustration over a homework problem is cured in less than a half an hour. Log on through the library's web site, simply use your library card number and you are on your way to solving those homework dilemmas

Lunch Bag Book Talk

Thursday, February 14th 12:00-2:00

Reference Librarians Mrs. Flanagan and Mrs. Byrne are pleased to be spicing up Valentine's Day with another popular Lunch Bag Book Talk on Thursday, February 14th from 12:00 to 2:00. The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield has been selected. The Thirteenth Tale is a gripping and spellbinding novel with a haunting quality. The story within the story extends beyond mesmerizing in a way that will transfix every reader.

Author Diane Setterfield has a gift for making each beautifully constructed sentence draw her reader deeper into her tale. Hairs will prick the napes of necks when she introduces the girl in the mist, and goose bumps will rise on arms when Margaret meets Aurelius Love. Throughout the story, the three-dimensional sense of emotion literally pulses with Margaret's despair, her elation, and then her loss.

Registration, which begins Sunday, January 27, is limited to Garden City residents and must be done in person. Remember to bring lunch. Drinks and desserts will be supplied. For further information, contact Laura Flanagan at The Garden City Public Library at 742-8405.

Library Offers Services For Seniors, Homebound Patrons

The Garden City Public Library offers valuable services for seniors and residents of all ages who are homebound. Senior Connections Advisors are available to help senior residents with questions on Medicare, Medicaid, housing, transportation, Village services, elder law, recreation and fitness programs, and more. The volunteers are 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. They are also available to speak by telephone during those hours to homebound seniors. No appointments are necessary.

The Senior Connections Advisor connects seniors with the appropriate source or agency to assist with their needs and concerns. Senior Connections is a library-based information and referral program that operates in a majority of the 55 libraries in Nassau County. Each library tailors its program to suit the needs of senior citizens in its community. Senior Connections has been operating a variety of programs and services at the Garden City Public Library for over 20 years.

Homebound Services

Garden City residents of all ages who love to read but have difficulty visiting the library due to a disability or lack of personal transportation can take advantage of the Library's Homebound Services. There is a variety of materials available to borrow which can be delivered to Garden City residents who are temporarily or permanently homebound.

Homebound patrons must be a resident of the Incorporated Village of Garden City and have a current, valid library card. There is no charge for homebound service. There are no age restrictions, but the patron must be homebound and unable to visit the Library. Senior citizens who have no private means of transportation to the Library are also eligible to use the homebound service.

Any item currently available at the Garden City Public Library, with the exceptions of videocassettes and non-circulating reference materials, may be borrowed. Books may also be interloaned from other Nassau County libraries, though some restrictions do apply. Please call Martin Bowe, Homebound Services Coordinator at 742-8405 or email Mr. Bowe at marty-bga@nassaulibrary.org for more information about the Senior Connections or Homebound Services.

Database Resources

The Garden City Public Library also offers all patrons access to the Internet resources that the librarians turn to when they need high-quality information through the Library's website at www.gardencitypl.org . The library sub-scribes to valuable and authoritative information services which are available free of charge to every Garden City Library member. Seniors, homebound patrons, and all library cardholders can research questions online and get reliable answers, in their own home, seven days a week at any time of day or night. For more information about the Library's databases, stop by or call the reference desk.

CSI-Long Island

Tuesday, January 22nd 2:00 PM

Uncover some of the true and fictional aspects of television shows such as CSI versus actual practice in the field, and learn some of the basics of forensic science and criminal investigation. Dr. Edward J. Maggio, professor of criminal justice at the NYIT campus in Old Westbury, is a principle instructor in criminal investigations. He has also spent time working with the Las Vegas Metro Police Department and the New Orleans Police Department. This program is not intended for those who are highly sensitive. Registration is not needed for this Tuesday, January 22nd 2:00 PM program. For further information, please contact Laura Flanagan at the Garden City Public Library 516-742-8405.

Sharpen Your Memory...

Sharpen Your Mind!

Tuesday, February 5th, 2008

1:30PM

Some memory loss is normal as we age, and it can be caused by many things, but there are things you can do to sharpen your memory. Join educator Barbara Feinstein, BS, MLS, to learn techniques you can apply, and changes you can make that will improve your memory and sharpen your mind. Original games and mental challenges will be provided. Participants will take home materials to stimulate and sharpen the memory and mind. This program is for Garden City residents only and registration must be done in person beginning Sunday, January 20th at 1:00PM.

So write a reminder to yourself to register because the class size for this memorable program is limited. Please join us on Tuesday, February 5th, 2008 at 1:30PM. For further information please contact Laura Flanagan at The Garden City Public Library 742-8405.