Garden City Library News Information Services Available Through Library's Databases

The Garden City Public Library offers patrons a free gateway to the "hidden Web" at the library's website www.gardencitypl.org. Users can access the Internet resources that professional librarians turn to when they need high-quality information in the library. Seniors, homebound patrons, students, and all Garden City patrons can research questions online and get reliable answers, in their own home or office, seven days a week at any time of day or night.

The library subscribes to valuable and authoritative information services which are available free of charge to every Garden City Library member. These databases provide access to online services that can help you with many different projects. Topics include: reviews of books, movies and music; business directories; college and career information; consumer evaluations; educational games; legal forms; medical information; scholarly resources and guides for reports and term papers; support groups; and test preparation.

Among the recent updates to the Library's databases are Gale's Price It!, Career Cruising, and NextReads. Residents who may have discovered an unexpected treasure while rummaging around the attic to put away the holiday decorations can consult Gale's Price It! Antiques & Collectibles. This database gathers data from multiple sources - including eBay, GoAntiques.com, TIAS, and 50 conventional auction houses - to help the user determine a realistic price for art, books, clocks, furniture, glass, jewelry, porcelain pottery, sports memorabilia, toys, watches, and other treasures. This growing database is continually updated and contains more than 10 million images and 125 searchable categories to help ascertain the maker or artist of an item.

The Library recently reinstated its subscription to Career Cruising, which can help match the user to a college and a career. Since there was an overlap with the information offered through CareerZone (a free service of the NY State Dept. of Labor) and Learning Express Library's (LEL) Destination-U college-matching component, the Library had discontinued Career Cruising. Since LEL no longer offers Destination-U, Career Cruisng is once again available for college students, career seekers, and job changers

NextReads, is a new service from EBSCO that provides reading recommendations for your favorite genres. If you have an email address, you can subscribe to any of 22 different newsletters. Fiction and nonfiction newsletter topics include Biography and Memoir, Fantasy, Mystery, Nature and Science, and Audiobooks. There are also two children's newsletters and one for young adults. Newsletters are sent on a monthly or bimonthly basis. Each one describes up to 12 books, with links to the Library catalog so that subscribers can place a hold on a title. Even if you don't have an email addresses, you can view the newsletters online, either at the Library or from any computer with Internet access.

Interested Garden City Library card holders can visit the reference desk and pick up a newly revised copy of the Tap the Hidden Web brochure, which gives complete descriptions of all of the online resources available. Patrons can use the databases both at home and in the library by clicking on the database link at the library's website www.gardencitypl.org. Once a particular database has been selected, a user will be prompted to enter the library card number. Garden City Library members have excellent online resources at their fingertips, 24 hours of the day.

Library Programs For The Week

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

* Sat., Jan. 26, 9:00 a.m. Registration begins for Valentine's Day Craft with Joanne McGerty, scheduled Sat., Feb. 2, 1:30 p.m. for K-2; 3:00 p.m. for Grades 3-5.

* Mon., Jan. 28, 5:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Children's 5th Grade Book Discussion

* Wed., Jan. 30, 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Children's 3rd and 4th Grade Book Discussions

* Sat., Feb. 2, 9:00 a.m. Registration begins for Valentine Craft Workshop with Marie Ilardi., scheduled on February 9.

* Sat., Feb. 2, Valentine Workshop with Joanne McGerty. K-1, 1:30 p.m., Grades 3-5, 2:30 p.m.

YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS

* Tues., Jan. 22, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Babysitting Safety Session Part II. Registration began Jan. 2.

* Sat., Jan. 26, 9:00 a.m. Registration begins for Wood and Lace

ADULT PROGRAMS

* 22 Tu 2:00 p.m. CSI-Long Island

* 25 F 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. AAUW

* 25 F 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon G.C. SEPTA

* 26 Sa 12:00 Noon to 2:00 p.m. Garden City Recreation Department Chess Club

* 27 Su 1:00 p.m. Registration begins for Chocolate for the Romantic Soul, scheduled Wednesday, February 6, 7:00 p.m.

* 28 M 1:30 p.m. Monday's Marvelous Movie Matinee-The Razor's Edge 1946, 128 min.

* 30 W 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon AAUW-Great Decisions Study Group

* Feb. 2 Sa 12:00 Noon to 2:00 p.m. Garden City Recreation Department Chess Club

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

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.

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

The Thirteenth Tale

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.

Chocolates For The Romantic Soul

Wednesday, February 6th 7:00 PM

This chocolate demonstration at the Garden City Public Library will include fruit dipped in chocolate, molding chocolate candies, boxes, and painting with edible paints. Not only will you get to taste these sinfully mouth-watering chocolates but there will also be a raffle for a Spa gift certificate. So bring your sweet tooth on Wednesday, Feb. 6th as well as a small container to take home some goodies from this fun and delicious program. This program is for adult Garden City residents only. Registration begins Sunday, January 27th and must be done in person. For further information please contact Laura Flanagan at the library 742-8405.