Long Island Blood Services will hold a blood drive at The Garden City Public Library on Tuesday, January 6th from 3PM to 8:30 PM. The blood drive will be held in the Library's large meeting room on the lower level. Cholesterol testing will be done at the same time as blood donation and results will be mailed to the donor's home.

Eligible donors must be between 16 and 76 years of age, with a minimum weight of 110 lbs., and no tattoos within the past 12 months. Sixteen year olds must present parental permission. Donors must have valid ID and know their social security number. For medical questions concerning blood donations, call 1-800-688-0900. Walk-ins are welcome.