Book Discussions, Movement, and Yoga

for Children at the Library

Jump for Joy! With Joy Oddo a fun dance and movement program for children ages 21/2 -5 with an adult will be held at the Library on Saturday, March 7 at 9:30 and 10:30a.m. Registration began Saturday, February 28 at 9:00a.m.

Chapter Chat , an introductory book discussion group for children in the second grade, will discuss Stanley in Space by Jeff Brown on Wednesday, March 11 at 4:00-4:45p.m. Sign up in the Children's Room and pick up your copy! Join us for games, gab and a movie. It'll be out of this world!

Yoga for kids! Om! Namaste! Bend and stretch with MaryClare Chiofalo on Saturday, March 21, at 1:00p.m. for children in Grades K-2 and at 2:15p.m. for children in Grades 3-5. Registration begins on Saturday, March 14 at 9:00a.m.

New Friends in a Book , a book club for third graders, will be discussing the book Happily Ever After by Anna Quindlen. Is the fairy tale life all it's cracked up to be? Join us and have a snack, play a game, make a book, and make new friends. The program is on Wednesday, April 1 at 4:00-4:45p.m. Sign up in the Children's Department and get your copy of the book.

Mother/Daughter Book Discussion

for Fourth and Fifth Graders

Fourth and fifth grade girls and their mother (or other special female relative or friend) will discuss Granny Torelli Makes Soup by Sharon Creech. Join us on Saturday, March 28 at 1:00p.m. Bring a recipe to swap! Sign up and pick up the book in the Children's Room.

Take a Book Along For The Ride

Will you be travelling this winter? While the family is sitting in the car, use that time to listen to a good book! The Garden City Public Library Children's Department has a large collection of books on CD. We have a wide variety of popular titles, authors and genres for you to check out. New audiobooks include:

Judy Moody Goes to College by Megan McDonald, Ivy & Bean Take Care of the Babysitter by Annie Barrows, Eliot's Park: Saving Mr. Nibbles! by Patrick Carman, and Encyclopedia Brown Saves the Day by Donald J. Sobol. There's sure to be something the whole family can enjoy!

Special Needs Collection

The Children's Department has an entire section devoted to a wide spectrum of special needs, from Autism to Deafness to Cancer. Whether you are looking for information about a disorder, need a picture book that explains a particular issue to children, or are seeking helpful strategies, we have resources for you. The collection of fiction and non-fiction books, DVDs and VHS tapes, and games is continually being updated and developed. Come check the collection out!

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.