Book Discussions, and Family Show

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.

Go Fourth! , a book club for fourth graders, will meet Wednesday, March 25 at 4:00pm. The group will be talking about The Report Card, by Andrew Clements. It's a fun book, and sure to be a fun time! Sign up in the Children's Room and pick up your copy of the book.

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

Fourth and fifth grade girls and their mothers (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.

Magic and Comedy!

Performer Jim McClenahan presents Magic and Comedy!, a show for the whole family on Wednesday, April 15 at 11:00a.m. Ticket distribution begins April 4 at 9:00a.m.

Live Homework Help

The library subscribes to Tutor.com, an after school homework help center. Children in grades K - 12 (or their parents) can connect with a "live" tutor for expert help in Math, Science, Social Studies and English daily from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. In the library, simply click the link on the Library website, enter grade level and subject area and you are connected to an expert! To access the site from home, go to www.gardencitypl.org, enter your library card number when prompted, and then follow the easy directions.

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, and games is continually being updated and developed. Come check it 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.