Summer Reading Club 2009 Sign up and Kick off

Summer is almost here! And, it's going to be a busy one here in the Children's Department, with activities for children ranging from ages 18 months to fifth grade. This summer's theme is "Be Creative at Your Library", so it's time for the children of Garden City to unleash their inner artist, performer, or inventor. There will be storytimes, book discussions, crafts and other workshops, performances, and, of course, the annual Summer Reading Programs.

Summer Reading Club 2009 for All Ages

The kick off for the Summer 2009 Reading Club will be Bubblemania, a show for the entire family, on Wednesday, June 24 at 7:00pm. Tickets will be distributed beginning June 13 at 9:00am. All children entering Kindergarten through Grades 5 are cordially invited to join Tomorrow's Talents, this year's Summer Reading Club.

In addition, children ages 21/2 -5 (who are not entering kindergarten in September) can sign up for their very own reading club, Tiny Talents. Earn prizes while enjoying great books! Registration for both programs begins on Monday, June 22 at 9:30am for Garden City residents. Non-residents can sign up beginning July 6 at 9:30am.

Summer Storytimes

Summer storytimes will meet on the following Mondays— June 29, July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27, and August 3. Mother Goose, a program for children ages 18-29 mos. with a caregiver, will meet at 10:00am. You and Your Toddler, a program for toddlers ages 21/2-31/2 with a caregiver, will meet at 11:00am. Preschool, a program for children ages 3-5 (who are not entering Kindergarten in September) will be meeting at 1:30pm. Children who will be entering Kindergarten and First Grade in September can come to storytime at 7:00pm. There is no registration necessary, but get there early, because tickets will be distributed before the program!

It's Slime Time

Mad Science will be here for icky and educational fun presenting It's Slime Time on Tuesday, June 30, at 1:00pm for Grades K-2 and at 2:15pm for Grades 3-5. Registration begins June 22nd at 9:30am.

A Time for Kids

Children ages 21/2-5 (not entering Kindergarten in September), along with a caregiver, can come make a Frog Number Train with Donna Green of A Time for Kids on Tuesday, June 30 at 9:30am or 10:45am. Registration begins June 22 at 9:30am.

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.