Guitar Hero World Tour

A professional DJ will be leading groups of four in the popular game Guitar Hero on Monday August 3rd at 7PM . In addition to the guitars, he will bring upgraded drum sets. Registration began Monday, July 20. Group size is limited to 40.

Yak & Snack # 2 —- The Cay

The second Yak & Snack for the summer will be held on Wednesday, August 12 at 7 PM. The book to be discussed is The Cay by Theodore Taylor. The main character Phillip and his mother are on their way to the U.S. when their ship is torpedoed. Phillip suffers a head injury which leaves him blind. The Cay is the story of how Phillip copes with his blindness by learning to be dependent on a wise old man who becomes his companion. Registration began on July 22nd and is ongoing.

Nails by Kathy

Licensed nail technician and NY State Examiner "Mrs. Kathy" will return to the Garden City Library on Monday July 27th to teach YAs how to take care of their nails in a safe, sanitary and decorative way. Pedicures will be done at 6PM and Manicures at 7:30PM. Since each group is limited to 15, please choose either a mani or pedi and if you want to do both, get on the wait list for the second choice. Registration began on July 13th.

Lazy Letters

Calligrapher Joanne Insinga will teach young adults the art of funky lettering On Wednesday, July 29th at 7PM. Participants are asked to bring an address book to decorate. This type of calligraphy can be used to make signs, decorate notebooks or send greeting cards. Registration began on July 15th and the program is limited to 20 participants, so register early.

YA's Invited to Join Summer Reading Program

All 'tweens and teens — from those entering Middle School for the first time in September 2009 to those entering 12th grade — are invited to be a part of the Young Adult Summer Reading Club. To be a member of the summer reading club, just register at the YA desk or online from the GC Library website: www.gardencitypl.org. Registration is ongoing. 'Tweens and teens can read or listen to any book and submit a mini review in person or online to be invited to the end of the summer Back-to-School-Bash.

Win prizes all summer long by submitting mini-reviews into the raffle box. In addition, if you submit a review online, a raffle is put in the box for you. What is more fun than winning a jar full of goodies when you have guessed the number in the jar? A different treat is available for guessing and winning each week. Since the Young Adult Department is accessible online or by snail mail, you can be part of the club and come to the bash even if you are at camp or away all summer.

Keep watching for all the summer activities. There is something every day at the Library. 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.