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Register for Children’s Programs from Home

The Garden City Public Library is now using Eventkeeper, an online calendar that enables our patrons to register for children’s and young adult programs online. The first children’s programs to register using Eventkeeper are the Holiday Craft Programs on December 5th. In the Children’s Room, patrons can access Eventkeeper from any of the OPACs by clicking on the “Children’s Calendar of Events” icon. At home, go to the Library’s website (www.gardencitypl.org) and choose “Children’s Room” from the side menu. On the side of the Children’s Room page, choose “Calendar of Events.” On the Calendar of Events page, under the program description, there will be a small white button that says “Register.” Click on it and fill out a brief form to sign your child up. It’s easy and convenient.

Upcoming Storytimes

Registration for Winter 2010 storytimes and book discussions will begin at 9:30a.m. on Monday, January 11, 2010. As in the past, registration can be done online at www.gardencitypl.org by clicking on the registration link or in person in the Children’s Room. Information regarding storytimes and other upcoming programs will be available online and in the Library later this month.

Holiday Crafts for Preschoolers and Grades K -5

The holidays will be here before you know it! Children ages 21/2 -5, along with a caregiver, can join us for a snowflake craft with Liane on Saturday, December 5th at either 9:30 or 10:30am. Children presently in Grades K-2 will also meet on Saturday, December 5th at 1:00pm to make a Penguin Door Hanger. Children in Grades 3-5 will meet at 2:00pm to make a Snowman Sock Puppet. Registration is required for all craft programs and began on Saturday, November 21st. All programs are open to Garden City residents only.

Family Show!

Jim McClenahan returns to the Library this holiday break for a Comedy and Magic show sure to be enjoyed by the whole family! The performance will be on Tuesday, December 29th at 11:00am. Tickets are required and will be distributed in the Children’s Room beginning Saturday, December 19th at 9:00am.

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.