Getting Ready for Fall

It’s back to school time and Young Adults are invited to check out the Garden City Public Library’s Fall program season for programs and activities designed specifically for students in grades 6 -12. The very popular Babysitting Workshop will be held in September. Participants will learn the responsibilities of babysitting in this two part workshop. The First Aid Session conducted by JoAnn Tanck, RN and Georgette Basso, RN, focuses on the care and health of young children. Participants are asked to bring a doll so they may practice the proper ways to hold a baby while feeding and changing diapers. The Safety Session conducted by Assistant Supt. of Recreation Ed Fronckwicz and Detective Richard Pedone, focuses on keeping you and those children in your care out of harm’s way and how to handle unfortunate situations should they arise. Certificates of Completion will be awarded to those attending both sessions.

The First Aid Session will be held on Monday, September 20th from 4 - 6PM. The Safety Session will be held on Monday, September 27th from 3:45 - 5:15 PM. Registration begins Wednesday, September 1st at 9:30AM. This program is limited to 30 YA’s.

Navigating through the College Maze

On Wednesday, September 15th students in grade 10-12 and their parents are invited to attend this workshop. Michael Binder will present helpful advice including how to determine the best college for you, what students can do to increase their chances to get into their preferred colleges, 10 tips that colleges don’t tell you, and balancing the concerns of students and parents. Registration begins Wednesday, September 1st at 9:30AM.

Italic Calligraphy Workshop

On Saturday, October 2nd from 3 - 4:30PM, Joanne Insinga will teach YA’s calligraphy basics. Holiday cards will never be ordinary again! Beginners will learn the basic techniques and experienced teens will improve their techniques. Participants will receive a calligraphy pen. Registration begins Saturday, September 18th at 9AM and is limited.

Yak and Snack Book Discussion

On Saturday, October 16th from 3 - 4PM, the YA Department will discuss The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Anthony Conan Doyle. When a second member of the Baskerville family dies, Sherlock Holmes investigates and finds murderous greed behind the supposed curse. Registration begins Saturday, September 18th at 9AM and is limited. Pick up a copy of the book in the YA Department after registering.

Registration for all YA programs can be done through Eventkeeper by visiting the Library website www.gardencitypl.org and clicking on the Calendar of Events. Priority is given to Garden City Public Library cardholders. Funding for these programs has been provided by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library.