News From the Garden City Public Library


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Learn how to borrow free e-books and audio books with the apps Libby, Flipster and Hoopla. A class offered on April 11th will get you set up.

Monday Movies presented by the Friends of the Garden City Library  

April

  • April 3 Gone with the Wind – Part 2 1939  (total time is 3 Hours and 58 Mins)
  • April 10 -The Verdict  – 1982 – 129 min
  • April 17 Meet Me in St. Louis – 1944 – 113 min
  • April 24 North by Northwest – 1959 – 136 min

    Friends Book Donation Day

Saturday, April 1 from 10AM-2PM

The Friends of the Garden City Public LIbrary will be accepting donations for gently used books only!     No magazines, CDs, VCRs or textbooks will be accepted.  There is a limit of 2 boxes or bags per family. Location:   Large Meeting Room

 

 Spring Programs

Information about Spring programs is listed below. Check out our website (www.gardencitypl.org) in the coming weeks for more information about upcoming  programs.   

 

Reiki with Kathleen Gunning

7PM-8PM

*Wednesday, April 5, 2023 – registration began March 21, 2023 @ 10AM

*Tuesday, April 25, 2023 – registration began March 21, 2023 @ 10AM

Reiki is a simple, natural, gentle yet powerful energy-healing modality to promote relaxation, stress reduction and pain management. Reiki is a wonderful form of self-care which supports physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being to improve the body’s natural healing ability.

*Each class requires a separate registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org).

Contact Adult Services (516)742-8405 ext. 5236. Speakingofbooks@gardencitypl.org

*This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

 

Libby,  Flipster & Hoopla

 *Tuesday, April 11 from 12-2PM  – registration began  March 27

 

Your Home’s AC & Ventilation Systems

 

*Tuesday, April 11 from 6:30-8PM. Registration began March 27

No matter what system you have installed in your home, A/C & Ventilation Systems all require TLC. Learn how they work, and how to maintain them so good performance and efficiency can be maintained.  We will be discussing types of systems, sizing of new units and buying a new unit, maintenance and more.

Contact Adult Services (516)742-8405 ext. 5236. Speakingofbooks@gardencitypl.org

*This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

 

Musical Theatre: A History with John Kenrick – The Sound of Music

The History Behind the Musical

*Wednesday, April 26 from 12-2 PM – Registration began March 27

Was Captain Von Trapp really a strict disciplinarian to his seven children? Why was his marriage to Maria Rainer considered scandalous? How did Rodgers & Hammerstein come to adapt their story as a Broadway musical? Why did the survival of 20th Century Fox depend upon the success of the film version? The answers may surprise you. Entertainment historian John Kenrick uses rare photos, exciting performance videos and fascinating behind the scenes stories to tell the story of the Von Trapps and show us how their adventure becomes one of the most popular stage and screen hits of all time.

Contact Adult Services (516)742-8405 ext. 5236. Speakingofbooks@gardencitypl.org

*This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

 

Multi-generational program Adults & Children

How to Jump Start Their Vegetable Garden

April 29 from 11 am – 2 pm

A multi-generational program for Children (grades K-5) and their Parents/Grandparents that will help to get a Jump Start on growing your vegetable garden.  Science Teacher Chris Buchman will show how to start a successful vegetable garden!

Registration began Monday, March 6 on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Only one member per family should register.

Contact Adult Services (516)742-8405 ext. 5236.  Email: Speakingofbooks@gardencitypl.org

*This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

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