Join our new Adult Summer Reading Program at the Garden City Public Library.
Garden City Public Library Adult Programming offers something for everyone! Learn how to use online Library services like Libby, Hoopla, and Flipster, join Librarians Kristen Sweeney and Laura Giunta for lively book chats, test your 80s and 90s trivia knowledge and more this spring.
Oceans of Possibilities Adult Summer Reading Club:
Registration Begins Monday, June 13!
Registration begins on Monday, June 13 at 10AM for the “Oceans of Possibilities” Summer Reading Club! Adults can register online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) or in person at the Garden City Public Library.
The first 100 registrants will receive a book bag, bookmark, folder, and journal, which registrants can pick up at the Adult Reference Department while supplies last.
Want to make sure you get a bag, bookmark, folder and journal? Then register to attend the program, Hidden Gems, A Title Swap Book Discussion, on June 8 at 7PM to get early access to sign up for this year’s Summer Reading Club. Registration can also be done online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) or in person at the Garden City Public Library.
Once you sign-up, you can submit raffle entries for each book you read at the Library or online through our website (www.gardencitypl.org). Adults who submit one raffle entry will have a chance to win one of this year’s raffle prizes. The more books you read and the more reviews you enter, the more chances you have to win! Raffles prizes will be announced soon, so stay tuned by visiting our website (www.gardencitypl.org) or following us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GardenCityPubLib.
If you have any questions, email the Reference Department at www.gardencitypl.org/speaking-of-books/.
Adult Summer Reading Club Early Access Event:
Hidden Gems, A Title Swap Book Discussion
On Wednesday, June 8 at 7PM, join Librarians Kristen Sweeney and Laura Giunta for Hidden Gems, a Title Swap Book Discussion. Share what you’ve been reading recently and learn
about the newest hits and old titles that you may have missed. Plus, get early access to sign-up for this year’s Adult Summer Reading Club program before official sign-up begins on Monday, June 13. Garden City Public Librarians will lead this discussion. Participants who don’t have a chance to read a book before the program are still encouraged to join to get book recommendations for future reads. Registration began May 23; space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Register online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) online or in person at the Garden City Public Library. Refreshments will be served. This program has been sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Learn How to Use Libby, Hoopla, and Flipster
Patrons can attend the program “Learn How to Use Libby, Hoopla, and Flipster” to learn how to use these library services to download ebooks, magazines, audiobooks, and more onto their device, whether it be a Kindle, iPad, laptop, smartphone, tablet, or other ereader. This program will be offered on Wednesday, June 15 at 2PM. Register beginning Tuesday, May 31 at 10AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) or in person at the Garden City Public Library. When registering, please indicate the device you plan to use for ebooks and audiobooks. Registrants should bring their device fully charged, any password(s) associated with their devices, and library card with them to the program.
80s and 90s Trivia Night
Relive the 80s and the 90s during Trivia Night. The program will be held Wednesday, June 22 at 7PM. Play as a team or play solo. Registration is required and begins Monday, June 6 at 10AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) or in person at the Garden City Public Library. Refreshments will be served. This program has been sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
New Beginnings: Singles Discussion/Support Group with Marla Matthews
Find new friends and hope for a new beginning during the program “New Beginnings: Singles Discussion/Support Group” on Thursday, June 23 at 7PM. The program will be facilitated by Marla Matthews, a social worker, life coach, and TV talk-show host. This will be a supportive, compassionate discussion for those that are widowed and divorced. No registration required, but seating is on a first come, first served basis. This program is for patrons ages 45 and older.
Please visit the Library for more information on upcoming events and programs. You can also visit our website (www.gardencitypl.org), follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/GardenCityPubLib), or call us (516-742-8405) to learn more. There’s more great programs to come, so stay tuned!
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