2013-06-07

June is audiobook month at the library



Broadway has the Tonys and Hollywood has the Oscars. On May 30th, publishers, producers, and narrators in the audio publishing world gathered at a formal gala at the New York Historical Society in New York City for the 18th Annual Audies, honoring the year’s best spoken word entertainment. Audies were awarded to the most engaging and innovative audiobooks of the […]

Senior duplicate scores



On June 3 there were 6 tables playing. The winners were: North/South 1—Joan Kiernan & Claire Burns 2—Athena & John Philippides East/West 1—Marie Thomaidis & Gloria Menzel 2—George Salem & Rudy Kaiser

Tanners Pond Env. Center open for summer



The Tanners Pond Environmental Center is now officially open daily from 10 to 4 during the summer. On June 1, the Directors held a free twilight tour party with over 50 people attending. It has been a busy time since Hurricane Sandy, and the community’s nature preserve and bird sanctuary has recovered well. The trails have been reopened and the […]

Troop # 56 honors Eagle Scouts



Nassau County Clerk Maureen O’Connell joined Boy Scout Troop #56 of Garden City at their Eagle Scout Court of Honor Ceremony for Jake H. Altabef , Thomas C. Bruno, Stefan Robert Gerek, Zachary A. Miner and Matthew C. Pena. County Clerk O’Connell, along with other area officials, the leaders and families of Troop #56 honored these outstanding young men who […]

It’s what’s happening for young adults



Zumba, Pilates, Yoga Combo Class Register online at Eventkeeper beginning June 10th for a Zumba, Pilates, Yoga Combo Class to be held on Monday night, June 24th from 7:30 – 8:30PM. Maria, a certified instructor in zumba, pilates and yoga, will incorporate the principles of all three in a class for ‘tweens and teens. Pilates and yoga will be used […]

GC Library will be at Belmont Festival



The Garden City Public Library will have a table at the Belmont Festival on Friday, June 7 starting at 6:00PM on Seventh Street in Garden City. The Library will have raffle prizes, giveaways, information about the Library, and more! Stop by the Belmont Festival and visit the Library’s table!

News from the children’s room



Summer Kick-Off Show Join us on Thursday, June 20 at 7:00PM for our Summer Kick-Off Show, Can You Dig It? with Petra Puppets! This fun show is open to children ages 2 1/2 through Grade 5 and their families. Tickets are required. Ticket distribution begins Saturday, June 8 at 9:30AM in the Children’s Room. Each individual needs his or her […]