The mission of the Garden City Public Library isto connect people with information.
| Mon: | 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Tues: | 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Weds: | 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Thurs: | 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Fri: | 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Sat: | 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Sun: | 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
Friendship Bracelets – Community Service
Teen volunteers use beads and strings to design friendship bracelets for Library patrons, 1/29/24.
Make friendship bracelets for friends and Library patrons during “Friendship Bracelets for Community Service, which will be held at the Library on Monday, April 29, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
In this program inspired by the Taylor Swift Eras Tour, create friendship bracelets to trade and give to friends and for the Library to give to patrons.
At least one bracelet you make must be used for the Library to give out to patrons in order to earn community service.
This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, April 23, at 10:00 AM online via Eventkeeper.
Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability.
This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Volunteers Needed: LEGO Club
A teen volunteer helps children build with LEGO, 2/27/24.
Volunteer to help children in Grades K-5 during the monthly Children’s Department’s LEGO Club! The April session will be held on Tuesday, April 30.
While the LEGO Club program runs from 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM, volunteers are asked to arrive at 3:30 PM to help set-up before the start of the program and to stay after to help clean up until 5:15 PM.
Volunteers must be in Grades 6-12 only.
Registration to volunteer is required and begins Tuesday, April 23, at 10:00 AM online via Eventkeeper. Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability.
This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Kindness Cards for Community Service
Teen volunteers make cards with positive messages at the “Kindness Cards for Community Service” program, 1/3/24.
Spread kindness in the community by participating in a special kindness card-making session on Wednesday, May 1, at 6:00 PM!
Use art supplies to create cards featuring positive, uplifting messages, and then bring them home to hand out and help brighten someone’s day! Participants will earn community service by participating in this program.
This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12. Registration begins Tuesday, April 23, at 10:00 AM on Eventkeeper.
Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability.
This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Problem Registering for a Program?
If Eventkeeper is down, please call the Library at 516-742-8405 and speak to a staff member in the department hosting the event that you want to attend.
Tweens & Teens Yarn Group
Tweens & teens teach their peers how to knit and crochet, 2/1/24.
Tweens and teens in Grades 4-12 can learn how to knit or crochet during our “Tweens and Teens Yarn Group” that will be held on Thursday, May 2, at 4:00 PM.
Registration is required and begins Tuesday, April 23, at 10:00 AM online via Eventkeeper. Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability.
Participants will be able to take home knitting needles or crochet hooks to continue working on their projects, but must return the knitting needles or crochet hooks they are using by Friday, May 17.
Tweens and teens in Grades 6-12 who know how to knit or crochet can volunteer at this program! Please contact the Young Adult Department if you are interested in volunteering. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can also receive community service for participating in this program.
This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Library to Install New Entryway Doors Fitted with Security Devices
Village and Library Trustees, along with Village and Library administration, met with construction representatives to discuss a capital project at the Library on Monday, April 1, 2024.
The Village continues to invest in safety and security enhancements at the Garden City Public Library. A pre-construction contractors meeting was held to move forward on the recent approval by the Village Board of Trustees of a new capital project to install new doors and security devices in the Library’s entryway.
On Monday, Village and Library administration met with representatives from several companies to discuss the project. In attendance were Village Trustee and Village Board liaison to the Garden City Public Library Bruce Torino, Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi, Building Superintendent Giuseppe Giovanniello, Village Civil Engineer Andrew Tock, Village Construction Inspector Scott Schellas, Public Works Superintendent John Borroni, Village Engineer Craig Bandini, Library Board Chairman Randy Colahan, Library Trustee Colleen Foley, Library Director Marianne Malagon, and Assistant Library Director Ralph Guiteau.
Among the contractor representatives in attendance were Chad Urschel, a field supervisor for Intelli-Tec Security Services, Greg Popek from Intricate Tech Solutions, Bill Lopez from NABCO, and Noel Eberts from S&L Storefront.
“This newly approved capital project will further enhance security measures we are implementing at the Library to ensure a safe space for patrons and employees alike,” Mr. Colahan said. “Thank you to Trustee Torino, Mayor Carter Flanagan, and the Village Board for their continued strong support of the Garden City Library.”
The Village Board engaged the professional services of Intricate Tech Solutions, LTD to install the doors, and Intelli-Tec Security Services to install the required security devices for the new doors. According to Mr. Borroni, the doors, once ordered, are expected to arrive in approximately 10 weeks. “The project is underway,” he said.
Recycle Your Eclipse Glasses
Drop off your gently used eclipse glasses in the box located in the Library foyer in order to recycle them.
Glasses will be sent to Eclipse Glasses USA, who will distribute them to people around the world, so they can experience the next solar eclipse in their region.
Glasses will be collected until April 25.
Nearly 90 residents gathered on the Garden City Library’s front lawn April 8 to catch a glimpse of history as a total solar eclipse became visible across a band covering parts of North America, including right here in Garden City. The “Drop-In Viewing Program” was free for patrons. Over the four days prior, the Library gave out more than 1,400 solar eclipse glasses to Garden City Library cardholders. The Library initially ordered 200, then 200 more, and added another 1,000 glasses on Friday! Staff also provided additional surplus glasses not needed on the last day to assist with the Library’s “Drop-In Viewing Program” held Monday afternoon.
Amazing Library Book Sale May 4-5!
From bestselling novels to art books to children’s books and everything in between, you’ll find them all at the Garden City Public Library “Spring Book Sale.” But that’s not all! Enticing baskets will be auctioned off in a “Silent Auction,” such as the “Reach for the Beach” basket pictured. Proceeds will support programs at the Library sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
- Saturday, May 4:
- From 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM you will be able to buy wonderful, gently used and some new books.
- “Silent Auction” bids on baskets can be made.
- Sunday, May 5:
- From 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, book bargains continue.
- “Silent Auction” basket bids close 3:00 Sunday, winners announced shortly afterwards.
Book donations will pause beginning April 26 and resume on a date to be determined.
All proceeds will be used by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library to support programs at the Garden City Public Library for children, young adults, and adults, as well as the very popular Museum Passes and “Monday Movie Matinées.” The Friends of the Garden City Public Library is a volunteer organization that welcomes volunteers. Please see the Friends tab, Membership, on the Library website. The Library is located at 60 Seventh St., Garden City, NY.
Roof-Replacement Project Nearing Completion
The Garden City Public Library’s roof-replacement project is nearing completion. Abatement has been completed, as well as the roof work. The containers have also been removed from the parking lot. Masonry restoration work is ongoing; the project will take a few more weeks to complete. This work has no impact on Library hours and services.
