Children’s programs are extremely popular. We recommend that registrants arrive early to check-in. Your reserved spot will be held for five minutes after the starting time of the class before being given to a patron on the waitlist. If you know you cannot attend a class, please cancel your registration on LibCal (https://gardencitypl.libcal.com/) or call the Library at 516-742-8405 x5241 so your spot can be released to someone on the waitlist.
This 30-minute program is for children ages 18 months – 36 months and their caregivers. Join a Librarian and enjoy 30-minutes of books, flannels, music, movement, and more on the following dates from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM:
A separate registration is required for each session and for each child you wish to attend this program.
Register online with LibCal at https://gardencitypl.libcal.com/.
It is Library policy that parents of children under 11 must be accompanied by a parent or designated responsible person while in the Library. Also, if the young child is attending a Library program, we require the parent or designated responsible person to remain in the Library throughout the program and meet the child upon completion of the program.
Garden City Public Library Recording Policy, Section IV:
The Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the Library and during Library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. The Library reserves the right to document its services and the public’s use of the Library building and grounds. These photographs, videos, and audio recordings may be copied, displayed, televised, and published (including on any Library web site or social media site). Any individual that does not wish the Library to use a photograph or video of them or their child should inform a Library staff member prior to or while such photographs or videos are being taken. [Adopted: June 13, 2022]
This fun, 30-minute storytime is for ages birth to 5 years (not in Kindergarten) and their caregivers. Join a Librarian and enjoy books, flannels, music, movement, and more on the following dates:
Register online with LibCal at https://gardencitypl.libcal.com/. A separate registration is required for each session and for each child you wish to attend this program.
Garden City Public Library Recording Policy, Section IV:
The Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the Library and during Library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. The Library reserves the right to document its services and the public’s use of the Library building and grounds. These photographs, videos, and audio recordings may be copied, displayed, televised, and published (including on any Library web site or social media site). Any individual that does not wish the Library to use a photograph or video of them or their child should inform a Library staff member prior to or while such photographs or videos are being taken. [Adopted: June 13, 2022]
Celebrate Alfred Hitchcock Month with some of his most popular movies at 1:30 PM to see a movie.:
No registration is required, but seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
“Monday Movie Matinées” are sponsored by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Professional organizers and co-authors of the self-help book Beyond Tidy, Marie Limpert and Annmarie Brogan will teach you techniques on how to make well thought-out decisions on what to keep in your spaces and what to let go. They will answer questions and provide solutions to common challenges that get people stuck.
This program takes place on January 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM.
Register online on LibCal (https://gardencitypl.libcal.com).
Garden City Public Library Recording Policy, Section IV:
The Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the Library and during Library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. The Library reserves the right to document its services and the public’s use of the Library building and grounds. These photographs, videos, and audio recordings may be copied, displayed, televised, and published (including on any Library web site or social media site). Any individual that does not wish the Library to use a photograph or video of them or their child should inform a Library staff member prior to or while such photographs or videos are being taken. [Adopted: June 13, 2022]
There will be a Special Meeting of the Library Board of Trustees on Monday, January 19, 2026 at 7:30 PM in the Library’s Small Meeting Room, located on the lower level. The Board will immediately move into Executive Session to discuss a matter of personnel pursuant to Section 105(1)(f) of the Open Meetings Law.