Earn community service this summer by participating in the Library's Tweens & Teens Department Holiday Recipe Card Community Service Project!

Each volunteer can submit up to 5 recipe cards.

Recipe cards and volunteer forms can be found at the Library.

Volunteers’ recipe cards will be available for other patrons to browse in the Tweens and Teens Room throughout the summer and may also be shared on the Library’s social media pages and website.

Volunteers must use the recipe cards provided by the Library to write their recipes on.

Volunteers must have previously made the dish they are submitting a recipe for and must include a review of the recipe in the form of coloring in stars on the recipe card (a recipe can receive up to 5 stars).

Recipes should be legible and written as neatly as possible.

All volunteers should cite the source in which they found the recipe on their recipe card (a source can be a cookbook or website, but can also be a family member or neighbor).

Volunteers must return a volunteer form with their recipe cards; volunteers do not have to submit all 5 recipe cards at once and should do an additional form for recipes they submit at a later date.

Recipes will be accepted from October 16, 2023-December 18, 2023.

Please return completed recipe cards and the volunteer form to the Community Service Drop-Off Box on the metal cabinet in the Tweens & Teens Room.

Volunteers will receive 1 hour for every recipe they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens & Teens Department.

Earn community service by painting Holiday Bauble ornaments for the Garden City Public Library’s Tweens and Teens Department’s Tree Ornament!

Each volunteer will receive 3 ornaments and a set of paint pens to decorate their ornaments at home.

Paint pens must be returned to the library.

These ornaments will be used to decorate our new ornament tree each month!

To participate, please register online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) beginning November 21 at 10AM.

Completed ornaments must be submitted by November 30. 

Registrants will be asked to pick up their ornaments at the library in order to participate in this community service program.

Volunteers must return 3 decorated ornaments and their set of paint pens by the due date in order to receive community service.

Volunteers will receive 2 hours for every 3 ornaments they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department.

This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

This fun, interactive storytime is for children ages birth to 2 1/2, and an adult caregiver. Enjoy 30 minutes of literacy, movement, music and fingerplays. Online registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) is required for each session. Registration for this session begins Nov. 21 at 10am. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend this program. 

It is Library policy that parents of children under 10 attending a program remain at the Library throughout and meet the child upon completion of the program.

This fun interactive storytime is for children ages 2 1/2-5 (not in Kindergarten) and an adult caregiver. Online registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library Card is required. A separate registration is required for each session, Registration for this session begins Nov. 21 at 10am. 

It is Library policy that parents of children under 10 attending a program remain at the Library throughout and meet the child upon completion of the program.

Volunteer to read to and then do a craft or coloring activity with children ages PreK-Grade 2 during the program Reading Pals!

While the Reading Pals program runs from 4PM-4:30PM, volunteers will be asked to arrive at 3:30PM to review the material before the start of the program and stay after to help clean up until 5PM.

Volunteers must be in Grades 6-12.

Registration to volunteer for the October session begins Tuesday, October 11 at 10AM online via Eventkeeper.

This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

This fun program is for children ages 4-Grade 2. Under Librarian supervision, Teen volunteers will read to children and then they will do a craft together.

Online registration with a Library Card on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) is required beginning November 21, at 10am.

You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend this program.

It is Library policy that parents of children under 10 attending a program remain at the Library throughout and meet the child upon completion of the program.

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

Linsay Gendy will lead participants in making Quilted Ornaments.

Space is limited.

Registration is required and begins Tuesday, October 31 @ 10AM online via Eventkeeper

Funding is provided by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library

This program has been CANCELLED.

Kick-off the holiday season and earn community service by performing in the Library's Holiday Teen Talent Night!

Registration to perform is required and begins Tuesday, November 7 at 10AM.

Performers should arrive at 6:30PM. The show will begin at 7PM.

Perfromances do not have to be holiday-themed.

If you're performing as a group, only one person from the group has to register.

Each performance should be no longer than 5 minutes.

Performers must be in Grades 6-12 only.

This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Monthly Board Meeting

Join us for our monthly Tweens and Teens Dungeons and Dragons game and learn how to play the famous fantasy role-playing game!

Beginners are welcome!

Registration begins Tuesday, November 21 at 10AM online via Eventkeeper. 

This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12. 

**Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program.**

This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

This fun, festive program is for children ages 2 1/2-Grade 5 and their families. A maximum of 4 persons per family can participate. Each family will decorate and take home one Gingerbread House. Online registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library Card is required beginning Nov. 21 at 10am. Only one person per family registers.  At least one adult per family must remain throughout the program.

It is Library policy that parents of children under 10 attending a program remain at the Library throughout and meet the child upon completion of the program.

This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Make keychains, magnets, pins, ornaments, and more during Teen Crafternoon: Perler Bead Art!

This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12 only.

Registration is required and begins Tuesday, November 21 online at 10AM.

**Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program.**

This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Have some family fun playing BINGO and maybe win a small prize! This program is for children ages 4-fifth grade and their families. Up to 3 family members (one must be an adult) can participate. Online registration on Eventkeeper with a Library Card (www.gardencitypl.org) is required and begins Nov. 21 at 10am. Only one family member registers.

It is Library policy that parents of children under 10 attending a program remain at the Library throughout and meet the child upon completion of the program.

This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

A demonstration and tasting program. Rob shows how to have Tasty Holiday Gathering with rustic chicken meatballs, and a provolone and artichoke dip for holiday entertaining.

Join us for a meeting of the Teen Advisory Board! 

This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12 who are members of the Teen Advisory Board.  

Interested in joining the Teen Advisory Board? Apply to become a member online: https://www.gardencitypl.org/teen-advisory-board-application/

Registration begins Tuesday, November 28 at 10AM online via Eventkeeper.

Join us for a book discussion on the book "A Wish for Winter" by Viola Shipman.   A holiday story that  is sure to tug on heartstrings and delight readers who love books about books, missed connections and the magic of Christmas.

Spread kindness in the community by participating in a special kindness card-making session! 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 2 hours of community service.

For Teens and Tweens in Grades 6-12.

Registration begins Tuesday, November 28 at 10AM online via Eventkeeper.

This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tweens and Teens in Grades 4-12 can learn how to knit or crochet during our Tweens and Teens Yarn Group!

Registration is required. Registration begins Tuesday, November 28 at 10AM.

Registrants must be in Grades 4-12.

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, December 22.

Tweens and teens in Grades 6-12 who know how to knit or crochet can volunteer at this program! Please contact Laura Giunta at laurag@gardencitypl.org if you are interested in volunteering.

**Teens in Grades 6-12 who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program.**

This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

The not for profit organization Respectacle has arranged this room for their volunteers to collect, clean and batch eyeglasses for donation/reuse. Participation is through the organization, Respectacle.

Board Meeting

Earn community service by painting Snowflake ornaments for the Garden City Public Library’s Tweens and Teens Department’s Tree Ornament!

Each volunteer will receive 3 ornaments and a set of paint pens to decorate their ornaments at home.

Paint pens must be returned to the library.

These ornaments will be used to decorate our new ornament tree each month!

To participate, please register online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) beginning December 12 at 10AM.

Completed ornaments must be submitted by December 21. 

Registrants will be asked to pick up their ornaments at the library in order to participate in this community service program.

Volunteers must return 3 decorated ornaments and their set of paint pens by the due date in order to receive community service.

Volunteers will receive 2 hours for every 3 ornaments they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department.

This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

How to make your own natural aromatherapy scrubs, bath salts and sprays for Wintertime, complete with a craft - making a Peppermint Candy Cane Bath Scrub.

Registration is required and begins Tuesday, November 21 at 10:00am online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) or call the Reference Desk at (516)742-8405 x5236.  Space is limited.

Volunteer to help children Grades K-5 during the monthly Children's program LEGO Club!

While LEGO Club runs from 4PM-4:45PM, volunteers will be asked to arrive at 3:30PM to help set-up before the start of the program and stay after to help clean up until 5:15PM.

Volunteers must be in Grades 6-12.

Registration to volunteer for the December session begins Tuesday, December 5 at 10AM online via Eventkeeper.

This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

This fun STEM program is for children in Grades K-5 only. Come with old friends, meet new friends and have fun while building whatever your imagination dreams up!

No registration is necessary. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

It is Library policy that parents of children under 10 attending a program remain at the Library throughout and meet the child upon completion of the program.

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

Children ages 3 and 4 and their adult caregiver will come and do a simple craft with a Librarian. This is a 30-minute progam. A separate registration is required for each session. Registration for this session begins Dec. 5 at 10am. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend this program.

It is Library policy that parents of children under 10 attending a program remain at the Library throughout and meet the child upon completion of the program.

This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Join us for this Teen Paint Night!

This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12 only.

Registration is required and begins Tuesday, December 5 online at 10AM.

**Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program.**

This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Join Art & Susan Zuckerman, seasoned lecturers, as they take you on avirtual  tour of the holiday sights & sounds of the city!  No Registration is required.

Join us for Tween Thursdays and decorate a mason jar using Mod Podge and tissue paper during our Winter Mason Jars!

This program is for tweens in Grades 4-7.

Registration is required and begins Tuesday, December 5 online at 10AM.

**Tweens entering Grades 6 and 7 who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program.**

It is Library policy that parents of children under 10 attending a program remain at the Library throughout and meet the child upon completion of the program.

This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

In this new Spanish Language storytime for children ages 3 and 4, with their adult caregivers, instructors Mary Anne Williams and Gissela Preciado will read books in Spanish and incorporate music and movement in this 60-minute program designed to teach our youngest patrons how to speak Spanish. Online registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library Card is required beginning Dec. 5 ast 10am. A separate registration is needed for each session, and a separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend this program.

It is Library policy that parents of children under 10 attending a program remain at the Library throughout and meet the child upon completion of the program.

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

Kick off the weekend with our Teen Gamers program!

We will have our Nintendo Switch consoles for teens to use well as tabletop board games and Magic: The Gathering cards for teens to play on.

This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12 only.

Registration is required and begins Tuesday, December 5 online at 10AM.

**Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program.**

Crafting with Friends. Children ages 2-5, and an adult caregiver, can come to the

Library and make a craft with The Friends. Presented by Mary Maguire and Kathie Wysocki. Online registration

with a Library Card on Eventkeeper is required and begins Dec. 5, at 10am. You must do a separate

registration for each child you wish to attend this program. It is Library policy that parents of children

under 10 attending a program remain at the Library throughout and meet the child upon completion

of the program. This program is sponsored the Friends of the Garden City Public Library (Directors

include: Mary Alaina Burbage, Evelyn Fasano, Joan Trocchia, Kathie Wysocki and others).

Crafting with Friends. Children in Grades K-5 can come to the Library and make a craft with the Friends. Presented by Mary Maguire and Carol Valenti. Online registration

with a Library Card on Eventkeeper is required and begins Dec. 5, at 10am. You must do a separate

registration for each child you wish to attend this program. It is Library policy that parents of children

under 10 attending a program remain at the Library throughout and meet the child upon completion

of the program. This program is sponsored the Friends of the Garden City Public Library (Directors

include: Mary Alaina Burbage, Evelyn Fasano, Joan Trocchia, Kathie Wysocki and others).

Join John Kenrick as he gives us the behind the scenes history of both the song and the film, and takes us on a trip down Christmas Memory Lane for a delightful evening of song and dance.

Entertainment historian John Kenrick has worked in the theatre at every level from amateur to Broadway, eventually serving as personal assistant to 6 Tony Award winning producers, including the team behind the original production of Rent. He has taught musical theatre history courses at NYU, The New School, and Philadelphia’s University of the Arts. John’s books include Musical Theatre: A History, and he is featured in The Cambridge Companion to Operetta. He is the creator of the educational website Musicals101.com. 

Volunteer to read to and then do a craft or coloring activity with children ages PreK-Grade 2 during the program Reading Pals!

While the Reading Pals program runs from 4PM-4:30PM, volunteers will be asked to arrive at 3:30PM to review the material before the start of the program and stay after to help clean up until 5PM.

Volunteers must be in Grades 6-12.

Registration to volunteer for the December session begins Tuesday, December 12 at 10AM online via Eventkeeper.

This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

This fun program is for children ages 4-Grade 2. Under Librarian supervision, Teen volunteers will read to children and then they will do a craft together.

Online registration with a Library Card on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) is required beginning Dec. 12, at 10am.

You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend this program.

It is Library policy that parents of children under 10 attending a program remain at the Library throughout and meet the child upon completion of the program.

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

Are you artistic? Then join us for our VolunTeen Artists community service program and work on art projects for the Library!

Participants will receive community service for attending. 

Registration is required and begins Tuesday, December 12 online at 10AM.

This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Join us for our monthly Tweens and Teens Dungeons and Dragons game and learn how to play the famous fantasy role-playing game!

Beginners are welcome!

Registration begins Tuesday, December 12 at 10AM online via Eventkeeper. 

This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12. 

**Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program.**

This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Library Closed

Library Closed

Celebrate the holidays and the New Year with friends during holiday break by joining us at the Library's Teen Holiday Party!

Play games, sing karaoke, watch a short holiday film, and do other holiday-themed activities.

Snacks and drinks will be served.

Bake for the program and earn community service credit!

Volunteers who bake must bake at least 2 dozen items, must individually wrap items, and must include a list of ingredients. 

Please note registrants will be eating baked goods, which will be baked by other tweens and teens.

All registrants should indicate if they have any food allergies. 

This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12 only.

Registration is required and begins Tuesday, December 20 at 10AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org).

Space is limited, so make sure to register early to reserve your spot at the party!

**Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program.**

This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Monthly Board Meeting

Paint and craft at a special Teen Crafternoon: Free Paint and Craft!

We'll have a variety of art supplies you can use to paint and craft, leftover from previous Crafternoon programs.

Please note there's a limited amount of each craft supply, so registrants may not be able to do every craft project.

This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12.

Registration is required and begins Tuesday, December 19 online at 10AM.

**Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program.**

This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Library Closed

Library Closed

Receive a 10% reduction on Automobile/ Liability insurance and qualify for a license point reduction.

Registration in person begins Monday, December 4, 2023 for Garden City Residents.  Those without a Garden City Public Library card can begin registering on Monday, December 11, 2023.  Register separately for each person.  Space is limited, so check with Adult Services/ Reference Desk for availability. Proper ID is required when registering an absent party. Payment of $30 by check made payable to Empire Safety Council is required when signing up.

Bring your valid New York State Driver's Licence and a pen to class.