The Children's Room

Wednesday, 31 December 2014 09:22

Winter Registration News

Registration for winter programs is scheduled to begin Monday, Jan. 5 at 9:30 a.m. Registration for story times and special programs can be done online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Registration for book discussions must be done in person in the Childrens Room. For more information about Childrens story times, book discussions, and special programs, check online on Eventkeeper or in the Childrens Room for winter fliers beginning mid-December.

Childrens Chinese Auction

Children in grades K-5 who complete the requirements of the Childrens Winter Reading Club will receive an invitation for themselves and a parent or adult caregiver to attend the Childrens Chinese Auction on Thursday, Feb. 26 from 6 to 7 p.m. At the auction, children can use their book review cards earned during the Childrens Winter Reading Club as raffle tickets to win prizes. Children should be accompanied by an adult caregiver during the Chinese auction at all times. Children must be present at the auction to win a raffle from the auction. Prizes, including the amount available, will be determined by the prize donations received from outside organizations.

Drop-In Lego Club

The first meeting of the year for the Drop-In Lego Club will be held Wednesday, Jan. 7 from 4 to 5 p.m. This monthly club is for children in grades kindergarten through fifth grade. In addition to Jan. 7, the Lego club will meet on the following Wednesday afternoons from 4 to 5 p.m.: Feb. 4, March 4, April 1, and May 6. No registration is required, but space is limited. When arriving at the library, please come to the Childrens Room and get a number. Numbers will be distributed starting at 3 p.m. the day of the program. Children will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis. The library will provide Lego bricks for children to build with during the program. The Drop-In Lego Club was made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Garden City Public Library as well as through Lego donations from library patrons.

The Art Of Zentangle With Joanne Van Meter

On Saturday, Jan. 24, Joanne Van Meter will be hosting the Art of Zentangle. This fun art program will be held at 1 p.m. for children in grades kindergarten to 2 and at 2:15 p.m. for children in grades 3 to 5. Registration begins Monday, Jan. 5 at 9:30 a.m. on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program. Please arrive promptly. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the wait list.

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