Library programs
Up to age 11
FREEMon, Sep 14 · 10:30 AM
Garden City Public Library · Garden City
This storytime is for children ages 18 months-36 months. Join a Librarian for 30-minutes of books, flannels, music, movement and more! Registration begins September 8 at 10am. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.
FREEMon, Sep 14 · 11:30 AM
Garden City Public Library · Garden City
This storytime is for children ages Birth-5 (not in Kindergarten). Join a Librarian for 30-minutes of books, flannels, music, movement and more! Registration begins Sept. 8 at 10am. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.
FREEMon, Sep 14 · 3:00 PM
Garden City Public Library · Garden City
The Grades K-5 After School Hive! Mondays are Board Game Mondays! Weekdays after school, children in Grades K-5 are encouraged to play, build, craft, and work together! Starting at 3PM every weekday after school, children in Grades K-5 can join us in the Children’s Room for a different after school activity! 🎲Board Game Mondays: Board Games will be available in the Children’s Room for kids to play until 6PM 🧶Craft Tuesdays: Craft Supplies like beads, yarn, scratch art, and more will be available in the Children’s Room until 6PM 🧱LEGO Wednesdays: Build with LEGO in the Children’s Room until 6PM 🧩Puzzle Thursdays: Work on Jigsaw Puzzles in the Children’s Room until 6PM Activities will also be available for kids in the STEAM Workshop when needed to accommodate more participants and if there isn’t a program. No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult in the Children’s Room and STEAM Workshop.
FREETue, Sep 15 · 10:00 AM
Garden City Public Library · Garden City
Children Birth - 5 years (not in Kindergarten) and their caregivers can join A Time for Kids for 45 minutes of movement, music and fun. Please register online on Libcal with a Library card. Registration begins Sept. 8 at 10am. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.
FREETue, Sep 15 · 3:00 PM
Garden City Public Library · Garden City
The Grades K-5 After School Hive! Tuesdays are Craft Tuesdays! Weekdays after school, children in Grades K-5 are encouraged to play, build, craft, and work together! Starting at 3PM every weekday after school, children in Grades K-5 can join us in the Children’s Room for a different after school activity! 🎲Board Game Mondays: Board Games will be available in the Children’s Room for kids to play until 6PM 🧶Craft Tuesdays: Craft Supplies like beads, yarn, scratch art, and more will be available in the Children’s Room until 6PM 🧱LEGO Wednesdays: Build with LEGO in the Children’s Room until 6PM 🧩Puzzle Thursdays: Work on Jigsaw Puzzles in the Children’s Room until 6PM Activities will also be available for kids in the STEAM Workshop when needed to accommodate more participants and if there isn’t a program. No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult in the Children’s Room and STEAM Workshop.
movementFREEWed, Sep 16 · 10:00 AM
Garden City Public Library · Garden City
This fun program is for children from birth to age 5 (not in Kindergarten) and an adult caregiver. Enjoy movement and music and meet Molly Mouse. Registration begins Tuesday, September 8 at 10am. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.
FREEWed, Sep 16 · 3:00 PM
Garden City Public Library · Garden City
The Grades K-5 After School Hive! Wednesdays are LEGO Wednesdays! Weekdays after school, children in Grades K-5 are encouraged to play, build, craft, and work together! Starting at 3PM every weekday after school, children in Grades K-5 can join us in the Children’s Room for a different after school activity! 🎲Board Game Mondays: Board Games will be available in the Children’s Room for kids to play until 6PM 🧶Craft Tuesdays: Craft Supplies like beads, yarn, scratch art, and more will be available in the Children’s Room until 6PM 🧱LEGO Wednesdays: Build with LEGO in the Children’s Room until 6PM 🧩Puzzle Thursdays: Work on Jigsaw Puzzles in the Children’s Room until 6PM Activities will also be available for kids in the STEAM Workshop when needed to accommodate more participants and if there isn’t a program. No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult in the Children’s Room and STEAM Workshop.
FREEWed, Sep 16 · 4:00 PM
Garden City Public Library · Garden City
This fun, interactive club is for children in Grades K-2. Join a Librarian and engage in STEAM activities, make new friends, learn and have fun! Registration begins Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 10am. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.
FREEThu, Sep 17 · 10:30 AM
Garden City Public Library · Garden City
This fun storytime is for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Enjoy longer stories for longer attention spans, as well as flannels, movement, music and more! Registration begins Sept. 8 at 10am A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.
FREEThu, Sep 17 · 11:30 AM
Garden City Public Library · Garden City
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ NEW STORYTIME REGISTRATION RULES BELOW! This fun 30-minute program is for non-walkers ages birth-17 months and their caregivers. Registration begins Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 10am. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.
FREEThu, Sep 17 · 3:00 PM
Garden City Public Library · Garden City
The Grades K-5 After School Hive! Thursdays are Puzzle Thursdays! Weekdays after school, children in Grades K-5 are encouraged to play, build, craft, and work together! Starting at 3PM every weekday after school, children in Grades K-5 can join us in the Children’s Room for a different after school activity! 🎲Board Game Mondays: Board Games will be available in the Children’s Room for kids to play until 6PM 🧶Craft Tuesdays: Craft Supplies like beads, yarn, scratch art, and more will be available in the Children’s Room until 6PM 🧱LEGO Wednesdays: Build with LEGO in the Children’s Room until 6PM 🧩Puzzle Thursdays: Work on Jigsaw Puzzles in the Children’s Room until 6PM Activities will also be available for kids in the STEAM Workshop when needed to accommodate more participants and if there isn’t a program. No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult in the Children’s Room and STEAM Workshop.
artFREEThu, Sep 17 · 4:00 PM
Garden City Public Library · Garden City
This fun, interactive program is for children in Grades 3-5. Join Miss Emily and design your own stickers! Registration begins Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 10am. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.
FREEThu, Sep 17 · 6:30 PM
Garden City Public Library · Garden City
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ NEW STORYTIME REGISTRATION RULES BELOW! This fun, interactive storytime is for children 2-5 and their adult caregivers. Enjoy books, movement and music and a simple craft during this 30-minute storytime. Registration begins Sept. 8, at 10am. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.
FREEFri, Sep 18 · 11:00 AM
Garden City Public Library · Garden City
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ NEW STORYTIME REGISTRATION RULES BELOW! This fun storytime is for children ages 2-5 years old and their caregivers. Enjoy 30-minutes of stories, rhymes, and music in both English and Spanish. Registration begins Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 10am. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.
FREEMon, Sep 21 · 10:30 AM
Garden City Public Library · Garden City
This storytime is for children ages 18 months-36 months. Join a Librarian for 30-minutes of books, flannels, music, movement and more! Registration begins Sept. 15 at 10am. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.
FREEMon, Sep 21 · 11:30 AM
Garden City Public Library · Garden City
This storytime is for children ages Birth-5 (not in Kindergarten). Join a Librarian for 30-minutes of books, flannels, music, movement and more! Registration begins Sept. 15 at 10am. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.
movementFREETue, Sep 22 · 10:00 AM
Garden City Public Library · Garden City
This fun program is for children from birth to age 5 (not entering Kindergarten in Fall 2026) and an adult caregiver. Enjoy movement and music and meet Molly Mouse. Registration begins Tuesday, September 15 at 10am. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.
FREETue, Sep 22 · 3:00 PM
Garden City Public Library · Garden City
The Grades K-5 After School Hive! Tuesdays are Craft Tuesdays! Weekdays after school, children in Grades K-5 are encouraged to play, build, craft, and work together! Starting at 3PM every weekday after school, children in Grades K-5 can join us in the Children’s Room for a different after school activity! 🎲Board Game Mondays: Board Games will be available in the Children’s Room for kids to play until 6PM 🧶Craft Tuesdays: Craft Supplies like beads, yarn, scratch art, and more will be available in the Children’s Room until 6PM 🧱LEGO Wednesdays: Build with LEGO in the Children’s Room until 6PM 🧩Puzzle Thursdays: Work on Jigsaw Puzzles in the Children’s Room until 6PM Activities will also be available for kids in the STEAM Workshop when needed to accommodate more participants and if there isn’t a program. No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult in the Children’s Room and STEAM Workshop.
FREEWed, Sep 23 · 10:00 AM
Garden City Public Library · Garden City
Children birth - 5 years (not in Kindergarten) and their caregivers can join A Time for Kids for 45 minutes of movement, music and fun. Please register online on Libcal with a Library card. Registration begins Sept. 15 at 10am. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.
FREEWed, Sep 23 · 3:00 PM
Garden City Public Library · Garden City
The Grades K-5 After School Hive! Wednesdays are LEGO Wednesdays! Weekdays after school, children in Grades K-5 are encouraged to play, build, craft, and work together! Starting at 3PM every weekday after school, children in Grades K-5 can join us in the Children’s Room for a different after school activity! 🎲Board Game Mondays: Board Games will be available in the Children’s Room for kids to play until 6PM 🧶Craft Tuesdays: Craft Supplies like beads, yarn, scratch art, and more will be available in the Children’s Room until 6PM 🧱LEGO Wednesdays: Build with LEGO in the Children’s Room until 6PM 🧩Puzzle Thursdays: Work on Jigsaw Puzzles in the Children’s Room until 6PM Activities will also be available for kids in the STEAM Workshop when needed to accommodate more participants and if there isn’t a program. No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult in the Children’s Room and STEAM Workshop.
FREEWed, Sep 23 · 4:00 PM
Garden City Public Library · Garden City
This fun STEAM program is for children entering Grades K-5 in Fall 2026. Children will team up with Teen volunteers and work on creating exciting things with LEGO bricks. Registration is required online on Libcal beginning September 15 at 10am. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend this program.
FREEThu, Sep 24 · 10:30 AM
Garden City Public Library · Garden City
This fun storytime is for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Enjoy longer stories for longer attention spans, as well as flannels, movement, music and more! Registration begins Sept. 15 at 10am A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.
FREEThu, Sep 24 · 11:30 AM
Garden City Public Library · Garden City
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ NEW STORYTIME REGISTRATION RULES BELOW! This fun 30-minute program is for non-walkers ages birth-17 months and their caregivers. Registration begins Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 10am. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.
FREEThu, Sep 24 · 3:00 PM
Garden City Public Library · Garden City
The Grades K-5 After School Hive! Thursdays are Puzzle Thursdays! Weekdays after school, children in Grades K-5 are encouraged to play, build, craft, and work together! Starting at 3PM every weekday after school, children in Grades K-5 can join us in the Children’s Room for a different after school activity! 🎲Board Game Mondays: Board Games will be available in the Children’s Room for kids to play until 6PM 🧶Craft Tuesdays: Craft Supplies like beads, yarn, scratch art, and more will be available in the Children’s Room until 6PM 🧱LEGO Wednesdays: Build with LEGO in the Children’s Room until 6PM 🧩Puzzle Thursdays: Work on Jigsaw Puzzles in the Children’s Room until 6PM Activities will also be available for kids in the STEAM Workshop when needed to accommodate more participants and if there isn’t a program. No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult in the Children’s Room and STEAM Workshop.
danceFREEFri, Sep 25 · 11:00 AM
Garden City Public Library · Garden City
Preschool Dance Party is a 30-minute program with music for children ages 2.5-5 years and their adult caregivers. Each Preschool Dance Party program will feature a variety of instruments, props, and activities. Registration begins Tuesday, September 15 at 10am. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.
FREEMon, Sep 28 · 10:30 AM
Garden City Public Library · Garden City
This storytime is for children ages 18 months-36 months. Join a Librarian for 30-minutes of books, flannels, music, movement and more! Registration begins Sept. 22 at 10am. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.
FREEMon, Sep 28 · 11:30 AM
Garden City Public Library · Garden City
This storytime is for children ages Birth-5 (not in Kindergarten). Join a Librarian for 30-minutes of books, flannels, music, movement and more! Registration begins Sept. 22 at 10am. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.
FREEMon, Sep 28 · 3:00 PM
Garden City Public Library · Garden City
The Grades K-5 After School Hive! Mondays are Board Game Mondays! Weekdays after school, children in Grades K-5 are encouraged to play, build, craft, and work together! Starting at 3PM every weekday after school, children in Grades K-5 can join us in the Children’s Room for a different after school activity! 🎲Board Game Mondays: Board Games will be available in the Children’s Room for kids to play until 6PM 🧶Craft Tuesdays: Craft Supplies like beads, yarn, scratch art, and more will be available in the Children’s Room until 6PM 🧱LEGO Wednesdays: Build with LEGO in the Children’s Room until 6PM 🧩Puzzle Thursdays: Work on Jigsaw Puzzles in the Children’s Room until 6PM Activities will also be available for kids in the STEAM Workshop when needed to accommodate more participants and if there isn’t a program. No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult in the Children’s Room and STEAM Workshop.
movementFREETue, Sep 29 · 10:00 AM
Garden City Public Library · Garden City
This fun program is for children from birth to age 5 (not entering Kindergarten in Fall 2026) and an adult caregiver. Enjoy movement and music and meet Molly Mouse. Registration begins Tuesday, September 22 at 10am. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.
FREETue, Sep 29 · 3:00 PM
Garden City Public Library · Garden City
The Grades K-5 After School Hive! Tuesdays are Craft Tuesdays! Weekdays after school, children in Grades K-5 are encouraged to play, build, craft, and work together! Starting at 3PM every weekday after school, children in Grades K-5 can join us in the Children’s Room for a different after school activity! 🎲Board Game Mondays: Board Games will be available in the Children’s Room for kids to play until 6PM 🧶Craft Tuesdays: Craft Supplies like beads, yarn, scratch art, and more will be available in the Children’s Room until 6PM 🧱LEGO Wednesdays: Build with LEGO in the Children’s Room until 6PM 🧩Puzzle Thursdays: Work on Jigsaw Puzzles in the Children’s Room until 6PM Activities will also be available for kids in the STEAM Workshop when needed to accommodate more participants and if there isn’t a program. No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult in the Children’s Room and STEAM Workshop.
FREEWed, Sep 30 · 10:00 AM
Garden City Public Library · Garden City
Children birth - 5 years (not in Kindergarten) and their caregivers can join A Time for Kids for 45 minutes of movement, music and fun. Please register online on Libcal with a Library card. Registration begins Sept. 22 at 10am. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.
FREEWed, Sep 30 · 3:00 PM
Garden City Public Library · Garden City
The Grades K-5 After School Hive! Wednesdays are LEGO Wednesdays! Weekdays after school, children in Grades K-5 are encouraged to play, build, craft, and work together! Starting at 3PM every weekday after school, children in Grades K-5 can join us in the Children’s Room for a different after school activity! 🎲Board Game Mondays: Board Games will be available in the Children’s Room for kids to play until 6PM 🧶Craft Tuesdays: Craft Supplies like beads, yarn, scratch art, and more will be available in the Children’s Room until 6PM 🧱LEGO Wednesdays: Build with LEGO in the Children’s Room until 6PM 🧩Puzzle Thursdays: Work on Jigsaw Puzzles in the Children’s Room until 6PM Activities will also be available for kids in the STEAM Workshop when needed to accommodate more participants and if there isn’t a program. No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult in the Children’s Room and STEAM Workshop.
FREETue, Oct 6 · 10:00 AM
Garden City Public Library · Garden City
Children Birth - 5 (not in Kindergarten) and their caregivers can join A Time for Kids for 45 minutes of movement, music and fun. Please register online on Libcal with a Library card. Registration begins Tuesday, September 29 at 10am. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.
FREEWed, Oct 7 · 10:00 AM
Garden City Public Library · Garden City
Children Birth - 5 (not in Kindergarten) and their caregivers can join A Time for Kids for 45 minutes of movement, music and fun. Please register online on Libcal with a Library card. Registration begins Tuesday, September 29 at 10am. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.