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Tuesday, October 27

Preschool Halloween ParadeFREE

Preschool Halloween Parade

Garden City Public Library · Garden City

This fun Halloween program is for children ages birth - 5 (not in Kindergarten) and their adult caregivers. Children in costume and their caregivers (costumes optional) will parade around the main floor and get a treat at each department and then head downstairs for treats, music and crafts. Please register online with a Library card beginning October 20 at 10am. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend this program.

Ages 5–6
Halloween BINGOFREE

Halloween BINGO

Garden City Public Library · Garden City

Children in grades K-5 can come to the Library to play Halloween BINGO and maybe win a small prize. Please register online with a Library card is required. Registration begins Tuesday, October 20 at 10am. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.

Ages 5–11

Wednesday, October 28

Play HooraymovementFREE

Play Hooray

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 October 20 at 10am. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.

Up to age 5

Thursday, October 29

Baby Start with A Time for KidsFREE

Baby Start with A Time for Kids

Garden City Public Library · Garden City

Children Birth - 17 months (non-walkers) and their caregivers can join A Time for Kids for 30 minutes of movement, music and fun. Please register online on Libcal with a Library card. Registration begins Tuesday October 20 at 10am. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.

Ages 0–17 mo
Picture Book Club: Duck for President by Doreen CroninFREE

Picture Book Club: Duck for President by Doreen Cronin

Garden City Public Library · Garden City

This 45-minute program is for children entering Grades K-5 in Fall 2026. Join a Librarian for a fun book chat about a Picture Book! The book we will be discussing is Duck for President by Doreen Cronin, which will be read at the beginning of the program. Registration begins online on Tuesday, October 20 at 10AM. Please register online with a Library card. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.

Ages 5–11

Friday, October 30

Day of the Dead Storytime and CraftFREE

Day of the Dead Storytime and Craft

Garden City Public Library · Garden City

This fun and educational 30-minute storytime is for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Join Miss Emily to learn about this holiday, enjoy a book, a craft and more! Online registration is required and begins Oct. 20 at 10am. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.

Ages 2–5

Monday, November 2

Toddler StorytimeFREE

Toddler Storytime

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 Oct. 27 at 10am. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.

Ages 18 mo–3 yr
Mixed Age StorytimeFREE

Mixed Age Storytime

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 Oct. 27 at 10am. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.20

Ages 5–6

Tuesday, November 3

Play HooraymovementFREE

Play Hooray

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 Tuesday October 27 at 10am. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.

Up to age 5

Wednesday, November 4

A Time for KidsFREE

A Time for Kids

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 Oct. 27 at 10am. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.

Ages 5–6

Thursday, November 5

Baby Start with A Time for KidsFREE

Baby Start with A Time for Kids

Garden City Public Library · Garden City

This educational and interactive 30-minute program is for children from birth-17mos., and an adult caregiver. Come join A Time for Kids as we introduce our littlest learners to the wonderful world of library programs. Activities include music, movement, fine and gross motor development and circle time. Focus is on early literacy, early language development and socialization. Registration begins the Tuesday Oct. 27 at 10am. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.

Ages 0–17 mo

Monday, November 9

Toddler StorytimeFREE

Toddler Storytime

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 Nov. 3 at 10am. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.

Ages 18 mo–3 yr
Mixed Age StorytimeFREE

Mixed Age Storytime

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 Nov. 3 at 10am. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.20

Ages 5–6

Tuesday, November 10

Play HooraymovementFREE

Play Hooray

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 begin Tuesday, November 3 at 10am. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.

Up to age 5
Baby Play GroupFREE

Baby Play Group

Garden City Public Library · Garden City

Explore, play, and socialize during Baby Play Group! The Library will provide sensory toys for babies and their caregivers to play with together in the Storytime Room during this 30 minute session. This fun program is for ages birth-17 months and their caregivers. Registration begins the Tuesday of the prior week. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.

Ages 0–17 mo

Wednesday, November 11

Baby Start with A Time for KidsFREE

Baby Start with A Time for Kids

Garden City Public Library · Garden City

Children Birth 17 mos. and their caregivers can join A Time for Kids for 30 minutes of movement, music and fun. Please register online on Libcal with a Library card. Registration begins Tuesday, November 3 at 10am. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.

Kids
Toddler Play GroupFREE

Toddler Play Group

Garden City Public Library · Garden City

Explore, play, and socialize during Toddler Play Group! The Library will provide sensory toys for toddlers and their caregivers to play with together in the Storytime Room during this 30 minute session. This fun program is for ages 18-26 months and their caregivers. Registration begins the Tuesday of the prior week. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.

Ages 18 mo–2.2 yr
STEAM Fun Club for Grades K-2scienceFREE

STEAM Fun Club for Grades K-2

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, Nov 3 at 10am. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.

Ages 5–8

Thursday, November 12

Preschool StorytimeFREE

Preschool Storytime

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 Nov 3 at 10am A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.

Ages 2–5
Baby and Me StorytimeFREE

Baby and Me Storytime

Garden City Public Library · Garden City

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ NEW STORYTIME REGISTRATION RULES BELOW! This fun 30-minute storytime is for nonwalkers ages birth-17 months and their caregivers. Join a Librarian and enjoy movement, music, board books and more! Registration begins Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 10am. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.

Ages 0–17 mo
Picture Book Club: Twenty-One Elephants and Still Counting by April Jones PrinceFREE

Picture Book Club: Twenty-One Elephants and Still Counting by April Jones Prince

Garden City Public Library · Garden City

This 45-minute program is for children in Grades K-5. Join a Librarian for a fun book chat about a Picture Book and then paint your own ceramic elephant! The book we will be discussing is Twenty-One Elephants and Still Counting by April Jones Prince, which will be read at the beginning of the program. Registration begins online on Tuesday, November 3 at 10AM. Please register online with a Library card. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.

Ages 5–11

Friday, November 13

A Spoonful of Spanish StorytimeFREE

A Spoonful of Spanish Storytime

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, Nov. 3 at 10am. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.

Ages 2–5

Monday, November 16

Toddler StorytimeFREE

Toddler Storytime

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 Nov. 10 at 10am. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.

Ages 18 mo–3 yr
Mixed Age StorytimeFREE

Mixed Age Storytime

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 Nov. 10 at 10am. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.

Ages 5–6

Tuesday, November 17

Play HooraymovementFREE

Play Hooray

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 November 10 at 10am. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.

Up to age 5
Baby Play GroupFREE

Baby Play Group

Garden City Public Library · Garden City

Explore, play, and socialize during Baby Play Group! The Library will provide sensory toys for babies and their caregivers to play with together in the Storytime Room during this 30 minute session. This fun program is for ages birth-17 months and their caregivers. Registration begins the Tuesday of the prior week. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend the program.

Ages 0–17 mo