Independence Day—The Fourth Of July
Saturday, July 4
Marvelous Movie Matinée
Monday, July 6
Superhero Clock Craft
Tuesday, July 7
Thursday, July 2
Board Of Trustees Meeting
The board of trustees, will hold a special meeting at village hall at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 2. This meeting will be regarding the fire department renovations and for such other business as may properly come before the board. It is also anticipated that following the public meeting, there will be an executive session to discuss a matter of personnel. It will be held in the boardroom at Garden City Village Hall located at 350 Stewart Ave. For more information, call 516-465-4000.
Saturday, July 4
Independence Day—The Fourth Of July
Retail sales will be prohibited in the village between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 4. Certain exceptions are restaurants, delicatessen items and alcoholic beverages. In observance of Independence Day, municipal offices will be closed on Friday, July 3 and will reopen on Monday, July 6.
Monday, July 6
Marvelous Movie Matinée
A screening of the 2009 thriller Law Abiding Citizen starring Jamie Foxx and Gerard Butler will be held from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library. The event will be held in Meeting Room B. For more information, call 516-742-8405.
Tuesday, July 7
Jumping Frog Craft With Donna Green Of A Time For Kids, Inc.
Come to the library at 11 a.m. and make a craft during the program Jumping Frog Craft with Donna Green of a Time for Kids, Inc. This fun program is for children ages 2 ½ to 5 and an adult caregiver. Registration is required and began on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Each child needs his or her own library card to register for the program. For more information, call 516-742-8405.
Superhero Clock Craft With Shirley Ruby
Make a Superhero Clock Craft with Shirley Ruby at the library. This fun program will be held at 11:45 a.m. for children entering Grades k to 2 in fall 2015 and at 12:45 p.m. for children entering grades 4 and 5 in fall 2015. Registration is required on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Please arrive promptly. The library is located at 60 7th St. For more information, call 516-742-8405.
Wednesday, July 8
Superhero Robots
Registration began June 17 online on Eventkeeper for Superhero Robots to be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Science Teacher Chris Buchman will show YAs how to make working robots modeled on Super Heroes. This program is limited to 24 YAs. For more information, call 516-742-8405.
Family Storytime Under The Stars
All are invited to join the staff of the Children’s Room at the library for Family Storytime Under the Stars. This is a family program for children ages 2 ½ through grade 5 and their families. Registrants are encouraged to bring their own blankets, towels, or chairs to sit on outside. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the wait list. For more information, please call 516-742-8405.
Ongoing Programs
Defensive Driving Courses
Six-hour course are conducted by AAA at Homewood Suites by Hilton located at 40 Westbury Ave. in Carle Place. Save money; reduce violation points; sharpen skills. The cost is $39 for AAA members; $32 members 60 and older; $55 nonmembers. Dates and rates subject to change. Online class available. Visit AAA.com/DefensiveDriving. Reservations required. Call 516-873-2381. The following dates are offered:
July 13: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
July 16 & 23: 6 to 9 p.m.
July 26: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Aug. 9: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Aug. 20 & 27 6 to 9 p.m.
Aug. 30 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
