Garden City Public Library

Not a quiet library

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6015 Glenwood Street | Garden City, ID 83714 | Phone: 208-472-2942
| Text: 208-745-2898
Hours: Mon & Fri, 9:30am – 5:30pm | Tue – Thu, 9:30am – 8pm | Sat, 10am – 4pm

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Youth Programs

May

Youth programs will be taking a break May 15th-27th.

May the 4th be With You!

Thursday, May 4th, 6:00, Ages 8+
In a library not so far away, we’re celebrating Star Wars Day! Come join The Force by learning how to be a Jedi, play games, win raffles, make crafts, and meet the characters from Star Wars 501st Legion.

Mad Hatter Tea Party

Thursday, May 11th, 5:30-7:00pm, Ages 6+

You are cordially invited to Wonderland for a tea party you won’t soon forget! Come dressed in theme for a fantastical Wonderland Adventure! We will play games, create our own mad hats, and enjoy fancy treats.  Don’t you dare be late for this very important date!

Summer Reading Kickoff Party!

Wednesday, May 31st, 4:30-7:00pm, All Ages

It’s time to explore reading together! This is a great time to register for our Summer Reading Program. Avoid the Summer slide and keep your reading going all Summer long! Celebrate everything Summer Reading with us, and enjoy a bounce house, face painting, crafts, carnival games, prizes, and so much more!

Kindergarten Readiness

Wednesdays, 11:00am, Ages 4-6
New session starts April 5th
This special 7-week program meets once a week to help prepare children aged 4-6 for Kindergarten. Each week, we will learn about the alphabet, cutting, writing, numbers, shapes, classroom skills, and a special topic! Complete all 6 classes to receive a fun educational prize!  Please be ready to attend all 7 sessions.  Registration required. Please call (208)-472-2942 to register.

Preschool STEAM

Tuesdays, 10:00am, ages 3-7
It’s time for hands-on learning every week with stories, songs, and activities that will spark a love for reading and learning!

Toddler Tales

Wednesdays, 10:00am, ages 18 months – 3 yrs
A short storytime with songs, rhymes, and movement to engage little readers.

Music & Movement

Thursdays, 10:00am & 10:30am, ages 1-5
Wiggle, jump, bounce, and clap! Movement and songs to support growing readers.

Tween Zone

Thursdays, 5:00pm,  ages 8-15 *No meetup 5/4
Join us for an awesome new activity each week! Science experiments, art projects, or games. No matter what the activity, it is gonna be a fun time with friends. Snacks are always provided!

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This website and program are brought to you by the Idaho Commission for Libraries and made possible, in part, by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

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