Earn community service by creating Bookmarks for Garden City Public Library patrons!

Each volunteer will receive 10 bookmarks to color, decorate, and write positive or library/book themed messages.

Bookmarks will be for patrons of all ages to take and brighten their day.

To participate, register online (https://www.gardencitypl.org/calendar/) or call 516-742-8405 x5230.  

Volunteers can register online once each week for seven weeks as follows:

• Registration Week One: Monday, September 30 at 10AM to Friday, October 4 at 4PM.
• Registration Week Two: Monday, October 7 at 10AM to Friday, October 11 at 4PM
• Registration Week Three: Monday, October 14 at 10AM to Friday, October 18 at 4PM
• Registration Week Four: Monday, October 21 at 10AM to Friday, October 25 at 4PM
• Registration Week Five: Monday, October 28 at 10AM to Friday, November 1 at 4PM
• Registration Week Six: Monday, November 4 at 10AM to Friday, November 8 at 4PM 
• Registration Week Seven: Monday, November 11 at 10AM to Friday, November 15 at 4PM

Bookmarks should be returned no later than Monday, December 2.

Registrants will be asked to pick up their bookmarks at the library in order to participate in this community service program.

Volunteers must return 10 completed bookmarks in order to receive community service.

Volunteers will receive 2 hours for every 10 bookmarks they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department.

This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Garden City Public Library Recording Policy, Section IV: 

The Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the Library and during Library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. The Library reserves the right to document its services and the public’s use of the Library building and grounds. These photographs, videos, and audio recordings may be copied, displayed, televised, and published (including on any Library web site or social media site). Any individual that does not wish the Library to use a photograph or video of them or their child should inform a Library staff member prior to or while such photographs or videos are being taken. [Adopted: June 13, 2022]