Garden City Public Library
Garden City's public library: proudly 'not a quiet library' with active children's programming year-round. Programs include Toddler Tales storytime, Puppet Theater, Bilingual Storytime (English/Spanish), rock painting workshops, chess club, and an annual spring caterpillar-to-butterfly raising with release in the Garden City Pollinator Garden. Distinct from Boise Public Library (#362) and Ada Community Library (#400, Garden City branch).
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Programs offered
8 programs · tap for detailsGarden City Library: Bilingual Storytime
Spanish/English bilingual storytime at Garden City Public Library for older children: helps build Spanish-language exposure through stories and read-alongs.
Garden City Library: Chess Club & Rock Painting Workshops
Drop-in chess and rock-painting workshops at Garden City Public Library throughout the year. Plus annual spring caterpillar-to-butterfly raising program with public release in the Garden City Pollinator Garden.
Garden City Library: Toddler Tales Storytime
Weekly toddler storytime at Garden City Public Library with stories, songs, and movement. Free + drop-in friendly.
Kindergarten Readiness (Ages 3½–6)
A registration-required six-week school-readiness session at Garden City Public Library covering name writing, letter recognition and classroom habits such as raising hands. The library describes it as turning 'tiny humans (aged 3 1/2 - 6) into kindergarten superheroes'. Free.
Music and Movement
Weekly music-and-movement storytime at Garden City Public Library: jump, dance and sing along with action stories, lively songs and egg shakers and bells. Free, no registration. The library tags this program for the age groups 'Ages 3-6, Infant/Toddler, Youth'.
Preschool STEAM Storytime
Weekly hands-on preschool storytime at Garden City Public Library combining stories and songs with a special STEAM activity each week. Free, no registration. The library tags this program 'Ages 3-6' and categorises it under both Storytime and STEAM.
Puppet Show
Live puppet performances of classic folk tales at Garden City Public Library, with the library's own silly and interactive twists, followed by a themed craft. Family-friendly and free. The library tags this program 'Ages 3-6' under Crafts and Family Friendly.
Tunes and Tales
Weekly energetic storytime at Garden City Public Library blending stories, songs and movement, followed by 30 minutes of open play. Free, no registration. The library tags this program for the age groups 'Infant/Toddler, Youth' and publishes no numeric upper bound.
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