In the interest of public health, the Garden City Public Library will be closed until further notice. Updates will be posted on our website and Facebook page. During the closure, take advantage of our downloadable content like eBooks from Download Destination, Hoopla, and RB Digital.Remember, we are Fine Free so you do not have to […]
About: James B Lenze
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- Director of the Garden City (MI) Public Library from 2008-2011, and from 2013-present. Previously, Adult Services Librarian at the Garden City Public Library from 1998-2007
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COVID-19 Preparedness
Stay calm. Stay safe. In the interest of public health, the Garden City Public Library has adopted the following policies and procedures: The Library’s Reopening Policy can be viewed here: http://gardencitylib.org/PDF/Repening.pdf The Library’s COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan can be viewed here: http://gardencitylib.org/PDF/PoliciesPDF/COVID19Plan.pdf
Millage Information
Coming soon. Check back here for information about the 2019 Library Building Millage.
Checkouts Increase Annually
Checkouts at the Garden City Public Library have increased every year since the Library Millage was approved (2011). This steady growth demonstrates that the Library is not only still relevant in our digital age, but that we are needed now more than ever!
Hoopla
See what all the Hoopla is about at the Garden City Public Library! Hoopla lets you check out popular movies, music, ebooks, comics and audiobooks with convenience and ease. Stream movies, music, books and audiobooks with your Garden City Public Library card. You can download the free hoopla digital mobile app on your iOS or Android device, or visit hoopla to […]
Download Destination (Overdrive)
Download Destination (powered by Overdrive) ebooks audiobooks streaming movies The Garden City Public Library is proud to offer our patrons a large collection of ebooks, audiobooks, and streaming video through Download Destination (powered by OverDrive). You will need your Garden City Public Library card number and PIN to borrow them. (Forgot your pin? Call the […]
Purchase Request
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Feedback Form
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TAX FORMS
FEDERAL The IRS has informed us that the only forms they will be sending public libraries this year are: Form 1040, Form 1040A, and Form 1040EZ. They will not be sending instruction booklets, any of the schedules, or any other specialized forms. If you need instructions, schedules, or other forms, the IRS provides the following options: […]
Flowers Planted
Thank you to all the Friends and volunteers who cleaned up our flower beds and planted annuals at the Library today! It looks lovely. Thank you also to Barsons Greenhouses for selling great annuals at a great price.
Special thanks to Nancy Bailey who organized and supervised the event for the third year straight.
Below are some pictures of the new flower beds and planters. We will update these throughout the spring and summer. Come back often.
Born To Read!
It is never too early to share your love of reading with your child. That’s why we have started our Born to Read program sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Library. Bring in your newborn baby or baby’s birth certificate and you will get to select a FREE Board Book! Plus, you will also receive […]
Exam Proctoring
Exam Proctoring Proctoring exams and tests is a service which extends beyond the normal scope of Library business. However, recognizing that there is a need within our community, the Garden City Library Board approved the Exam Proctoring Policy at the regular meeting on May 13, 2014. Proctoring services will be scheduled by appointment only, and […]
Fax Service
The Garden City Public Library is pleased to offer faxing service for a nominal fee. For best results, all documents sent must be single-sided, contain no staples, and have no torn or jagged edges. Standard letter or legal sized paper is best. Charges: $1.00 per page to send $0.50 per page to receive The Library’s fax number is […]