Library

This Library survey was offered electronically during June 2025 and garnered 1,292 responses.
  1. Library Survey 2025 Summary (PDF)

This mission of the Garden City Public Library is to connect people with information. To access library materials, services, and information, please visit the Garden City Public Library website. You can also stay connected to the Garden City Library's Children's Room on Facebook.

Board of Library Trustees Meetings for 2026

  • January 12, 2026
  • February 9, 2026
  • March 9, 2026
  • April 13, 2026
  • May 11, 2026
  • June 8, 2026
  • July 13, 2026
  • August 10, 2026
  • September 14, 2026
  • October 19, 2026*
  • November 9, 2026
  • December 14, 2026

*The second Monday of the month is October 12th, Columbus Day.

All meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library unless otherwise noted.

Sunday Openings 2025 - 2026 (1pm - 5pm)


  • June 1, 8, 15
  • September 7, 14, 21, 28
  • October 5, 19, 26
  • November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
  • December 7, 14, 21, 28
  • January 4, 11, 18, 25 
  • February 1, 8, 22 
  • March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
  • April 12, 19, 26
  • May 3, 17, 31
  • Closed for summer 2026 beginning June 22, 2026

The Garden City Public Library will be closed on Sundays for the summer of 2025 beginning Sunday, June 22, 2025. The Library’s regular hours from Monday through Saturday remain unchanged. Regular Sunday hours will resume after Labor Day beginning Sunday, September 7, 2025. You can visit the Library 24/7 at www.gardencitypl.org to access online services such as electronic databases and downloadable eBooks, audiobooks and periodicals.

Holiday Closures 2025 - 2026

The Library will be closed on the following holidays in  2025 - 2026:

  • Friday, July 4, 2025 (Independence Day) (also closed Saturday, July 5, 2025)
  • Monday, September 1, 2025 (Labor Day) (also closed Saturday, August 30, 2025)
  • Monday, October 13, 2025 (Columbus Day) (also closed Sunday, October 12, 2025)
  • Thursday, November 27, 2025 (Thanksgiving Day)
  • Thursday, December 25, 2025 (Christmas Day)
  • Thursday, January 1, 2026 (New Year's Day)
  • Monday, February 16, 2026 (Presidents Day) (also closed Sunday, February 15, 2026)
  • Monday, May 25, 2026 (Memorial Day) (also closed Sunday, May 24, 2026)