Ann Russell, Technology Librarian, Author at Gardiner Public Library

What’s Checked Out On Your Library Card?

February 14, 2022March 28, 2015 by Ann Russell, Technology Librarian

It’s been a while since I really looked to see what is currently on my library card. Hmmm . . . ten items currently checked out, and two of them are overdue – YIKES!!! I’d better fix that. Yes, I can do that here in the library, but did you know you could renew items from home? Take a few minutes, and check the status of your items. Go to the minerva.maine.edu website. Click on the icon that says Patron Record, from there you will be directed to enter your name (first, last or both) and …

Winter Watching While Watching Winter

June 4, 2017February 21, 2015 by Ann Russell, Technology Librarian

Looking for something to do on a cold winter day in Maine? Here are a few . . . “cool” film ideas for you! W – White Fang I – Ice Age N – Northern Exposure T – True Lies E – Empire Strikes Back R – Return to Snowy River W – White Nights A – Arctic Tale T – Titanic C – Cool Runnings H – Happy Feet I – Iron Will N – North to Alaska G – Golden Compass

Elisabeth Ogilvie – A Poem From The Shelves

June 4, 2017January 17, 2015 by Ann Russell, Technology Librarian

Poetry from the shelves! The following poem uses only titles by Maine author, Elisabeth Ogilvie. Enjoy! The Fabulous Year The Day Before Winter When The Music Stopped The Young Islanders The Silent Ones Weep And Know Why The Road To Nowhere Where The Lost Aprils Are There May Be Heaven The World Of Jennie G. Call Home The Heart Jennie About To Be The Dreaming Swimmer The Face Of Innocence Image Of A Lover A Dancer In Yellow The Dawning Of The Day Strawberries In The Sea High Tide At Noon Ceiling Of Amber Waters On A Starry Night A …

Treats In The Library!

February 14, 2022November 1, 2014 by Ann Russell, Technology Librarian

We have had a very busy month here in the library! When I sat down to write this blog post, my plan was to only mention the various programs and events that happened in the Hazzard Reading Room. Believe me there were several well attended events, but I would have missed several more, and the more included over 600 people!!! During the month of October there were at least 20 programs that the library sponsored or participated in, 18 of them were here at the library. What types of programs you ask . . . We participated in the Harlow …

Ladies Literary Overnight

February 14, 2022September 13, 2014 by Ann Russell, Technology Librarian

Recently we had our second annual Ladies Literary Sleepover in the library – yes, we did it a second time! Eighteen women had fun in the library, after hours. We talked, we ate, we laughed, we ate, we played games, we talked, we visited, we ate, we slept (a little) and we got up and did it all again! The ladies began arriving around 7:00, munchies and sleeping bags in hand. We set up our buffet of yummies in the Young Adult Room, and YUMMIES they were! We had blueberries, chips, fruit, salad, pizza, eggs, soda and chocolate (it’s not …

Gardiner Public Library Alphabet!

February 14, 2022August 2, 2014 by Ann Russell, Technology Librarian

A is for Alphabet B is for Books C is for Community D is for Dreaming E is for Enjoyment F is for Friendship G is for Gardiner H is for Happy I is for Ideas J is for Juxtaposition K is for Kennebec L is for Laughter M is for Meeting N is for Neighbors O is for Oppurtunities P is for People Q is for Quiet (?) R is for Reading S is for Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious T is for Thinking …