Gardiner Public Library

Giraffes In The Library!

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The children’s room of the Gardiner Public Library has recently received a large quantity of new LEGO building pieces through the largess of the LEGO Company & distributed by the Maine State Library Emergent/Family Literacy and Children’s Services Department.     We plan to sponsor a monthly club giving children (adults too) a theme or idea of something to create using the blocks.  Our first creations were “Giraffes”.  We have 7 delightful examples on display & hopefully more will be built during the month of November. Come on into the library and make a giraffe to join the others. And …

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Gay Grant Publication Launch Party!

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Please plan on joining the staff of the Gardiner Public Library as they celebrate the publication of a new book by Gardiner author Gay Grant on Tuesday, October 28that 7PM at the Gardiner Public Library.    Destination Unknown: An Evacuee’s Story is the story of a young girl just coming of age when war breaks out.  The Second World War was declared on the day Patricia Phillips turned seven years old. A year later she and her older brother John became “evacuees” when their parents made a life or death choice to send them to live with strangers in order …

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100 Years And Counting!

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Did you know that there was a booklet published in 1981 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the library?  It was written by Jody Clark, illustrated by Betty Heselton, and gives a concise history of the first centennial.   Recently we found a small box of these booklets tucked into the back of a closet.  They are now at the front desk and can be yours for the price of any monetary donation. Here’s a taste of what you will find in it:    A lovely sketch of the fireplace in the Hazzard Reading Room     A poem written …

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Before we open . . .

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Tasks completed before the Library opens: 1. Empty book drops, both front & back 2. Turn on all computers 3. Check in books, movies, magazines, etc., for adult & children’s rooms 4. Replace newspapers from day before with current issues 5. Straighten all rooms 6. Print interlibrary loan (ILL) requests & pull books to be sent to other libraries (usually 30 to 40 items) 7. Retrieve messages left on answering machines & solve requests/and or problems 8. Sort mail 9. Update displays, water plants, feed & clean “Lizzie” (gecko) 10. Pack ILL requests in travel pouches 11. Print overdue notices …

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Teacher Alert!!

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Any full-time teacher or supporting staff in RSU # 11 and Litchfield schools may check out up to twenty-five books for classroom use for a four week period. You may email ([email protected]) or call (582-6894) to have staff pre-select books to be ready for pick-up at your convenience. A short contract form is available at the library for this service to teachers. Class room visits may also be scheduled for any time except Tuesday mornings.  (Story-hour) Teachers are encouraged to use this opportunity to supplement their school libraries for Common Core requirements. We welcome your suggestions to foster cooperation and …

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