Ginni Nichols, Children's Librarian We would like to thank the wonderful Tina Wood (an art teacher in Richmond) who came to our library and did two programs, one for our teens and the other for our story time. She explained to each group about the alewives on Cobbosseecontee Stream and the dams. Then Tina had a craft of painting fish after the discussion time. Both groups had great turnout. I thought I would share some of the pictures of both events. Ginni Nichols, Children’s Librarian
We have some great children’s groups that meet during the week. Maybe you can join us sometime. Tuesday @ 10:30 is Storytime. I read 3 to 4 books and have a song to go along with the stories. Then we do a craft each week with the help of a volunteer. This helps the children with their fine motor skills. We cut or paste or paint. Anything to keep our hands and minds busy. Tuesday, February 16th, @ 10:30 we have a special event by Tina Wood. She will tell a fishy tale of the alewives swimming home on Cobbossee …
I was honored this year to be Mrs. Claus for the city of Gardiner in their Christmas Parade. I was not sure what I was in for. The fun began with co-workers and friends offering ideas for my costume. Being a thrifty person, I looked for things that I had on hand to wear. Thank goodness, I knew someone who works with theater students and had a perfect wig, apron and white gloves. Oh, the endless blessing of friends. Well I had my costume set until the day came and I started to try things on. I came out of …
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Twelve things I love about our library patrons (children, students and adults) 1. Seeing our regular summer patrons come back after winter 2. Having them ask for a certain book or helping them find a new series or item 3. The little gifts they surprise us with 4. Making their day when a certain book or movie comes in 5. Making our day brighter by coming in to the library 6. One human being helping another human being 7. Having a personal connection with a patron 8. Seeing them enjoy a program that we put on 9. Hearing them tell …
Gardiner Library patrons were transported to a galaxy far, far away when the Children’s Room was invaded by Star Wars! Fans of all ages (dressed in their best Star Wars attire, of course) enjoyed meeting their favorite Star Wars characters, as well as interacting with them.