Ginni Nichols, Children's Librarian As summer vacation begins, so does the Summer Reading Program at the Gardiner Public Library. Our theme this year is “Every Hero has a Story.” The start date is June 22nd and end date August 17th. Below are some of our events. Call or come in with questions 582-6894. Ginni Nichols
Harry Cochrane (1860–1946) Literature (stage curtain), Children’s Room, 2nd Floor Harold Hayman Cochrane, was born in Augusta, ME, son of Major James Henry and Ellen M. (Berry) Cochrane. Raised in Monmouth, he was a naturally gifted artist, architect, musician, author, and poet. His early career began as a “crayon artist” in a photography studio in Gardiner in the 1880s. In the well-lit studio, on the corner of Water and Bridge Streets, he created life-sized renderings from photographs as well as in-person sittings. In 1887, he began working on large-scale interior works, from free-hand ornamentation, to theater curtains, to huge murals. …
As the snow gets smaller and smaller. We dream of Spring. Insects will start to appear. We turn the pages. The dribbling of drops begins. We dream of Spring. Plan our gardens With a magazine. Some green starts to appear. We dream of Spring. Town meetings start. Voices are heard. Hoping for no flooding. We dream of Spring. What do you dream of in Spring? Ginni Nichols, Young Adult Librarian
As the cold comes. And the snow grows. We curl up with a book. By a window with a look. Though it takes time to melt. Even with the icebreakers help. We know spring will be here soon. Ginni Nichols, YA Librarian
I would like to tell you about the book discussion groups we offer here at the Gardiner Public Library. If you would like to join one of these talks, just let us know at the front desk. Copies of all the books are usually available behind the desk for each group. We have three different groups: RIP-pers (Readers Into Paranormal) Books is a group that discusses paranormal books and meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 6:00. Their next book is Relic by Douglas Preston, and they will meet Tuesday, February 3th. Our regularbook discussion group that meets …
As the cold winter wind begins to blow and snow comes down in inches. We stay inside more to read, watch movies, and enjoy the warmth inside our houses. Sitting by the fireplace with a great read with the dog at your feet. Or a favorite chair by the window. To escape the happenings outside our unique state. The colorful world comes alive in our minds. So visit your library today to see what you can find. Ginni Nichols, YA Librarian