Unsung Heroes

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Recently I saw the film, The Way We Get By, directed by Aron Gaudet who grew up in Old Town, Maine.  Many of us here in Maine have heard of the troop greeters at the Bangor Airport.  Actually, I have been there at the same time waiting to fly out.  At the time I didn’t really know what was going on.  This is a wonderful film about some wonderful Mainers who are making a huge impact in such a small, personal way. The product description from Amazon.com says:   “The SXSW Special Jury Award winning The Way We Get By is a …

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New Items ~ September 2018

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FICTION All we ever wanted by Emily Giffin.  A scandal sends members of two Nashville families into chaos. Baby teeth by Zoje Stage.  Here’s a “bad seed” novel about a mom desperate to find help for her mute young daughter whose disturbing behavior grows increasingly dangerous. Clock dance by Anne Tyler.  This is a window into Willa Drake’s life over 50 years and how she adjusts to some of life’s surprises. Cottage by the sea by Debbie Macomber.  A lonely woman finds love in a charming seaside town. The Eastern.  Book Two: Later on by Deborah Gould.  In the second …

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If You Like . . .

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Do you have a favorite author?  One that you are just WAITING for their newest title to be available?  I have several (perhaps more than several, but we won’t go there right now).  So, what do you read when the newest Louise Penny book isn’t due to be released for a few more months, or maybe you’re FINALLY caught up on Sue Grafton’s Alphabet Series, and since she has passed away, you just have no idea what to read next! Have we got an idea for you!  We have created several lists of suggestions.  “IF you like . . . …

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New Items ~ August 2018

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FICTION The Bar Harbor Retirement Home for Famous Writers by Terri-Lynne DeFino.  A whimsical, moving novel about a retirement home for literary legends who spar, conjure up new stories, and almost magically change the lives of the people around them. Before and again by Barbara Delinsky.  A young woman loses her daughter in a car accident and struggles to build a new life for herself in the aftermath of tragedy. By invitation only by Dorothea Benton Frank.  Two families are brought together when the daughter of a Chicago power broker and the son of a Southern peach farmer decide to …

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Happenings in the Children’s Room

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Report on Summer Reading Program I would like to thank all the local school districts, community members, parents, and grandparents. One of my goals this summer was to get more children signed up for the summer reading program than last year. We have surpassed last year’s number and reached higher than I thought possible for this summer. We should be very proud that this has happened for all of our communities. Every little step helps our children and our future. Now if we can get more children to come in after finishing the reading, we will have hit another mile …

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Cook Out Time!

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One of the many joys of summer is planning and enjoying a meal outside, with or without a BBQ.  One of my favorite dishes is Potato Salad because of the many variations that can be made.  Here is the recipe for Creamy Potato Salad featured in the book “The Great Potluck Cookbook”  from Good Housekeeping.  Come borrow this book or enjoy another one of the many waiting for you at the Gardiner Public Library.   CREAMY POTATO SALAD Makes 10 side-dish servings   4 pounds red potatoes, unpeeled 2 ½ tsp salt 1/3 cup cider vinegar 1 Tbl sugar 1 …

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