New Items In The Library!

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FICTION: The Amber Shadows by Lucy Ribchester.  This re-creates World War II life and the enclosed world of code-breaking and plays out the suspense in a Hitchcock homage almost worthy of the master. Before we were yours by Lisa Wingate.  A South Carolina lawyer, researching her grandmother’s past, learns about a Tennessee orphanage that kidnapped children and placed them for adoption with wealthy people. The blinds by Adam Sternbergh.  A tense, broiling, 21st century Western with a crafty premise and a high body count. Brave deeds by David Abrams.  Spanning 8 hours, this follows a squad of 6 AWOL soldiers …

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An Archival Vacation…

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No matter what you have planned (or what may already be planned for you)  you can always take an armchair vacation in the Archives! Here are some pleasure-seeking snaps from our collection, because wanting to savor every ounce of summer is not just a modern thing here in Maine…. Whether boating or swimming… Among close friends or with a crowd… At a lake or on the ocean… With your special someone or the whole family… Playing hard or taking it easy… Catching up on reading or staying ahead of the traffic… Hitting the open road or plying the open water… …

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Stuffed Animal Sleepover!

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On Tuesday, Aug. 15th, we had our first ever Stuffed Animal Sleepover at the Gardiner Public Library. It was a huge success and everyone had fun. Children brought in their stuffed animals to leave for the night. We put name tags on the animals and then the fun began!   Snacks were served and books were read…     Everyone had fun at craft time, playing with the doll house,   sliding on the banister…. Until it was time for bed…. Children came back the next morning, Wednesday, Aug. 16th, and picked up their animals. They each took home a …

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What Should I Read Next?

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What do you do when you have discovered a new (or new-to-you) author, and you want another book that is just like the one you finished? You’ve read EVERYTHING you can get your hands on by ______ (fill in the blank) and want to read something JUST like (s)he writes. Fascination with puppy dog tales – yes, I noticed the pun as well – has you craving more animal stories. What do you do?  Yes, your local librarian is a wonderful help, but when you finish the book at midnight, and really, ReAlLy, REALLY need a new author SOON, please …

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Social Media at Gardiner Public Library

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Did you know that if you follow  the Gardiner Public Library on Facebook that on Monday we post “Have You Seen This Movie Monday” which features the description of a movie that can be borrowed from the library?  Did you know that every Wednesday we post “Check It Out” which is a description of a book that can be borrowed from the library?  It’s a great way to have a recommendation delivered right to your electronical device.

Gardiner’s Farmers Market Family Fun Day

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I was invited to come to the Farmer’s Market Family Fun Day this Wednesday and represent the Gardiner Public Library. It was a beautiful sunny day with plenty to do. Face painting, painting rocks, necklace making, wreath making from herbs, jenga, hula hoops and other things happened. Here are some photos from the wonderful afternoon spent within our area.