Picnic Like It’s 1928!
Green grass, blooming buds, and sunny skies all make us want to get outside and savor every minute. In the Archives, the budding season makes us look at old treasures with new eyes. This week, a 1928 cookbook compiled by Christ Church Parish Helpers made me wonder what tasty treats might make a perfect step-back-in-time picnic. Here’s a selection of some of the most seasonally appropriate offerings for an outing. See if anything strikes your fancy and let us know how they turn out (we’d be happy to taste test samples!) And while we’re on the subject, what are some …
MARVELous NoveList!
Recently, I was in search of a new-to-me author – one I had never read, and, perhaps, had not heard of?!?! Several months ago, a new feature appeared in our catalog – suggestions of books readers might like. Off to check the Minerva catalog I go. I know I enjoyed Gail Carriger’s Steampunk series, The Parasol Protectorate, so I do a search for Gail Carriger. Once I bring up the first title in this series, I scroll to the bottom of the page – several book covers are displayed, with author, title, and “Why this match?” I hover my cursor …
Fiddlehead Time!
It’s that time of year….Fiddlehead time! Even though we may take for granted here in Maine the selecting, gathering, and cooking of these tasty spring morsels, it might not be a bad idea to review some “official” words on the process. Here’s a link to the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Bulletin #4198, Facts on Fiddleheads. I’ll bet there is at least one fact there that you didn’t know. Enjoy the recipes at the end of the article. Facts on Fiddleheads
Mystery in the Archives!
My name is Brian Files and I’m grateful to be asked to be a guest blogger on the Gardiner Public Library’s website. Last weekend, the 23rd of April, I got the chance to perform a mystery show at the Library. I’ve performed all over this state in Mysteries and Improv shows. Some in small venues to small crowds, others were large venues with over 200 plus people in attendance. But this show was something special. Not only was it at a location that I cherish in my hometown, but I also wrote the script and produced the show. And …
School Vacation Week at the Gardiner Public Library
We had a wonderfully full school vacation week here in the library. Story time & crafts were on Tuesday morning at 10:30, then a Bugs, Bugs, Bugs program & craft with L.C. Bates Museum in the afternoon funded by Crossroads Youth Center and through a generous grant received by the Maine Community Foundation. Thursday was an Origami Fish Folding Workshop. Each program had a great number of people in attendance. Other things happening were Legos, as well as the train set, doll house, and Puppet Theater. We were so happy here with all the participation for each event. This is …