New Books in the Library

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FICTION: Almost famous women by Megan Bergman.  Here are stories that explore the lives of unforgettable women in history such as Beryl Markham and Edna St. Vincent Millay’s talented sister, Norma. The alphabet house by Jussi Adler-Olsen.  A psychological thriller set in World War II Nazi Germany mental hospital and in 1970s London. Black River by S.M. Hulse.  A tense Western that tells the story of a man marked by a prison riot as he returns to the town – and the convict – who shaped him. Crash and burn by Lisa Gardner.  The investigation of an accident in New …

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Memorial Book Funds

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One of Gardiner Public Library’s long standing memorial funds is the Avis Glidden Ames Fund. Avis Ames was a teacher, bookkeeper and city auditor.  She was a member of the DAR and a philanthropist. Upon her death in 1952 she left monies to aid “needy & poor” children in Farmingdale as well as to the local DAR chapter.  The bulk of her estate was left to the library to purchase works of a patriotic nature.  The interest from this fund has enabled us to purchase many books over the ensuing years. A few recent titles include: Where is Mount Rushmore? …

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What’s Checked Out On Your Library Card?

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     It’s been a while since I really looked to see what is currently on my library card.       Hmmm . . . ten items currently checked out, and two of them are overdue – YIKES!!!   I’d better fix that.  Yes, I can do that here in the library, but did you know you could renew items from home?         Take a few minutes, and check the status of your items.  Go to the minerva.maine.edu website.  Click on the icon that says Patron Record, from there you will be directed to enter your name (first, last or both) and …

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Dreaming of Spring!

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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

Sure Signs that Spring is Coming!

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Backyard Grilling: Last weekend, I joyfully cooked hamburgers and hotdogs outside on the grill with friends and family. Of course, the ground was covered with snow, but the food and camaraderie were fantastic. 2.    No Jackets: On Wednesday of this week, we had a delightful taste of Spring weather. I rebelled in the morning by not wearing a jacket as I headed to work, and on the way home I had the windows rolled down in the car as I enjoyed 53 degrees. Okay, so it was only one day, but it was simply gorgeous. 3.    Walking: People are beginning …

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Springtime Trivia Quiz

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To get you in the mood, here is a Springtime trivia quiz: What is the first day of Spring called? The Easter Equinox The Spring Solstice The Easter Solstice The Vernal Equinox Around what day does Spring begin in the Northern Hemisphere? April 21 May 21 March 21 February 21 Which holiday does not occur during Spring? Father’s Day Easter St. Patrick’s Day Mother’s Day During the first day of Spring, where does the sun rise and where does the sun set? Rises in due south and sets in due north Rises in due north and sets in due south …

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