Elisabeth Ogilvie – A Poem From The Shelves

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Poetry from the shelves!  The following poem uses only titles by Maine author, Elisabeth Ogilvie. Enjoy! The Fabulous Year The Day Before Winter When The Music Stopped The Young Islanders The Silent Ones Weep And Know Why The Road To Nowhere Where The Lost Aprils Are There May Be Heaven The World Of Jennie G. Call Home The Heart Jennie About To Be The Dreaming Swimmer The Face Of Innocence Image Of A Lover A Dancer In Yellow The Dawning Of The Day Strawberries In The Sea High Tide At Noon Ceiling Of Amber Waters On A Starry Night A …

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Book discussion groups at the Gardiner Public Library

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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 …

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Turning the Page

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In keeping with the New Year, our thoughts often turn to resolutions. It’s a time to turn the page, start over, start fresh, and begin anew. Following are five recent additions to our collection you may want to check out.      The 3 Promises by David Pollay   The author shows how to make your life more positive by making three promises to yourself: “to find joy every day, do what you love, and to make a difference”.     Click here to reserve       The Swift Diet by Kathie Swift   Devised by a holistic nutritionist, this …

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Party Time!

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We are coming up to the big party date.  Here are some books to get you in the mood. The Bachelorette Party by Karen McCullah Lutz The Dinner Party by Howard Fast Everybody wins!  Non-competitive party games & activitiesfor children by Jody Blosser Perfect party food by Diane Phillips Party food: small & savory by Barbara Kafka You’re so invited: panic less, play more, and get your partyon by Cheryl Najafi Boston Tea Party by Pamela Duncan Edwards Slumber Party by Judith Caseley The Cocktail Party by T.S. Eliot Lydia’s Party by Margaret Hawkins Luncheon of the Boating Party by …

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13 Reasons Why Books Make Wonderful Christmas Gifts

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1. Easy to wrap 2. Can often be enjoyed by several members of the household or circle of friends 3. Are fairly indestructible & don’t get eaten (like a box of holiday candy) 4. Have no expiration date (like some gift cards) 5. Can be enjoyed more than once, especially if it’s a great story 6. Look good on a bookshelf or coffee table 7. Can be used as a discussion topic at a party –“Have you read?” 8. Can provide new information, ideas, or hours of entertainment 9. Are quite portable on planes, trains & boats 10. No right …

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New Books in the Library

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    FICTION: The assassination of Margaret Thatcherand other stories by Hilary Mantel.  The author turns to contemporary England as the setting for a collection of short stories. Bitter crossing by D.A. Keeley.  A border agent in Aroostook County tries to break up a smuggling ring. The city of palaces by Michael Nava.  It begins as a love story of two good people – a Catholic and an atheist – who find each other in the corrupt world of belle epoch Mexico City. Day of atonement by David Liss.  A historical thriller, this portrays 18thcentury Lisbon in vivid detail, leading …

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