Poetry From The Shelves – A tribute To James Patterson

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I think it’s time again for a Poem From The Shelves! The following two poems were created using ONLY titles of James Patterson books. Enjoy! My Brother Is A Big, Fat Liar Alex Cross, Run Run For Your Life You’ve Been Warned Watch The Skies When The Wind Blows  —  Sail  —  Cross Country Don’t Blink How I Survived Bullies, Broccoli, And Snake Hill Second Honeymoon Now You See Her Guilty Wives See How They Run 10thAnniversary The Quickie Tick Tock The Final Warning Get Me Out Of Here! Gone Game Over Pop Goes The Weasel

Book Sale – June 21st

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All are welcome to come and browse and get some great deals on Saturday, June 21st (9:00am-4:00PM):   Most hardcover books – $1.00, children’s books – 50 cents and most paperbacks – 50 cents.  Videos and audio books will be priced as marked.  This book sale is part of Gardiner’s River Festival and there are activities all day long! Monday, June 23rd (10:30am-5:00pm) is sale day…buy a bag of books for a buck (a bag may hold up to 20 items). The book sale will be held in our Hazzard Reading Room on the main floor. The Gardiner Public Library is …

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From the Archives

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For a change, I thought I would showcase some postcards that are in the Archives Room.      These postcards, from around 1906, show some of the ships that went up and down the Kennebec River with supplies and people.     If you have old postcards of the Gardiner area that you are willing to donate, the Gardiner Public Library would love to have them.  These postcards are just one of the things that the Archives Room at the library has to show our customers.             Archive Hours –  Tuesday – 10:30 – 7:30 Wednesday – …

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ADOPT A SHELF!

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    Mr. Dewey likes books kept in an orderly fashion! Sign up to be a weekly or bi-weekly volunteer “shelf reader” in the Children’s Room. Parents and kids welcome – We’ll assign you a section to claim as your very own responsibility. Time – June to August Training – Free Time commitment – 1 hour or less per week Reward – Personal satisfaction in fulfilling a commitment and maybe stumbling on a book to read that will become a “favorite” Call 582-6894 for more information. Charlene Wagner, Children’s Librarian

Summer Reads

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Summer reading allows us to escape the dreariness of winter while allowing us to enjoy the sun and imagine ourselves in another setting.  Some new items at the Gardiner Public Library that folks may enjoy this summer are: Still life with bread crumbs by Anna Quindlen.  Broken by city life, an aging woman moves to a small cabin the middle of nowhere where she finds peace, inspiration, and the unexpected love of a husky roofer 30 years her junior. Cell by Robin Cook.  This medical thriller is about the smartphone’s new role in medicine – and will both please and …

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What’s going on in the library?

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We have a couple of programs coming up!   Monday, May 12th Maine Attorney General Janet Mills will be here at the invitations of Representative Gay Grant.  Ms. Mills will speak at a Consumer Protection Forum.  Visit us and learn more about protecting yourself, your identity and your assets.   Tuesday, May 20th, we will have An Evening With Herman Melville.  David Peloquin, folk musician and independent scholar specializing in maritime songs and chanties of the American sailor, will explore the mystical side of Herman Melville.  Join us for this entertaining evening of music and discussion. Did you know we …

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