Events & Holidays

Easter Eggs

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Although we didn’t dye “Easter eggs” as a family when I was growing up, I have always been fascinated by the creative results that are often produced.  These results happen sometimes on purpose, sometimes accidentally.  Yankee magazine published an article in 2012 that is now featured on their New England Today web page telling how to dye eggs using natural, home ingredients.  Give it a try. The article was written by Christine Chitnis. DayGlo-dyed eggs have their retro charms, but we think it’s even more fun to make your own colorings using common foods. The result is a subtler, more …

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Children’s Events ~ Spring 2019

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A few upcoming spring events in the Children’s Room. ~~ Scales & Tails : Amazing Reptiles presented by Chewonki Tuesday, Apr. 16th at 10:30 am – school vacation week. Kennebec Valley Child Abuse Prevention event Friday, Apr. 19th 10-11:30 am. A local police officer will read a book, followed by snacks and a craft. Art @ the Library Tuesday, Apr. 21st, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Ms. Jenn and the Nutrition Detectives will visit us ~ Tuesdays, May. 7th, and Jun. 4th. We will have stories, songs and a craft at 10:00 am for preschoolers. Head Start Art Show, Tuesday, …

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Children’s Events ~ February 2018

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Just letting you know some of the upcoming events in the Children’s Room for the month of February. Ms. Jenn and the Nutrition Detectives will visit twice this month  ~ Tuesday, Feb. 5th and Friday, Feb. 22nd We will have a story, songs and a craft at 10:00am for preschoolers. Maine’s Amazing Mammals presented by LC Bates Museum on Tuesday, Feb. 19th at 10:00am during school vacation week. Art @ the Library on Tuesday, Feb. 12th from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. We will be making Valentines. Story Time & Crafts every Tuesday at 10:00 am. Babies Love Toddlers on Fridays …

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Mrs. Claus Visits Gardiner

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This month being the Children’s Librarian I had the honor of being Mrs. Claus for a few community events. I was Mrs. Claus in the Festival of Lights parade in Gardiner and reading to some students at Helen Thompson Elementary and Pittston Consolidated Schools.  It is an amazing feeling to be Mrs. Claus and to see all the happy faces on adults and children. I wish everyone could have this experience in their lifetime. So, I thought I would share some of the funny questions and comments that only children would ask Mrs. Claus. How old are you Mrs. Claus? …

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Summer Reading Program ~ 2018

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Summer Reading Program begins June 18th.  Here is a list of events and how to get your charts. Looking forward to seeing you all during the summer at the library were there will be plenty of things happen. Join us Wednesdays @ 10:00 AM in the Children’s Room for 8 weeks. Free Admission and Free Popcorn! June 20th ~ Treasure Planet ~ (PG 96 min.) June 27th ~ The BoxTrolls ~ (PG 100 min.) July 11th ~ Leap ~ (PG 85 min.) July 18th ~ Gnomeo & Juliet ~ (G 84 min.) July 25th ~ Strange Magic ~ (PG 99 …

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