We would like to thank the wonderful Tina Wood (an art teacher in Richmond) who came to our library and did two programs, one for our teens and the other for our story time. She explained to each group about the alewives on Cobbosseecontee Stream and the dams. Then Tina had a craft of painting fish after the discussion time. Both groups had great turnout. I thought I would share some of the pictures of both events. Ginni Nichols, Children’s Librarian
We have some great children’s groups that meet during the week. Maybe you can join us sometime. Tuesday @ 10:30 is Storytime. I read 3 to 4 books and have a song to go along with the stories. Then we do a craft each week with the help of a volunteer. This helps the children with their fine motor skills. We cut or paste or paint. Anything to keep our hands and minds busy. Tuesday, February 16th, @ 10:30 we have a special event by Tina Wood. She will tell a fishy tale of the alewives swimming home on Cobbossee …
Just because I’m a bit confurious (confused + curious) sometimes, I decided to search the library catalog using the word “holiday”. My reasons are a bit convoluted, but it boils down to – “Merry Christmas” vs. “Happy Holidays”. Doing a subject search of the word holiday* with the asterisk, brings up 43 different headings. There are a couple of Billie Holiday entries, so let’s say 40 holiday entries. Granted many of the items listed under holiday are items about Christmas, but there are many about other various holidays celebrated in the United States as well as other countries. Not all …
I was honored this year to be Mrs. Claus for the city of Gardiner in their Christmas Parade. I was not sure what I was in for. The fun began with co-workers and friends offering ideas for my costume. Being a thrifty person, I looked for things that I had on hand to wear. Thank goodness, I knew someone who works with theater students and had a perfect wig, apron and white gloves. Oh, the endless blessing of friends. Well I had my costume set until the day came and I started to try things on. I came out of …
How about something different on the Thanksgiving table this year. The library has a wide selection of cookbooks to peruse. Try something new! It may become a new family classic. From Celebrate! by Sheila Lukins, here is a very easy recipe for Orange-Ginger Cranberries 2 pounds fresh cranberries, picked over and rinsed 4 cups sugar 2 cups fresh orange juice 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh ginger 1. Divide the ingredients evenly between two heavy saucepans and stir well. Cook over medium heat until the berries pop open, about 10 minutes. 2. Skim the foam off the surface with a metal …
Teen Time has started up again this year. Every Thursday afternoon after school a bus load of about 15-30 students are dropped off for about 3 hours to hang out in the library. They are given a snack from a local eatery, then socialize, play games, and do homework. On Thursday of this week and next week they will get tours of the Gardiner Fire Station. Captain Pat Saucier gave the students a wonderful tour, they got to climb into the fire trucks and had all their questions answered, like “How much does a fire truck cost?”, “How …