Events & Holidays Archives - Page 8 of 10

Grandparents Day!

May 28, 2017September 12, 2015 by Ann Russell, Technology Librarian

In celebration of Grandparent’s Day – Sunday September 13th– here are a few items about grandparents, grandchildren and or families! G Grandfather Gandhi R River’s Call A The Amateur Marriage : A Novel N Nora’s Ark D Danger Box P Parental Guidance (DVD) A Arthur And The Invisibles (DVD) R The Raft E Emma’s Secret N North River : A Novel (Book on CD) T The Tub Grandfather S The Simple Joys Of GrandparentingD Don’t Sing At The Table : LifeLessons From My Grandmothers A All That’s Missing Y Yetsa’s Sweater Ann Russell, Technology Librarian

Celebrating Labor Day

May 28, 2017September 5, 2015 by Gardiner Public Library

In recent years Labor Day has lost some of its old, and original, meanings, but it still stands as the one day in which we celebrate an important American belief. This belief is in the importance and necessity of hard work to achieve success. Once a holiday tied to the militancy of the Labor movement, Labor Day now honors all who work. Oregon was the first state to recognize Labor Day officially on February 2, 1887. President Grover Cleveland signed a congressional bill on June 28, 1894, making Labor Day a legal holiday. As labor and management moved closer together …

Star Wars Invasion!

February 14, 2022July 18, 2015 by Ginni Nichols, Children's Librarian

Gardiner Library patrons were transported to a galaxy far, far away when the Children’s Room was invaded by Star Wars! Fans of all ages (dressed in their best Star Wars attire, of course) enjoyed meeting their favorite Star Wars characters, as well as interacting with them.

RiverFest Activities!

February 14, 2022June 20, 2015 by Ann Russell, Technology Librarian

Waterfront Park at about 6:45 this morning – the food vendors have arrived, and continue to arrive and set up for the RiverFest. You can see the stage being erected (blown up) on the right. Assigned spaces waiting to be filled. Some of the craft vendors setting up at around 8:00. 8:00ish – you can really see the stage now! I think this will be a “Bounce House.” A couple of spot filled now! Setting up on Water Street. More vendors displaying their wares. One last picture – 10:00ish this time. Folks are beginning to fill the streets, and …

Summer Reading 2015

February 14, 2022June 13, 2015 by Ginni Nichols, Children's Librarian

As summer vacation begins, so does the Summer Reading Program at the Gardiner Public Library. Our theme this year is “Every Hero has a Story.” The start date is June 22nd and end date August 17th. Below are some of our events. Call or come in with questions 582-6894. Ginni Nichols

Treats In The Library!

February 14, 2022November 1, 2014 by Ann Russell, Technology Librarian

We have had a very busy month here in the library! When I sat down to write this blog post, my plan was to only mention the various programs and events that happened in the Hazzard Reading Room. Believe me there were several well attended events, but I would have missed several more, and the more included over 600 people!!! During the month of October there were at least 20 programs that the library sponsored or participated in, 18 of them were here at the library. What types of programs you ask . . . We participated in the Harlow …