Gardiner Public Library

Sure Signs that Spring is Coming!

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Backyard Grilling: Last weekend, I joyfully cooked hamburgers and hotdogs outside on the grill with friends and family. Of course, the ground was covered with snow, but the food and camaraderie were fantastic. 2.    No Jackets: On Wednesday of this week, we had a delightful taste of Spring weather. I rebelled in the morning by not wearing a jacket as I headed to work, and on the way home I had the windows rolled down in the car as I enjoyed 53 degrees. Okay, so it was only one day, but it was simply gorgeous. 3.    Walking: People are beginning …

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Springtime Trivia Quiz

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To get you in the mood, here is a Springtime trivia quiz: What is the first day of Spring called? The Easter Equinox The Spring Solstice The Easter Solstice The Vernal Equinox Around what day does Spring begin in the Northern Hemisphere? April 21 May 21 March 21 February 21 Which holiday does not occur during Spring? Father’s Day Easter St. Patrick’s Day Mother’s Day During the first day of Spring, where does the sun rise and where does the sun set? Rises in due south and sets in due north Rises in due north and sets in due south …

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TWEENS, TEENS & YOUNG ADULTS

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The library moved their YA books from the stage of the children’s room to its current location on the main floor near the adult books several years ago.  Librarians have differing opinions for what constitutes a YA title.  Is it sexual content, language, drug use, or otherwise more mature topics.  Should YA be suggested for high school students or middle schoolers? Ultimately, of course, the reader must decide for themselves what they are comfortable being exposed to.   Sometimes it is difficult for library staff to know where to shelve these books.  Do books about the horror of the Holocaust …

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Thanks, Library!

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T is for Tuesdays~ we’re open late! H is for Hazzard Reading Room, a peaceful state. A is for Archives~ you can research tons. N is for New bestsellers~ all the latest ones. K is for Kindle and e-book downloads galore! S is for Story hour, crafty crafts, and more. G is for Genealogy~ who’s in your tree? I is for Internet access~ yippee! V is for Visits from authors, book signings, and shared wit. I is for Information~ yes, we are quite full of it! N is for Newspapers (we have magazines too). G is for Group book discussions~ …

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100 Years And Counting!

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Did you know that there was a booklet published in 1981 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the library?  It was written by Jody Clark, illustrated by Betty Heselton, and gives a concise history of the first centennial.   Recently we found a small box of these booklets tucked into the back of a closet.  They are now at the front desk and can be yours for the price of any monetary donation. Here’s a taste of what you will find in it:    A lovely sketch of the fireplace in the Hazzard Reading Room     A poem written …

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Before we open . . .

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Tasks completed before the Library opens: 1. Empty book drops, both front & back 2. Turn on all computers 3. Check in books, movies, magazines, etc., for adult & children’s rooms 4. Replace newspapers from day before with current issues 5. Straighten all rooms 6. Print interlibrary loan (ILL) requests & pull books to be sent to other libraries (usually 30 to 40 items) 7. Retrieve messages left on answering machines & solve requests/and or problems 8. Sort mail 9. Update displays, water plants, feed & clean “Lizzie” (gecko) 10. Pack ILL requests in travel pouches 11. Print overdue notices …

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