Springtime @ the Library
C heerful R ing O f C olor U rging S pringtime! Ginni Nichols, Young Adult Librarian Audrey Littlefield, Library Assistant Ann Russell, Technology Libraian
Gardiner Public Library
Left Behind In The Library
Left Behind by Tim LaHaye is the title of a popular book series but in the library world “left behind” has special meaning. Like many well frequented public buildings, the library has its own left behind stories. Over the last 30 odd years our patrons have left behind the following: Glasses – both sun & vision Mittens/gloves, hats, scarves, sweaters, & jackets Cell phones Travel coffee cups along with snacks Photos & gift certificates (being used as book marks) Change purses with money inside 1 sock (size small) Stuffed animals & other toys Grocery lists Homework assignments Books – …
THAT book!
They come in all shapes and sizes; from across broad socio-economic lines and from both old and young; male or female…but we can always tell! They approach the main desk in a furtive and nervous way….and we know what they are going to ask. In a quiet whisper (and for anyone using the Gardiner Public Library, you know we aren’t “that kind” of library) they wonder, “do you have THAT book??” It is here that I must admit we do toy with our customers sometimes; it is always with kindness though…”what book would that be?” The excuses are numerous, and …
What’s on your card?
I was just checking my library card information online. As most of you know, you can check that information from the minerva.maine.eduwebsite. Click on the icon that says Patron Record, from there you will be directed to enter your name (first, last or both) and your library card number – all 14 digits, and they will show up as stars. The next screen brings you to your account information. Here you will see your name, address and when your library card expires. You also have options – to Search Catalog (this button is on the right side of the …
Summer Reading Wrap Up
Congratulations to all the children and young adults who participated in our Summer Reading Program “Dream Big Read”. There were 126 of you who read an outstanding number of books between June 18th and August 4th. Gift certificates, Sea Dogs vouchers, Old Fort Western passes and grab bag prizes were among the rewards. Many children participated in our weekly story hour and craft times as well. New fairy houses were built and taken to the Fairy Village to replace those destroyed by vandals earlier this year. Great job everyone! Upcoming!!! We are hoping to start a Lego Club …
Henna Happy Hour
A fun time was had by all who came to the Young Adult Room in the Gardiner Public Library on Tuesday, August 14th for a Henna Happy Hour. We did nails and Henna tattoos for a small group of young ladies for the first time here. It was a fabulous time with plenty of great memories made in the library. We had a wonderful crew of staff including Alyssa, Helen, Annie and Meryl helping me (Ginni Nichols, Young Adult Librarian) put on the event with food. Pictures were taken and there was plenty of laughter. This event was such a …