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.
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 …
Harry Cochrane (1860–1946) Literature (stage curtain), Children’s Room, 2nd Floor Harold Hayman Cochrane, was born in Augusta, ME, son of Major James Henry and Ellen M. (Berry) Cochrane. Raised in Monmouth, he was a naturally gifted artist, architect, musician, author, and poet. His early career began as a “crayon artist” in a photography studio in Gardiner in the 1880s. In the well-lit studio, on the corner of Water and Bridge Streets, he created life-sized renderings from photographs as well as in-person sittings. In 1887, he began working on large-scale interior works, from free-hand ornamentation, to theater curtains, to huge murals. …
As the snow gets smaller and smaller. We dream of Spring. Insects will start to appear. We turn the pages. The dribbling of drops begins. We dream of Spring. Plan our gardens With a magazine. Some green starts to appear. We dream of Spring. Town meetings start. Voices are heard. Hoping for no flooding. We dream of Spring. What do you dream of in Spring? Ginni Nichols, Young Adult Librarian
After a Winter we’ll never forget – a few encouraging facts! Gardiner Public Library statistics for February 4876 items checked out of the library 696 items were renewed 3885 people visited the library 16 programs were offered (book discussion groups, story hour, crafts, etc.) 133 people attended these programs Charlene Wagner, Children’s Librarian
As the cold comes. And the snow grows. We curl up with a book. By a window with a look. Though it takes time to melt. Even with the icebreakers help. We know spring will be here soon. Ginni Nichols, YA Librarian