Programs & Services

ART @ the Library

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Have you seen our new program? With the help of local artist, Isabelle Files, and the children’s room staff we have started a program called ART @ the Library. Once a month on a Tuesday evening at 6:00 in the Children’s room we are doing an art project for all ages. The first event was September 26th, featuring origami. We had fun making animals, boxes, and other items. On October 24th we did apple and leaf printing. Our youngest attendees loved working with the paint, and we got very creative. On November 7th we did collages by cutting pictures out …

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Non-Fiction Series in the Library

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I would like to introduce some wonderful non-fiction book series that are available at our library for both children and adults.  Just type in these titles into our catalog and it will come up with all different subjects from planets, wars, holiday, people, energy and etc. You Wouldn’t Want To Be – This series is very popular with children.   Celebrations In My World – Teaches children about the many Holidays that we celebrate.   A True Book – Varies from planets, biographies, food, our senses and many more.   A Wicked History – Children can learn about some evil …

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Stuffed Animal Sleepover!

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On Tuesday, Aug. 15th, we had our first ever Stuffed Animal Sleepover at the Gardiner Public Library. It was a huge success and everyone had fun. Children brought in their stuffed animals to leave for the night. We put name tags on the animals and then the fun began!   Snacks were served and books were read…     Everyone had fun at craft time, playing with the doll house,   sliding on the banister…. Until it was time for bed…. Children came back the next morning, Wednesday, Aug. 16th, and picked up their animals. They each took home a …

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Social Media at Gardiner Public Library

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Did you know that if you follow  the Gardiner Public Library on Facebook that on Monday we post “Have You Seen This Movie Monday” which features the description of a movie that can be borrowed from the library?  Did you know that every Wednesday we post “Check It Out” which is a description of a book that can be borrowed from the library?  It’s a great way to have a recommendation delivered right to your electronical device.

Gardiner’s Farmers Market Family Fun Day

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I was invited to come to the Farmer’s Market Family Fun Day this Wednesday and represent the Gardiner Public Library. It was a beautiful sunny day with plenty to do. Face painting, painting rocks, necklace making, wreath making from herbs, jenga, hula hoops and other things happened. Here are some photos from the wonderful afternoon spent within our area.