Programs & Services

Giraffes In The Library!

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The children’s room of the Gardiner Public Library has recently received a large quantity of new LEGO building pieces through the largess of the LEGO Company & distributed by the Maine State Library Emergent/Family Literacy and Children’s Services Department.     We plan to sponsor a monthly club giving children (adults too) a theme or idea of something to create using the blocks.  Our first creations were “Giraffes”.  We have 7 delightful examples on display & hopefully more will be built during the month of November. Come on into the library and make a giraffe to join the others. And …

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Political Humor in the Children’s Room

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Books about U.S. Presidents & First Ladies that are sure to enlighten & entertain! 1.       “President Taft is Stuck in the Bath” by Marc Barnett  2.       “Hot Dog! Eleanor Roosevelt Throws a Picnic” by Leslie Kimmelman   3.       “Dolley Madison Saves George Washington” by Don Brown  4.       “George Washington’s Teeth” by Deborah Chandra & Madeleine Comora    5.       “Abe Lincoln’s Hat” by Martha Brenner   6.       “One President Was Born on Independence Day and Other Freaky Facts About the 26thThrough 43rd Presidents” by Barbara Seuling   7.       “Presidential Pets: the Weird, Wacky, Little, Big, Scary, Strange Animals That Have Lived …

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FIZZ BOOM READ

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The Gardiner Public Library summer reading program for 2014 is off to a great start!   Summer is the perfect time for kids to read books just for fun.  No tests, book reports or pressure involved. Our first story hour/craft day involved making markers to identify plants that were acquired to go into our library garden as well as the actual planting of flowers, herbs & vegetables.   Unlike past years, the sun shone on our endeavor and the children worked hard to get everything planted.   Check out our calendar for future events. Everyone welcome!  

The Land of Young Adult: Where Reading Gets Messy

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I’m fairly certain that every parent feels their child is a genius in some capacity or another. I’ve heard it time and time again at school, at family reunions, and at my local library. This commonly held belief is extraordinary; it instills confidence in our kids, providing the “I’m capable of anything” mantra at an often impressive young age. This statement holds a significant amount of power, especially as that child develops into a pre-pubescent, hormones-on-overdrive stranger who rents a room of your house for free. This is the moment when “genius” crosses paths with “reading level” and a new …

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Summer Reading at the Library!

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Summer vacation will soon be upon us!!! – which means Summer Reading Program at  the library. This year’s state wide theme is “Dig Into Reading”, the first day to start is June 17th and the last day to read is August 3rd. Our reading program is for all ages and it’s a wonderful incentive to – turn off the tube, log off the computer and silence the iPhones in favor of old fashioned togetherness.  Read together or discuss what you’ve read on your own.  Reading doesn’t use any electricity, is environmentally responsible, may increase your vocabulary and general knowledge and …

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Check this out! – Young Adults for 2013

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Librarians read review magazines that come out once or twice a month to know what to buy for our patrons. These magazines give books starred reviews that are the best for the month in their viewpoint. Here are some of the best ones for 2013 that you might want to check out soon at your local library. Click on the title to check request these items!     The Madman’s Daughter by Megan Shepard * “The fast-paced book is rife with excitement, romance, and intrigue.” School Library Journal (starred review) The Tragedy Paper by Elizabeth LaBan* “Debut novelist LaBan takes …

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