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The Library

February 14, 2022August 22, 2015 by Gardiner Public Library

Recently in the Children’s Room, a very young patron exclaimed to me, “The library… is…. GRRREAT!” He could hardly contain his excitement at the discovery of such a wonderful, magnificent place. His enthusiasm reminded me of when I was little and used to spend HOURS at the public library, quite content in a comfy corner with a pile of books. The library was truly the best place! So, yes, dear one, the library IS great! It is a place where people of all ages can explore, interact, and imagine. Libraries help foster a lifelong love of reading. It’s a place …

Star Wars Invasion!

February 14, 2022July 18, 2015 by Ginni Nichols, Children's Librarian

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.

35 Years, 3 Generations of Families, Some Amazingly Wonderful Patrons.

February 14, 2022May 16, 2015 by Gardiner Public Library

Where did the years go? As I begin my retirement, there are certain things of which I am sure. I will deeply miss: The wonderful Gardiner Library staff. Our collaboration, laughter, problem solving, and friendship goes far beyond most working environments. Together we have made GPL one of the premier libraries in the state. You are the Best! Selecting books for the children’s collection. School visits with dedicated teachers. Meetings & conferences with colleagues. And finally, all the energetic, super terrific children whom I’ve had the privilege to watch grow up and become readers. Thank you all! And a special …

SOME NEW & OLD PICTURES OF OUR CURTAIN AND A BIOGRAPHY OF THE ARTIST

February 14, 2022May 2, 2015 by Ginni Nichols, Children's Librarian

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. …

Giraffes In The Library!

February 14, 2022November 8, 2014 by Gardiner Public Library

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 …

Ladies Literary Overnight

February 14, 2022September 13, 2014 by Ann Russell, Technology Librarian

Recently we had our second annual Ladies Literary Sleepover in the library – yes, we did it a second time! Eighteen women had fun in the library, after hours. We talked, we ate, we laughed, we ate, we played games, we talked, we visited, we ate, we slept (a little) and we got up and did it all again! The ladies began arriving around 7:00, munchies and sleeping bags in hand. We set up our buffet of yummies in the Young Adult Room, and YUMMIES they were! We had blueberries, chips, fruit, salad, pizza, eggs, soda and chocolate (it’s not …