Happy Valentine’s Day

If you’d like the history of the holiday, there are several good books in our children’s room that do a good job of presenting the information. In addition, there are some crafty books for kids to make cute Valentine crafts. You’ll also find a nice assortment of fun Valentine fiction books. For your perusal, the following is just a smattering of what we have to offer. Valentine Be Mine by Jacqueline Farmer Presents the history of Valentine’s Day, as well as its past and present traditions; Juvenile Nonfiction     Hearts, Cupids, and Red Roses    The story of Valentine symbols; …

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Summer Teen Events at the Library

    Travel Back in Time at the Gardiner Public Library’s Historic Gardiner Scavenger Hunt! Throwback Thursday, July 10th, from 4-5 pm Students in Middle School and up come learn and see what Gardiner look liked in the 1800’s compared to today. Have fun learning & winning prizes! Snacks provided Hope to see you there! * * * * * * * * * * * “Soft monsters” for teens On Wednesday, July 23rd from 10am-2pm, the staff of the Gardiner Public Library is calling all little Frankensteins!  In this creature-creation workshop young adults are invited to bring their imaginary …

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FIZZ BOOM READ

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!  

Librarians, Avert Your Eyes…. Recycled Book Crafts!!!!!

There is a secret lurking deep in the crafting blogs and Pinterest boards of this internet, one that will send shivers up the spine of any reputable librarian……. books are being used as a medium for art!!!! For those librarians and book lovers who aren’t made of stronger stuff, we suggest you avert your eyes for the remainder of this post. There are wreaths: Jones Design Company Mudpies and Marigolds Wall Art: Tip Junkie  Mod Podge Art: How To Nest For Less And, they’ve even been used in carpentry projects: Dornob What is the world coming to??! However much we would like …

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Saturday at the library!

The Gardiner Public Library is a great place to spend your winter!  The library staff wants you to spend some time enjoying the great programs we have booked.  Last Saturday the library was bustling in all the rooms.  We had Story Hour up in our Children’s Room.  We offer Saturday Story Hour the first Saturday of every month and Babies Love Babies Play Time every Friday from 10-11AM.  We had a Henna Happy Hour in our teen section and we also scheduled a Fireside Chat with State Representative, Gay Grant.  Look for more of these chats in the future. Are …

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