October 2016 - Page 2 of 2 - Gardiner Public Library

We still have a few more events associated with the Voices Of The Kennebec grant.

Deb Gould will be here on Tuesday, October 11^th from 7:00pm – 8:30pm to discuss her historical novel The Eastern, set in Pittston, Maine.

Gay Grant will be here on Tuesday, October 25^th from 7:00pm – 8:30pm to discuss her book Destination Unknown, a biography of a World War II evacuee.

There is still room available in the Writing Workshop with Brian Evans-Jones, to be held on Saturday, October 22^nd from 10:00am – 4:00pm. Call the library – 207.582.3312 – if you have any interest in a day of writing!

The final program associated with Voices Of The Kennebec will be held Tuesday, November 1^st from 7:00pm – 8:30pm. This will be an evening of readings and sharing of literary works inspired by Gardiner, the Kennebec, and our place in Maine history!

On Tuesday, October 25^th, from 10:00am – 11:00am, Ms. Jenn and the Nutrition Detectives will be back! Ms. Jenn does an amazing story time, and this will be a fun filled spooky hour of music and movement!

I’m not sure about you, but I am certainly looking forward to the second annual Real Ghost Stories evening here in the library! We’ll be listening to the haunting tales on Thursday, October 27^th 2016 from 6:30pm – 8:00pm. Last year we had a Hazzard Reading Room full of people listening to and telling their own haunting memories of the Gardiner, Maine area. Stories ranged from “The Castle,” to the library, to private homes in Gardiner, to a store in the greater Portland area. If you are a bit shy about sharing your story publicly, I know Kelly – hauntedgardiner@yahoo.com – would be thrilled for you to share your stories with her. Kelly will compile what she receives and share throughout the evening, anonymously if you prefer.

If you are searching for something fun and different, join us for the First Annual Discover Gardiner Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, November 5^th from 11:00am – 1:00pm. An event hoping to encourage “Scavengers” to explore and engage with Gardiner’s past and present! This event is a fundraiser for the library, so gather your team, and meet here at the library for check-in beginning at 10:00am on November 5^th! Cost is $10 per individual adult, $5 for each additional team member and children under 12 participate free! Registration information is available at the Main Desk on the Adult Level of the library!

Ann Russell, Technology Librarian

In 2006 a local publisher, Tilbury House, published a book by Sarah Rolph that celebrated a local diner, the A 1 Diner. The book gives a history of the diner featuring both those who work behind the counter and those in the kitchen. Many recipes that have become customer favorites are revealed in the book. Below is one of them. For more of these wonderful recipes and to enjoy the history of this local institution, visit the library to borrow the book, A 1 Diner: real food, recipes, and recollections by Sarah Rolph.

Hazel Newell’s Squash Custard Pie:

This pie is unusual in that it separates during cooking into a squash layer and a custard layer.

5 eggs

1 cup white sugar

1 cup canned squash puree (fresh squash has too much moisture)

1 cup milk

2 cups heavy cream

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 9 inch pie shell, uncooked (bottom only)

Heat the oven to 350 degrees.

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the eggs and the sugar with a whisk.

Add the squash, the milk, the cream, and the vanilla, and mix, but do not beat.

Pour into the large pie shell and bake for 60-60 minutes until just set. Chill before serving.