November 2018 - Gardiner Public Library

Whose Service Do You Honor?

November 30, 2018 by Ann Russell, Technology Librarian

During the month of November, Gardiner Public Library staff and patrons, together, found a way to honor the military veterans in their lives.

We had stars available for everyone to add the name, military branch, years served, active duty, whatever we thought would be appropriate.

Of course, as a library we added some books and movies to the display.

Our goal was to have more stars than we had books or movies – from the picture above, it looks like we made it!

A HUGE THANK YOU to ALL of the Veterans out there!

Fall Fun in the Children’s Room!

November 20, 2018 by Ginni Nichols, Children's Librarian

Some fun things that happened in the

Children’s Room this fall.

Then an upcoming event for

Art @ the Library.

Painting like Dahlov Ipcar

Making Scarecrows

Thanksgiving and Marjorie Standish

November 20, 2018November 17, 2018 by Scott Handville, Assistant Director

Thanksgiving and Marjorie Standish. While the two are not necessarily tied to each other, I do associate both of them with good comfort food. So as Thanksgiving approaches, I will share with you Marjorie’s recipe for Baked Acorn Squash. It’s about as simple and delicious as you can get. It is also featured in the new book, Cooking Maine Style which is edited by Sandra Oliver and features classic recipes of Marjorie Standish. You can check it out at the Gardiner Public Library.

BAKED ACORN SQUASH

Wash the squash, cut in half lengthwise, remove seeds using a spoon. Wash once more, turn squash upside-down in a baking pan, pour ¼ inch cold water in pan.

Bake at 400 degrees for ½ hour. Remove from oven, turn squash right side up. Salt and pepper it, sprinkle with brown sugar (maple syrup is good, too). Place piece of butter in each half. Return to oven, bake 30 minutes longer. Serve.