Mark your calendar for these upcoming events.
All are welcome!
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Got Non-Fiction
As a teacher, I am always encouraging my students to read more non-fiction. Recently, I decided I ought to take my own advice and move away from my go-to mysteries. As I pondered what non-fiction area to delve into, I thought back to my childhood and remembered the times spent at camp making terrariums with my aunt. She patiently and carefully showed me what to do and we got busy collecting items for our terrariums. These fond memories sparked my interest and I decided to do some research into terrariums.
I started looking on Minerva, the electronic “card catalog” and I found two great books. Basically, a terrarium is a miniature world in a glass environment. It usually contains a bed of small rocks, moss, and various tiny plants. You can add minerals, sea glass, and even a tiny gnome.
Terrarium Craft : create 50 magical, miniature worlds by Amy Bryant Aiello & Kate Bryant ; photography by Kate Baldwin.
This book had lots of tips about how to create a terrarium, what to include, and the various materials and tools needed.
The New Terrarium : Creating Beautiful Displays for Plants and Nature By Tovah Martin ; photographs by Kindra Clineff.
This book had lots of great ideas on creating beautiful displays.
Caring for a live moss terrarium is fairly easy. All mosses need to be in filtered or dappled light, but should never be in direct sunlight. Even artificial light will work fine. Containers should have a lid unless the opening is very small. A light misting from a spray bottle is required approximately every two to four weeks. Condensation is not uncommon but may be a sign that the terrarium is getting too much sun or temperature fluctuation. If the moss is dry to the touch, give it a good misting, leave the lid off for about an hour to let the moisture evaporate, then move it to a shadier spot.
Terrariums are relatively self-sustaining ecosystems that generally need limited care. Remember to keep the glass clean for better viewing!
Sarah Duffy, Library Assistant
What’s Happening In The Library
As we roll into fall, school starting, apple picking, falling leaves, etc. etc., I took a few minutes to reflect on how busy we were over the summer months.
And it has been a busy summer here at the Gardiner Public Library. We had 18,793 people walk through our doors. That’s up from 16,489 last summer between June 1stand August 31st. 735 people attended 59 different programs in 2016. That’s up as well – 683 people attended programs during the summer of 2015. I wish I could give you accurate statistics about the Summer Reading Programs – both children’s and young adult – but I don’t currently have access to those figures. From my perspective at the Adult Circulation Desk, I will say that there were definitely many more Young Adult participants this year!
So, what will we be doing this fall? We have a variety of events in the offing. Local author, Anne Valley is offering a journaling class – More Joy, Less Stress – journaling for perspective, peace and prosperity. This is a six week class, on Tuesday mornings from 10:00am to 12:30pm, beginning Tuesday, September 6th. Registration is limited, but there are still a few spaces available. Give us a call to reserve your spot – 207-582-3312.
Miss Jenn and the Nutrition Detectives will be here for Story Time & Crafts on Tuesday, September 13th. Join us then with your little one to learn more about good nutrition!
Tuesday, September 13th begins an eight week series – Voices of the Kennebec. Over the eight weeks we will host several local authors, as well as a writing workshop. Please join us on September 13th, from 7:00pm – 8:30pm as we welcome Gay Grant discussing hometown Pulitzer Prize winners Laura E. Richards, Edwin Arlington Robinson, and Robert Peter Tristram Coffin.
In October we are planning another ghost story event. Thursday, October 27th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm we will host our community in recalling local ghost stories. If you have a story to share, please email Kelly at hauntedgardiner@yahoo.comand she will gladly add your story to her collection.
Don’t forget – Story Time and Crafts every Tuesday from 10:00am – 11:00am, and Babies Love Babies every Friday from 10:00am – 11:00am in the Children’s Room!
We also have two different book discussion groups that meet monthly. The Paranormal group meets the first Tuesday of the month, and our more literary group meets the third or fourth Tuesday of the month. Each of these groups meet from 6:00pm – 7:00pm.
Fall is still young, and I’m sure we will add several events as we discover them. Keep your eyes open to posters in and around Gardiner, and we’ll see you in the library!
Ann Russell, Technology Librarian
Children’s Programs
On Thursday, Aug. 4th, we hosted an Outreach Program from the L.C. Bates Museum at Good Will-Hinckley in Hinckley, Maine, titled “Life in the 1900s” at the library. They had clothing to try on, games to play and crafts to do. It was a very hands-on program and they showed what items were used in schools in the 1900s.
Here are some of the pictures from that day:
Our next event for children is an Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, Aug. 16th, at 11:30 bringing our Summer Reading to a close.
In September we will have Ms. Jenn the Nutrition Detective come in and visit on Tuesday, Sept. 13th, at 10:00 for story time. She will have songs, stories, and a craft.
All are welcome and if you have any questions just call us at 582-6894.
Summertime At The Library
We have had some wonderful summer events already and have more to come.
Summer Reading Program has started, and if you have not picked up your chart, please come in and pick it up. We have a chart for Readers and a chart for a Listeners. After August 3rd you will be able to pick up your free paperback book after filling up your chart. Teens have a different program where they get a ticket when they check out items. Check with the YA librarian about this program.
Monday, June 27th, we had a Chewonki program here in the library which was “Owls in Maine”. We had a full house, and the children really seemed to enjoy the owls.
Every Tuesday morning we have Story and Craft Time at 10:00-11:30 am. This has been a huge success this summer so far. Here is one of the crafts that has been created.
We are showing the Harry Potter movies in succession on Tuesday evenings from 5-7:30 pm and on Wednesdays 10 am – 12:30 pm. All 8 movies, in order: 1 movie per week. Popcorn is included.
Thursday, Aug. 4th from 10:00-11:15 am we have L.C. Bates coming to present “Life in Maine in the early 1900’s”. Weather permitting we will have part of this program outdoors in the garden.
Tuesday, August 16th at 11:30 am will be an Ice Cream social to end the Summer Reading Program.
Please come in, read and have fun!
School Vacation Week at the Gardiner Public Library
We had a wonderfully full school vacation week here in the library. Story time & crafts were on Tuesday morning at 10:30, then a Bugs, Bugs, Bugs program & craft with L.C. Bates Museum in the afternoon funded by Crossroads Youth Center and through a generous grant received by the Maine Community Foundation. Thursday was an Origami Fish Folding Workshop. Each program had a great number of people in attendance.
Other things happening were Legos, as well as the train set, doll house, and Puppet Theater. We were so happy here with all the participation for each event. This is what every library dreams of doing during a week off from school.So thanks to all who came and to all who helped with these events. A special thank you goes to Abby Gifford, Deb, Isabelle and Griffin Files, Upstream, Crossroads Youth Center, and Maine Community Foundation.
Here are some photos from this fabulous week.
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| L.C. Bates Museum – Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! |
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| L.C. Bates Museum – Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! |
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| L.C. Bates Museum – Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! |
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| L.C. Bates Museum – Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! |
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| L.C. Bates Museum – Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! |
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| Fold A Fish Origami Workshop |
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| Fold A Fish Origami Workshop |
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| Fold A Fish Origami Workshop |
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| Fold A Fish Origami Workshop |
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| Fold A Fish Origami Workshop |
Ginni Nichols, Children’s Librarian
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.
Presents the history of Valentine’s Day, as well as its past and present traditions; Juvenile Nonfiction
The story of Valentine symbols; Juvenile Nonfiction
Recounts an incident in the life of St. Valentine, a physician who treated a small child for blindness.
Valentine crafts for kids, as well as Valentine decorations
A collection of Valentine stories, poems, and activities, by a variety of authors.
Summer Reading 2015
As summer vacation begins, so does the Summer Reading Program at the Gardiner Public Library.
Our theme this year is “Every Hero has a Story.” The start date is June 22nd and end date August 17th.
Below are some of our events.
Call or come in with questions 582-6894.
Ginni Nichols
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!
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“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 monsters out into the world. Friendly, scary, or strange, workshop-goers will begin by developing a character through drawings, paintings, and short stories. They will then be guided through the process of turning their newly created personalities into sewn, stuffed monsters. Students will learn basic sewing skills, as well as how to construct very simple patterns. Feel free to bring your own sewing notions! This program will be facilitated by Adrienne Beacham.
Adrienne Beacham stitches together distinct media into strange creations. A fusion of painting, printmaking, drawing, collage, and fiber arts, her work often features monsters and other ridiculous personalities. She is currently working on obtaining her K-12 art ed. certification, and eventually hopes to pursue a career as an elementary art teacher. This event is free and opened to the public. Space is limited, so pre-registration is mandatory. Call 582-3312 for more information. The library is located at 152 Water St, Gardiner.
“Books to Movies”
A book discussion book club will start its day view with its 1stbook on Tuesday, August 12th, from 6-7 pm on the book “If I Stay” by Gale Foreman.
Copies of the book are available at the library and anyone is welcome.
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!