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Farewell From Scott

A lot has changed in the library world since I started here 40 years ago in 1981.  We’ve gone from paper card catalogs to electronic retrieval.  I’ve been here through floods, downtown fires, ice storms, Celebrity Who Reads What lists, and many a blizzard.

I have been very lucky in those 40 years of change.  I have had the good fortune to work with two wonderful directors: Glenna Nowell for 10 years and Anne Davis for 30 years.  Both of these wonderful directors allow their staff to shine in their position and grow professionally.

I have been fortunate to have coworkers during the past 40 years who have supported me in my job and in my personal life.  How fortunate am I to spend my working hours with people I enjoy being with and whom I care about?

I have been very fortunate to work in and for a community that supports the mission of the library and embraces the staff as friends who care about them,

And I have been fortunate to have the Gardiner Library Association as an entity that has always supported the staff here to grow professionally via conferences and conventions.

How fortunate have I been in the last 40 years?  VERY.  Thank you.

February Events ~ 2020

Children’s Events ~ February 2020

Just letting you know some of the upcoming events in

February.

Story & Craft Time Tuesday, Feb. 18th & 25th

We will have a story, songs and a craft at

10:00 am for preschoolers.

 

Free Movie night at the Gardiner Public Library

Born in China

Thursday, February 20th

Movie starts at 6:00 pm

Doors open at 5:30 pm

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Hosted by the Gardiner Library Association.

 

Art @ the Library will be presented by

Upstream

Tuesday, Feb. 25th from 6:00 to 7:00 pm.

Paint a wooden fish for exhibit in our lovely river city.

 

Babies Love Toddlers on Fridays at 10:00 am.

Adults and children are welcome to attend these events.

What’s Going On?!?!?!

 

Over the next couple of weeks, we have several irons in the fire.
National Library Week is celebrated from April 10 – 16 this year.  We have a display of “library” related books for your perusal.
The ALA (American Library Association) theme for the week is “Libraries Transform Lives”.  As part of the promotional campaign, we have blank “speech bubbles” available for folks to let us know how a library may have transformed your life!  Next time you’re in the library, pick up one at the desk, and we’ll add it to our on-going display!
School Vacation week is fast approaching, and we have a couple of programs planned.  On Tuesday, the 19th of April, the L.C. Bates Museum is doing their “Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!” program in the Children’s Room. The program begins at 2:00, so please plan on joining us then!

 

On Thursday, the 21st, a local Origami enthusiast will present a workshop – “Fold A Fish”.  This workshop is geared toward those ages 5 and up.  If you’re like me, I would need the 5 year-old to help me understand the directions, though, perhaps your 5-year-old might need your assistance as well.  Join us in the Children’s Room at 10:30, and learn to “Fold A Fish”.
The Gardiner Library Association’s annual meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 26th, from 6:30 – 8:00.  My understanding is that there will be a brief business meeting, followed by a slide presentation by our Archivist, Dawn Thistle.  Dawn will highlight some of the library’s impressive Gardiner resources.  This meeting is open to all.
Last to mention, but certainly not the least – on Saturday, April 23rd we will host a “Mystery In The Archives”.  Perhaps you have noticed the display table in the Young Adult section of the library?  We have obtained two historic documents, perhaps a will? And ??? Or ???  These interesting artifacts are available for you to decipher, and learn a bit before the 23rd.  Take a few minutes the next time you’re here to look them over, and perhaps purchase a ticket for this fun and exciting evening!  Tickets are available at the Adult Circulation Desk at a cost of $30 per person.  Light refreshments will be available.  All proceeds from this event to benefit the Community Archives Room.
Oh, one more thing!  This isn’t an event with a specific day and time, but we are now the proud hosts of a “Coloring Station”.  Sometimes we all need a little time to sit quietly and color, so feel free to use the station in the Hazzard Reading Room.  Crayons, markers and colored pencils are available, as well as a variety of coloring pages.
Looking forward to seeing you at some of these great events!
Ann Russell, Technology Librarian