Playspace for Tots
Tuesdays
10-10:45 am (following Laptime Story Time)
Rugs, toys and books are spread out for kids to play with after laptime. Everyone welcome. Meet new friends, see old friends.
If you'd like to learn about Scrabble or just play for fun, join the club!
Recommended for Grades 3-8
Meets 1st Saturday of the month
2:30-3:30 PM
All skill levels accepted
Gardiner Library Fall Fundraiser
Saturday, October 19th
11 AM - 3 PM
Support your library and have fun too!
Steve Johnson's Magic Show
&
Andrew Simmons' Wildlife Show
Face painting | Make your own ice cream sundae | Halloween crafts | And more!
Click here for tickets and more information.
Sugar Cookie Dance Party
Halloween Themed
Saturday October 26
11:30 AM to 12:15 PM
Let's do the Monster Mash! No registration required. Kids ages 2-5 are invited to come in costume to decorate an assortment of Halloween themed sugar cookies, play games and show off their dance skills to hip spooky tunes.
If your child has any dairy or wheat allergies, feel free to contact Catarina at publicrelations@gardinerlibrary.org so that they can be included in the fun!
Pop-In Projects!
Pop-In to the library and make a fun project on the dates and times offered. First come, first served. Supplies are limited.
Harvest Moon
Saturday 9/14 Between 1:00 and 3:00 PM
Recommended for ages 4 & up
Celebrate the Harvest Moon which is attached to the astronomical event, the autumnal equinox. Pop-in to the library between 1 and 3 and design your own Harvest Moon. Pick up information on the phases of the moon and be ready to view the actual moon that evening.
Decorate Your Own Magic Wand
Saturday 10/5 Between 1:00 and 3:00 PM
Recommended for ages 4 & up
Just in time for the witching hour. Pop-in to the library between 1 and 3 pm and design your own magic wand to cast spells or accent a Halloween costume. Hand outs of a magic trick to amaze friends and family, too!
Dancing Corn Experiment
Saturday 11/9 Between 1:00 and 3:00 PM
Recommended for ages 5 & up
Spice up Thanksgiving this year with a little chemistry. Pop-in to the library between 1 and 3pm for a demo and project kit to make a dancing corn experiment. Check out some books on other science experiments you can do with simple ingredients found in the kitchen.
Birdseed Feeder
Saturday 12/14 Between 1:00 and 3:00 PM
Recommended for ages 4 & up
Pop-in to the library between 1 and 3 to make a birdseed feeder to hang in the yard. The local wildlife will love this handmade and tasty gift!
Saturday 9/14 Between 1:00 and 3:00 PM
Recommended for ages 4 & up
Celebrate the Harvest Moon which is attached to the astronomical event, the autumnal equinox. Pop-in to the library between 1 and 3 and design your own Harvest Moon. Pick up information on the phases of the moon and be ready to view the actual moon that evening.
Decorate Your Own Magic Wand
Saturday 10/5 Between 1:00 and 3:00 PM
Recommended for ages 4 & up
Just in time for the witching hour. Pop-in to the library between 1 and 3 pm and design your own magic wand to cast spells or accent a Halloween costume. Hand outs of a magic trick to amaze friends and family, too!
Dancing Corn Experiment
Saturday 11/9 Between 1:00 and 3:00 PM
Recommended for ages 5 & up
Spice up Thanksgiving this year with a little chemistry. Pop-in to the library between 1 and 3pm for a demo and project kit to make a dancing corn experiment. Check out some books on other science experiments you can do with simple ingredients found in the kitchen.
Birdseed Feeder
Saturday 12/14 Between 1:00 and 3:00 PM
Recommended for ages 4 & up
Pop-in to the library between 1 and 3 to make a birdseed feeder to hang in the yard. The local wildlife will love this handmade and tasty gift!