Virtual children’s programs
The Gardiner Library is excited to announce a Virtual Summer Children’s Program from Page Turner Adventures premiering on July 13 entitled “Imagine Your Adventure Story”. Kids at home will join Page Turner and Kenny on an Indiana Jones-style adventure as they search for the elusive purple wish lion. On craft day, they’ll make their own paper-plate wish lions, and toilet tube binoculars. While older kids will travel to Easter Island where they’ll make megaliths from laundry detergent bottles and masking tape, and tanzuku wishes in honor of Japan’s Tanabata Festival. Guest writer, Donna Gephart is the winner of the Sid Fleishman Humor award and the author of seven middle grade novels, including her latest adventure…THE PARIS PROJECT. Viewers also meet Kelly Milner Halls, author of dozens of non-fiction books for kids. Find out if the purple wish lion appears in her latest book, CRYPTID CREATURES: A FIELD GUIDE. Go on a virtual field trip to the zoo AND visit the workshop of Lion King puppet master, Jim Hammond.
Families are able to access this Virtual Comedy Theater show from its premiere through Labor Day. Contact Amy Laber at alaber@rcls.org for password to access the programming and visit the Ulster County Library Association at uclib.org/srp-2020/events to on or after the premiere date. Another Page Turner show entitled “Imagine Your Underwater Story” premieres on August 10.
For more details on Summer Programming at Gardiner Library, please visit the Kids/Teens page at GardinerLibrary.org or the Gardiner Library Facebook page.
Virtual show and tell
The Gardiner Library is excited to announce a Virtual Show and Tell series for Ages 3-6 beginning on Friday July 10 at 10 a.m. Join Miss Amy and friends online to talk about and share some of your special treasures from home. There will be weekly themes including, A Special Stuffed Animal (July 10), Something You Found (July 17), a Gift You Received (July 24) and a Favorite Book (July 31). Email alaber@rcls.org to register and receive Zoom link.
For more details on Gardiner Library programming, please visit the Calendar/Events page at GardinerLibrary.org or the Gardiner Library Facebook page.
Gardiner 5K canceled
The 18th Annual Gardiner 5K Classic scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 16, has been canceled for this year. Organizers are planning for the next one, scheduled for July 15, 2021.
Proceeds of the annual race go to Gardiner Fire Department for improvements and maintenance to the Fire House. If you would still like to donate to the Gardiner Fire Department you could still do so by mailing your contribution to: The Gardiner Fire Department, PO Box 271, Gardiner, NY 12525 or go to our website: gardinerfireandrescue.org and make your donation electronically.
Summer Reading Bingo
The Gardiner Library will once again offer a Summer Reading Bingo program for all ages. This year, participants can download a BINGO at gardinerlibrary.org/summerbingo.asp or contact Nicole at nlane@rcls.org or call 255-1255 to pick up BINGO card(s) at the library. After July 1, cards will also be available to pick up curbside during the library’s reduced hours. Participants can complete and submit their BINGO cards by September 5.
All submissions will be entered into raffles for a chance to win great prizes! Submit a completed BINGO by emailing it to nlane@rcls.org or dropping it off at the library during opened hours.
For more details on Summer Programming at Gardiner Library, please visit the Kids/Teens page at GardinerLibrary.org or the Gardiner Library Facebook page.