Upcoming Events
Community Yard Sale
Sunday, August 16
9 - 2 PM
Event is rain or shine!
The Parking Lot of the Gardiner Library
The Friends of the Gardiner Library invite you to clear out the clutter and support a great cause! Reserve a spot in our parking lot for the upcoming Community Yard Sale and sell your unwanted items to a crowd of eager shoppers.
How it works: Reserve your parking space, bring your items, set up, and start selling! It’s that simple - and your reservation fee supports the Gardiner Library!
Early Bird Special: Reserve your space here before August 1 for just $20 — the price doubles after that. Spots are limited, so don't wait!
Community Kids Clothing Swap
Saturday, August 22
10 - 4 PM
Donate. Shop. Share with your neighbors.
All items collected will be available free of charge at our community kids clothing swap.
Donations Accepted June and July (during regular library hours)
Donate gently-used kids' clothing, sizes newborn through 16. Please
bring items clean in a bag or box.
Items not accepted:
stained or damaged items, adult clothing, mildewed or musty items, used underwear & socks, toys & stuffed animals
Items accepted include:
shirts
& tops, pants & shorts, coats & outerwear, shoes &
boots, pajamas & onesies, dresses & skirts, hats &
accessories, bags & backpacks
Join the Friends!
Meets the second Thursday of the month at 3 PM.
Volunteer Opportunities include:
Placing flyers/bookmarks around town
Maintain outdoor planters
Photographers for events/programs
Gingerbread cookie decorating party
Library advocacy
Clothing swap
Open to new ideas to build community
Meet new people. Support your library. Everyone is welcome.
Volunteer as much (or as little) as you want.
Many ways to get involved.
The Friends of the Gardiner Library raise funds for the library, advocate for the library, and invite persons to join as Friends of the Gardiner Library.
Fill out this form to get involved.
Minutes and Agendas can be found here.
The Friends of the Gardiner Library by-laws can be found here.
Past Contributions
Since moving into the new building in 2008 the Friends of the Gardiner Library have contributed and supported many projects including:
A new insulated shed with wiring for electricity, a topiary welcoming visitors to the Gardiner Library, an AV system for the community room, adult and children's programming, books for the library's large print and children's book collections, a Manga collection for teens, a display case for collections from community members, and much, much more.