Archive for May, 2009

Maine State Park Pass Available

We are now offering two Maine State Park Passes available for a 1 day loan period each. This pass allows everyone in a single vehicle into the park at no charge. It can be checked out by anyone with a … continues …

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Family News

Lecture: Franco-American historian Mark Richard on the KKK in Maine

Past Event ....... June 22^nd, 2009 — 6:30 pm

Monday, June 22, 6:30 p.m. in Callahan Hall, Franco-American author & historian Mark Richard presents a talk entitled “This Is Not a Catholic Nation”: The Ku Klux Klan Confronts Franco-Americans in Maine in the 1920s. Free. FMI: 513-3050.

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Lecture

Become an AmeriCorps VISTA Member at Lewiston Public Library

Lewiston Public Library and the YADA (Youth + Adults + Dialogue = Action) steering committee are seeking an AmeriCorps VISTA member who is strongly interested in working with teens and young adults and would like to provide a year of … continues …

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New Releases!!!

Check out our New Releases Web pages for up-to-the-minutes lists of new books, videos, and music in the Lewiston Public Library collections. Read a mini-review, ‘browse inside’ selected titles…even watch a clip of a video! Want the New Releases sent … continues …

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New Service !!! Downloadable Audiobooks!

LPL is happy to announce a new service — the Maine InfoNet Download Library — where you can download your favorite audiobooks and play on your computer or your portable player (MP3 or iPod)!  Get the details here.

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Environmental Film/Discussion

Past Event ....... June 2^nd, 2009 — 7:00 pm

Tuesday, June 2, 7 p.m. in Callahan Hall, a screening of the acclaimed environmental film Division Street, followed by a discussion of how urban sprawl is impacting Maine’s shrinking wilderness areas. Free. Co-sponsored by Maine Audubon, Androscoggin Land Trust and … continues …

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Discussion Film

LPL Closed Memorial Day Weekend

Please note that LPL will be closed from Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25  in observance of Memorial Day. The Library will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday morning, May 26, at 9 am.

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High-Energy Juggling Show by “TWO”

Past Event ....... May 16^th, 2009 — 7:00 pm

Saturday, May 16, 7 p.m. at the Multi-Purpose Center gym (145 Birch Street, Lewiston), a family show by the high-energy juggling duo Matt & Jason Tardy – aka “TWO” – featuring fire-eating, full-body contortion and physical comedy in addition to … continues …

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Family Presentation Teens Teens and Kids

Contra Dance

Past Event ....... June 12^th, 2009 — 8:00 pm

Friday, June 12, 8-11 p.m., in Callahan Hall, an evening of traditional New England contra dancing to the band Perpetual E-Motion, featuring fiddler Ed Howe and guitarist John Cote. Admission: a bargain at only $2 for students, $5 others. No … continues …

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Dance Instruction Music Teens Teens and Kids

Teen Coffeehouse

Past Event ....... June 10^th, 2009 — 7:00 pm

Wednesday, June 10, 7-9 p.m. in Callahan Hall, a Teen Coffeehouse featuring an assortment of local student performers. Free admission. FMI: 513-3050.

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Music Presentation Teens Teens and Kids