Archive for May, 2012

Beyond Fingerpaint – Paper Tube Stamping

Past Event ....... February 10^th, 2012 — 1-3 pm

Ages 1 – 3 Friday 1 – 2pm This week children will be encouraged to explore the art of stamping and print making as we upcycle a common object into something artistic and useful!   The process and experience are the … continues …

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Art Teens and Kids

urban moms & dads – Martha Shmartha!

Past Event ....... February 25^th, 2012 — 11:30 - 2:00pm

A DIY experience for all you hip, urban parents to craft something fabulous for your kid.  (or yourself.) Feb 25th 11:30 – 2:00pm This month we’re upcycling old, well-loved books into paper chain mobiles.  Arrange them any number of ways … continues …

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Art

Beyond Fingerpaint – A Toddler’s Art Class

Past Event ....... February 17^th, 2012 — 1pm

This week children will be encouraged to explore the medium of chalk in multiple forms.   The process and experience are the goal rather than a finished product. Parents are encouraged to get involved and it is recommended that play-clothes … continues …

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Art Teens and Kids

St. Patty’s Day Eco-Craft – Erin Go Green!

Past Event ....... March 17^th, 2012 — 12am-2pm

This Saturday from 12 – 2 pm swing by the third floor to participate in upcycling some materials into a charming paper bunting decoration! This family craft is appropriate for toddlers through teens but you will need to come as … continues …

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Art Teens and Kids

Teen Opportunities Fair

Past Event ....... April 28^th, 2012 — 10 - 2am

Teens! Looking for a job or internship? Want to gain the experience employers are looking for? Not sure if you should be taking classes or enrolling in college? Then the first annual Teen Opportunities Fair is for you! The Lewiston … continues …

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business skills Teens and Kids

Rosetta Stone Available in Private Study Rooms

Rosetta Stone is now available in our two private Study Rooms.  Patrons may reserve these rooms by contacting the Adult Services dept at 207-513-3135 or LPLReference@LewistonMaine.gov. The software continues to be available in the Computer Lab during open lab hours. … continues …

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Instruction News

Family Dance avec Benoit Bourque et Fils

Past Event ....... May 19^th, 2012 — 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Montreal dance master Benoit Bourque will lead kids (age 6+), parents and grandparents in a Quebecois-Style “Barn Dance” with music provided by Bourque’s 22-year-old accordionist son Antoine and a homegrown orchestra of local fiddlers and other Maine musicians. Part of … continues …

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Dance Family

Freedom Stories: an Evening in the World of Playwright/ Performer Rivera Sun Cook

Past Event ....... May 25^th, 2012 — 7:00 p.m.

LA Arts and LPL are partnering to present Poet/Dancer/Performer extraordinaire Rivera Sun Cook in the Library’s Callahan Hall on Friday, May 25th at 7:00 p.m. in conjunction with Art Walk Lewiston Auburn.  This will be a free public performance event … continues …

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Art Family Poetry Presentation Storytelling

The Poet As Art

Past Event ....... January 24^th — 6:30 p.m.

LPL is once again teaming up with LA Arts to continue our “Poet as Art”series.  This free public event will take place on Thursday, January 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the Library’s Callahan Hall. The program will feature Maine poets Robert Farnsworth … continues …

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Poetry