Archive for October, 2012

Halloween Face Painting

Past Event ....... October 31^st, 2012 — 4-5:30pm

Add the finishing touches to your library costume just in time for Trick-Or-Treating! From 4-5:30pm join the fabulous staff of ArtVan for some quality face painting, then be sure to ask for some candy at the Children’s Desk! Ages 0-18 … continues …

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L/A Film Forum: Question One

Past Event ....... November 1^st, 2012 — 6:00 PM

On May 6th, 2009 Maine became the first state in this country to legislatively grant same-sex couples the right to marry. Seven months later, on November 3rd, 2009, Maine, through a referendum election, reversed, becoming the thirty-first state in this … continues …

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Film

Science Explorers – Butterfly Science

Past Event ....... November 14^th, 2012 — 4-5pm

Learn about the anatomy of butterflies during a life sized dress up game, practice drinking like a butterfly to learn more about the challenges of their everyday life, and discover the secrets of metamorphosis and migration.  That’s right, butterflies migrate! … continues …

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Science Explorers – Season Changes – Winter

Past Event ....... December 12^th, 2012 — 4-5pm

The earth is frozen but life still survives… Learn about winter tracking, winter shelters and all the hard work our Earth does during this still looking season. Scientists ages 8-12 are invited to explore Nature’s most barren appearing season with … continues …

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Science Explorers – Season Changes – Fall

Past Event ....... December 5^th, 2012 — 4-5pm

December 5th,  4-5pm Why do leaves change color? Where do the animals go when it gets colder outside? Answer these questions and more as we study fall together! Children ages 8-12 are invited to come and explore the changing seasons … continues …

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Science Explorers – Insect Science

Past Event ....... November 7^th, 2012 — 4-5pm

Budding entomologists ages 8-12 are invited to explore the insect world with Science Explorers!  Learn about the real difference between an insect and a spider, metamorphosis and migration while we play some games. Space is limited, call 513-3133 to reserve … continues …

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Saturday Storytime

Past Event ....... November 3^rd, 2012 — 11am

Children of all ages are invited to share stories, songs, finger plays and fun with our very own Storylady!  Reading together for just 20 minutes a day improves your child’s school readiness and life time earning capabilities.  Add this entertaining … continues …

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Voting and the Democratic Process–a program for the Somali community

Past Event ....... October 24^th, 2012 — 5:00 p.m.

In recognition of this election season, the Library is hosting a special program in Somali for the Somali community in Lewiston-Auburn.  This Wednesday evening, Oct. 24 at 5:00 p.m. in Callahan Hall, LPL will be showing a film entitled Voting and … continues …

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Community Meeting

Digital Archives now Available!

The Lewiston Public Library Digital Archives is now accessible from your home computer! View it Now This project is still in progress, but over 58,000 records including over 5,000 images are now available for you to view and comment on. … continues …

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News

WrestleMania Reading Challenge!

“Reading prepares you for being a successful adult in the real world. I wouldn’t be where I am today had it not been for reading.” That’s what ECW Champion Matt Hardy, MVP, said when asked why World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is co-sponsoring … continues …

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Contest Teens and Kids