Archive for October, 2012

Science Explorers – Digestive Science

Past Event ....... October 24th, 2012 — 4pm

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Welcome back to one of Science Explorer’s grossest programs – Digestive Science!   Kids ages 8-12 are invited to join us as we learn about how our body uses the food we put into it, what a food hijacker is … continues …

Science Explorers – Vampire Science!

Past Event ....... October 31st, 2012 — 4pm

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Mwuahaha!  This week Science Explorers is taking a look at the legends and science behind the ancient stories of vampires. Kids ages 8 – 12 are invited to join us on Halloween as we take a look at what was … continues …

Snapshot Day 2012

Past Event ....... October 18th, 2012 — 10 AM - 7 PM

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How do YOU use your library? On Thursday, October 18th, Lewiston Public Library joins libraries across the state for Snapshot Day 2012, and we need your help! Stop in and fill out a quick survey to share how the library has … continues …

Snapshot Day 2012: Libraries Connect People, Community & Jobs

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The Lewiston Public Library joins libraries across the state by participating in ‘Snapshot Day 2012 – Libraries Connect People, Community & Jobs’ on Oct 18.  The library will gather customer comments, photographs, and statistics chronicling a typical library day.  The … continues …

NaNoWriMo Informational Meeting

Past Event ....... October 27th, 2012 — 10:30 AM

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Have you ever said  “I want to write a novel!”? Now’s the time! During the month of November, we will be celebrating National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) here at the library. The group meetings will be facilitated by Sarah Yasin, the Municipal … continues …

Looking for a Book Club to Join?

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Are you looking for a book discussion group to Join?  We can help! We’re working on putting together a variety of options (different times of day and different types of books) for people looking to get into a new book … continues …

The Book Club Day

Past Event ....... October 21st, 2012 — 2:00 p.m.

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On Sunday, October 21 at 2 p.m. the Library will be hosting a very special event in Callahan Hall dedicated to books & book clubs.  We’re calling it The Book Club Day and the primary goal will be to allow readers … continues …

Lawyers in Libraries 1 — Family Law

Past Event ....... October 16th, 2012 — 6-7pm

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The Volunteer Lawyers Network of Maine is offering free legal information clinics at the library. Lectures will be presented from the Maine State Library in Augusta and public libraries in the state of Maine will offer these workshops to their … continues …

Great Falls Forum: “How Cities are Redefining Their Waterfronts and Recapturing Their Vitality”

Past Event ....... May 16th — 12:00 noon

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Our final speaker for the 2012-2013 Forum season is David Spillane, Director of Planning and Urban Design at the firm, Goody Clancy.  Not only has David played a key role in the City of Lewiston’s Riverfront Island project, he has … continues …

Great Falls Forum: “Frances Perkins: Lessons from a Maine Resident and ‘New Deal Leader’”

Past Event ....... April 18th — 12:00 noon

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Our Forum speaker for April is Laura A. Fortman, the Executive Director of the Frances Perkins Center in Newcastle, Maine.  Laura will enlighten us on the life and amazing career of Frances Perkins, the first woman to serve in a … continues …