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Astronomy for Everyone

May 23^rd — 7 PM

On May 23, 2013, Lewiston Public Library will host award-winning astrophysicist and national lecturer Kevin Manning for an all-ages Cornerstones of Science program entitled Astronomy for Everyone: Size and Scale of the Universe. Starting at 7 PM in the Library’s … continues …

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Discussion Instruction Lecture Presentation Science Teens Teens and Kids

Need help borrowing e-books from the library?

Past Event ....... January 19^th — 10:30am

We are offering 2 Saturday workshops covering the process of borrowing e-books from us from our collection of nearly 5000 titles. Saturday, Jan 12th – 10:30am (Kindle devices and Kindle apps)Saturday, Jan 19th – 10:30am (all else) The first workshop … continues …

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eBooks Help Instruction web services Workshop

Lawyers in Libraries 1 — Family Law

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

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 …

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Discussion Instruction Presentation

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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Prepare Your Taxes for Free – Extended!

Extended by Popular Demand! The library is hosting the LA CA$H Coalition as they offer free tax preparation help to qualified individuals.  If your income is less than $57,000, their IRS trained volunteers can help you prepare your return. February … continues …

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Free Job Search Workshop (again!)

Past Event ....... March 8^th, 2012 — 1pm

We are hosting another free, 3-hour Employment Search workshop on the first floor of the library. Taught by Patrick Therrien, the Technology and Education Training Specialist from the Maine State Library, this class will focus on the latest techniques and … continues …

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business skills Instruction Presentation Workshop

Expert Steve Blank of Silicon Valley talks to Maine entrepreneurs

Past Event ....... February 15^th, 2012 — 6pm

Steve Blank, international celebrity entrepreneur, is the #1 entrepreneurship educator in Silicon Valley and is revolutionizing how startups can achieve success with minimal investment. He is the author of “Four Steps to the Epiphany”. He will be videoconferencing a presentation … continues …

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business skills Instruction Lecture

Free Job Search Workshop

Past Event ....... January 12^th, 2012 — 1-4pm

We are hosting a free, 3-hour Employment Search workshop on the first floor of the library. Taught by Patrick Therrien, the Technology and Education Training Specialist from the Maine State Library, this class will focus on the latest techniques and … continues …

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Instruction Presentation Workshop

Expanded Language Learning Hours

We are pleased to announce expanded hours for our evening Language Learning Lab. The Library’s computer lab is now open Monday – Thursday evenings from 5:30 – 7pm for language learning with the Rosetta Stone program. This software is only … continues …

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Dinaw Mengestu Literacy and Community Workshop

Past Event ....... April 26^th, 2011 — 4:00 pm

Tuesday, April 26 at 4:00 p.m. in the Couture Room, noted Ethiopian-American novelist Dinaw Mengestu will be presenting a class/workshop on writing about the immigrant experience.  The program is open to high school and college students; it is free and no … continues …

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Instruction Teens Teens and Kids