jump to Content

News

Subscribe to this category

Androscoggin Historical Society photograph Display

Cowon/Libbey Mills (Androscoggin Historical Society Image)

Through mid-June, the Library will host an exhibit of Androscoggin Historical Society photographs of old Lewiston. While one or two of these may be familiar, most will probably be brand new to you. For example, there’s a shot of the … continues …

New Library Policy: Did YOU know?

books

The following went into effect on January 3rd: Due to the amount of staff time required to process all requests (both in-system and out-of-system), when cardholders request items and fail to pick them up at the Library after being notified … continues …

Maine Wildlife Park is Open!

Moose by Josh Harris

…and we’ve got passes for you at the Children’s desk. As in past years, we have one pass to give away each day. Call or come in to reserve one with your library card.  The pass is good for up … continues …

For Sale: Cheap Mother Lode of VHS Movies

one-dollar

If you still enjoy your movies on VHS, come check out our used book carts. You’ll find dozens and dozens to choose from. A quick sample: Gone With the Wind Deluxe Edition, Dirty Harry, Curly Top (Shirley Temple), The Color … continues …

2010 Tax Forms

IRS

One thing we could always count on with death and taxes was that the tax forms would show up in our mailboxes at the first of January.  No more!  Both Maine state revenue and Federal revenue departments have discontinued shipping … continues …

New Lower Fees for Nonresident Cards

Joint Library Card

If you have already paid for a non-resident card, you will no longer need to pay $5 for extra cards for your family.  Each family member can get his or her own card, and now we simply ask that you … continues …

YOU too can be a Friend of LPL!

Friends

One way to help your public library serve the community more effectively is to provide your support by joining the Friends of the Lewiston Public Library. The Friends of LPL is a 501 (c) 3 support organization that raises approximately … continues …

eReaders now available at LPL!

nook

LPL members 18 years of age or older can now borrow a selection of ereaders for a two-week loan period to try out this hot new reading technology.    Four ereaders — a Sony Touch, a Sony Pocket, an Amazon … continues …

New Library Hours (again)

Clock

Effective November 5, 2010, the Library will open at 10 instead of 9 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.  Our full new hours are: Monday – Thursday  10 – 7 Friday and Saturday 10 – 5

Rosetta Stone Language Learning Software Back at LPL!

Rosetta Stone

The Lewiston Public Library is now offering access to Rosetta Stone software to support language learning on computers in the Library. The program is available free of charge to all library users. LPL has Rosetta Stone available in six languages: … continues …