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14th Great Falls Forum Season Announced

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The Lewiston Public Libary, in collaboration with Great Falls Forum co-sponsors, the  Lewiston Sun Journal and Bates College, has announced the 14th season of the Great Falls Forum, a public lecture series featuring leaders in public policy, academia and the … continues …

Fast Mobile Website Now Available

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Just heard about a great book on NPR and want to put a hold on it? Maybe you need to see just what you have out on your card. Or you simply want us to renew your books for you. … continues …

Text us those renewals!

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We’ve set up a text message account to make it easier for you to renew your items. Simply text your library card number to 207-200-1511. Also, either type RENEW ALL or include the name of the item(s) you wish. Hopefully … continues …

Expanded Language Learning Hours

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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 …

More Food Not Fines!

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By Popular Demand: This program will be continued through this week (ending May 21st) Bring your food items in now! Update: Donations to the LPL Food Not Fines program: 208 items as of 5 p.m. 5/17, and they’re still coming … continues …

Androscoggin Historical Society photograph Display

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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?

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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!

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…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

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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

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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 …