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The Golden Phoenix featuring Michael Parent and the LMS Orchestra

June 5th — 5:00 p.m.

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The Lewiston Middle School String Orchestra, directed by Greg Boardman, presents a program featuring “The Golden Phoenix,” a French-Canadian fairy tale.  This story has been adapted and will be performed by storyteller Michael Parent, with musical accompaniment created by the … continues …

Saturday Storytime!

Past Event ....... August 25th, 2012 — 10:30am

Join us for Saturday Storytime!

Mrs. A the Storylady presents stories, songs, fingerplay, and crafts for ages 2-5! Siblings always welcome. For more information, call 513-3133.

Freedom Stories: an Evening in the World of Playwright/ Performer Rivera Sun Cook

Past Event ....... May 25th, 2012 — 7:00 p.m.

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LA Arts and LPL are partnering to present Poet/Dancer/Performer extraordinaire Rivera Sun Cook in the Library’s Callahan Hall on Friday, May 25th at 7:00 p.m. in conjunction with Art Walk Lewiston Auburn.  This will be a free public performance event … continues …

Ciclovida Tour: Stories, Music, and More from Brazil

Past Event ....... May 18th, 2011 — 6:00 p.m.

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Wed, May 18 at 6:00 p.m. in Callahan Hall.  An exciting evening of stories from Antonio Rocha and music from Inácio do Nascimento. Inácio is a small farmer, musician, and Brazilian activist featured in the award-winning documentary, Ciclovida.  Antonio’s unique solo … continues …

Abdi the Storyteller

Past Event ....... February 12th, 2011 — 3:30pm

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Come listen to Abdi tell stories in both English and Somali, with our own Mrs. A “Storylady” putting in a guest appearance. Come listen to Abdi the Storyteller. Listeners will hear stories in both English and Somali, with our own … continues …

Martha Dana & Her Giant Puppets

Past Event ....... July 29th, 2010 — 10:30

Martha Dana will bring both giant puppets and intense energy when she visits the library on July 29th at 10:30am. This Event is free, but tickets are required.  They will be available beginning July 15th at the Children’s Desk.

African folk tales & music

Past Event ....... June 30th, 2009 — 11:00 am

Tuesday, June 30, 11 a.m. in Callahan Hall, a family show of traditional  music and folk tales from the African nation of Zimbabwe presented by mbira (thumb piano) player Godfrey Banda and drummer Rangarirai Mugwazi. Free. For more information, contact … continues …

“Knitting Out Loud” : Reading Yarns and Spinning Tales

Past Event ....... July 17th, 2008 — 7:00 pm

Thursday, July 17, 7 p.m. in Callahan Hall, “Knitting Out Loud,” an hour-long program of stories and readings by veteran knitter and raconteur Kathy Goldner, exploring the world of knitting past and present, illustrated by photographs, knitted items and antiques … continues …