The program will be led by Kevin Manning, a retired astrophysicist, having worked as a consultant with NASA, the Chandra X-Ray Observatory launched on the space shuttle with the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, and other ground-based observatories. Kevin won national and international awards in his field, and did some work with Brookhaven National Laboratory.

 The event is open to the public of all ages and no preregistration is required.  For more information, contact the Adult Services Department at 513-3135 or LPLReference@LewistonMaine.gov.

Starting at 7 PM in the Library’s Callahan Hall, Kevin will lead an educational and entertaining exploration of the universe, the stars and other celestial wonders, using hands-on activities and assorted visuals. Following the presentation, weather permitting, he’ll treat attendees to a night sky viewing of celestial objects such as the rings of Saturn and craters on the Moon through a powerful handcrafted telescope.

Kevin is a retired astrophysicist, having worked as a consultant with NASA, the Chandra X-Ray Observatory launched on the space shuttle with the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, and other ground-based observatories. Kevin won national and international awards in his field, and did some work with Brookhaven National Laboratory.

The event is open to the public of all ages and no preregistration is required.  For more information, contact the Adult Services Department at 513-3135 or LPLReference@LewistonMaine.gov. 

Lewiston Public Library will host Lauren Oliver, writer of the popular Delirium trilogy in a Skype chat on Wednesday, May 15th at 4 PM.

Fans of the series (both teens and adults are welcome!) are encouraged to bring questions. They’ll be able to see and talk with Lauren live over Skype in the library’s Jeanne Couture Room on the 1st floor. Don’t miss your chance to meet a favorite author!

For more information, contact us at 513-3135 or LPLReference@LewistonMaine.gov, or visit the LPL Teens Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/LewistonTeens.

Middle school and high school teens are encouraged to bring questions! They’ll be able to see and talk with Paul live over Skype in the library’s Jeanne Couture Room on the 1st floor. Teens who attend will also have the opportunity to win a copy of their favorite Bluford book. Don’t miss it!

For more information, contact us at 513-3135 or LPLReference@LewistonMaine.gov, or visit the LPL Teens Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/LewistonTeens.

The orchestra will also play the Ben E. King classic “Stand By Me,” Telemann’s “Concerto in D Major for Solo Violin and Strings,” and a selection of traditional jigs and reels.  This hour-long family show will also be performed at the Auburn Public Library on Saturday, June 1st at 11 a.m.

For more information, contact the LPL Adult Services Department at 513-3135 or mailto://LPLReference@LewistonMaine.gov

The 30-minute documentary, which has been endorsed by Amnesty International, deals with the Iranian government’s denial of the right to higher education for the past thirty years for all of the members of its largest non-Muslim religious minority – the Baha’is.  In 1987, the semi-underground Baha´i Institute for Higher Education (BIHE) was formed to give young Baha´is their only chance for a university-level education. The film connects a diverse audience to a grave human rights issue, a powerful story of resilience against oppression, and the need to respect human rights everywhere.

The event is free and open to all.  For more information on the film, visit  www.educationunderfire.com.  For information on the event contact the Library’s Adult Services Department at 513-3135 or LPLReference@LewistonMaine.gov

This week we’ll be using celery stalks in a print making method to create Mother’s Day cards!

This week we’re creating gorgeous sun catchers inspired by the beauty and textures of nature!