LPL Newsletter 3/1/2021
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Highlights:
- Celebrate Will Eisner Week: Join LPL in celebrating comics and graphic novel pioneer Will Eisner this week from March 1st through March 7th. Keep an eye on our Facebook, Instagram, and LPL Kids pages where we’ll be recommending comics, graphic novels, and graphic novel-related media each day. Will Eisner Week recognizes the legacy of this innovative and driven creator who championed free speech, literacy, and sequential art; it occurs annually across the globe in conjunction with his March 6th birthday.
- Susan Conley Presents LANDSLIDE in Conversation with Richard Russo: Join LPL and libraries across Maine on Thursday, March 4th at 7 PM, as we celebrate local author Susan Conley’s new novel LANDSLIDE! You can order a copy of Landslide from PRINT: A Bookstore or request it from the Library. Register here to attend!
- Book Chat: Join LPL staff for a conversation about what we’re reading, watching, and listening to on Facebook Live. Our next book chat is coming up on Tuesday, March 2nd at 11:30am. Join us to hear about some of the many new books arriving at the library this month!
- Art Van is Back: Thanks to a generous grant from the Lewiston Auburn Children’s Foundation, we are so excited to be able to welcome back ArtVan to the Children’s Department through take & make art kits called ArtBags! You can pick up your very own ArtBag when you schedule a browsing appointment in the Children’s Department or via LPL To Go. No library card required. To schedule a browsing appointment or a pick up, please call 207-513-3133 or email us at lplkids@lewistonmaine.gov.
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Great Falls Forum with Rose Barboza and Genius Black: The 2020-2021 season of the Great Falls Forum continues on Thursday, March 18, featuring Rose Barboza and Genius Black, Co-Directors of Black Owned Maine and Co-Owners of Black Owned Maine Media, on the topic “A Rationale to Support Black Business in Maine.” The program will take place from 12 noon to 1 PM virtually via Zoom and streamed to the Lewiston Public Library Facebook page. Register here to attend!
LPL To Go is now appointment free! We have made a slight change to process and appointments are no longer required for hold pick-up. Simply call the Lending desk at (207) 513-3134 when you arrive and staff will check out your items and meet you at the door. For more information head to the LPL To Go page, email our librarians, or call the Lending Services desk at (207) 513-3134.
Lewiston Public Library is now offering expanded library services inside the building, including limited walk-in services at specific times! Learn more about computer services and children’s room visits at LPL by Appointment.
Browse our online archives, streaming movies, language learning, geneaology resources, research databases, and more at LibraryLA.org.
Keep up with everything the library adds. See our newest Adult & Teen books and Children’s books.
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