Book Review of “The Looking Glass Wars”

“The Looking Glass Wars” written by Frank Beddor
Reviewed by Ann Siejka, Library Clerk
Alice in Wonderland move over!!!  Based on the book by Lewis Carroll this novel for teens is absolutely fabulous.  Alyss Heart tells her life story to a trusted friend only to find that he gets it all wrong and can’t even spellher name right!  Facing [...]

LaRue’s Clues Week 3

By Ike laRue (with help from Miss Lorraine)
Dear Junior Detective-in-Training,
Well, I must say I had a delightful week at The Orange Cat sampling all those great beverages and Miss Robin’s cat is much better behaved than those two dreadful cats (or should I say “felines”?) of Mrs. Hibbins. If you can find out what Mrs. [...]

Computers in Libraries 2007

Sarah J. Watson, Technical Services Librarian at the Lewiston Public Library recently received a Western New York Library Resources Council grant for $1000 to attend the Computers in Libraries – Beyond Library 2.0: Building Communities, Connections & Strategies, 2007, Conference held in Washington DC in April. 
She attended a pre-conference workshop called the “Web Managers Academy: [...]

To Gravesend…Part IV

By Michelle Ann Kratts, Library Clerk
Lewiston Village Cemetery
Is it possible to be in love with a cemetery?  Perhaps some may call me strange but there is something beautiful and captivating about Lewiston’s very own Village Cemetery.  Nestled in the cozy alcove beside the Presbyterian Church on S. 5th and Cayuga Streets, the Village Cemetery may [...]

Book Review of “The Good Guy”

“The Good Guy” written by Dean Koontz
Reviewed by Ann Siejka, Library Clerk
This is not your typical supernatural thriller yet it’s an exciting read. An extra ordinary man trying to live an ordinary life gets drawn into a situation that may mean his death and the death of those he loves. Awesome read even if not [...]

LaRue’s Clues Week 2

By  Ike LaRue (with help from Miss Lorraine)
Dear Junior-Detective-in-Training,
Good work last week! Did you like the prize you got at the Library for figuring out the first clue?
Boy, did I have fun  at ARTZEE! So many cool and educational games and toys. To tell you the truth, I stayed up way too late every night playing with [...]

Fourth Crusade

The Fourth Crusade and the Sack of Constantinople by Jonathan Phillips
Book reviewed by Ronald W. Shaw, Executive Director
The most common perception of the Crusades is probably the fight of the Christians of the West versus the forces of the Muslims in the Middle East. In this work, Phillips sheds light on one of the lesser [...]

Holiday Closing

The Lewiston Public Library will be closed on Wednesday, July 4th in honor of Independence Day.  We will reopen on Thursday, July 5th at 10am. 
Enjoy the holiday!

New Music CDs!

CDs just in:
Police “Police Anthology”
Brad Paisley “5th Gear”
“Spring Awakening” soundtrack
Paula Cole “Courage”
“Hannah Montana 2″ soundtrack
“Shrek the 3rd” soundtrack
Paul McCarthy “Memory Almost Full”
Michael Brecker “Pilgrimage”
“Curtains” soundtrack
Bon Jovi “Lost Highway”
Maroon 5 “It Won’t Be Soon Before Long”
“Dirty Dancing 20th Anniversary” soundtrack
Kelly Clarkson “My December”
Michael Buble “Call Me Irresponsible”
Toby Keith “Big Dog Daddy”
“Surf’s Up” soundtrack
“We All Love Ella” [...]

To Gravesend…part III

By  Michelle Ann Kratts, Library Clerk
Riverdale Cemetery
Riverdale Cemetery is a true genealogical gem.  Located at 5605 Lewiston Road, this cemetery is family run and very family history friendly.  Upon walking into the main office I was greeted by Mrs. Lela McCollum, president of the Riverdale Cemetery Association of Niagara Falls, New York.  With her sweet [...]