I’ve often wondered why I have always been so interested in genealogy. Ever since I was a little girl I loved to stand in front of the mirror and stare deep into my eyes. I used to think that if I stared long enough without blinking I might see all of those other lives [...]
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Don’t forget this weekend, while you’re at the Lewiston Arts Festival to stop by the Red Brick School House to buy some used books. Our annual Friends of the Library Used Book Sale is this weekend on Saturday from 10-5 and Sunday 10-4. Sunday is an all day $5 a bag sale. Lots of new [...]
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By Executive Director Ronald W. Shaw
Published in the Niagara Gazette on Tuesday, July 28, 2007
On July 23rd the south lawn of the library was the place to be as it was transformed into Hogwarts Square where we held the best Harry Potter party ever. Budding wizards joined us for an evening of magic potions, face [...]
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A review of Travels with Herodotus by Ryszard Kapuscinski
Review by Ronald W. Shaw, Executive Director
Shortly before he embarked on his first journey, Ryszard Kapuscinski’s first boss gave him a copy of Herodotus’ Histories which became his companion on a lifetime of journeys. He spent over 40 years reporting on events in Asia, Latin America, and Africa. Regardless [...]
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By Ike LaRue (with help from Miss Lorraine)
Dear “Real” Junior Detective,
Did you notice, I addressed you as a “Real Junior Detective” because you really have learned a lot about being a detective
if you took part in Get a Clue @ Your Library this summer! I hope you did- this world needs more people who can [...]
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The Friends of the Library Annual Used Book Sale is being held at the Red Brick School House:
Friday, August 10th from 5-8 for wine and cheese preview (members only or become one)
Saturday, August 11th from 10-6pm
Sunday, August 12th from 10-4pm (all day $5 bag sale!)
Fiction, non-fiction, movies, audio books, children’s materials and much more will [...]
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To all of you family tree huggers (thanks Jinny Parks!):
Join the Lewiston Public Library for our very first Genealogy Show and Tell event on Monday, August 13th at 6:00 pm in the Community Room. Please bring whatever you are working on and share your exciting discoveries with others. Beginners are always welcome. Learn some tips for [...]
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“Plain Truth” by Jodi Picoult
Book Reviewed by Sarah J. Watson, Technical Services Librarian
I’ve read a majority of Jodi PIcoult’s novels, well, actually I’ve listened to them; and I can honestly say that I quite enjoy them. I always recommend them to others as her controversial topics, quick pace and gripping characters make for a great read. [...]
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These DVDs just arrived. They are first come first serve, no request are allowed.
Blue’s Room Little Blue Riding Hood
Dora the Explorer Summer Explorer
Go Diego Go! Ready, Set, Go!
Premonition
Shooter
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