Chomolunga- The Goddess Mother of the World

I recently read an article on the problems associated with climbing Chomolunga, better known to the world as Mount Everest which, at 29,035 feet above sea level, is the world’s highest peak. It reminded me of the stories of the Hilary, Norgay, Nepal, and of course, the yeti. Now with the Discovery Channel’s new program, [...]

Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult

Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult
Reviewed by Suzanne Dlugolonski, Teen Services Librarian

In just 19 minutes the picturesque town of Sterling, New Hampshire is shattered by Peter Houghton.  Mercilessly bullied since the first day of Kindergarten, 17-year-old Peter goes on a rampage killing 10 people at Sterling High School and injuring 19 others.  Although there are hundreds of witnesses and [...]

Lewiston Village Cemetery CPR Project (Cemetery Preservation and Restoration)

The Lewiston Public Library’s Jon F. Popkey Genealogy Room is participating in a collaborative effort to transcribe, preserve and restore the beautiful Lewiston Village Cemetery.  Anyone interested in being a part of this exciting endeavor may sign up at the front desk.  An informational meeting will take place on Monday, November 5th, at 6:15, at [...]

Discover Your Ancestors’ Secret Lives

The Jon F. Popkey Genealogy Room at the Lewiston Public Library is pleased to present special guest, Lou Omel, LDS Family History Center Librarian, for a two-part instructional series about our databases, Ancestry Library Edition (ALE) and Heritage Quest Online (HQO).  Learn the secrets to finding the records for that elusive ancestor and help to piece their [...]

I don’t want to be crazy by Samantha Schutz

I don’t want to be crazy by Samantha Schutz 
Reviewed by Suzanne Dlugolonski, YA Librarian 
I don’t want to be crazy is a memoir written in free verse.  It follows author Samantha Schutz for a period of five years as she struggles with anxiety disorder.  The book begins as she is about to graduate high school and [...]

The British Are Coming!

As part of our ongoing “Battle of the Borrowed Books” the Library will host a concert given by The MacKenzie Highlanders’ Pipes & Drums on Monday, October 22nd starting at 6:30 P.M.
The concert will be held on the Library’s south lawn, weather permitting. Please bring chairs or a blanket to sit on.
With roots dating [...]

Every Crooked Pot by Renee Rosen

Every Crooked Pot by Renee Rosen 
Reviewed by Suzanne Dlugolonski, YA Librarian 
The cover of Every Crooked Pot is misleading.  Both the art and description led me to believe it was self-indulgent teen chick lit.  However, between the deceptive covers lies the beautiful telling of a poignant and profound coming-of-age story.   
As if adolescence is not laden with [...]

New YA Non-Fiction

Posted by Suzanne Dlugolonski, YA Librarian 
The following Non-Fiction titles have been added to the Young Adult Collection:
I Don’t Want to be Crazy by Samantha Schutz
Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler’s Shadow by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
The Burn Journals by Brent Runyon
Chew On This: Everything You Don’t Want to Know about Fast Food by Eric Schlosser & [...]

Friends of the Library Annual Dinner

There is still time to buy tickets for
the Friends of the Library Annual Dinner!
Tickets are $26 each and include dinner, dessert, and coffee.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at Casa Antica
Cash bar begins at 6:00 and buffet dinner at 7:00
This is a wonderful opportunity to support
the Friends of the Library whose tireless efforts help
the Lewiston Public Library better [...]

Guyaholic by Carolyn Mackler

Guyaholic by Carolyn Mackler

Reviewed by Suzanne Dlugolonski, YA Librarian 

Carolyn Mackler first introduced readers to Vivienne Vail Valentine, or V, in the coming-of-age Vegan Virgin Valentine.  In Guyaholic, feisty V is the heroine, graduating high school and dodging love. 
V does not want to end up like her mother, Aimee, zig zagging across the country in a succession [...]