Photographic Journal of the Cemetery

On Saturday, October 31, 2009 (Halloween), several area organizations are sponsoring an historic community effort to create a photographic journal of the Lewiston Village Cemetery, located adjacent to the First Presbyterian Church at 505 Cayuga Street, Lewiston, New York.  For 24 hours (12:00 AM to 12:00 PM), digital pictures may be taken [...]

UNYTS Blood Drive on October 26th

The Upstate New York Transplant Services is having  a blood drive in the Community Room at the Lewiston Public Library on Monday, October 26th from 2p.m. to 7 p.m. Donors must be at least 17 years old, 16 with a signed parental consent form. Weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in good health [...]

“Shipwrecks of Lake Ontario”

“Shipwrecks of Lake Ontario” will be presented by the NY State Parks Department on October 10th at 1:00p.m. This family program, geared for teens and adults. The event is sponsored by The Friends of the Lewiston Public Library. The program is free and open to the public, but registration is required.

Together Book Talk for Kids and Parents

Families in our local community have been invited to participate in the Together Book Talk for Kids and Parents, an exciting opportunity sponsored by the New York Council for the Humanities.
In an attempt to bring families together to foster a love of reading and discussion, this unique reading program will be offered at the Lewiston [...]

RIGHTS DENIED Book Discussion Series at the Lewiston Public Library

The third session of the “Rights Denied” series, centering around the theme of basic human and civil rights, will be on Tuesday, May 12 from 6:30 -7:30 PM at the Lewiston Public Library. Sharon Green, Reading Coordinator at Niagara University will discuss Warriors Don’t cry by Melba Pattillo Beals.
The groundbreaking 1954 Brown v. Board [...]

“The Writer’s Craft”

Local author Norah Perez will present a series of creative writing workshops each Saturday in May. Drawing upon her experiences as a scriptwriter and novelist Mrs. Perez will offer help and guidance to those interested in various aspects of writing. She will answer specific questions about the publishing business, and offer advice and practical guidelines [...]

“Don’t Count Your Chickens”

by Maria Zawistowski
Joe the Farmer looked out over his farm one day
At the barn, the crops, the bales of hay.
The sun shone brightly in the sky,
The chirping birds fluttering by.
Spring had sprung on this glorious day.
Easter must surely be on its way.
The people of the town would start their preparing
From the Easter buffet to what [...]

“RIGHTS DENIED”

This spring, the Lewiston Public Library will be offering a series of book discussions called “Rights Denied.” The series of four programs, led by Sharon Green, Reading Coordinator at Niagara University, center around the theme of basic civil and human rights.
The first program, to be held on March 24th and starting at 6:30, will feature [...]

Zen Meditation Series

The Lewiston Public Library will be hosting a new series of programs on the fundamentals of Buddhism called “The Enlightened Mind: Meditation for Beginners.” Presented by wei bo, a Buddhist teacher and the self-proclaimed “Zen Master of Lewiston.” The three week series will take place on Wednesdays, January 14, 21, and 28th at 2pm in [...]

Friends of the Library Book Lover’s Calendar Sale

The Friends of the Library are selling copies of the 2009 Book Lover’s Page-a-Day Calendar.
 
Filled with 365 days worth of good authors, good books and good reading, the calendar is available at the Library circulation desk. The cost is $10 per copy.