A Magical Afternoon with Natalie Kinsey-Warnock

As Lorraine and I drove down Ridge Road on a brisk early spring morning we had no idea what lay ahead at the quaint Lee Whedon Memorial Library in Medina.  It turned out to be one of the most extraordinary moments in our lives.  And Lorraine and I have had some great moments together….
It seemed [...]

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules by Jeff Kinney
Reviewed by Suzanne Dlugolonski, Teen Services Librarian
The sequel to last year’s smash hit Diary of a Wimpy Kid did not disappoint!  In Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules, Greg Heffley returns with his embarrassing summer tucked safely behind him… or is it? Only Rodrick knows [...]

The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt

The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt
Reviewed by Suzanne Dlugolonski, Teen Services Librarian
Seventh grade can be tough—especially if your teacher hates you. In Gary D. Schmidt’s The Wednesday Wars, Holling Hoodhood is left alone every Wednesday afternoon with the treacherous Mrs. Baker. While his Catholic and Jewish classmates leave early for religious education, Presbyterian Holling [...]

Holiday Programs @ Your Library

The Lewiston Public Library will host several holiday programs during the month of December. The first event is Saturday, December 1, 2007 when the Children’s Room will be participating in the Lewiston Christmas Walk. At 10:00 and 12:00 families are invited to hear a Christmas story and make a small craft. Don’t forget to grab a candy cane on [...]

Adopt-A-Shelf!

Adopt-A-Shelf in the Children’s Room!
Posted by Suzanne Dlugolonski, YA Librarian
This year we are continuing our Adopt-A-Shelf program in the John B. Daly Children’s Room. We need volunteers to help keep the picture books looking nice and neat. We ask that you come once a week and straighten your adopted shelf. You would make sure the [...]

Love, Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli

Love, Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli 
Reviewed by Suzanne Dlugolonski, YA Librarian 
The original Stargirl was published in 2000 to rave reviews, and the sequel published this past August was well worth the wait.  Told from the point of view of Susan Stargirl Caraway, the reader learns what happened after the infamous Bunny Hop at the Mica High [...]

New Graphic Novels!

Posted by Suzanne Dlugolonski, YA Librarian
The following 6 titles were added to our Graphic Novel collection today:
Bone 1: Out from Boneville by Jeff Smith
Bone 2: The Great Cow Race by Jeff Smith
Bone 3: Eyes of the Storm by Jeff Smith
The Amazing Spiderman: Civil Warby J. Michael Straczynski
Ultimate Spiderman 3: Double Troubleby Brian Michael Bendis
Ultimate Spiderman [...]

Registration has started for Children’s Programs

Posted by Suzanne Dlugolonski, YA Librarian
The Lewiston Public Library Children’s Room has begun accepting registration for its Fall 2007 programs. We are pleased to offer a variety of activities for our youngest patrons.
Toddler Time (Birth through 3 years old)
     Will feature seasonal stories, finger plays, and crafts
Mondays with Miss Suzanne 9/24, 10/1, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29
Wednesdays with Miss [...]

New Graphic Novels

Posted by Suzanne Dlugolonski, YA Librarian 
 
The Lewiston Public Library added the following titles on Friday, September 7, 2007:
 
Adventures in Oz by Eric Shanower
The Baby-Sitter’s Club Volume 2: The Truth about Stacey by Raina Telgemeier
The Hardy Boys Volume 1: The Ocean of Osyria by Scott Lobdell
The Hardy Boys Volume 3: Mad House by Scott Lobdell
The Hardy Boys [...]

The Talented Clementine

The Talented Clementine by Sara Pennypacker
Reviewed by Suzanne Dlugolonski, YA Librarian
Clementine was truly one of last year’s most enjoyable books.  In 2007’s The Talented Clementine, author Sara Pennypacker brings back her quirky heroine for some more hilarious (mis)adventures.
In this pleasing sequel, Clementine has a big problem.  The 3rd and 4th graders are putting on a [...]