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 [...]

Life Skills Class presents a check to the Library

Laura Welder from Ashli Dreher’s Lew-Port High School Life Skills Class recently presented the library’s Executive Director Ronald W. Shaw with a check for $200. The monies, to be used for audiovisual materials, were earned by the students who worked at the popular Chapter’s Coffee Café during the 2008-2009 school year.

“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 [...]

PIRATES!

PIRATE PARTY WITH THE VILLAGE RECREATIONAL CENTER! May 11th at 6:00 p.m. Come dressed as a pirate and be prepared for stories, games, crafts and treasure.

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 [...]