Poetry Workshops at the Lewiston Public Library
The Lewiston Public Library is offering a series of poetry writing workshops on the following days
“Like an Iceberg Between the Shoulder Blades”:*Metaphor in Poetry (May 6)
In this workshop, writers will consider the power of metaphor in poetry and will complete a hands-on activity that will allow them to shape [...]
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Do you wake up each morning to coffee, toast and the obituary page? Of course, you feel the need to be aware of any family, friends or aquaintances who may have slipped out of this life…or maybe you have an addiction to things macabre? The obituary page may be the only reason you buy a newspaper. Or [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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As visitors to the library have noticed, repairs are underway to the parking lot. We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Improving and maintaining the library building and grounds is very important to us.
The Town of Lewiston has completed milling of the top layer and has begun reparing and replacing the four catch basins. We hope [...]
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We have a new baby at the Lewiston Public Library! Congratulations to librarian Jill Palermo, husband Joe, big brother Max and big sister Emily! Megan Ann Palermo was born on Tuesday, September 11th at St. Mary’s Hospital. She weighed in at 7 pounds 12 ounces and measured at 20 inches. Mom and baby are doing [...]
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The Battle of the Borrowed Books!
Five public libraries along the Niagara River have issued a call to arms to encourage the public to borrow more library books during October in a contest between American and Canadian readers! Arm yourself with a library book and help your country achieve victory in the “Battle of Borrowed Books”.The [...]
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Don’t forget, Monday, July 23, is our Harry Potter Party. From 2-5pm there will be a HP read-a-thon and at 6:30pm the party gets started. Dress up as your favorite character to participate in our costume contest, the best one will win. Try a Bertie Bots jelly bean and guess the flavor to win a [...]
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By Michelle Ann Kratts, Library Clerk
Lewiston Village Cemetery
Is it possible to be in love with a cemetery? Perhaps some may call me strange but there is something beautiful and captivating about Lewiston’s very own Village Cemetery. Nestled in the cozy alcove beside the Presbyterian Church on S. 5th and Cayuga Streets, the Village Cemetery may [...]
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The Lewiston Public Library will be closed on Wednesday, July 4th in honor of Independence Day. We will reopen on Thursday, July 5th at 10am.
Enjoy the holiday!
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