Be Creative @ Your Library

Get ready for the Summer Reading Program at the Lewiston Public Library. This year’s theme is “Be Creative @ Your Library!”

Registration is required for all events. All sign up sheets are in the children’s room. Sign up in the Children's Room for all programs. Any questions, please e-mail Ann Siejka.

We need your help to make our Summer Reading Program a success!

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Dead Beats Society

Monday, July 6th at 6:00

Anyone interested in assisting with the digitization process of the obituary collection is welcome to attend!  This exciting project is sponsored by the Jon F. Popkey Genealogy Room and is part of a continuing effort to allow easier access to family history records.  Call Michelle at the library for details, or email Michelle Kratts!

Following Your Characters

The Lewiston Public Library proudly presents a series of creative writing workshops by Liz Thelen

Mrs. Thelen is a Senior Communications Specialist, CTG M.F.A., Creative Writing (Poetry), Purdue University, 1999 B.A., English, Purdue University, 1994.
 

Thursdays July 9, 16, 23 and 30 @6:30

Participants will write and revise one short story, using writing exercises to build compelling characters and follow where they lead. Participants will read and respond to each other's work. Using contemporary short stories as models, the course will also discuss the craft of writing and tips for fruitful revision.

 Each creative nonfiction workshop will build on the skills learned and the writing completed during the previous workshops.  Therefore, writers are encouraged to attend all sessions.

 The events are free and open to the public. Space is limited and registration is required @ 754-4720.

 This series is made possible with funds from the Arts Niagara Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts, administered by the Tonawandas’ Council on the Arts/Carnegie Art Center.

Mom’s Book Chat

 Join us for a new book discussion group at the Lewiston Public Library. Our next meeting will be Wednesday 7/15 @ 7:00. We will discuss  

     The Road by Cormac McCarthy

Expectant moms, new moms, veteran moms… all are welcome! Child care is available and refreshments are served.

Register today @ the circulation desk or email Michelle Kratts!

Nonfiction Writing Workshops

The Lewiston Public Library proudly presents a series of creative writing workshops by Stephanie Boone, Writing Tutor, Niagara University Office of Academic Support, M.F.A. in Creative Writing, Nonfiction, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 

July 29- Memoirs

August 5- Short Opinion Essays

August 12- Movie reviews

August 19- Book Reviews

@ 2 p.m.

Each creative nonfiction workshop will build on the skills learned and the writing completed during the previous workshops.  Therefore, writers are encouraged to attend all sessions.

The events are free and open to the public. Space is limited and registration is required @ 754-4720.  

This series is made possible with funds from the Arts Niagara Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts, administered by the Tonawandas’ Council on the Arts/Carnegie Art Center.

Coffin Club

 Our next meeting will be

Thursday, July 30th @ 6:00

We will discuss Blood Line - Book Two by Kate Cary

Refreshments are served.

Register today @ the circulation desk or email Michelle Kratts!

1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die

Join our new book club and each month read a novel that has changed the world. Titles were chosen by a team of international critics and literary luminaries and represent the best of the best.

Thursday, July 30th @ 6:00

We will be discussing the book “The Murder of Roger Ackroyd” by Agatha Christie. All are welcome. Titles available upon request. Refreshments are served and childcare provided. 

For more information, please email Michelle Kratts!