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Nov 12 Wednesday
Daniel Tiger is so excited for his 3rd Literacy Tour across Maine! This November, join Daniel as he visits Portland Public Library.
Daniel Tiger is so excited for his third Grr-iffic Literacy Tour across Maine! This November, join Daniel as he visits local libraries from Augusta to Wells. Daniel is ready to read at Portland Public Library with one of his favorite Maine children’s authors, Julie Falatko. Join us for stories, activities, and a visit from everyone’s favorite tiger. It’s sure to be a Grreat time!
Click HERE for see the full 2025 Literacy Tour schedule.
Nov 15 Saturday
Daniel Tiger is so excited for his 3rd Literacy Tour across Maine! This November, join Daniel as he visits Lewiston Public Library.
Daniel Tiger is so excited for his third Grr-iffic Literacy Tour across Maine! This November, join Daniel as he visits local libraries from Augusta to Wells. Daniel is ready to read at Lewiston Public Library with Special Guest, Maria Castellano-Usery. Join us for stories, activities, and a visit from everyone’s favorite tiger. It’s sure to be a Grreat time!
Nov 11 Tuesday
Join the Lewiston Public Library for Baby Storytime in-person in the Children’s Department weekly on Tuesdays* from 10:15am to 11:15am.*(The Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.)
Recommended for children ages 0 – 3 years old and their caregivers.
Enjoy an interactive storytime with your baby that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, rhymes and body movement. Play and social time immediately follow the program.
This program is free, open to the public, and no registration is required. Siblings are always welcome.
Please stay home if you or your child are sick and not feeling well.
The Lewiston Public Library is located downtown at 200 Lisbon Street at the corner of Pine Street.
More information on Storytime programs is available by contacting the Lewiston Public Library at 513-3133 or LPLKids@lewistonmaine.gov.
The Lewiston Public Library, in partnership with ArtVan, will be offering in-person art programs.
Starting on September 10th, the programs will take place on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 3:30pm-5:00pm in the Children’s Department for children ages 5-14.
Make Art with ArtVan is free, open to the public, and no registration is required. All art supplies will be provided.
Program takes place on the 3rd floor of the Lewiston Public Library, in the Children’s Department. Children aged 5-8 must be accompanied by an adult.
ArtVan is a mobile art program that brings hands-on creative art opportunities for self-expression, personal growth, and fun. All of their projects aim to inspire art-making with a variety of materials to explore. ArtVan programs engage all age groups, encourage time outside and reduce screen time, help youth stay connected, diminish stress, and provide release for unvented expressions of emotions, such as loss and confusion.
ArtVan began in 2004 and has provided therapeutic art and strengths-based programs to under-resourced neighborhoods.
The Lewiston Public Library is located downtown at 200 Lisbon Street at the corner of Pine Street. More information on ArtVan programs is available by contacting the Lewiston Public Library at 513-3133 or LPLKids@lewistonmaine.gov.
Ready to ignite confidence, curiosity, and community in your girl?
Whether she dreams of leading a team, building robots, or simply making new friends, Girl Scout Discovery Night is the perfect place to begin the adventure!
👧 For girls in grades K–5 and their families, this exciting evening is packed with hands-on fun — from binary code bracelets to creative crafts and team-building games. She’ll get a real taste of what it means to be a Girl Scout: bold, kind, and ready for anything.
✨ Parents, you’ll learn how to get involved, start a troop, and help your girl thrive — because every girl deserves a place to grow and shine.
Let’s build confidence, make memories, and shape the future — together. 💚
RSVP Here: https://bit.ly/gsDiscovery
Nov 13 Thursday
Join the Lewiston Public Library for Baby Sensory Playtime in the Children’s Department every Thursday* morning from 10am to 12pm, starting September 5th, 2024.*(The Library will be closed on Thursday, 11/27 in observance of Thanksgiving & on Thursday, 12/25 in observance of Christmas)
Drop-in and join us for Baby Sensory Playtime! Babies and their caregivers will have the opportunity to interact with a variety of sensory toys and socialize with other families with young children.
Playtime with sensory toys contributes to a baby’s cognitive development, fine motor skills, social and emotional development, creativity, and language development.
Recommended for babies ages birth-18 months and their caregivers. Siblings are always welcome. This program is free, open to the public and no registration is required.
The Lewiston Public Library is located downtown at 200 Lisbon Street at the corner of Pine Street and Lisbon St.
More information on Children’s programs is available by contacting the Lewiston Public Library at 513-3133 or LPLKids@lewistonmaine.gov.
Witness the exciting changes fall brings and build your ecological literacy with Fields Pond Audubon Center’s Homeschool Naturalists program! Designed for children ages 6-14, this engaging series will start as a whole mixed age group, then break into age based investigation teams to dive deeper into that week’s theme!
Together, we’ll:
Study the magic behind fall leaves,Explore fall seed dispersal and native plant life cyclesStudy the role of naturalists in identifying trends and patterns in our natural world.Learn how the local habitat prepares for the coming winterAnd more!Each session combines outdoor exploration, guided hiking, and nature journaling to deepen your connection with the natural world.
Drop-in Mahjongg game (every week when enough players rsvp and library is open).All levels of experience welcome (beginners given instruction).We play Asian/Chinese style (easier to learn than American mahjong & no need to purchase annual card).We have multiple sets of tiles, so can accommodate extra players.RSVP: text/call [207-572-2414](tel:207-572-2414) to confirm group is meeting on any given date. Or take a chance and drop-in (same time as Library's boardgame event so other games can be played).