LPL Newsletter 6/14/2021

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Highlights:

• 2021 Summer Reading at LPL: This year’s theme is “Tails and Tales,” and the program will run from June 13-August 7, with reading programs for children, teens, and adults. Check out our website for more information and calendars. This year, children, teen, and adults are using a PASSPORT system to track reading and activities for prizes. Pick up a passport (Kids on the 3rd floor, Teen on the 2nd floor, Adult on the 1st floor — or print your own from our website using the links above), complete any 4 activities, and turn it in to be entered into prize drawings! Children and Teens also get a to choose a free book for every passport completed. All ages can complete as many passports they want during the eight weeks of summer reading. Questions? Please call 207-513-3134 or email us at lplreference@lewistonmaine.gov
• Virtual Babytime & Storytime: Babytime & Storytime are animal-themed for Summer Reading! Join Ms. Jackie on Tuesday, June 15 at 10:30am as she reads books about BIRDS, our theme for this week! Ms. Jackie will be reading via our VIRTUAL weekly combo of Babytime & Preschool Storytime: a fun, interactive activity for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers that helps introduce children to the world of books, learning, and the library. This weekly program takes place via Zoom – to register, please call the Children’s Department at 207-513-3133 or email lplkids@lewistonmaine.gov.
• Virtual Author Talk with Josh Gauthier: Maine author Josh Gauthier will be speaking about his new book, Land of Outcasts, at an event hosted by the Lewiston Public Library on Thursday, June 17th.  This free, public program will take place from 6 – 7 PM virtually via Zoom. For more information, contact the LPL Adult & Teen Services desk at 513-3135 or lplreference@lewistonmaine.gov. Register here to attend!
• Virtual Meet the Chicks with Ms. Krista: Join LPL staff member Krista on June 17 @ 6:00pm on Facebook and YouTube as she shows the adorable chicks her family are raising! She will talk about what goes into raising them and share some amazing facts about chickens.
• Mr. Drew and His Animals, Too LIVE in Kennedy Park! Come and see Mr. Drew’s exotic reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates from around the world that he has rescued and rehabilitated. See, touch, and learn about all kinds of animals June 19 @ 10:30am! No reservations required–just show up at the Kennedy Park gazebo and enjoy the show! In case of rain, program will be streamed LIVE on Facebook from the library. Questions? Please contact the Children’s Department at 207-513-3133 or email LPLKids@LewistonMaine.gov
• All You Can Game: Virtual Teen Gaming Nights – Are you looking for a gaming group? You’re in luck – it’s all fun and games at the Teen Library this summer! In partnership with Portland Public Library, LPL Teen presents All You Can Game, an ongoing, online game night. Try a little of everything as we test out a sampling of different games throughout the summer, including Among Us, Jackbox Games, and more. Hop on Discord for a new multiplayer game every other Wednesday at 4:30pm, June through August. Join us for our first session on Wednesday, June 9th to play Among Us! Email lplreference@lewistonmaine.gov, send us a message on our @lplonline Instagram, or get in touch with Teen Library staff on our Discord server to reserve your seat!
  

LPL is expanding access to the building – Patrons can enter the library during open blocks for in-library activities such as browsing, picking up holds, and using computers.The open blocks are:

• Monday-Thursday: 10am–1pm and 3pm – 7pm
• Fridays: 10am–1pm and 3–5pm
• Summer Saturdays: 10am–2pm

The building will be cleared at the end of each block, so patrons should plan accordingly. LPL To Go door pickup will still be offered throughout the day.
 
Children’s Room No Longer Requires Appointments! The Children’s Department is now open daily during the same time slots as the rest of the building. Unvaccinated patrons ages five and up are still required to wear a mask. We have masks at the front entrance and at the Children’s Department desk for anyone who needs one. For more information call the Children’s Department at (207) 513-3133 or email LPLKids@lewistonmaine.gov.
 

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