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10 Year Anniversary Celebration Week!
Date: Monday, June 12
- Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Location: Library Event Space
The Historic Preservation Commission, through a grant from the Idaho State Historical Society, will be celebrating the installation of a plaque on the library that shares historical information about the building and its role in the West End Historic District. The speaker for this event will be Garry Bush.
- Date: Tuesday, June 13
- Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Location: Library Event Space
Join us as we greet the Central Idaho Artists Association as they decorate our Library with their amazing works!
- Date: Wednesday, June 14
- Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Location: Library Event Space
Join Conversations That Matter for a facilitated group discussion about how we can - or even should - define concepts of Free Speech and Censorship in the modern era. Light refreshments will be provided.
Dates: Thursday, June 15
- Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Location: Library Event Space
- Ages: All ages
We’re having a dance party with Micah & Me in celebration of our 10 year anniversary! Join us for some toe-tapping songs and clever updates to classic kids’ tunes! Get ready for an energetic evening full of music, movement, and fun! Put on your dancing shoes and join us for a rockin’, hoppin’, and boppin’ good time!
Date: Friday, June 16
- Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Location: Library Event Space
Here it is, the biggest local event in gaming! From doors open to doors close, everything from virtual reality to Settlers of Catan is available to the public. Drop in any time for your day to play!
Date: Saturday, June 17
- Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Location: Southeast corner of Tribune Parking Lot
Celebrate the future of the Library’s new addition of the Lewiston City Library On the Go outreach vehicle! Part of this event will be Pixel Art, where each participant is allowed to paint or color one square of a large paint-by-number pixel square design. After everyone works together to color 1 square, take a step back and see what was created. Registration for our Summer Reading Program will also be held at this event! There will also be VR headsets for anyone to experience.
Summer Reading Registration
Registration at the Lewiston Library
Date/Time
- Monday-Thursday, June 12-15, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday-Saturday, June 16-17, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday's Registration will take place in the Southeast corner of the Tribune parking lot next to the new Library on the Go during the Grand Opening!
Online Registration
Date/Time
- Monday, June 5, 8:00 AM - Monday, July 3, 8:00 AM
Sign up here anytime between June 5 (6/5/2023) and July 3rd (7/3/2023) to be a part of our big event!
Special Events
Micah & Me Ukulele Class
- Date: Thursday, June 15
- Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Location: Library Event Space
- Ages: 10-100
- Registration Opens June 1:
- I have my own Ukulele (20 Seats Max)
- I will use a Micah & Me Ukulele (30 Seats Max)
Special guests Micah & Me will offer an hour long beginning Ukulele Class. 30 ukuleles will be available for the class or you can bring your own. Registration is required for this class.
Story Time @ the Parks & Outreach Vehicle Service
- Date: Tuesdays June 20 and 27, July 11, 18 and 25 (Pioneer Park) Thursdays June 22 and 29, July 6, 13, 20 and 27 (Hereth Park)
- Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location: Pioneer & Hereth Park
- Ages: 0-7
Enjoy some fun in the sun at our Story Times @ the Park summer series. Our new Library On the Go Outreach Vehicle will be stocked with books for all ages and will be available for checkout. For your convenience, you will also have the opportunity to participate in our Summer Reading Program and pick up your weekly prizes from the Outreach Vehicle.
Busy Kiddos Let's Create!
- Date: Wednesdays, June 21 and 28, July 5, 12, 19 and 26
- Time: 11:00 AM - Noon
- Location: Library Event Space
- Ages: 6-9
Each week there will be a fun and creative activity for busy kiddos to create!
Week 1:Upcycled robot building | Week 4: Friendship puppets |
Week 2: Kindness mobile & spin art | Week 5: Listen to your heart & lungs DIY stethoscope |
Week 3: Bee Kind felt banner | Week 6: Friendship button making & Lovebug clothespin. |
Benjamin Kemper Storyteller
- Date: Thursday, June 22
- Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Location: Library Event Space
- Ages: All ages
Benjamin Kemper is no ordinary storyteller and has been a master teller since an early age. He will engage and delight children and those young at heart! Put down your devices and experience the art of storytelling!
STEAM Ahead Saturdays
- Dates: Saturdays, June 24, July 22
- Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Location: Library Event Space
- Ages: 4+
Fun STEAM themed activities, games, and toys will be featured in our cool event space for kids to explore!
Summer is Cooking!
- Date: Mondays, June 26, July 10, 17, 31, August 7
- Time: 12:30 - 2:00 PM (Ages 9-12), 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (Ages 13-18)
- Location: Makery
- Ages: 9-12, 13-18
- Registration Opens June 14:
- Ages 9-12: Summer is Cooking
- Ages 13-18: Summer is Cooking
This series of cooking classes will be taught by U of I County Extension Officers. Each student will receive a cooking kit & recipe book to keep! Class sizes are limited to 8 students each. Registration is required and is for the 5 week series. Please plan to attend all classes if possible.
Totally Tween Tuesdays
- Date: June 27, July 6, 11, 18 and 25 (July 6 Cooking with the Professor)
- Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Location: Makery
- Ages: 10-12
- Registration Required, 10 Seats Max Per Class
- June 27: Tween Zen Garden Registration Opens June 06
- July 6: Tween Cooking with the Professor Registration Opens June 23
- July 11: Tween Jorge Pacheco Registration Opens June 28
- July 25: Tween Writers Workshop Registration Opens July 11
Week 1: Zen Gardens (June 27) | Week 4: Video Game Tournament, No Registration (July 18) |
Week 2: Cooking with the Professor (Thursday, July 6, 2-3 PM) | Week 5: Writing Workshop with Emma (July 25) |
Week 3: Jorge Pacheco Cartoonist (July 11) |
Teen Connections Wednesdays
- Date: Wednesdays, June 28, July 7, 12, 18, 26 (July 7 Cooking with the Professor)
- Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Location: Makery
- Registration Required, 10 Seats Max Per Class
- June 28:Teen Zen Garden Registration Opens June 14
- July 7: Teen Cooking with the Professor Registration Opens June 23
- July 12: Teen Jorge Pacheco Registration Opens June 28
- July 26: Teen Writers Workshop Registration Opens July 12
Week 1: Zen Gardens (June 28) | Week 4: Video Game Tournament, No Registration (July 18) |
Week 2: Cooking with the Professor (Friday, July 7, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM) | Week 5: Writing Workshop with Emma (July 26) |
Week 3: Jorge Pacheco Cartoonist (July 12) |
Radical Rick
- Date: Thursday, June 29
- Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Location: Library Event Space
- Ages: All ages
Radical Rick is back with his fantastic EXTREME SCIENCE show! Rick makes science fun!
Reptile Lady
- Date: Wednesday, July 5
- Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Location: Pioneer Park
- Ages: All ages
Snakes, alligators and lizards, oh my! Come interact with reptiles from all over the world in this educational and fun event with Reptile Lady, April Jackson.