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New trustee at Lewiston Public Library by Susan Mikula
Campbell
Jinny Myers-Parks is the newest member of the Lewiston Public Library Board of Trustees. The Lower River Road resident takes the seat of Gretchen Denk, who died this year. “She (Denk) was a great advocate for the library. Now, I’m going to try to fill her shoes in some small way,” Myers-Parks said. “I love the library. I really love the library. I have spent so much time there.” Myers-Parks remembers that when she and her husband, Ken, decided to move to Lewiston about 12 years ago, the library was part of that decision. They had checked a real estate review that rated different communities. Among the pluses listed for Lewiston was the number of books per person available at the library, she said. When her son Dominic, now 15, was just 3 or 4 years old, she started taking him to story hour at the Lewiston Public Library, which he loved. She remembers that he’d leave the library with his nose stuck in a book, holding onto the belt of her coat for steerage. The Canisius High School sophomore still has a real love of books, she said. In other library news: The Children’s Room needs volunteers willing to adopt a shelf to keep a section of picture books tidy and in order for the months of April, May and June. Also, book dividers are needed to better organize the Children’s Collection and can be purchased in honor of a child or loved one for $5 or $10 depending on size. Each will come with a bookplate, e.g.: “J” for Jeremy from Mom and Dad Smith. See Lorraine Yeager, children’s librarian for details of these programs. April events at the Lewiston Public Library include: •A Hair-raising program -- Staff from the New York Power Authority will present a program on electricity at 11 a.m. and noon Thursday, April 12, at 11 a.m. and 1 and 2 p.m. Friday, April 13, in the Community Room. •Poetry Reading -- At 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, former Lewiston resident and Niagara University alumnus Patrick Riviere (‘88) will conduct a reading from his first book “Flowers In Autumn: endings and beginnings.” •Book discussion group -- The Lewiston Library will host a book discussion group from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. every Monday. It is geared for Lewiston-Porter students who are reading “The Count of Monte Cristo.” The book’s discussion will follow the class reading schedule. All participants are asked to come with their book, a spiral notebook and a writing instrument. Read the assigned book chapters before coming to the group. •Dance, Dance Revolution – Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, April 9, 10 and 11 during regular library hours. •Family Board Game Day -- From 2 to 4 p.m., Thursday, April 12. •Tutoring -- Librarian Sarah Watson will be offering computer tutoring on Wednesdays and Fridays from 2 to 3 p.m. Call 754-4720 to register. The April meeting schedule includes: Book Club, 1:30 p.m., Thursday, April 3; Holistic Moms, 6 p.m., Friday, April 6; Friends of the Library, 6 p.m., Tuesday, April 10; American Legion and Auxiliary, 10 a.m., Saturday, April 14; Library Board, 5 p.m., Monday, April 23; LOOW RAB, 5 p.m., Tuesday, April 24; and Welcome Wagon Book Club, 1 p.m., Thursday, April 26. On display in April: Artwork by Sherrill Primo – Community Room; Lisa and Derrick Kruk – Entrance display; Pam Hauth, Lewiston Historical Society – Main reading area; Carm Gabriel – Children’s area. Still more library activities: •Special Event -- We the People Bookshelf on Becoming AMERICAN annual awards celebration, 6:30 p.m., Monday, April 23. •Match Club -- For kids, grades 5-7, 2 p.m., Monday and Tuesday, April 9 and 10. Sign up in Children’s Room. •Science Explorers Club -- Paul Mazierski will present “Introduction to Plants” at 3:45 p.m., Friday, April 20. For children ages 4 and up. •American Girl Doll Club – Meeting at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, April 19. This month’s featured doll is “Kaya.” This year’s club is full. Stop in the children’s room or call 754-4720 to register for next fall. •Kids ChessNuts: Meet at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 7. For ages 6 to 13. Come to play and learn. •Toddler Time: Story time for children from birth to 3 years of age, 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. •Preschool Time: Story time featuring books, songs, crafts and finger plays, 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays. •Story Time With Annette Wall: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 21. Library hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Tuesday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday; noon to 5 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. For more information, visit the library Web site, www.lewistonpubliclibrary.org/ |
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