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LEWISTON — The Lewiston and Auburn public libraries are hosting programs for all ages inspired by this year’s community read book, “Front Desk,” by Kelly Yang.
Copies of the book are available to check out at both libraries and at public elementary school libraries. Ebooks and audiobooks are also available on the statewide CloudLibrary app for those with library cards.
Participants are encouraged to post selfies reading the book on social media accounts with #TheLewistonRead and #TheAuburnRead between until May 25.
An interview with author Yang by Lewiston Children’s Librarian Sara Turner is also available the Lewiston Public Library’s YouTube page. The interview covers moments from the book that happened to Yang in real life, what it was like to immigrate to America as a child and her thoughts on book banning. She also gives advice to kids struggling with discrimination and bullying and to all of aspiring young writers.
A jasmine tea party and book discussion will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, at Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. All ages are welcome, and encouraged to talk about their favorite moments in “Front Desk” while enjoying decaf Jasmine tea.
At 11 a.m. Saturday, May 14, an “Art of Letter Writing,” interactive event is open to all. Particpants will learn how to write a letter to a person or an organization – a family member, a friend, or for a cause. Everyone will receive one free postage stamp to mail their letter.
Both libraries will host a virtual Front Desk Trivia Night using Kahoot! at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 18. The winners will receive a free signed copy of “Front Desk.” For the Zoom link and passcode, email LPLKids@lewistonmaine.gov.
The Auburn Public Library will host a tea party and book discussion at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 25. All ages are welcome to attend and discuss their favorite moments in “Front Desk.” The library is at 49 Spring St., Auburn.
For updates on programs in Lewiston related to the Lewiston/Auburn Read visit lplonline.org/the-lewiston-read/ and like the Children’s Department Facebook page at LPLKids. For more information contact the Lewiston Public Library Children’s Department at 207-513-3133 or LPLKids@lewistonmaine.gov.
For updates on programs in Auburn related to the Lewiston/Auburn Read, visit the online monthly calendar by clicking here, or like the
Auburn Public Library Advocates Facebook Page. For more information, contact the Auburn Public Library Children’s Department at 207-333-6640 extension 3.
