Youth Programs

The Reading Mother Challenge

Start Date: October 1st, 2021
End Date: May 31st, 2022

OBJECTIVE: Read all the books that are imprinted on the hem of the Reading Mother's skirt in 8 months. For each book read, the reader will receive a raffle ticket good for a chance to win a gift basket sponsored by the members of the Tsceminicum Club. Visit the library to receive your raffle tickets. If you are unable to come into the library, give us a call and we can enter your raffle ticket for you.

Age Categories:

Adults: 18 & Up
Teens: 13 - 18
Kids: 8 - 12
Families/Groups: All ages (1 ticket will be entered per family or group for each title)

Registration Required: Registration Form

List of titles on the Reading Mother's hem:

A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
Black Beauty by Anna Sewell
Charlie & the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr.
Curious George by H.A. Rey
Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
Heidi by Johanna Spyri
Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell
Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans

Olivia by Ian Falconer
Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie
Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren
The Call of the Wild by Jack London
The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss
The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf
The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne

Genre Quest 2021-22

What is Genre Quest?

Genre Quest is a nine-month program at the library that began in 2020. The goal of Genre Quest is to inspire readers of all ages to pursue genres they may not necessarily find in their comfort zone. Most importantly, it keeps readers engaged with what the library has to offer ALL readers. Who knows? You may unexpectedly find a new favorite story!

Each month all you have to do is visit a desk at the Lewiston City Library and say you read a book from that month's genre. You will then receive an exclusive button featuring that genre as a prize! Happy Questing!

Monthly Schedule:

October - Fantasy/Horror/Paranormal

Books of the Fantasy genre often feature mythical creatures, magic, and epic adventures where a character must rise to the occasion. Sub-genres of Fantasy are Horror and Paranormal. Horror is about terror, while Paranormal features mythical beings at the forefront of the story.

November - Nonfiction/(Auto) Biography

Nonfiction books are true stories based on real people, events, creatures, and concepts. Biographies are stories written about people and their real-life experiences. Autobiographies are an account of a person's life written by that person.

December - Graphic Fiction/ Graphic Nonfiction/Manga

These are novels told through both words and art; they are very similar to comic books! Graphic novels are just a format but can encompass all genres. Manga are Japanese comic books and graphic novels.

January - Classic/Literary

Classic fiction has been given special recognition and has stood the test of time. Literary fiction is worthy of praise or reward and centers around style, depth, and is character driven.

February - Romance/Historical Fiction

Romance novels are all about a central love story and relationships. Historical fiction is a story that takes place in the past and features historical events, customs, and social norms.

March - Science Fiction

Science Fiction (SciFi) is a story that places imagined or actual science at the forefront due to its connection with society and humanity.

April - Poetry

Books of poetry express feeling and ideas in the form of rhythm, meaning, and sound.

May - Periodicals

Periodicals can take the form of newspapers, magazines, newsletters, comic books, or literary journals that are published daily, weekly, or monthly.