After dropping late fees, Lewiston Public Library reports positive shift

On July 1, the Lewiston Public Library stopped assessing late fees for overdue books. We asked how it’s going.

National Association of Black Storytellers focus of virtual literary lunch event

Photo: Young artists parked at park

ArtVan and Lewiston Public Library team up for weekly outside art program

Great Falls Forum kicks off with discussion substance use recovery

Four local and state leaders shared their personal and professional experiences with substance use disorder and recovery resources in Maine.

Storyteller to weave Tales of Tails from around the world as part of series

Lewiston Public Library

Lewiston council approves elimination of library overdue fines

The change will go into effect July 1. Auburn library officials are working on a similar change.

Lewiston Public Library reopens for ‘limited browsing’

It's the first time in a year that the public has been able to browse the first and second floors of the library.

Anonymous donor pays overdue fines for young patrons of Lewiston library

The donation will allow youth with blocked accounts to once again check out library items.

Library asks Lewiston to consider ditching late fees for overdue items, citing negative effect on access

Officials say late fines have been increasingly scrapped by libraries across the country because of limited effect and impact on low-income families.

Local library technician hosts read-aloud sessions for kids

Krista Lord and her co-worker, Sara Groves, had to reimagine their jobs once the pandemic hit. Enter: a weekly virtual read-aloud.