Welcome to Friends
of the
Lewiston Public Library
305 S. 8th St.
Lewiston, NY
Promoting and supporting the Lewiston Public Library
About
We are a volunteer group that supports the Lewiston Public Library by funding special projects and helping with budgetary constraints.
Since its organization in 1982, the Friends of the Lewiston Public Library have supported the library through advocacy and fundraising effort. The group was founded to "promote
understanding and appreciation of the functions, the materials and services offered by the library." The Friends primarily raise funds through their used book sales for expansion and
improvement of the services offered to the Lewiston community by the library. The Friends support and assist the library by sponsoring both adult and children's programs throughout the year.
Children's learning computers
Children's learning kits
Meetings are open to any interested people. Meetings are in the Community Room of the library the second Tuesday of each month
at 6 pm.
Officers for 2024:
President: JoAnne Lotterio
Vice President: Rita Geiben
Treasurer: Jo Merino
Secretary: Marcia Halliday
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We happily accept books, audio books, CDs, videos and DVDs. You can leave them at the front desk of the library during regular library hours. For very large donations please call the library to make arrangements for drop off.
Funds generated by these donations go into our accounts to be used to further our goals of supporting the library. This is our only ongoing fundraiser. Unfortunately, we cannot accept the following:
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encyclopedias or other outdated reference materials
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sets or collections
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textbooks
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Reader's Digest condensed books
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magazines
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records
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cassettes
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moldy or strong smelling materials
Membership is open to any interested persons. There are several ways to join.
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Pick up a membership form in the Book Sale Donation Room and mail your check or hand the form and check to the library circulation desk.
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Send a check to Jo Merino, c/o Lewiston Public Library, 305 S. 8th St., Lewiston, NY 14092.
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Fill out the form below.
Friendly Gathering usually occurs every fall. This is a gathering of community friends to enjoy good conversation, food and the library.
The Friends of the Lewiston Library Annual
Friendly Gathering
Appetizers…Wine…Champagne…Coffee…Desserts
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
6:00 – 8:00 pm
At the Lewiston Public Library
305 S. Eighth Street, Lewiston
Come to see the Friends’ gifts to the library and celebrate our
Volunteer of the Year!
Cost: Advance Tickets - $20 per person
At the Door: $25 per person
All are welcome
Please fill out the form below and drop off or mail to the library.
RSVP by Wednesday, October 15, 2025 along with payment.
Proceeds benefit the many programs offered by the library.
Questions???? Contact JoAnne Lotterio –
716-531-2313
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Friends of the Lewiston Library Friendly Gathering
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Appetizers…Wine…Champagne…Desserts
Lewiston Library – 305 S. 8 th St. Lewiston NY
Name_____________________________________
Number attending X $20/person $_________ enclosed. (Checks can be made out to
Friends of the Library
Speaker Series This is an evening with a guest speaker. We are always open to suggestions for speakers. Please contact JoAnne Lotterio at lotteriojo@aol.com with your suggestions.
Our SPEAKER SERIES for 2025 was Michelle Kratts on May 28, 2025. Michelle talked about geneology and how the library can help you find out your geneology.
Please join us on September 18 from 6-8 pm in the Lewiston Public Library for our 2024 Speaker Series. Our speaker is author, historian and a Mark Twain scholar Thomas J. Reigstad. Mr. Reigstad will be speaking about his latest book "The Illustrated Mark Twain and the Buffalo Express". Mark Twain wrote columns for the Buffalo Express while living on Delaware Avenue in Buffalo. Mr. Reigstad will be speaking about Twain's connection to WNY. Two of his books will be available for sale and author signing. Mr. Reigstad will also be available for a Q&A. There is no fee for the event but we do need your RSVP by September 16 to make sure we have enough space. Call Joanne Lotterio 716-531-2313 to make a reservation. Light refreshments will be served. See you then.
