Our Story
The Lewiston Public Library has a rich history that began in 1901 when the Men’s Club of Lewiston hosted a New Year’s Party, encouraging attendees to bring books. An autographed copy of Theodore Roosevelt's book on Oliver Cromwell, sent in his absence, remains a treasured artifact in the Local History Room. Officially chartered as a Free Library in 1902, the library relied on public subscriptions, with dedicated members of the Lewiston Service Guild collecting funds door-to-door. In 1976, a Public Library Charter was approved, securing funding through tax dollars. The library has moved through several locations, finally establishing a permanent home in 1990, with a children’s wing added in 1999.