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Lewiston proclaims 125 years of city library service; weekend celebration planned
Summary
Mayor Dan Johnson presented a proclamation recognizing the 125th anniversary of the Lewiston City Library and invited residents to a Saturday celebration featuring a historical film, Carnegie Library tours and a new preservation station for digitizing family materials.
Mayor Dan Johnson read a proclamation recognizing the 125th anniversary of the Lewiston City Library and encouraged residents to "join in celebrating its legacy of service" to the community. The proclamation, dated June 2026, praises the library’s role in supporting literacy, lifelong learning and access to information.
Library board member Thomas Hill called the recognition an honor, saying as a recent community member he finds the library a “welcoming third space for any and all community members.” Mayor Johnson and library staff invited the public to a free celebration that will include a historical film, tours of the Carnegie building and a launch of a preservation station to help residents digitize family history.
The council noted the library’s continued role in education and community connection and encouraged attendance at the Saturday events. No formal council action was taken on the proclamation beyond the ceremonial recognition.
