The Lewiston Public Library, in partnership with ArtVan, will be offering art programs in Kennedy Park this summer for children ages 5-14 on Mondays June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and August 5, 12 at 3:30PM. Children aged 5-8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Participation in this drop-in event counts towards the Library’s Summer Reading program.

The 2024 Summer Reading program at Lewiston Public Library runs from Monday, June 24th until Friday, August 17th with the theme of Read, Make, and Explore. We are encouraging participants not only to read or listen to books but also make a new craft or recipe or explore a favorite place in our beautiful city or a new landmark in our wondrous state.

ArtVan is a mobile art program that brings hands-on creative art opportunities for self-expression, personal growth, and fun. All of their projects aim to inspire art-making with a variety of materials to explore. ArtVan programs engage all age groups, encourage time outside, reduce screen time, help youth stay connected, diminish stress, and provide release for unvented expressions of emotions, such as loss and confusion.

ArtVan began in 2004 and has provided therapeutic art and strengths-based programs to under-resourced neighborhoods.

Make Art with ArtVan is free, open to the public, and no registration is required. All art supplies will be provided.