Following are some local organizations and resources that our members have found helpful. For more information, please call the phone number listed, or visit their website.

The Toy Library
A fabulous resource for children and parents, the Toy Library encompasses two floors full of toys, games and more. Upstairs is a large gym equipped with tons of riding toys. Downstairs you'll find books, toys, a dress-up area, a sandbox, and lots more. No food or drinks are allowed, except in the "Time-Out Cafe," where parents are welcome to brew a pot of free Dunkin Donuts coffee!

Open Monday through Friday, 9:00am-Noon and 2:00-4:00pm. The cost is $2 per child over age 1.

Located at the New Life Community Center, 134 College Street, Lewiston
For more information, call 782-1112 or visit www.toylibrarymaine.com

Advocates for Children / Parent Resource Center
The PRC offers a wide range of parent education and support services for all families. Ongoing activities include:

Playgroup for children 5 and under ~ Mondays from 10-11 am. Free. Snack provided.

Unsupervised Open Play Time ~ Wed from 1-3 pm. Free.

Cookies & Crafts ~ Thursdays from 10-11 am. Free. Snack provided.

Located at the B Street Community Center, 57 Birch St., Lewiston
Call 783-3990 or visit www.advocatesforchildren.net.

Auburn Public Library
Storytimes for infants and preschoolers, kids' activities, summer reading programs and more.

Call 333-6640 x 2004 or visit www.auburnpubliclibrary.org

Lewiston Public Library
Storytimes for infants and preschoolers, kids' activities, summer reading programs and more.

Call 784-0135 or visit www.lplonline.org

L/A Trails
L/A Trails is a local non-profit organization comprised of volunteers committed to expanding and improving non-motorized trails in Lewiston and Auburn. Their website includes a great list of hiking trails, all in Lewiston and Auburn, many of which are suitable for families with young children.

Visit www.latrails.org

Children's Discovery Museum
Lots of fun exhibits and events, plus public and private educational resources, all designed to promote discovery of kids' heritage and responsibilities as local, national and global citizens.

265 Water St, Vickery Building (Across from Key Bank Plaza), Augusta
Call 207-622-2209 or visit www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.org

Children's Museum of Maine
Features a wide variety of interactive exhibits and activities for children and families.

142 Free Street, Portland
Call 207-828-1234 or visit www.childrensmuseumofme.org

Maine State Aquarium & the Burnt Island Lighthouse
Located on the water in beautiful West Boothbay Harbor, Maine, the aquarium and lighthouse are operated by the Maine Department of Marine Resources. The aquarium offers educational programs and presentations, and houses many interactive displays, including numerous touch tanks, which encourage discovery learning. The Burnt Island Lighthouse provides visitors with a unique opportunity to learn about our marine resources and our coastal heritage in a beautiful oceanside setting.

194 McKown Point Road, West Boothbay Harbor
Call 207-633-9674, or visit http://www.maine.gov/dmr/education.htm

Raggamuffins Consignment Clothing
Four area locations and lots of great deals on gently-used clothing.

In Lewiston, Auburn, Topsham, and Gardiner. For more information, visit www.raggamuffinsconsignmentshop.com/