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Waterville Public Library
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Since 1896, the Waterville Public Library in Waterville, Maine has been fostering discovery, promoting creativity, and caring about the people in our community.
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The next Dino-vember Crafternoon is an Egg Crate Dinosaur on Tuesday, 11/18! Come to the Childrens Room between 2:30 and 4PM to make this craft.
Take pictures of the results and share them here, Facebook, or Instagram we'd love to see the creations!
#crafternoon #libsky #kidscrafts #dinovember
A green dinosaur made out of two sections of a cardboard egg box. the feet and back spines are also made out of sections of the box. The face is painted on the front in black, topped with two googly eyes.
November 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Events for the week of 11/17 - 11/22. Wednesday's note is a reminder, 11/15 was the last day for donations. See you on Sat., 11/22 for the Craft Supply Swap!
FMI about these and future events, check out the calendar on our website: www.watervillelibrary.org/events/index...
#libsky #WatervilleMaine
At the top: More reasons to visit your library! 11/17 - 11/22 Below, in black text on white boxes, at the events and programs happening each day of the week. The days of the week are in white text on a blue box at the top of each white box. Below the boxes is the library's logo and contact information. Wednesday's reminder that we are no longer accepting donations is accompanied by a box of supplies with a red cancelled symbol over it. Below Saturday's announcement of the Swap is a photo of craft supplies.
November 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Today, November 15, 2025, is the LAST DAY we will accept craft supply donations! No donations will be accepted after this as we need the following week to organize and prep for the Swap itself on 11/22. Drop by WPL any time between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm!
#craftsupplyswap #watervillemaine #libsky
Blue and purple text stating the information in the post. The text is on a yellow background and surrounded by craft supplies.
November 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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On Friday, Nov. 21, 3-4:45pm, teens 11-18 can join us for a chaotic One-Shot inspired by "Wicked" and "The Wizard of Oz", using a mash-up of the "Kids on Bikes" system and Grant Howitt’s "Rules for Flying Dungeons". A part of our Teen Tabletop Gaming series.
#libsky #ttrpgs #wizardofoz #kidsonbikes
The title on the event at the top in green and pink on a yellow splatter and a grey cloud. Below is a simple green, pink, and yellow house place to look like it's flying. To the left of the house is a brief description of the event. In the bottom right is the date and time.
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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The Waterville Public Library is closed Tuesday, November 11, 2025 for Veterans Day. Veterans, thank you for your service.
#HappyVeteransDay #hireavet
November 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Events for the week of 11/10 - 11/15. We'll be closed on Tuesday for Veterans Day and this is also the LAST WEEK for donating to the Craft Supply Swap!
FMI about these and future events, check out the calendar on our website: www.watervillelibrary.org/events/index...
#libsky #WatervilleMaine
At the top: More reasons to visit your library! 11/10 - 11/15 Below, in black text on white boxes, at the events and programs happening each day of the week. The days of the week are in white text on a blue box at the top of each white box. Below the boxes is the library's logo and contact information. Wednesday's reminder about donating to the Craft Supply Swap is surrounded by drawings of sewing and drawing supplies.
November 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Two years ago, WPL officially halted fees on late items! We wanted to make sure no one feels guilty because it took a couple extra days to finish a good story.
Here's the original announcement / FAQ for more details! www.watervillelibrary.org/news/article...
#watervillemaine #libsky#finefreelibrary
The background is a photo of the Waterville Public Library in Waterville, Maine. In the top right is their logo in white. The bottom half is take up by a blue box with "Fine free for two years!" in white. On either side of the text are gold confetti cones.
November 9, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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ON WEEK LEFT to donate craft supplies to the Craft Supply Swap! November 15th is the final day we'll accept donations as we need the following week to organize and prep for the Swap itself on 11/22. Drop by any time Waterville Public Library is open!
#craftsupplyswap #watervillemaine #libsky
Text: Craft Supply Swap, one week left to drop off supplies! Last day: November 15, all hours to Library is open. Behind the text is a black background. The text is surrounded by various craft supplies and sewing notions.
November 8, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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TOMORROW! On Saturday, 11/8 from 1:30-2:15 pm, children's author Jeanine Deas returns to Family Storytime. She brings literacy to life through her books and activities! The target audience is 5-8 years of age, but ALL kids and families are welcome!
#storytime #libsky #JeanineDeas #MaineAuthor
A picture of the author reading from one of her books. The covers of her books are super-imposed over the image in the bottom left corner.
November 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Join us for Pawsome Tales on Thursday, November 6, 3:30–4:30pm. Kids can drop in and read their favorite book with a furry visitor from the Kennebec Valley Chapter of Love on a Leash. No appointment necessary!
#libsky #therapydog #kidslit #loveonaleash
The event title is at the top. Beside it is a drawing of a book with a light blue heart and paw print on the cover. Centered below is the event information. In the bottom left corner is the Love on a Leash logo. In the bottom right in a photo of Sadie, a goldendoodle dog.
November 5, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Over the weekend, we received more apples from Central Maine Gleaners Group ! We're open until 7pm, so pick some up when you come by for Crafternoon, Threads & Tales, the live reading with Maine authors, or just visiting for new books!
#centralmainegleanersgroup #gleaning #watervillemaine #libsky
November 4, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Come to Threads & Tales, on Tuesdays from 5-6:30pm! Crochet, cross-stitch, sewing, embroidery - all crafts and all abilities welcome. This is a relaxed and informal group, with free tea and coffee. #fiberarts #community #libsky #WatervilleME
A knitted bag made to look like a mallard duck.
November 4, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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TOMORROW NIGHT, 11/4! Join us for a live reading from "North Woods at Night" and "Rivers of Ink" at WPL from 5:30-6:30 pm! The event will feature readings by seven writers in the anthologies.
#northwoodsatnight #RiversOfInk #WatervillePublicLibrary #maineauthors #authorreading #12WillowsPress
A blue background is beneath a the covers of the both anthologies. In black boxes are the title of the event, the date, time, and location, and the names of the visiting writers. In the bottom right is the publisher's logo
November 3, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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Di-November is upon us! The first Crafternoon is a Fan Dinosaur on Tuesday, 11/4! Come to the Childrens Room between 2:30 and 4PM to make this craft.
Take pictures of the results and share them here, Facebook, or Instagram we'd love to see the creations!
#crafternoon #libsky #kidscrafts #dinovember
A dinosaur made of orange and pink paper. The paper of the body is folded into a fan to make a half circle.
November 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Events for the week of 11/03 to 11/07. We have TWO author visits again: a six-author live reading on 11/4 at 5:30 pm, and Jeanine Deas on 11/08 at 1:30 pm.
FMI about these and future events, check out the calendar on our website: www.watervillelibrary.org/events/index...
#libsky #WatervilleMaine
At the top: More reasons to visit your library! 11/03 - 11/07 Below, in black text on white boxes, at the events and programs happening each day of the week. The days of the week are in white text on a blue box at the top of each white box. Below the boxes is the library's logo and contact information. Wednesday's reminder about donating to the Craft Supply Swap is surrounded by drawings of sewing and drawing supplies.
November 3, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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People of all ages, come on down to the Waterville Public Library for a sweet treat and a chance to show off your costume or Halloween garb. Staff will be dressed up. We would love to see you!

#libsky #halloween2025 #watervillemaine
A night-time photo on the front of the library. Illustrated ghosts reading books have been placed on the porch and roof. bat silhouettes of bats frame the edges. A larger ghost carrying a stack of books is to the left of the text "Happy Halloween from Waterville Public Library".
October 31, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Homeschool Hub on 11/6 at 1:00 pm, join Alisha Tagonoski of 4-H University of Maine Cooperative Extension for STEM activities! Homeschool students who are pre-school through elementary grade levels are invited to come.
#libsky #homeschoolhub #stem #stemforkids #watervillemaine
"STEM" written at an angle in red and blue block letters sits on a white and grey background of science and technology sketches. Below STEM is "with" in red and the logo for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H.
October 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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On Friday, Oct. 31, 2:45-4:45pm, teens 11-18 can join us for a spooky time with the Dread horror RPG. This system's use of a Jenga tower to judge success and failure brings real meaning to the word "Dread". A part of our Teen Tabletop Gaming series.
#libsky #ttrpgs #dreadrpg
A photo of stacked wooden blocks on a table with the cover of the Dread RPG book beside it. The title, date, and time of the event is superimposed over the photo.
October 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Join us for a live reading from "North Woods at Night" and "Rivers of Ink" at WPL on Tuesday, 11/4, from 5:30-6:30 pm! The event will feature readings by six of the writers in the anthologies.
#northwoodsatnight #RiversOfInk #WatervillePublicLibrary #maineauthors #authorreading #12WillowsPress
A blue background is beneath a the covers of the both anthologies. In black boxes are the title of the event, the date, time, and location, and the names of the visiting writers. In the bottom right is the publisher's logo
October 28, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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The last October Crafternoon is a Salt Dough Fall Ornament on 10/28! Come to the Children's Room between 2:30 and 4PM to make this craft with Library staff.
Take pictures of the results and share them here, Facebook, or Instagram we'd love to see the creations!
#crafternoon #libsky #kidscrafts
A bat made of salt dough, painted blank with purple polka dots. An orange ribbon in tied through the hole at the top.
October 27, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Events for the week of 10/27 to 11/01. Final chance to participate in the scavenger hunt and win a pumpkin-y prize! Visit on Halloween for a sweet treat!
FMI about these and future events, check out the calendar on our website: www.watervillelibrary.org/events/index...
#libsky #WatervilleMaine
At the top: More reasons to visit your library! 10/27 - 11/01 Below, in black text on white boxes, at the events and programs happening each day of the week. The days of the week are in white text on a blue box at the top of each white box. Below the boxes is the library's logo and contact information.
October 27, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Riverview Psychiatric Recovery Center will be at the Waterville Public Library TODAY, Monday, 10/27, from 1-3pm, to discuss job opportunities, benefits, training, and more. We look forward to seeing you!

#WatervilleME #localemployer #hiringevent #libsky
A brief description of the event with a photo of the Riverview Psychiatric Recover Center sign in the center and the Maine CareerCenter and Waterville Public Library logos at the bottom.
October 27, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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On Saturday, 11/8 from 1:30-2:15 pm, children's author Jeanine Deas returns to Family Storytime. She brings literacy to life through her books and activities! The target audience is 5-8 years of age, but ALL kids and families are welcome!
#storytime #libsky #JeanineDeas #MaineAuthor
A picture of the author reading from one of her books. The covers of her books are super-imposed over the image in the bottom left corner.
October 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Riverview Psychiatric Recovery Center will be at the Waterville Public Library on both Monday, 10/27, 1-3pm, to discuss job opportunities, benefits, training, and more. We look forward to seeing you!

#WatervilleME #localemployer #hiringevent #libsky
A brief description of the event with a photo of the Riverview Psychiatric Recover Center sign in the center and the Maine CareerCenter and Waterville Public Library logos at the bottom.
October 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Need to declutter your crafting stash? Come to our first ever craft supply swap on Saturday, 11/22!
From Monday, 10/20 through Friday, 11/15, we’ll be collecting gently used or unwanted craft supplies. For details and more info: www.watervillelibrary.org/news/article...
#libsky #craftswap #crafting
The title, dates, and times of the event and the supply drop-off window. Around the right, left, and bottom edges are various craft materials.
October 20, 2025 at 8:39 PM