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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.
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
November 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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
November 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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
November 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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
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
November 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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
November 9, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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
November 8, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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
November 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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
November 5, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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
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
November 4, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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
November 3, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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
November 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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
November 3, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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
October 31, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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
October 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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
October 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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
October 28, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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
October 27, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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
October 27, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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
October 27, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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
October 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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
October 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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
October 20, 2025 at 8:39 PM