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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.
On Saturday, 12/13 at 1:30pm, visit the library for Family Storytime for Winter stories with Mrs. Liz! Enjoy stories that will warm your heart on even the chilliest day.
The target audience is 5-8 years of age, but ALL kids and families are welcome!
#storytime #libsky
December 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
It's time for the 8th annual Joy to the Ville! Saturday, 12/6, enjoying many fun and free activities around downtown Waterville!
For the full schedule of events, head to Waterville Creates' website: www.watervillecreates.org/shows/joy-to...
#libsky #WatervilleMaine #freeactivites #community
December 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The first December Crafternoon is "Snow Shadows" on 12/2! 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
December 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Events for the week of 12/1 - 12/6. Saturday is BUSY with writing tutors, the new Teen Tabletop: The Remix, and Joy to the Ville (tinyurl.com/4xmuahyx)!
FMI about these and future events, check out the calendar on our website: www.watervillelibrary.org/events/index...
#libsky #WatervilleMaine
December 1, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Announcing Teen Tabletop: The Remix! Starting 12/6, WPL will be hosting a new teen gaming program every Saturday, 12 - 2 pm. We'll be playing a variety of TTRPGs and board games, different every week! Open to ages 11-18, all materials will be provided.
FMI: tinyurl.com/4rrvjy7f
#libsky #tabletop
November 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Join us for Pawsome Tales on Thursday, December 4, 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 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The Waterville Public Library will be close on Thursday, 11/27, and Friday, 11/28 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Have a safe and warm weekend!
#thanksgiving #WatervilleMaine
November 27, 2025 at 3:03 PM
We’re excited to welcome Waterville’s new City Manager, Nick Cloutier! Meet & Greet on Thursday, 12/11/25, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Waterville Public Library!
Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.
RSVP via the link or QR code! www.eventbrite.com/.../meet-gre....
#libsky #WatervilleMaine
November 25, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The last November Crafternoon is a "Dino in Egg" on 11/25! 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 #dinovember
November 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Events for the week of 11/24 - 11/29. A light week to close out the month. Reminder that we are closed Thursday and Friday. Happy Thanksgiving!
FMI about these and future events, check out the calendar on our website: www.watervillelibrary.org/events/index...
#libsky #WatervilleMaine
November 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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