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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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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
An open book sits on an knitted blanket in front of a window looking out at snow. The title of the event is in white and light blue at the top of the image.
December 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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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
The title of the event in multiple colors on a magenta background. A blue bird sits on the last letter.
December 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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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
White and blue paper have been cut out to create a scene of a snowman and pine tree with shadows. Silver glitter decorates it like snowfall.
December 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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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
At the top: More reasons to visit your library! 12/1 - 12/6 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. The bottom half of Saturday is taken up be the Joy to the Ville advertisement and logo.
December 1, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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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
On a photo of a cassette tape, the logo has been superimposed at the top, with the location and date time information at the bottom. Teen Tabletop: The Remix, Tracklist. One-shot: Merry Krampus on December 6. One Night Ultimate Werewolf on December 13. One-shot: Holiday Heist on December 20. Exploding Kittens and Moose Master (board games) on December 27.
November 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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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
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 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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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
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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
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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
A cartoon dinosaur is colored on white paper in color pencil. It is in an oval with two flaps meant to fold over it and make it look like a cracked egg.
November 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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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
At the top: More reasons to visit your library! 11/24 - 11/29 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. Thursday says "Library Closed, Happy Thanksgiving!"
November 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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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