Poet, teacher and past Hospice volunteer, Sarah Carlson, will present at the Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area on Monday, May 21 at 7:00 PM. Sarah will discuss how writing poetry and taking photographs has become an integral part of her healing after the sudden death of her husband, Barry, in 2002. She uses metaphorical connections […]

Looking for a way to brighten up your child's day? Bring him or her to the Library for Crafternoons! Drop in anytime between 2:30 and 4:00 any Tuesday to participate in a fun craft! Children under 7 must be accompanied by a grown-up helper. This week: Hatching Clothespin Bird Eggs!

Our therapy dog friends from Kennebec Valley Love on a Leash will be in this afternoon for read-aloud time! Great for kids who want to practice their reading skills and for families who want a fun, calming read-aloud opportunity. Spend 15 minutes with a dog who loves to listen! Bring your own favorite book, or […]

Central Maine filmmaker Luke T. Harwath will present the premiere of his new film at Railroad Square! Having been the frequent battleground for political and cultural unrest, Kosovo has emerged from war to become Europe’s newest country. In a fight for the future, Kosovo must bolster its war-torn image and forge meaningful relationships across the […]

Discover a different anime every month and practice your drawing skills with friends in the Teen Room at the Waterville Public Library! This month's anime is RWBY! Cos-play is welcome, but not required. These events are free, and open to attendees ages 11-18. RWBY: "RWBY is an animated series from Rooster Teeth, directed by Monty […]

Rise, Decline and Renewal tells the remarkable story of the Maine Democratic Party – how it suddenly rose from irrelevance in 1954 with the election of Governor Ed Muskie, successfully challenged the ruling Republican Party over the next two decades, and initiated a creative period of wide-ranging reforms that produced a model government for a […]

Join us in the Bartlett Room for Teens at 4:00 every Thursday for a screening of a popular movie! The movie changes every week. This week, we'll be showing Black Panther (PG-13). This event is free and open to attendees ages 11-18. Light refreshments will be provided. More Information »

Relax after work and do something creative and fun! Paint your own pottery and create mandalas with Common Street Arts. Participants will create one painted mug or bowl while learning to make mandalas–a meditative and creative activity to explore and unwind. Delicious snacks and beverages included. For ages 21+. Cost: $35. Click to register.

Melvin Seals has been a powerful presence in the music industry for over 30 years with a long-established reputation as a performer, recording artist and producer. Melvin is most revered for his powerful, high-spirited, Hammond B-3 organ, and keyboards in the Jerry Garcia Band. Melvin spun his B-3 magic with the Jerry Garcia Band for […]

Let your imagination run wild as we invent fantastic new creatures by combining parts of existing animals in the museum — using colored pencils, of course! This fun activity helps kids think about adaptations and the “creativity” we observe in some animals’ naturally selected traits. Can you invent a chimera stranger than the duck-billed platypus? […]

As Colby College celebrates the accomplishments of its 2018 graduating class, it will honor four accomplished individuals for their important contributions to society and culture. U.S. Senator Susan Collins, LL.D.’14 (R-ME) will deliver the commencement address May 27, and renowned artist Theaster Gates will deliver the baccalaureate address May 26 and receive an honorary degree. […]

Looking for a way to brighten up your child's day? Bring him or her to the Library for Crafternoons! Drop in anytime between 2:30 and 4:00 any Tuesday to participate in a fun craft! Children under 7 must be accompanied by a grown-up helper. This week, we'll be making First Wind Socks.

Come to the Waterville Public Library  and join us in exploring unknown worlds! We will be playing Dead Simple, a paper and pencil role playing game, where you control a character and go on quests for fame, fortune and glory! Participants can build their character in advance, or choose an available pre-made character. You can […]

Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area is offering a 9-hour Adult Bereavement Facilitator Training.  This training will prepare individuals for facilitating adult grief support groups such as widow/widowers, grieving parents, infant loss, adults grieving parents, survivors of suicide, 6-week general loss, women’s and men’s groups. There is a $30 fee for materials and background check (scholarships […]

  GRAND OPENING   Mary Nash Beaupre Growing Dome   May 30th, 2018 from 3:30 - 5:00pm Alfond Youth Center 126 North Street Waterville, Maine 04917 RSVP   IT'S DONE! And we can't wait to show it off to you!     Our Sustainable Garden to Table Program started in 2011 with 4 raised beds, […]

Join us in the Bartlett Room for Teens at 4:00 p.m. every Thursday for a screening of a popular movie! This week, we’ll be showing Hotel Transylvania (PG). This event is free and open to attendees ages 11-18. Light refreshments will be provided. More Information »

Common Street Arts is pleased to present Prints at the Scale of People—an exhibition of experimental printmaking that explores oversized examples of the medium. Composed on a single sheet of paper, or through an additive approach of many small-scale prints joined together, works in the exhibition are as large or larger than the human form and […]

1939 Hollywood is abuzz. Legendary producer David O. Selznick has shut down production of his new epic, Gone with the Wind, a film adaptation of Margaret Mitchell’s novel. The screenplay, you see, just doesn’t work. So what’s an all-powerful movie mogul to do? While fending off the film’s stars, gossip columnists and his own father-in-law, […]

The community is invited to Inland Hospital’s Let’s Go! National Trails Day on Saturday, June 2, 10am-Noon, at Quarry Road Trails located at 300 Quarry Road, Waterville. Explore the many trails located on 200 acres, bring your own bike to ride, go on a Let’s Go! StoryWalk, play Let’s Go! Corn Hole, and eat a […]

Join us for a singing, dancing story time with our friend, Ms. Jenn! This time, we're going into the garden! A great time for kids 3 and up with their grownups! Get ready to move! For more about Ms. Jenn, check out her Facebook page.

Join visiting artist Lisa Link on an interactive art and science walk to explore her public art installation of WordWrap2018: Swimming Upstream. Together with nature enthusiast Serena Sanborn, the walk will simultaneously investigate the natural world encountered on the Quarry Road Trails. Participants will create interactive photos along the trial. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Make Dr. Seuss art for Seussical the Musical! The Waterville Opera House and Common Street Arts are teaming up to decorate Castonguay Square with Dr. Seuss objects, which you can help create. There will be Dr. Seuss "shrinky dinks" to color and bring home with you.

Central Maine Pride is a program of the Health Equity Alliance (HEAL). Our mission is to provide a welcoming space for rural and small-town LGBTQ Mainers to celebrate diversity and build community. At the Central Maine Pride Festival, there will be free food, drag queens, music, dancing, and a welcoming LGBTQ+ community!