Service of the Longest Night (Blue Christmas)
This service is designed for those who find the holiday season difficult due to loss or painful memories. Come and experience a restful chance to be held in hope and healing. All are welcome.
This service is designed for those who find the holiday season difficult due to loss or painful memories. Come and experience a restful chance to be held in hope and healing. All are welcome.
Date Night Childcare Drop the kids off for pizza and playtime with museum staff and volunteers while you have a night to yourself! Date Nights are November 21 (FULL), December 5, and December 19 5:00-7:30 PM Open to ages 3 to 8 (all children must be potty trained) $20 per child for members, $25 per […]
Join us for the next riotous installment of Jenda’s Movie Madness, where cinematic disasters become comedy gold. This time, we’re unwrapping the gloriously awful holiday “classic” Santa Claus Conquers the Martians — a 1964 sci-fi mess so bad, it’s practically a gift. More info
The Met made history in December 2006 when it presented its first transmission to movie theaters worldwide — the abridged English language version of Mozart’s The Magic Flute. Julie Taymor, Tony Award-winning director of Broadway’s The Lion King, gives the beloved fairy tale a whimsical setting with dazzling puppetry and costumes. Running under two hours, this […]
Date: Saturday, December 20 at 7pm Organization: Waterville Opera House Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. The world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra brings timeless classics like "In the Mood", "Moonlight Serenade", "Chattanooga Choo Choo", "Pennsylvania 6-5000", "String of Pearls" and "Tuxedo Junction" […]
Story Songs of the 70s is a seasonal concert series by Maine-based singer/songwriter, Tom DiMenna, and features songs by 3 legendary songwriters of the vinyl era — Gordon Lightfoot, Cat Stevens, and Harry Chapin. For this special Christmas Spectacular edition, Tom has curated a setlist of reflective wintry songs balanced with upbeat favorites and holiday […]
The ShineOnCass Foundation will host its fifth Annual Blue Christmas Ceremony for grieving families and friends, and those who support them on the Winter Solstice, the longest and darkest night of the year. Blue Christmas will feature music, speakers, and a reading of submitted names of loved ones lost and the lighting of memorial blue […]
Location: Children's Room, Waterville Public Library Crafternoons are fun weekly crafts for young children and their families! Come to the Children’s Room between 2:30 and 4:00 pm to make the craft with help from library staff. Crafts for December: 12/02: Snow Shadows 12/09: Snow Bird 12/16: Paper Gnomes 12/23: Paper Gingerbread House 12/30: New […]
Location: Large Print Room, 4th Floor, Waterville Public Library Have you been itching to spin a yarn with fellow fiber artists? Check out Threads & Tales at the Waterville Public Library on Tuesdays, at 5:00pm! Crochet, cross-stitch, sewing, quilting, embroidery, needlepoint, etc. - all crafts and all abilities are welcome. Work on your latest project, […]
Come right to the Children's Department every Friday at 10:30am for songs and stories for babies, toddlers, and their families! The themes for December 2025 are: 12/05: Letter “L” 12/12: Letter "M" 12/19: Letter "N" 12/26: Holiday Books FMI: Call 207.872.5433 or email [email protected].
This tale of a little pig is sure to warm hearts this winter break. Come to the library to see Babe (1995 - Rated G). Free fun for the whole family, Children ages 8 & younger must stay with an 18+ adult at all times. Popcorn will be served.
Location: Children's Room, Waterville Public Library Crafternoons are fun weekly crafts for young children and their families! Come to the Children’s Room between 2:30 and 4:00 pm to make the craft with help from library staff. Crafts for December: 12/02: Snow Shadows 12/09: Snow Bird 12/16: Paper Gnomes 12/23: Paper Gingerbread House 12/30: New […]
Location: Large Print Room, 4th Floor, Waterville Public Library Have you been itching to spin a yarn with fellow fiber artists? Check out Threads & Tales at the Waterville Public Library on Tuesdays, at 5:00pm! Crochet, cross-stitch, sewing, quilting, embroidery, needlepoint, etc. - all crafts and all abilities are welcome. Work on your latest project, […]
Have you been itching to spin a yarn with fellow fiber artists? Crochet, cross-stitch, sewing, quilting, embroidery, needlepoint, etc.— all crafts and all abilities are welcome. Work on your latest project, try something new, share patterns, or check out the Library’s crafting resources. Would you like to learn to knit or crochet? We can help […]