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Crafternoons
2026-02-17 14:30 - 16:00, 2026-02-24 14:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME
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 February:
02-03: Crayon-Resistant Painted Heart
02-10: Chinese New Year Rocking Horse
02-17: Waterville Seed Library Plant & Paint
02-24: Heart Mouse
Special Saturday Program, 12-2:30 pm
02-21: Waterville Seed Library Plant & Paint
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon where kids can decorate their own pots and then plant basil seeds to take home! They will learn all about growing plants and how to take care of their new potted basil!
Lead by Colby College student Seed Library volunteers. Sponsored by the Waterville Seed Library and Colby College.
All materials provided. Free and open to the public

Threads + Tales
2026-02-17 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-02-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME
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, try something new, share patterns, or check out the Library's crafting resources. This is a relaxed and informal group, you do not have to attend every session. Just pop in whenever it works for you!
Free and open to all adults and teens, coffee and tea will be available.
FMI: Call 207-872-5433 or email librarian@watervillelibrary.org

Dirigo Speaker Series - Jeremy Qualls
2026-02-17 17:30 | Dog Pound, Spann Student Commons, Thomas College, 180 West River Road, Waterville, Maine
From STEM to Startup: A Discussion on Innovation in Education

Join us on February 17 at 5:30 PM
for a conversation with Dr. Jeremy Qualls,
Provost of Thomas College and Executive Director of Maine Space Grant!
This event is open to the public and free to attend.
We will provide light food and refreshments.
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Tech Camp: Filmmaking
2026-02-18 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-19 09:00 - 14:00 | Ticonic Clay Studio, Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, ME
Tech Camp Dates: February 16 - 19, 2026
3D Printing Session: Monday, February 16 + Tuesday, February 17 at 9am-2pm (SOLD OUT!)
Filmmaking Session: Wednesday, February 18 + Thursday, February 19 at 9am-2pm
Organizations: Ticonic Gallery + Studios and Maine Film Center
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
This 4-day tech camp introduces kids ages 10–14 to 3D printing and filmmaking in a fun, experimental camp during school vacation week. Each day combines creativity and technology, giving kids a chance to experiment, learn new skills, and collaborate with fellow campers. Perfect for young makers and storytellers looking to expand their digital skills in a supportive, engaging environment.
3D Printing: On Monday + Tuesday (Feb 16 + 17), participants will dive into the basics of 3D printing and design, learning how to bring their own creations to life with a 3D printer.
Filmmaking: On Wednesday + Thursday (Feb 18 + 19), participants will explore the world of filmmaking, from storyboarding and filming to editing their own short videos.
Registrations for each session are sold separately. A discount is applied when registering for both sessions in the same order!
Ages: 10-14
Capacity: 10 participants
Price: $71 per session, $132 for both
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Winter Break Movie Matinee: Soul
2026-02-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME
In this animated film from 2020, an aspiring pianist falls into a coma following an accident and seeks to reunite his separated soul and body in time for his big break as a jazz musician. Come to the library to see Soul (Rated PG).
Free fun for the whole family, Children ages 7 & younger must stay with an 18+ adult at all times.
A light snack will be provided.

Birders: The Central Park Effect
2026-02-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Maine Film Center, 93 Main St., Waterville, ME
Date: February 19 at 6pm
Runtime: 1 hour 1 minute
MPA Rating: Not Rated
Organization: Maine Film Center
Venue: Maine Film Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, Maine
Free and open to all, ticket reservations required.
Sponsored by the "Thinking With Animals" Public Humanistic Inquiry Lab at Colby College!
Birders: The Central Park Effect reveals the extraordinary array of wild birds who grace Manhattan's celebrated patch of green, and the equally colorful New Yorkers who schedule their lives around the rhythms of migration. Author Jonathan Franzen, an idiosyncratic trombone technician, and a septuagenarian bird-tour leader are among the lively cast of characters in this charming, lyrical documentary that transports the viewer to the dazzling, hidden world of America's most famous park.
"Birders: The Central Park Effect should be a delight for everyone. Bird watchers will find affirmation and even explanation for their avocation. People who can't tell a towhee from a titmouse will still wonder at the beauty of it all."—Nancy DeWolf Smith, Wall Street Journal.
Be sure to stick around after the show for an open discussion with birder commentators from the local area!
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Rhymetime
2026-02-20 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-02-27 10:30 - 11:00 | Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME
Rhymetime: for Babies, Toddlers and Their Grownups!
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 February 2026 are:
02/06: Letter "T"
02/13: Letter "U"
02/20: Letter "V"
02/27: Letter "W"
FMI: Call 207.872.5433 or email ldavis@watervillelibrary.org

Lunar New Year Celebration
2026-02-21 - 2026-02-22 | Ticonic Clay Studio, Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, ME
Ticonic Gallery and Studio invites you to celebrate the Lunar New Year with :
The Year of the Horse: A Clay Workshop with Jenny Ibsen
Paper Folding with Evelyn Wong
Bubbling Traditions: Hot Pot and the Spirit of Lunar New Year

Waterville Moves
2026-02-21 09:30 - 11:30 | Greene Block + Studios, 18 Main Street, Waterville, ME
Waterville Moves is a bi-weekly series that invites you to move your body, share stories, and create connections through guided movements and dance. Sessions take place every other Saturday, September 13 – December 20, 2025 and January 10 – May 16, 2026. The Caregiver + Child sessions, 9:30 –1 0:15 a.m., are for parents with children 6 and under. The Intergenerational sessions, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., are for all ages.
CAREGIVER + CHILD
INTERGENERATIONAL

Author Event: Sharon Lee
2026-02-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME
Please join us in the lovely fourth floor reading room to hear Author Sharon Lee read from and discuss her novel Diviner's Bow, published in April 2025 and the latest addition to the acclaimed Liaden Universe®. Q&A to follow.
Location: Large Print Room, 4th Floor, Waterville Public Library
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Teen Tabletop: The Remix!
2026-02-21 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME
Waterville Public Library's teen gaming program! Teens will be playing a wide variety of TTRPGs and board games, and every week will be a completely different game, different world, and different vibe! No previous experience is necessary, so come explore new games with us each week or simply show up to the ones that sound fun for you. Open to ages 11-18, all materials will be provided.
Track List for February:
2/7 - ONE-SHOT: To the Temple of Doom! To Defeat the Ancient Evil!
2/14 - Dice Games! Come play a collection of dice games, including Yahtzee, Farkle, and Liar's Dice.
2/21 - Classic Games: Catan
2/28 - ONE-SHOT: Pokemon! Come celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pokemon

Today's game: Descriptions pending
Location: Bartlett Room for Teens & Colby Program Room
Questions? Call 207-872-5433 or email librarian@watervillelibrary.org

Waterville Seed Library Plant & Paint
2026-02-21 12:00 - 14:30
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon where kids can decorate their own pots and then plant basil seeds to take home! They will learn all about growing plants and how to take care of their new potted basil!
Lead by Colby College student Seed Library volunteers. Sponsored by the Waterville Seed Library and Colby College.
All materials provided. Free and open to the public

Fireflies: NYICFF: Big Kid Flicks
2026-02-21 14:30 - 15:30, 2026-02-22 14:30 - 15:30 | Maine Film Center, 93 Main St., Waterville, ME
Date: February 21 + 22 at 2:30pm
Runtime: 1 hour 1 minute
MPA Rating: Not Rated
Organization: Maine Film Center
Venue: Maine Film Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, Maine
This film is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
Catch the best short films from around the world for ages 8+!
Presented by the New York International Children's Film Festival, Big Kid Flicks is full of challenges big and small. With obstacles like training for the paralympics and selling ties across the countryside, this program is full of vibrancy and adventure.
Part of Fireflies, a family-friendly film series.
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Cool Neighborhood Association
2026-02-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Online Event, ME
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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
2026-02-21 17:00 | Maine Film Center, 93 Main St., Waterville, ME
Date: February 21 at 5pm
Runtime: 2 hours
MPA Rating: PG-13
Organization: Maine Film Center
Venue: Maine Film Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, Maine
This film is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with this legendary classic!
Two master warriors (Chow Yun Fat and Michelle Yeoh) are faced with their greatest challenge when the treasured Green Destiny sword is stolen. A young aristocrat (Zhang Ziyi) prepares for an arranged marriage, but soon reveals her superior fighting talents and her deeply romantic past. As each warrior battles for justice, they come face to face with their worst enemy—and the inescapable, enduring power of love.
Set against 19th-century China's breathtaking landscape, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is the action-packed, four-time Oscar-winning smash hit from acclaimed director Ang Lee (Sense and Sensibility, Life of Pi) featuring stunning martial arts choreography by Yuen Wo Ping (The Matrix). "At once elegant and sublimely silly, contemplative and gung-ho, balletic and bubble-gum, a rousing action film and an epic love story, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is one bursting-at-the-seams holiday gift, beautifully wrapped by the ever-surprising Ang Lee."—David Ansen, Newsweek.
In Mandarin and Chinese with English subtitles.
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Business After Hours
2026-02-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Carter Hall, Kennebec Valley Community College, 92 Western Avenue, Fairfield, ME
Join us for a great BAH event this Wednesday with even greater door prizes, including an Apple TV, monitor screen, various electronics, gift certificates and more!
You won't want to miss this evening.

The Military and the Presidency: War, Peace, and U.S. Power
2026-02-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Page Commons, Cotter Union, Colby College, Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME
William S. Cohen served as U.S. Secretary of Defense (1997–2001), U.S. Senator from Maine (1979–1997), and U.S. Congressman (1973–1979). Over 31 years in public service, Cohen earned a reputation for integrity, results, and steady leadership at home and abroad. Early in his career, the House Judiciary Committee asked him to help build the public case during the Nixon impeachment proceedings, and he cast a pivotal vote to impeach. In 1997, President Bill Clinton tapped Cohen to lead the Department of Defense—making history by bringing a Republican elected official into a Democratic cabinet.
Secretary Cohen will appear virtually for this discussion.
As seats are limited, attendees are encouraged to register by 6:00 p.m. on Monday, February 23. All attendees will be asked to show a Colby or State ID at the check-in table to gain admittance.
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For Your Consideration: Celebrating Catherine O'Hara
2026-02-25 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Maine Film Center, 93 Main St., Waterville, ME
Date: February 25 + 26 at 7pm
Runtime: 1 hour 26 minutes
MPA Rating: PG-13
Organization: Maine Film Center
Venue: Maine Film Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, Maine
This film is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
Celebrate the life and legacy of Catherine O'Hara with the 20th anniversary of For Your Consideration!
The possibility of Oscar gold holds the cast and crew of an independent film in its grip after the performance of its virtually unknown, veteran star (Catherine O'Hara) generates awards buzz. Though the movie in question, Home for Purim, is impossibly awful, the rumors of future nominations snowball and attract the attention of a distributor who wants to make a few "minor" changes.
Featuring a star-studded cast including Harry Shearer, Parker Posey, Eugene Levy, and Christopher Guest, Catherine O'Hara "is comedy perfection" (Rolling Stones) in one of her most iconic roles. What better way to get ready for the Oscars?
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Black Violin
2026-02-25 19:30 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Wednesday, February 25 at 7:30pm
Organization: Waterville Opera House
Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
For nearly two decades, Black Violin (Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste) has been merging string arrangements with modern beats and vocals, building bridges in communities along the way. NPR took note and declared “their music will keep classical music alive for the next generation.” Black Violin plays roughly 200 shows a year, many of which are performances for young, low-income students in urban communities. In the last year alone, the group has played for over 100,000 students with the goal of challenging stereotypes and preconceived notions of what a “classical musician” looks and sounds like. “It’s a unique thing that brings people together who aren’t usually in the same room,” Baptiste said. “And in the current climate, it’s good to bring people together.”
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The Smithereens
2026-02-26 20:00 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Thursday, February 26 at 8pm
Organization: Waterville Opera House
Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
Formed in New Jersey in 1980, The Smithereens have been delivering electrifying rock 'n' roll for over four decades. Known for their high-energy, no-holds-barred sound, The Smithereens’ music has struck a chord with fans worldwide across 17 albums and over 2,500 live performances. Their catalog includes classic records like Especially for You, Green Thoughts, 11, A Date with The Smithereens, and 2011, with hits such as “Blood and Roses,” “Only a Memory,” “Behind the Wall of Sleep,” and “A Girl Like You.” The Smithereens will proudly mark their 46th year in 2026, an extraordinary milestone as one of the longest-running bands in rock history.
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Maine Ice Golf Scramble
2026-02-28 09:00 - 15:00 | Camp Tracy, 302 McGrath Pond Road, Oakland, Maine, 04963
Get ready to tee off on ice! In partnership with Maine Golf, New England Sports Camps is transforming McGrath Pond into a one-of-a-kind 9-hole ice golf course for an unforgettable winter experience.
Grab a team of four and join our Ice Golf Scramble, where friendly competition meets winter fun – all while supporting a great cause. Proceeds from the event will help fund camp scholarships, giving more kids the opportunity to experience camp.
Top-scoring teams will take home exciting prizes, and bragging rights will last all season!
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Cinema Explorations: Santosh
2026-02-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Maine Film Center, 93 Main St., Waterville, ME
Date: February 28 + March 1 at 10am
Runtime: 2 hours 8 minutes
MPA Rating: R
Organization: Maine Film Center
Venue: Maine Film Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, Maine
Free and open to all, ticket reservations encouraged
Part of Cinema Explorations, a wintertime community-curated film series.
Newly widowed Santosh inherits her husband's job as a police constable in the rural badlands of Northern India. When a girl's body is found, she's pulled into the investigation under the wing of charismatic feminist inspector Sharma. This tough and gritty police procedural shows the constrained and brutal pursuit of justice in a society in which men and women are valued differently and there exists a caste system that has “two types of untouchables. Those that no one wants to touch and those that can’t be touched.”
Wendy Ide of Screen Daily writes: “It’s a terrific feature debut from British-Indian documentary filmmaker Sandhya Suri—a propulsive neo-noir that holds up a mirror to contemporary India.”
In Hindi with English subtitles.
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Met Opera Encore: Cinderella
2026-02-28 12:55 | Maine Film Center, 93 Main St., Waterville, ME
This abridged, English-language version of Massenet’s enchanting fairy-tale opera stars beloved mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard as the rags-to-riches title princess, with Emmanuel Villaume on the podium. The whimsical production by Laurent Pelly draws inspiration from a child’s storybook, with larger-than-life costumes and zany characters. Running under two hours, this is a particularly good title for younger audiences. Charles Perrault’s classic telling of the Cinderella story is an excellent source for an opera—providing color, romance, and relatable themes for audiences of all ages.
This presentation is a high-definition rebroadcast from the Metropolitan Opera in New York City.
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Admission: $16-$19. Eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
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