Craft one-of-a-kind monotypes using low-tech, accessible and non-toxic materials! This unique method of printmaking allows you to create luminous, multi-layered images using plant materials and found objects! This is a spontaneous, fast-paced medium, which is very adaptable and accessible. Kids are welcome but must sign up with a parent. Please register. Cost: $25 for adults, […]

A story of sneakery, imaginary magic, and drifting love, Coppélia is one of the earliest ballets, if not the earliest, that features a doll coming to live as an important part of the story. It was partly because of Coppélia’s success that other ballets, such as the Nutcracker and Petrushka, have dolls that come to life […]

Snow Pond Symphony kicks of the 2018 Summer Music Series celebrating two of America's best composers: Leonard Bernstein and John Williams. Come hear selections from West Side Story, Star Wars, Jaws, and so much more! This is a concert NOT to be missed! There will be a picnic BBQ dinner served prior to the performance […]

Looking for a way to brighten up your child's day? Bring him or her on down to the Library for Crafternoons! Drop in anytime between 2:00 and 4:00 any Tuesday during the summer to participate in a fun craft! This week, we'll be making paper tube rockets!  Children under 7 must be accompanied by a […]

Soloists, duos, trios, quartets and other small ensembles composed of New England Music Camp faculty will perform varied works of different eras and styles. Similar recitals will also be held July 11, July 25, and July 27.

Each camp offers a unique immersive experience as your young scientist explores the outdoors, creates art, delves into collections, studies live animals and learns about the world around us. With hands-on activities, your child will learn AND have fun at the same time! In Time Travel Camp, campers go on an archeological dig and use […]

Teen Movie Night is becoming Teen Anime Night for the summer! Through July and August, come to the Teen Room every week and enjoy a different anime!  If there's an anime you'd like to watch in August, please email your suggestion to staylor@watervilelibrary. These events are free, and open to attendees ages 11-18. Light refreshments will […]

Let's get creative! Together we'll build masks of varying sizes out of cardboard and other recycled materials! We can build a giant sunflower face, a funny face, a lion, and anything else your can think of! Art in the Park, a free program hosted by Common Street Arts, is designed to foster creativity and community […]

Waterville Rocks! is a series of four outdoor concerts presented by the Waterville Opera House for the enjoyment of the greater Waterville community. At these concerts, families and friends gather in historic downtown Waterville, lay down a blanket in Castonguay Square, listen to awesome music, and dance and socialize with others in the community. Established […]

MACE (Maine Association of Cosplay Enthusiasts), Cirque du Geek, and the Waterville Public Library are teaming up again to bring a festival themed meetup to Maine! Tanabata, also known as the star festival, is a Japanese celebration where people come together to celebrate by making wishes tied to trees and participate in traditional bon dances. […]

Since its inception, Atlantic Music Festival has established itself as a breeding ground for extraordinary new works. Over 300 world premiere performances took place within just nine years, and we are set to present more than 50 this season. Experience the sound of the new era and witness the history in the making. Click for […]

We think the owl family (technically two families) are so intriguing and extraordinary, we’re giving them a day of their own! Come learn about the amazing adaptations owls use to rule the night, and how to identify common Maine owls by sight and sound! Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for children

Join us for a night of music filled with eclectic performances in our first Chamber Music Series of the season.

Join us for three weeks of art making, dancing, poetry reading, and writing during Colby Museum’s Lively Spaces Summer Camp. Colby Museum’s collection will inspire rising 3rd graders through 7th graders to move, write, speak, draw, and perform. The camp takes place Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., July 9–28, 2018 and is […]

UPDATE: As of 6/21, Weeks 1, 2 and 5 still have openings, but Weeks 3, 4, and 6 do not.

This interactive workshop touches on the four steps in the college process: admissions, financial aid, career and study skills. Advance registration required. Register for a workshop at http://meoc.maine.edu/workshops/workshop-schedule/ or by calling 1-800-281-3703.

\Looking for a way to brighten up your child's day? Bring him or her on down to the Library for Crafternoons! Drop in anytime between 2:00 and 4:00 any Tuesday during the summer to participate in a fun craft! (Children under 7 must be accompanied by a grown-up helper.) This week, we'll be making stringrays […]

The Quarry Road Summer Race Series is a fun, family-friendly, weekly trail running series. Our goal is to provide a summer of great experiences for runners in the greater Waterville area.   Each week participants will complete different courses of varying lengths from 3K to 8K, utilizing the full extent of the Quarry Road trail system. […]

  Save the Dates!   Join us for this Event of the Summer!   Fantastic Foodie Fest   and   Gorgeous Golf Course with Baseball Greats!   Attend Either Event   or   Come for Both Days and stay overnight at the beautiful   Sugarloaf Mountainside Hotel   Limited Space Fills Up Fast Book Now! […]

The Atlantic Music Festival (July 7 - 24, 2018) provides one of the most inspiring experiences of a lifetime. Every year, Atlantic Music Festival summons internationally recognized artists and young rising stars from all over the world to the beautiful state of Maine. During the festival season, our artists work toward a common goal: to […]

Come by the museum for a leisurely hour of creating your own artwork, inspired by the wonders and curiosities found throughout the museum. Art materials provided.

Weird Science is back! Join us 1:00 – 2:30 in the Children's Department at the Waterville Public Library to take part in an exciting science experiment! Experiments will be led by a group of Waterville Senior High School Students, and are geared towards kids ages 7 and up. Kids under the age of 7 should […]

Bring your friends out for a fun night and contribute to a special cause!  Light appetizers will be served.

Why would Lydia Crosby copy Thomas Cole's "The Voyage of Life"? Join the Waterville Historical Society at the Redington Museum as the host Veronique Plesch, Professor of Art History at Colby College, who will discuss art work, copies, and will highlight one of the historically significant works located at the Redington Museum. CLICK HERE FOR […]

Soloists, duos, trios, quartets and other small ensembles composed of New England Music Camp faculty will perform varied works of different eras and styles. Similar recitals will also be held July 3, July 25, and July 27.