Week of Events
Maine Pond Hockey Classic
Play Pond Hockey the Way It’s Meant to Be Embrace Winter | Lace Up | Hit the Ice Get ready for one of Maine’s most authentic outdoor hockey experiences. The Maine Pond Hockey Classic (MPHC) returns to Oakland, Maine – this time at Camp Tracy. We’ve got natural ice rinks on McGrath Pond, roaring fires, […]
Sunday, February 1, 2026
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February 1, 2026Cinema Explorations: Familiar Touch
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February 1, 2026The Nerd
Cinema Explorations: Familiar Touch
Date: January 31 + February 1 at 10am Runtime: 1 hour 30 minutes MPA Rating: Not Rated 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. Many films show us experiences we have never […]
The Nerd
An aspiring architect in Terre Haute, Indiana, Willum Cubbert often speaks of the debt he owes to Rick Steadman, a fellow ex-GI whom he has never met but who saved his life after he was seriously wounded in Vietnam. He has written to Rick to say that, as long as he is alive, “you will […]
Monday, February 2, 2026
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February 2, 2026Audition: Once Upon a Mattress
Audition: Once Upon a Mattress
Auditions 1: UPDATED Saturday, January 31 at 2pm Auditions 2: Monday, February 2 at 6pm Callbacks: Wednesday, February 4 at 6pm Location: Studio 1902, Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville Organization: Waterville Opera House AUDITION LOCATION: Candidates should enter through the Paul J. Schupf Art Center (93 Main Street, Waterville) and proceed […]
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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February 3, 2026 –Crafternoons
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February 3, 2026 –Threads + Tales
Crafternoons
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 […]
Threads + Tales
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 […]
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
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Thursday, February 5, 2026
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Friday, February 6, 2026
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February 6, 2026 –Rhymetime
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February 6, 2026 –AnniversaTEA Party
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February 6, 2026 –Waterville Creates Volunteer Info Session
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February 6, 2026 –First Friday
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February 6, 2026Zine Making and Open Mic Night
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February 6, 2026 –Jenda’s Movie Madness: Plan 9 From Outer Space
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February 6, 2026The Nerd
Rhymetime
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 [email protected]
AnniversaTEA Party
You are cordially invited to the Waterville Public Library's AnniversaTEA Party! Come help us celebrate the fifth anniversary of our Cozy Reads Tea kits with hot tea, a sweet treat, and friendly company. All ages welcome! If you are feeling extra fancy, come dressed in your best tea time attire! We'll close out our brew-tea-ful […]
Waterville Creates Volunteer Info Session
Have you heard the buzz about volunteering with Waterville Creates and want to learn more? Join our staff and several current volunteers in Studio 1902 from 4–5pm (right before Cozy February First Friday) to discover everything you need to know about the volunteer process. You will hear from the staff who work directly with the volunteers […]
First Friday
Date: February 6, 2026 Time: 5–7pm Organizations: Waterville Creates, Colby Museum of Art, and Colby Arts Office Location: Multiple Locations, Main Street, Downtown Waterville Free and open to all ages. Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street: COZY FIRST FRIDAY! 5–7pm Games, tea, and soup shots Join Waterville Creates and the Colby College Museum […]
Jenda’s Movie Madness: Plan 9 From Outer Space
She crash landed on purpose. She’s back. And she’s taking on a film so legendarily awful, it’s practically a public service to mock it. Strap in for the next uproarious chapter of Jenda’s Movie Madness, where cinematic catastrophes are transformed into pure comedy gold. This time, we’re diving headfirst into the gloriously terrible sci-fi disasterpiece […]
The Nerd
An aspiring architect in Terre Haute, Indiana, Willum Cubbert often speaks of the debt he owes to Rick Steadman, a fellow ex-GI whom he has never met but who saved his life after he was seriously wounded in Vietnam. He has written to Rick to say that, as long as he is alive, “you will […]
Saturday, February 7, 2026
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February 7, 2026 –Central Maine Chocolate Festival
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February 7, 2026 –3D Design and Printing for Beginners
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February 7, 2026 –Take Your Child to the Library Day
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February 7, 2026National Theatre Live: Hamlet
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February 7, 2026 –Ice Fishing/Smelt Fishing
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February 7, 2026 –Teen Tabletop: The Remix!
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February 7, 2026The Nerd
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February 7, 2026Hard Tellin’ Not Knowin’
Central Maine Chocolate Festival
The annual Central Maine Chocolate Festival returns to the Fairfield Community Center on February 7th!The perfect place to find that something that will make this Valentine's Day extra special!
3D Design and Printing for Beginners
Curious about 3D printing? This hands-on, two-part class is the perfect place to start. You'll learn the entire 3D printing process from design to finished object using our new Bambu Lab A1 Mini 3D printers and MacBook Airs. No experience necessary — just bring your creativity and curiosity! Class meets Saturdays, February 7 & 14. […]
Take Your Child to the Library Day
Take Your Child to the Library Day Read-a-thon Location: Children's Room, Waterville Public Library On the first Saturday in February, thousands of libraries across the world celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day by offering free, fun, fabulous activities for families. Take Your Child to the Library Day is the perfect time to discover […]
National Theatre Live: Hamlet
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question—you know the one. National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this […]
Ice Fishing/Smelt Fishing
Cool Neighborhood Association is announcing plans for: Ice Fishing/Smelt Fishing Group At Worthing’s in Randolph on The Kennebec River Feb. 7 from noon to 5:30 PM IF INTERESTED, HAVE QUESTIONS, WANT TO SIGN UP, OR WANT TO CAR POOL - PLEASE CONTACT IRA: [email protected] OR Text 207-313-2924
Teen Tabletop: The Remix!
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 […]
The Nerd
An aspiring architect in Terre Haute, Indiana, Willum Cubbert often speaks of the debt he owes to Rick Steadman, a fellow ex-GI whom he has never met but who saved his life after he was seriously wounded in Vietnam. He has written to Rick to say that, as long as he is alive, “you will […]
Hard Tellin’ Not Knowin’
Hard Tellin’ Not Knowin’ – Comedy Tour Get ready for an evening of non‑stop laughter with two powerhouse comedians! 🤣 Johnny Ater – Maine’s own down‑home comic with a rubber face that will leave you in stitches. He’s your goofy brother, your dorky dad, your silly grandpa… and by the end of the night, your […]