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The Princess Bride

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Family Movie Matinee! Saturday, November 9 1 - 2:40pm Come down to the library and watch "The Princess Bride" with us! “Has it got any sports in it?” "Are you kidding? Fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles.” “Doesn’t sound too bad. I’ll try to stay awake.” Free fun for the […]

Free

Nosh & Knock Off

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Nosh & Knock Off, an interactive mystery theater fundraising event, will take place at the Waterville Public Library on Saturday, October 26, 2024! This 5th annual fundraiser is a not-to-be-missed event! Nosh & Knock Off will feature an original script, Murder at the Epilogue Club, written by local playwright and beloved friend of the Library, […]

$50

Spooky Storytime

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

This Halloween edition of Family Storytime will feature boo-tiful stories to make you gasp and giggle. (Mmmmoooorahahahaha!) What is Family Storytime? Fun for children and their caregivers with music, movement, and a bit more reading than Rhymetime. The target audience is 5–8 years of age, but ALL are welcome! Questions? Call 207.872.5433 or email ldavis@watervillelibrary.org.

Free

Stardust in Waterville

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Stardust in Waterville, Maine Tuesday, October 8, 2024 5 - 6 pm Did you know that micrometeorites are some of the oldest matter in our solar system? Join us for an out of this world presentation by the current Maine Astronomer of the Year, NASA Solar System Ambassador, and former science teacher Jon Wallace. Learn […]

Free

Family Storytime

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Join Mrs. Liz in celebrating the changing of the seasons with stories and an Autumn-themed craft. Click for more info.

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Rhymetime: For Babies, Toddlers, and Their Grownups!

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Date: Weekly on Fridays Time: 10:30–11am Organization: Waterville Public Library Venue: Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville 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 August 2024 are: August 2: Anna Dewdney August 09: James Dean August 16: Rosemarie Wells August 23: Chris Van Dusen August 30: Dan Santat For More […]

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Crafternoons for August 2024

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Date: Weekly on Tuesdays Time: 2:30–4pm Organization: Waterville Public Library Venue: Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville Crafternoons are fun weekly crafts for young children and their families! Come to the Children’s Room between 2:30 and 4PM to make the craft with help from library staff! August 6: Paper Tube Opossum August 13: Craft Stick Tractor August 20: Plastic Cup Lighthouse […]

Free

Summer’s End Celebration at Waterville Public Library!

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Don’t let the end of summer “bug” you! Skitter over to Waterville Public Library’s Children’s Department for a back-to-school button and a series of insect-themed activities, as well as a list of upcoming library programs and events! 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.: We’ll be visited by the Chewonki Bug Mobile!  “Is a bug an insect? Is a spider […]

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Rhymetime: For Babies, Toddlers, and Their Grownups!

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Date: Weekly on Fridays Time: 10:30–11am Organization: Waterville Public Library Venue: Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville 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 August 2024 are: August 2: Anna Dewdney August 09: James Dean August 16: Rosemarie Wells August 23: Chris Van Dusen August 30: Dan Santat For More […]

Free
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Crafternoons for August 2024

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Date: Weekly on Tuesdays Time: 2:30–4pm Organization: Waterville Public Library Venue: Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville Crafternoons are fun weekly crafts for young children and their families! Come to the Children’s Room between 2:30 and 4PM to make the craft with help from library staff! August 6: Paper Tube Opossum August 13: Craft Stick Tractor August 20: Plastic Cup Lighthouse […]

Free
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Rhymetime: For Babies, Toddlers, and Their Grownups!

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Date: Weekly on Fridays Time: 10:30–11am Organization: Waterville Public Library Venue: Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville 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 August 2024 are: August 2: Anna Dewdney August 09: James Dean August 16: Rosemarie Wells August 23: Chris Van Dusen August 30: Dan Santat For More […]

Free
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Crafternoons for August 2024

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Date: Weekly on Tuesdays Time: 2:30–4pm Organization: Waterville Public Library Venue: Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville Crafternoons are fun weekly crafts for young children and their families! Come to the Children’s Room between 2:30 and 4PM to make the craft with help from library staff! August 6: Paper Tube Opossum August 13: Craft Stick Tractor August 20: Plastic Cup Lighthouse […]

Free

Family Storytime: Famous Fairy Tales!

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Date: Saturday, August 10 Time: 1:15–2:30pm Organization: Waterville Public Library Venue: Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville Join Mrs. Liz in exploring some famous fairy tales and their many variations! Note that the photo is not showing the exact fairy tales that will be read. That part’s a surprise! —— What is Family Storytime? Fun for children and […]

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Rhymetime: For Babies, Toddlers, and Their Grownups!

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Date: Weekly on Fridays Time: 10:30–11am Organization: Waterville Public Library Venue: Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville 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 August 2024 are: August 2: Anna Dewdney August 09: James Dean August 16: Rosemarie Wells August 23: Chris Van Dusen August 30: Dan Santat For More […]

Free
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Crafternoons for August 2024

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Date: Weekly on Tuesdays Time: 2:30–4pm Organization: Waterville Public Library Venue: Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville Crafternoons are fun weekly crafts for young children and their families! Come to the Children’s Room between 2:30 and 4PM to make the craft with help from library staff! August 6: Paper Tube Opossum August 13: Craft Stick Tractor August 20: Plastic Cup Lighthouse […]

Free
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Rhymetime: For Babies, Toddlers, and Their Grownups!

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Date: Weekly on Fridays Time: 10:30–11am Organization: Waterville Public Library Venue: Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville 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 August 2024 are: August 2: Anna Dewdney August 09: James Dean August 16: Rosemarie Wells August 23: Chris Van Dusen August 30: Dan Santat For More […]

Free

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Pawsome Friends With Love on a Leash

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

The first Thursday of every month, from 3:30 to 4:30 is time for Pawsome Tales with a furry visitor from Love on a Leash! Children can drop in to the Waterville Public Library and take turns reading their favorite book with the therapy dog. No appointment necessary! LEARN MORE

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May Crafternoons

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 to make the craft with help from library staff! May 7: 3-D Flower Collage May 14: Bee-utiful Picture May 21: Butterfly Puppet May 28: Air Dry Clay Mosaic LEARN MORE

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Homeschool Hub

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Homeschool students who are pre-school through elementary grade levels* are invited to come to the library for fun and activities! May 16: Crepe Paper Flowers May 23: Sing-Alongs (Last HSH until September) *The Bartlett Room for Teens is available for older siblings! Questions? Call 207.872.5433 or email ldavis@watervillelibrary.org.

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May Crafternoons

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 to make the craft with help from library staff! May 7: 3-D Flower Collage May 14: Bee-utiful Picture May 21: Butterfly Puppet May 28: Air Dry Clay Mosaic LEARN MORE

Free

Family Storytime: What Pet Will I Get?

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Celebrate National Pet Month with Mrs. Liz! There will be stories about pet ownership, choosing a pet, and more. What is Family Storytime? Fun for children and their caregivers with music, movement, and a bit more reading than Rhymetime. The target audience is 5–8 years of age, but ALL are welcome! Questions? Call 872-5433 or […]

Free
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Homeschool Hub

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Homeschool students who are pre-school through elementary grade levels* are invited to come to the library for fun and activities! May 16: Crepe Paper Flowers May 23: Sing-Alongs (Last HSH until September) *The Bartlett Room for Teens is available for older siblings! Questions? Call 207.872.5433 or email ldavis@watervillelibrary.org.

Free
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May Crafternoons

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 to make the craft with help from library staff! May 7: 3-D Flower Collage May 14: Bee-utiful Picture May 21: Butterfly Puppet May 28: Air Dry Clay Mosaic LEARN MORE

Free
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May Crafternoons

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 to make the craft with help from library staff! May 7: 3-D Flower Collage May 14: Bee-utiful Picture May 21: Butterfly Puppet May 28: Air Dry Clay Mosaic LEARN MORE

Free
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SLICE: Spring 2024

Schupf Art Center 93 Main Street, Waterville, ME, United States +2 more

SLICE (Students Learning Innovative Creative Endeavors) is a series that explores cool career paths in the arts! This program encourages students ages 13-18 to explore Waterville’s unique, high-quality arts and cultural programs. Each afternoon will be packed with information, inspiration, and pizza. The sessions will take place Tuesday, April 2, 9, & 23, and on […]

Free
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