Week of Events
Children’s Discovery Museum Camp – In Woods
A week full of adventure, mountain biking, discovery, nature exploration, hiking, hands-on science, messy art and more! Best suited for ages 6-9 M-Th 9-3, Fri 9-12 Three sessions: 7/6 - 7/10 7/13 - 7/17 7/20 - 7/24 More Info and Reservations
Sunday, July 5, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, July 6, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
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July 7, 2026 –Crafternoons
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July 7, 2026 –Threads and 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 July: 07-07: Paper Roll Shark 07-14: Craft Stick Popcorn Bucket 07-21: Paper Plate Jellyfish 07-28: Ice Cream Picture All materials provided. Free and […]
Threads and Tales
Have you been itching to spin a yarn with fellow fiber artists? Check out Threads & Tales! 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, […]
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
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July 8, 2026 –Curious Kids Hour
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July 8, 2026Leadership Luncheon with Andrea Tetzlaff, Publisher of Mainebiz
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July 8, 2026Ribbon Cutting: Eleve Movement Collective
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July 8, 2026Steve Earle – Solo & Acoustic
Curious Kids Hour
What is required to make a closed terrarium? You will find out today! One per family, as supplies are limited. Curious Kids Hours are S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) events designed for rising 2nd through 6th grade students that happen weekly throughout the summer. Join us for hands-on experiments, technology literacy, creative builds, and […]
Leadership Luncheon with Andrea Tetzlaff, Publisher of Mainebiz
Join us for an engaging Leadership Luncheon with special guest Andrea Tetzlaff of Mainebiz, one of Maine’s leading voices in business news and economic insight. Andrea brings a front-row perspective on the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping Maine’s business landscape. From emerging industries to workforce development and regional growth, she will share valuable insights into what’s […]
Ribbon Cutting: Eleve Movement Collective
Wednesday, July 8 at 3:00 p.m. to celebrate with Eleve Movement Collective 149 Silver Street, Waterville Proud Sponsors of our 2026 Ribbon Cuttings:
Steve Earle – Solo & Acoustic
Date: Wednesday, July 8 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. Steve Earle is one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. A protégé of legendary songwriters Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark, he quickly became […]
Thursday, July 9, 2026
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July 9, 2026 –Waterville Farmers’ Market
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July 9, 2026 –Art in the Park: Creation Station
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July 9, 2026 –Village Green Concert Series
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July 9, 2026The High Kings
Waterville Farmers’ Market
Come join us at the market! The market will be open every Thursday, rain or shine, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. through mid-November at the Head of Falls by the Two Cent Bridge. There is loads of parking and a flat paved surface. We are a producer-only market: we only sell things we grow and […]
Art in the Park: Creation Station
Date: Thursday, July 9, 3–5pm Organization: Waterville Creates, Colby College Museum Art, and Waterville Public Library Venue: Castonguay Square Free and open to all ages and abilities. July 9 – CREATION STATION! Choose your own adventure and feed your curiosity with our Curious Why Creation Station! Join Colby College Museum of Art for an exploratory making […]
Village Green Concert Series
Join Belgrade Recreation every Thursday from June 25 to September 3 for our fifth Annual Summer Concert Series in the Park. Admission is free, and the performances are for the whole family! Bring your lawn chair, dinner and dancing feet for an evening of pure joy on our Village Green. Click the button below to […]
The High Kings
Rocky Road Tour Date: Thursday, July 9 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. As global ambassadors of Irish heritage and storytelling, The High Kings have consistently brought the timeless tradition of folk music to audiences […]
Friday, July 10, 2026
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July 10, 2026 –Rhymetime
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July 10, 2026 –Hand-Building 1
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July 10, 2026Waterville Rocks!
Rhymetime
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 July 2026 are: 07/03: Library is CLOSED 07/10: Mo Willems 07/17: Anne Dewdney 07/24: Tad Hills 07/31: Julia Donaldson Location: Colby Program Room, Waterville Public Library FMI: Call 207.872.5433 or email [email protected].
Hand-Building 1
Dates: Fridays, July 10–August 14 at 5:30–8pm Organization: Ticonic Gallery + Studios Venue: Art of Clay Studio, Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, Maine This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. Join Pam Wilcox for this fun, beginner-friendly hand-building class. Students will learn the fundamentals of working with clay, […]
Waterville Rocks!
Waterville Creates and the Waterville Opera House present Waterville Rocks! Waterville Rocks is a free, family-friendly concert series held at beautiful Head of Falls in downtown Waterville each summer. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs. In the case of rain, the show will be held inside the Waterville Opera House. 2026 season lineup: […]
Saturday, July 11, 2026
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July 11, 2026 –Family Storytime: Meet the Girl Scouts of Maine
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July 11, 2026 –Book Signing: Tomorrow: A Dystopian Novel
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July 11, 2026 –Teen Tabletop
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July 11, 2026 –Opening Reception for what could have been, what is, what could be
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July 11, 2026Union Coffeehouse: Stan Davis
Family Storytime: Meet the Girl Scouts of Maine
Come listen to stories and make fidgets with the Girl Scouts of Maine! Learn about the Girl Scouts of Maine: https://www.girlscoutsofmaine.org/ ------ 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 […]
Book Signing: Tomorrow: A Dystopian Novel
You are also cordially invited to 16-year-old novelist Haylei Wilson’s meet-and-greet and book signing featuring live instrumental guitar music from Dave Carew and from Haylei herself at Oliver & Friends Bookshop, 150 Main St., Waterville on Saturday, July 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Copies of Haylei’s novel, Tomorrow: A Dystopian Novel, will be […]
Teen Tabletop
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 […]
Opening Reception for what could have been, what is, what could be
Please join us for the opening reception of Verónica Pérez’s exhibition what could have been, what is, what could be. The reception will take place in conjunction with the Maine International Film Festival. In this world, there exist voices that we long to hear, echoing love and loss. These concepts intertwine with our history, forming braiding circles of […]
Union Coffeehouse: Stan Davis
Stan Davis The Union Coffeehouse welcomes back Stan Davis, a talented singer/songwriter and storyteller, who has been a favorite with Coffeehouse audiences since he first joined us in 2023. He has performed for all ages throughout Maine including at One Longfellow Square, the Pumpkin Fest, the Common Ground Fair, the Alewife Festival, and the Turner […]