4/11/2022 COVID Update: The State of Maine no longer requires masking or proof of vaccination to attend any public events, but individual venues are free to do so. For the latest information, visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention or the State of Maine’s COVID site.

Candy Wrapper Creations

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Discover all the amazing things you can make out of recycled candy wrappers! The possibilities are endless!  This program is free, and open to attendees ages 18 and under. For more information, please call (207) 872-5433, or email staylor@watervillelibrary.org

Free

Teen Summer Special: Design Your Own T-Shirt Bag

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Join us for a special summer event, and learn how to create a tote bag out of an old t-shirt! Some t-shirts will be available to choose from, but feel free to bring your own if there's an old favorite you'd like to re-purpose! This program is free, and open to attendees ages 18 and […]

Free

Teen Summer Reading Kick-Off

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Join us at the Waterville Public Library and celebrate the start of the Teen Summer Reading Program! Pick up your Summer Reading punch card, and then enjoy a variety of games, crafts, and snacks! Completed punch cards may be redeemed for a chance to win fabulous prizes during the summer! This program is free, and […]

Free

Wonder Woman Day

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Celebrate 75 years of Wonder Woman just in time for her first solo feature film! Activities include a variety of Wonder Woman themed crafts and activities, as well as a special screening of episodes from her 1970's TV show! We'll also be holding a drawing to give away some fabulous Wonder Woman prizes! For more […]

Free

Come Read with the Reader Dogs!

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Our therapy dog friends from Kennebec Valley Love on a Leash will be in this afternoon for read-aloud time! Great for kids who want to practice their reading skills and for families who want a fun, calming read-aloud opportunity. Spend 15 minutes with a dog who loves to listen! Bring your own favorite book, or […]

Free

Essentials of College Planning and Financial Aid

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

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

Free

Free Comic Book Day

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Free Comic Book Day is a single day when participating comic book specialty shops and libraries across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their shops and libraries. Costumes are encouraged, but not required! To view the day's event schedule, visit the Waterville Public Library website!

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Teen Movie Night

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Join us in the Teen Room at 4:00 p.m. each Thursday for a screening of a popular movie! These screenings are free and are open to attendees under the age of 18. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information call 872-5433 or email staylor@watervillelibrary.org. Upcoming Films: May 4: Queen of Katwe (PG) May 11: […]

Free

How to Start a Small Business

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

This workshop can help you decide if self-employment is the right choice for you. We will cover the steps needed for start-up, the major elements of a business plan, and the many resources available to help you succeed. Presenters: Jean Dempster of New Ventures Maine, and William S. Card of the U.S. Small Business Administration […]

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Teen Game Night

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Join us in the Teen Room every Monday from 4:00 to 6:00 for Game Night! There will be board games available, as well as games for the library's Wii and PS3! This program is free, and open to attendees under the age of 18. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, please call 872-5433 or email […]

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Yarn Club

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Yarn Club is for people for all ages who enjoy yarn crafts such as knitting, crocheting, plastic canvas, and for anyone who wants to learn new skills! Join Miss Foster to enjoy your yarn hobby and socialize with others. Learn a new craft, get help fixing a mistake, or learn how to adjust and create […]

Free

Waterville Public Library Love Day Tea Party

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

The Library Board of Trustees invites the community to celebrate Waterville Library Love Day! By Mayoral Proclamation, April 26, 2017 is a day to celebrate the Library’s 121 years of service to the community. Join the Library Trustees for cake, crafts, treats, prizes, and other fun! Location: Fireplace Room, 1st Floor.

Free

Photography and Migration

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Photography and Migration is a community photo-sharing event hosted by the Waterville Public Library and Colby College. Bring your historical family photos to the library for digitization and share your migration stories! The afternoon will include free local music, food, workshops on preserving family photos, conversations with local historians, an demonstrations of early photographic processes. […]

Free

Yearning to Breathe Free: The Immigrant Experience in Maine

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Elizabeth Helitzer, Executive Director, Holocaust Human Rights Center, Augusta David Greenham, Program Director HHRC The story of immigrants in Maine is older than the state itself. From Verrazano’s first glimpse of Maine in 1524 on, immigrants have played a key role in shaping Maine and her people. This program, inspired by our 2015 exhibit of […]

$10

KVCAP Story Time

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

You can help raise awareness for Child Abuse Prevention! Join our friends from KVCAP for a special children's event. Come make crafts, have snacks, and listen to a fun book reading by a local police officer! For more information contact: Deb Rick, 859-1588, debrar@kvcap.org; Emily Buckhalter, 859-1514, ebuckhalter@kvcap.org; or Connie Breger, 859-1588, connieb@kvcap.org.

Free

Digital Marketing in a Nutshell

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Okay, business owners and marketers, time to mark your calendars! TOCmedia’s Tracy O’Clair will be hosting a FREE marketing seminar at the Waterville Public Library! The same seminar will be offered on two different dates, April 5 and April 12, at noon. You need only attend once! Bring your lunch and stop by! During this […]

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Teen Anime Club

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Come join us for our bi-weekly anime club! Already a fan or curious to know what it's all about? Join us for old and new favorites, plus snacks and socializing. This event is free and open to attendees under the age of 18. For more information, please call 872-5433, or email staylor@watervillelibrary.org. Upcoming Presentations: May […]

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Teen Movie Night

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Join us in the Bartlett Room for Teens at 4:00 p.m. each Thursday for a screening of a popular movie! These screenings are free and are open to attendees under the age of 18. Light refreshments will be provided. FMI: 872-5433 or staylor@watervillelibrary.org. Upcoming Features: April 6: Rogue One (PG-13) April 13: A Monster Calls (PG-13) April […]

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Maker Mondays

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Join us in the Teen Room at the Waterville Public Library and make something amazing! Every Monday at 3:00, we'll be creating something new. We provide the supplies, you bring the creativity! This event is free, and open to attendees under the age of 18. For more information, please call 872-5433, or email staylor@watervillelibrary.org. Click […]

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Author Event:The One-Eyed Man

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Join us to hear Author Ron Currie, Jr. read from his fourth book, The One-Eyed Man. Born and raised in Waterville, Maine, Ron Currie, Jr. is the author of the novels Everything Matters! and Flimsy Little Plastic Miracles and the short story collection God is Dead, which won the New York Public Library’s Young Lions […]

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Teen Anime Club

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Come join us for our bi-weekly anime club! Already a fan or curious to know what it's all about? Join us for old and new favorites, plus snacks and socializing. This event is free and open to attendees under the age of 18. For more information, please call 872-5433, or email staylor@watervillelibrary.org. Location: Bartlett Room […]

Free

Seedlings: Ready for Spring!

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Drop by the library between 2:00 and 4:00 P.M. for an activity that includes Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math: STEAM! Explore how seeds grow into flowers and food plants. For kids 7 and up. Younger kids must bring a grown-up helper.

Free

Marble Maze Madness

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Work in teams or on your own to create an amazing marble maze out of recycled materials! For more information, please call 872-5433 or email staylor@watervillelibrary.org. Location: Bartlett Room for Teens

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Healthy Baby Teeth Workshop

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Do you have questions about dental health for your preschooler?   Do you want to find out more about keeping children's teeth healthy and strong for a lifetime? Drop in to meet with Jane Allen of the Healthy Living Center.  As a Pediatric Oral Health Educator, she will discuss current recommendations for kids 5 and […]

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Slime Science

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Why do slugs have slime?  Does it help them at all, besides keeping the rest of us away?   Drop by between 2 and 4 pm to find out the science behind the slime! Don't worry!  No actual slugs will be included in this program. For kids 7 and up; younger kids must bring a […]

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