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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.
The reader dogs are back! Our therapy dog friends from Kennebec Valley Love on a Leash will be in this afternoon for read-aloud time! 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 […]
Looking for work? Stop by and meet with the Bonney Staffing Talent & Training Coordinator to discuss current and upcoming jobs in the Unity to Winslow area. For questions about employment opportunities, please call Bonney Staffing at 621-1100. Location: Fireplace Room, 1st Floor, Waterville Public Library.
Expressive arts therapist and writer Dr. Wendy Miller shares a story written with her late husband, Dr. Gene Cohen, a pioneering psychiatrist, researcher and writer about creative aging, from the intersection of medical science and life's meaning--a story of love and family, life and death, and the healing power of creativity through illness and adversity. […]
The Job Search Lab is for job seekers of all backgrounds. You can get ideas to improve your job search, work on your resume/cover letter, and learn about education and training options available in our area. No appointment necessary — just drop in! Staffed by Augusta CareerCenter, Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education, and New Ventures […]
“MURDER AT GOOSENECK LAKE” An Interactive Murder Mystery Evening When a local dignitary is found dead at a gala at the public library, guests are in the detective seat to help solve a crime! A cast of local actors, characters and dignitaries provide clues to help figure out “whodunit.” The evening will be a celebration […]
The Waterville Public Library invites all to a card making event for veterans and their families. Starting on October 31, card making supplies will also be available in the Fireplace Room during the week before our special card making event on November 5. The Library will provide the creativity supplies, you bring the love; all may […]
This interactive workshop touches on the four steps in the college process: admissions, financial aid, career and study skills. Advance registration required. Register by visiting http://meoc.maine.edu/schedule.php or by calling 1-800-281-3703. Location: Colby Program Room, Lower Level.
To celebrate National Novel Writing Month, the library will be hosting a series of Write-Ins during the month of November! Write-In events will take place in the Barlett Room for Teens, but are not age restricted. Our Write-In dates are: Kick-Off: November 1, 4-6 pm November 8, 4-6 pm November 15, 4-6 pm November 22, […]
Come enjoy the 2016 remake of a popular spooky movie from 1984! This program is open to attendees between the ages of 11 and 18. For more information (including the identity of the movie), please call (207) 872-5433, or email staylor@watervillelibrary.org.
Waterville's favorite punk rock band returns for a special all-ages, shushing-free matinee. Remones Reanimated will mix songs of the Ramones with other sca-a-a-ry punk rock classics. Admission is free, costumes are highly encouraged, and ear plugs will be provided. For more information, please call (207) 872-5433, or email librarian@watervillelibrary.org. The Remones Reanimated are: VP Remone […]
Join us for a spooky party in the teen room! Activities will include face painting, crafts, pumpkin painting, and more! This event is free, and intended for those under the age of 18. For more information, please call (207) 872-5433, or email staylor@watervillelibrary.org.
Job Corps is a FREE residential vocational training program for eligible youth ages 16-24. Training is available in the construction, medical, hospitality, and administrative fields. Job Corps also offers training in employability skills and life skills. Please join us at the Waterville Public Library to hear more about the program and to start the application […]
Our therapy dog friends from Kennebec Valley Love on a Leash will be in this afternoon for read-aloud time! 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 borrow […]
Long before he became a world-renowned public figure, George Mitchell grew up in Waterville amid humble surroundings in a tight-knit immigrant family. Hear about the beginnings of Mitchell's remarkable story with Maine author and Morning Sentinel columnist Douglas Rooks, reading from his new biography, Statesman: George Mitchell and the Art of the Possible. Copies of […]
Bette Stevens, and Richard Wooten will be joining us for a book signing as part of Indie Author Day 2016! During this inaugural Indie Author Day, libraries all across North America will host their own local author events with the support of the Indie Author Day team. For more information about Indie Author Day, please […]
This interactive workshop touches on the four steps in the college process: admissions, financial aid, career, and study skills. Advance registration required. Visit http://meoc.maine.edu/schedule.php or call 1-800-281-3703.
Rescheduled from AUGUST 6, 2016 Get together with other fans and play Minecraft after-hours at the library! We will be using the library's computers and playing on a Realms server, so there are a limited number of slots. You will be able register by filling out this form, visiting the circulation desk, or by calling the library. Advance […]
As we strive for community equity we are pleased to host this FREE community training to expand our knowledge, understanding and cultural competency. We encourage discussion and learning. Bring your questions. This is a safe place to talk and learn. Students, parents, educators, medical professionals, customer service staff, community health professionals, faith-based community members, public […]
Looking to help out in your community, but not sure where the opportunities are? The Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter and Reach & Rise are looking for your help: Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter The Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter depends on volunteers. If you would like to make new friends, have fun, help others and join our vibrant team in […]
Job Corps is a FREE residential vocational training program for eligible youth ages 16-24. Training is available in the construction, medical, hospitality, and administrative fields. Job Corps also offers training in employability skills and life skills. Please join us to hear more about the program and to start the application process. To register, call Cathie […]
Faith E. Worster, author of Chronicles of Magic: The Sixth Child, will be visiting the Waterville Public Library. Copies of the book will be available for sale at the event. This fantasy novel is intended for ages 12 and up, but may appeal to any who enjoyed Eragon. From the author's website : Faith Worster has dreamed […]
Author Lyn Mikel Brown will discuss her book Powered by Girl: A Field for Supporting Youth Activists. "A playbook for working with and training girls to be activists of their own social movements. "Armed with a rich array of online media platforms, seemingly endless reserves of creativity, and a keen sense of justice, girl activists […]
Talk to a dental health expert about keeping children's teeth healthy and strong for a lifetime! Jane Allen of the Healthy Living Center, Pediatric Oral Health Educator, will be available to discuss recommendations for kids 5 and younger. Get your questions answered about: Teaching toddlers to brush Finding a family dental practice When to begin […]
You're invited to join us for Cirque du Geek's fourth year, September 9 - 11! Starting at 4 p.m. on the 9th and ending at 5 p.m on the 11th, we'll be celebrating outer space, from exploring unknown stars to fighting over far away galaxies! From novels to manga, TV series to movies, art to […]
Drop by the Children's Department between 2:30 and 4:00 and make something fabulous! We'll have a different project each week, designed for kids 5 and up. If you're younger than 7, please bring a grownup helper.