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Crafternoons: Hatching Clothespin Bird Eggs

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Looking for a way to brighten up your child's day? Bring him or her to the Library for Crafternoons! Drop in anytime between 2:30 and 4:00 any Tuesday to participate in a fun craft! Children under 7 must be accompanied by a grown-up helper. This week: Hatching Clothespin Bird Eggs!

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Teen Maker Monday: Mini Sushi Plushies

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! On Monday, May 21, we'll be sewing adorable plush versions of different types of sushi! This event is free, and open to attendees […]

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Frogs and Salamanders in Your Backyard

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Join Cathy Bevier (Colby College) and Serena Sanborn (Waterville Creates!) to meet and learn about frogs and salamanders that you might encounter in local streams, ponds, gardens, and backyards. We will have a short presentation on the eighteen different amphibian species found in Maine, and activities to learn how to identify these. Catherine Bevier is […]

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Opening Reception for Fish in Bloom

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Be sure to check out Jean Ann Pollard and Laurie Sproul’s “Fish in Bloom” exhibition at the Waterville Public Library! Then meet the artists who made it possible and learn about what inspired the exhibit. EXHIBIT DATES MAY 19, 2018 – JUNE 21, 2018 RECEPTION WITH THE ARTISTS SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018, 12:30P-2:30P Light refreshments […]

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Storytime with the Cat in the Hat!

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Come to the Waterville Public Library for a very special story time with Cat in the Hat from the Waterville Opera House's upcoming Seussical: The Musical, played by Rebecca Singer! This program is free, and open to the public. For more information, please call 872-5433 or email librarian@watervillelibrary.org. Part of Arts in Bloom! For more […]

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Teen Movie Night: Jurassic Park

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Join us in the Bartlett Room for Teens at 4:00 every Thursday for a screening of a popular movie! This week, we'll be showing Jurassic Park (PG-13). This screening is free and is open to attendees ages 11-18. Light refreshments will be provided. More Information »

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Crafternoons: Caterpillar Bookmarks

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Looking for a way to brighten up your child's day? Bring him or her on down to the Library for Crafternoons! Drop in anytime between 2:30 and 4:00 any Tuesday to participate in a fun craft. Children under 7 must be accompanied by a grown-up helper. This week: Caterpillar Bookmarks!

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Teen Maker Monday: Finger Puppet Superheroes

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 afternoon at 3:00, we'll be creating something new. We provide the supplies, you bring the creativity! On Monday, May 14, come create miniature versions of your favorite superheroes! This event is free, and open to attendees ages 11-18. […]

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Teen Movie Night: Paddington 2

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Join us in the Bartlett Room for Teens at 4:00 p.m. every Thursday for a screening of a popular movie! This week, we'll be showing Paddington 2 (PG). This event is free and open to attendees ages 11-18. Light refreshments will be provided. More Information

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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. Registration required. Register by visiting http://meoc.maine.edu/workshops/workshop-schedule/ or by calling 1.800.281.3703.

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Belonging in this space: Stories about Maine’s Jews

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Jews have called Maine home for over 200 years — come discover some of their experiences. Colby students will share stories about Jewish-Franco relations in the early 20th century, Jewish back-to-the-landers, and local Jewish artists.   Presenters: Ling Ding, Colby ’18 Sam Sessions, Colby ’21 Sarah Shoer, Colby ’18 Amy Waterman, Maine State Museum   […]

Monster and Super Hero Selfies

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Create with awesome artist and illustrator Russ Cox! He will be instructing visitors on how to make a monster or super hero selfie! Make yourself into a comic book character, or draw a friend as one. All ages are encouraged to try their hand at making themselves into a dynamic and fun comic book character! […]

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Move & Groove with Ms. Jenn: Lively Number 5!

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Join us for a singing, dancing storytime with our friend Ms. Jenn for a great time for kids 3 and up with their grownups. This time, its Cinco de Mayo, so it'll be all about the number 5. Get ready to move! For more about Ms. Jenn, check out her Facebook page.

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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 in. We will hand out comics from 10 AM until noon or until we run out. Costumes are encouraged, but not required! […]

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Teen Movie Night: Ant-Man

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Join us in the Bartlett Room for Teens at 4:00 p.m. every Thursday for a screening of a popular movie! The movie changes every week. This week, we’ll be showing Ant Man (PG-13). This event is free and is open to attendees ages 11-18. Light refreshments will be provided. More Information »

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Monetize Your Idea In 5 Steps and $500

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Take any idea and learn how to validate the market quickly and affordably using the Lean Startup methodology. A Harold Alfond Institute for Business Innovation event. Part of Small Business Week Waterville. Presented by Mike Duguay, executive director of the Harold Alfond Institute for Business Innovation. Click to register.

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How to Start an E-Commerce or Amazon.com Business

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Learn the essential steps on how to create a web presence, develop a brand, source products, drive traffic and monetize a business online. A Harold Alfond Institute for Business Innovation event. Part of Small Business Week Waterville. Presented by Mike Duguay, executive director of the Harold Alfond Institute for Business Innovation. Click to register.

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Teen Maker Monday: Anime Expression Clips & Pins

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! On Monday, April 30, capture the emotions of anime and manga with hair accessories and pins! This event is free, and open to […]

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Teen Movie Night: Wreck-It-Ralph

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Join us in the Bartlett Room for Teens at 4:00 p.m. every Thursday for a screening of a popular movie! The movie changes every week. This week, we’ll be showing Wreck-It-Ralph (PG). This event is free and is open to attendees ages 11-18. Light refreshments will be provided. Location: Bartlett Room for Teens. More Information […]

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Poetry Workshop: When Money Talks, Nobody Walks

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Poetry workshop with Kate Marvin, visiting professor in creative writing at Colby College. Advanced registration required. Click for details.

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Teen Anime & Art Club: Beast King GoLion

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Discover a different anime every month and practice your drawing skills with friends at the Waterville Public Library's Teen Anime & Art Club! These events are free, and open to attendees ages 11-18. Cos-play is welcome, but not required. This month's anime is Beast King GoLion: "Thousands of years ago, GoLion was an arrogant robot […]

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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 […]

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Crafternoons: Tissue Paper Flowers

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Looking for a way to brighten up your child’s day? Bring him or her on down to the Library anytime between 2:30 and 4:00 every Tuesday to participate in a fun craft! Children under 7 must be accompanied by a grown-up helper. This week: Tissue Paper Flowers!

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Teen Maker Monday: Peep Dioramas

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Join us in the Bartlett Room for Teens every Monday at 3:00 p.m. and make something new. We’ll provide the supplies; you bring the creativity! On Monday, April 23, recreate your favorite scenes from fiction using Peeps! We'll provide the Peeps and art supplies, but please bring a shoebox if possible. This event is free, […]

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Pokemon Party for Card Collectors

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Did you know, Pokemon characters appeared on postage stamps in Japan? Are you just getting started with Pokemon trading cards? Do you want to meet other card collectors and players? Come to our Pokemon Party for kids! We'll have Pokemon-themed activities, the chance to show off your favorite character, and practice games. For kids up […]

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