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Library Closures
The Library will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026.
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Genre Bingo Winter Reading Challenge
Ends on February 7, 2026
Explore new literary worlds and boldly read what you haven't read before! Join our Genre Bingo Winter Reading challenge from January 1st - February 7th. Track your progress through Beanstack, achieve "Bingo", and be put into a drawing for a cozy winter prize pack.
Challenges available for all ages and reading levels.
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Tree Saplings for Kids from Neighborhood Forest!
Registration open until March 15, 2026
We're partnering with Neighborhood Forest to give children in our community a free tree plant at home during Earth Week!
There are 3 ways to participate!
1. Register a child to receive a free tree (pick-up required)
2. Purchase a tree to plant this spring if you don’t have a child (Buy One, Fund One!)
3. Help fund trees in our community! — $5 helps place a tree in the hands of a child
Sign up, purchase a tree, or donate here: https://www.neighborhoodforest.org/registration-services/?school=21922
Trees will arrive the week of Earth Day (April 22). We’ll contact you when your tree is ready for pick-up at Waterville Public Library!
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Donate to Support the Work!
Supporters make a great library possible. Together, we uphold our commitment to honoring our historic foundation as we grow into the future. One impactful way to support the work is through donations. If your circumstances permit, please donate to the Waterville Public Library. Your support makes all the difference; it really does. All gifts, regardless of size, help. Every dollar raised sustains the programs, services, and engagement our community depends on. Your gift to this year’s appeal will help to enhance teen and local history offerings and ensure this dynamic library continues to thrive, evolve, and inspire.
Donations can be made in cash, by credit card, by check to the Waterville Public Library, or online. Donations can also be shared via EFT. Stocks, bonds, or mutual funds can also be given. Please contact us for more information.
Thank you dearly for your consideration and support of all kinds.
Fall Appeal Letter (pdf)
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Magazine Collection
Did you know the Waterville Public Library has magazines? You can read them in the Library or *check them out like you would books or movies! With more than 75 titles spanning weekly subscriptions to seasonal, from an international focus to Maine-local, we have a wide variety of interests covered. They live up in the reading room behind the Information Desk on the first Floor. Even kids have a magazine section right near the Children's Desk!
*Current issues are in-library use only, and back issues circulate!
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AnniversaTEA Party
Friday, February 6
2:00 - 4:00 pm
You are cordially invited to the Waterville Public Library's AnniversaTEA Party! Come help us celebrate the fifth anniversary of our Cozy Reads tea kits with hot tea, a sweet treat, and friendly company. If you are feeling extra fancy, come dressed in your best tea time attire! We'll close out our brew-tea-ful gathering with a drawing for a tea pot.
Open to all ages, tea, hot water, and treats will be provided. Feel free to bring your favorite mug and teacup!
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Take Your Child to the Library Day Read-A-Thon
Saturday, February 7
10:15 am - 2:30 pm
Drop by and listen to non-stop stories read aloud from 10:30 am - 2:30 pm by library friends, city officials, & staff!
For children and their families.
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Winter Break Movie Matinee
Thursday, February 19
1 - 2:30 pm
In this animated film from 2020, an aspiring pianist falls into a coma following an accident and seeks to reunite his separated soul and body in time for his big break as a jazz musician. Come to the library to see Soul (Rated PG).
Free fun for the whole family, Children ages 7 & younger must stay with an 18+ adult at all times.
A light snack will be provided.
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Author Event: Sharon Lee
Saturday, February 21
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Please join us in the lovely fourth floor reading room to hear Author Sharon Lee read from and discuss her novel Diviner's Bow, published in April 2025 and the latest addition to the acclaimed Liaden Universe®. Q&A to follow.
Books will be available for purchase at the event from Oliver & Friends Bookshop.
This event is free, and open to the public.
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Waterville Seed Library
Plant & Paint Crafternoon
Saturday, February 21
12:00 - 2:30 pm
A special Saturday Crafternoon event!
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon where kids can decorate their own pots and then plant basil seeds to take home! They will learn all about growing plants and how to take care of their new potted basil!
All materials provided.
Free and open to the public.
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Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-Reum
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Let's Make Bread! A Comic Book Cookbook by Ken Forkish and Sarah Becan
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The Death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin Starling
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Career Help
Need help finding a job? Free help is available! A consultant from the Northern Kennebec Valley CareerCenter is at the Waterville Public Library every Monday from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm to assist with your job search needs.
No registration is required.
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Threads & Tales!
Weekly on Tuesdays
5:00 - 6:30 pm
Have you been itching to spin a yarn with fellow fiber artists? Drop in during 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, you do not have to attend every session.
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Free Writing Support
Select Fridays & Saturdays in February
Fridays, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Saturdays, 12:00 - 3:00 pm
Get free help with your writing at the Waterville Public Library! Trained writing tutors can assist at any stage of the writing process.
Drop-ins welcome!
Or book an appointment! 207.872.5433
Free & open to the public.
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Grab & Go Crafts
Cozy Tea Kits
Drop by every Friday to pick up one of our kits geared toward adults and teens! Start the month with a Cozy Reads Tea Kit, featuring packets of a different flavor each time, some information about the tea's history, and a reading recommendation.
Alternating with the teas, Grab & Go Craft Kits will contain the supplies and instructions for any number of crafts, from needle-felting or crochet to painting and sculpting.
Supplies are limited and first come, first served. Check out our website or Facebook for details on which tea or craft we have each week!
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Teen Tabletop: The Remix!
Saturdays
12:00 - 2:00 pm
We will be playing a wide variety of TTRPGs and board games, and every week will feature a different game, world, and vibe! No prior experience is necessary, so come on by the Library to explore new games with us each week, or simply show up for the ones that sound fun to you.
Open to ages 11-18, all materials will be provided.
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Waterville StoryWalks®
The Waterville StoryWalks® has been updated for Winter! At the North Street Community Connector Trail, you will be able to read The Lights That Dance in the Night by Yuval Zommer.
Reed Field does not have a new book as the StoryWalk® is inaccessible during the winter months.
After your visit to the North Street StoryWalk®, come pick up a copy of the book, free while supplies last!
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Crafternoons
Every Tuesday
2:30 - 4:00 pm
Crafternoons are fun weekly crafts for young children and their families! Drop by the Children’s Room to make the craft with help from library staff!
No registration is required.
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Homeschool Hub
Every Thursday
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Homeschool students who are pre-school through elementary grade levels* are invited to come to the library for fun and activities!
*The Bartlett Room for Teens is available for older siblings!
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Book Bites
Discover your child's next favorite read via a video recording on our Facebook page! Each Thursday at 7:00 pm, Mrs. Liz reads an excerpt from one book from the New Chapter Book or New Non-Fiction shelves, and the recording is posted on our Facebook page!
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Rhymetime
Every Friday
10:30 - 11:00 am
Come to the Children's Department for songs and stories for babies, toddlers, and their families!
The themes for February are:
02/06: Letter "T"
02/13: Letter "U"
02/20: Letter "V"
02/27: Letter "W"
No registration is required.
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Annual Fund Appeal
Please support the Waterville Public Library's Annual Fund! Your gift to the Library empowers people and strengthens our community! There are many ways to give! You can donate to the Library online through this Donation Link. You can give directly at the Library with cash or a check made out to the Waterville Public Library! You can also send a check to the Waterville Public Library, Annual Fund, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME 04901. Your help makes all the difference! It really does!
Thank you for supporting the Waterville Public Library!
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Library Hours
Monday, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Tuesday, 10:00 am-7:00 pm
Wednesday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Thursday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Friday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Saturday, 10:00 am-3:00 pm
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