Discover your child’s next favorite read! Each week on Thursdays at 7pm, Mrs. Liz will read an excerpt from one book off of the New Chapter Book or New Non-Fiction shelves, and the recording will be posted on our Facebook. See the video on facebook.com/watervillelibrary. For more information, call 207.872.5433, email [email protected], or go to…

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Take a break inside the library this summer to enjoy books written by celebrated Maine authors & illustrators! This month we’re reading “Mercy Watson” stories, written by Kate DiCamillo and illustrated by Maine-local artist Chris Van Dusen! A craft will follow. —— What is Family Storytime? Fun for children and their caregivers with music, movement,…

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Come to the Children’s Department every Friday at 10:30am for songs and stories for babies, toddlers, and their families. The themes for July 2025 are: July 4: LIBRARY CLOSED July 11: Books by Jory John July 18: Books by Beth Ferry July 25: Books by Margaret Wise Brown For More Information: Call 207.872.5433 or email…

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Need a new book to add to your summer reading, or to read between films at MIFF? Stop by the Waterville Public Library and check out our summer Book Sale! Featuring a wide selection of books, but also DVDs, music CDs, and more. There will be something for people of every age. The sale officially…

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Weaving with Nature Weave a story of your roots using natural materials. Drawing inspiration from the exhibition Dark the Night and Bright the Stars, we’ll explore identity and ancestry by weaving with twigs, leaves, yarn, and found objects. We’ll reflect on questions like: Where do I come from? What came before me? Our story this…

Lazy Susan Animation + Festival Fun Spin into creativity with Lazy Susan animation! Inspired by the Maine International Film Festival (MIFF), we’ll explore simple spinning animation tools and create moving art. Special guests include OUT Maine and artist Veronica Perez, who will host a braiding circle celebrating connection and identity. Our book this week is…

Animal Self-Portraits What animal are you at heart? Inspired by Bernard Langlais, the Maine artist who often imagined himself as a lion, this workshop invites participants to create animal self-portraits that reflect their personalities, favorite creatures, or beloved pets. We’ll also read Major Taylor: World Cycling Champion, the story of a groundbreaking athlete whose courage…

Pride Crafting Kick off Art in the Park with pride and creativity. Join special guests from the OUT Maine to make colorful friendship bracelets and Pride-themed crafts that celebrate identity and inclusion. Fun for all ages! We’ll enjoy a read-aloud of Peanut Goes for the Gold by Jonathan Van Ness, a heartwarming and empowering story…

Assemblage Art Get creative with scraps! This week, we’ll build our own assemblage sculptures using wood, paint, and hot glue—turning everyday materials into one-of-a-kind artworks. Inspired by The World Belongs to Us, a joyful story of kids turning their city into a playground, this workshop is all about imagination and play. Presented by Waterville Creates…

Indigo Bandanas Our final Art in the Park ends with a splash—of indigo! Learn about the ancient art of indigo dyeing, a vibrant blue dye that’s been used for centuries. Participants will fold, tie, and dip fabric into a traditional indigo vat to make their own patterned bandanas (or bring a pre-washed item from home…

Discover your child’s next favorite read! Each week on Thursdays at 7pm, Mrs. Liz will read an excerpt from one book off of the New Chapter Book or New Non-Fiction shelves, and the recording will be posted on our Facebook. See the video on facebook.com/watervillelibrary. For more information, call 207.872.5433, email [email protected], or go to…

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Celebrate the release of Hazel Says No with writer Jessica Berger Gross. “Emotionally deft, authentic, and compulsively readable. Hazel Says No is a family story not to be missed.” On sale June 17, 2025! This event cosponsored by the Beth Israel Congregation and Waterville Public Library. Learn more: https://www.jessicabergergross.com/ For more information about the event…