With the heat of summer at its worst, come cool off in the library with iced tea and some light snacks. We have air-conditioning, comfortable seating, and plenty of things to read in case you want to cram in some minutes on the final day of our Summer Reading program! Free and open to all…

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Experience a vibrant day of Wabanaki culture, creativity, and community featuring: 11am–12pm Storytelling with Mi’kmaq storyteller and flute maker/player David Lone Bear Sanipass 11am–12pm Film Screening: Voices from the Barrens Free and open to the public; pre-registration required 11am–1pm Birch Bark Etching with Passamaquoddy artist Eric Otter Bacon Free and open to the public; space is limited. 11am–2pm…

At the Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main St: 5–7pm Beautiful Blackbird Children’s Book Festival + Maine Lit Fest Celebrate the joy of books, art, and community! Stop by the Paul J. Schupf Art Center for free books and a hands-on art activity. Enjoy a special reading of Saturday by Oge Mora presented by…

At the Paul J Schupf Art Center, 93 Main St in Waterville: All Day: Half off all concessions (except alcohol) at the Maine Film Center. In Castonguay Square: 2:30–5pm KVCAP’s Family Enrichment Council is proud to present the Second Annual Waterville Wonderfest, a free, family-friendly event set in the heart of downtown Waterville. This event…

Let’s have a BLOCK PARTY!! Main Street will be closed from Temple to Spring streets for a night of art, music, food, and fun to kick off the 50th Anniversary of the Common Ground Country Fair! Events are FREE unless otherwise noted. We will be giving away tickets for the evening performance of Unabashedly at…

Please join us as we celebrate our brand new, lounge-styled Atlas Room at the Muskie Community Center with a July 16 Grand Opening, between 1-6 p.m. We are partnering with, Maine Pine Catering to offer an assortment of appetizers, cash bar and signature drinks – including fun, creative flights. At the Atlas Room enjoy a…

Come right to the Children’s Department every Friday at 10:30am for songs and stories for babies, toddlers, and their families! The themes for July 2026 are: July 3: Library is CLOSED July 10: Mo Willems July 17: Anne Dewdney July 24: Tad Hills July 31: Julia Donaldson For More Information: Call 207.872.5433 or email [email protected].

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Crafternoons are fun weekly crafts for young children and their families! Come to the Children’s Room between 2:30 and 4pm to make the craft with help from library staff! Crafts for June: July 7: Paper Roll Shark July 14: Craft Stick Popcorn Bucket July 21: Paper Plate Jellyfish July 28: Ice Cream Picture All materials…

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Have you been itching to spin a yarn with fellow fiber artists? Check out Threads + Tales at the Waterville Public Library on Tuesdays at 5pm!  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…

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If you are new to pottery or an experienced artist, we ask you to come make or decorate ceramic bowls for a good cause. No experience needed and lots of fun for all ages. A big thank you to Portland Pottery Supply for donating clay for this event. Every bowl we make supports the Maine…