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…
a celebration of life & lEGACY One tree can make a big difference For over 150 years, Ellie the Elm has stood tall– offering shade, beauty, and a home to generations of life. Sadly, Ellie is nearing the end of her life, and it is time for us to say goodbye. Before she is…
July 16 – MIFF COMMUNAL WEAVING Get into the film festival theme to create a 9-foot communal weaving with artist Bobbie Tilkens-Fisher! Bring old clothes and fabric to add to our woven masterpiece. For more info on Bobbie, click here. We’ll be joined by the Waterville Public Library for a read aloud of The Nest That Wren…
July 30 – VEGETABLE PRINT BANNERS Create colorful printed banners using common garden vegetables—perfect for decorating with handmade art inspired by the harvest season! We’ll be joined by the Waterville Public Library for a read aloud of My Language is Garden by E.G. Alaraj. Each Thursday afternoon, families and community members are invited to enjoy a…
July 23 – SEED MOSAICS Use seeds to create a mosaic to bring home! Come create art using non-viable seeds and discover the beautiful diversity of the mighty seed! We’ll be joined by the Waterville Public Library for a read aloud of Because of an Acorn by Adam Schaefer and Lola Schaefer Each Thursday afternoon, families…
July 9 – CREATION STATION! Choose your own adventure and feed your curiosity with our Curious Why Creation Station! Join Colby College Museum of Art for an exploratory making activity with an array of familiar and unfamiliar materials. We’ll be joined by the Waterville Public Library for a read aloud of The Curious Why by Angela…
July 2 – DREAM BUTTERFLY + BEE GARDENS Create a pollinator garden design using markers, pens, natural materials, and collage! We’ll be joined by the Waterville Public Library for a read aloud of If Bees Disappear by Lily Williams. Each Thursday afternoon, families and community members are invited to enjoy a story read aloud followed by…
June 25-Â RAINBOW FLOWER CROWNS Create tissue paper flower crowns inspired by Pride month and the summer reading theme. Special guests OUT Maine will be there to visit! We’ll be joined by the Waterville Public Library for a read aloud of Have You Ever Seen a Flower by Shawn Harris. Each Thursday afternoon, families and community…
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…
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 June 2026 are: June 5: My Pet Cat June 12: My Small Pet June 19: Closed for Juneteenth June 26: My Pet Dog For More Information: Call 207.872.5433 or email [email protected].
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: June 2: Rainbow Noisemakers June 9: Cup Game June 16: BBQ Grill Card June 23: Sunglass Picture June 30: Watermelon Fan All materials…
Join us for an evening bursting with color, creativity, and community as we celebrate Pride in downtown Waterville! At the Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street: Craft vendors in Castonguay Square—shop local and show your Pride Free pizza and popsicles —come hungry and leave happy! Community resource tables Pride art making! Strike a…
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