The Art of Clay Studio is pleased to participate in the Maine Pottery Tour again this year. Stop by and help us celebrate the joy of community, pottery, and witness the excitement of raku firing! Studio members will be around to answer questions, give demos, and will have their own work for sale. In conjunction…

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…

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 March: March 3: Lion & Lamb Craft March 10: Power-Up Flower March 17: Rainbow Wreath March 24: Dolphin Mosaic March 31: Collaborative Art Project…

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…

Maine’s top high school poetry reciters take the spotlight at the Maine Poetry Out Loud State Finals, where powerful performance and spoken word come together on a grand stage. This FREE, public event features students from across the state competing for the title of Maine State Champion and the opportunity to represent Maine at the…

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…

On the first Saturday in February, thousands of libraries across the world celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day by offering free, fun, fabulous activities for families. Take Your Child to the Library Day is the perfect time to discover some library magic. Waterville Public Library is hosting an all-day Read-a-thon! Drop by and…

Start your week with gentle creativity and good company. Join teaching artist Candy Andre of Waterville Creates for a relaxed class designed for beginners and experienced makers alike. Each week you’ll explore different art mediums—watercolors, ink pens, simple collage materials, and more—while learning playful techniques that invite curiosity, calm, and self-expression. No pressure, no perfectionism……

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 February: February 3: Crayon-Resistant Painted Heart February 10: Chinese New Year Rocking Horse February 17: Waterville Seed Library Plant & Paint* February 24: Heart…

Have you heard the buzz about volunteering with Waterville Creates and want to learn more? Join our staff and several current volunteers in Studio 1902 from 4–5pm (right before Cozy February First Friday) to discover everything you need to know about the volunteer process. You will hear from the staff who work directly with the…

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. All ages welcome! If you are feeling extra fancy, come dressed in your best tea time attire! We’ll close out our brew-tea-ful…