Join the Colby College Museum of Art for an afternoon of art-making in Castonguay Square. Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of artist Thomas Lanigan-Schmidt in the Alive and Kicking exhibition, on view at the Joan Dignam Schmaltz Gallery of Art. Tell your story using the same materials beloved by the artist: shimmering mylar, translucent…

Delve into the world of artistic ingenuity as you craft your own masterpiece from a delightful grab bag filled with mystery objects and recycled materials. Drawing inspiration from the innovative works of Tom Jessen showcased in the captivating At Play exhibition at the Ticonic Gallery, unleash your imagination to fashion a one-of-a-kind sculpture. Utilize an…

Celebrate Pride month with Waterville Creates and the talented students of Waterville Alternative High School as we come together to create vibrant rainbow art works! Join us for a free and inclusive program that welcomes individuals of all ages and skill levels to participate in spreading love and acceptance through art. OUT Maine will also…

Indulge your creative spirit with our Nature Wall Hangings workshop! Join us in crafting delightful and colorful wall decor using an assortment of natural materials such as sticks, yarn, string, and embroidery hoops. Plus, we’ll be upcycling donated art supplies to add an extra touch of eco-friendliness to our creations. Read aloud book: If You…

Celebrate National Pet Month with Mrs. Liz!

Celebrate National Pet Month with Family Storytime! A representative from the Waterville Area Humane Society will be there along with one of the small animals that they have up for adoption. They will talk about the work that the Humane Society does, along with information on how to pick out and care for a new…

Examples of Grab & Go crafts

Pick up Grab & Go kits for adults and teens at Waterville Public Library anytime after 2pm every other Friday, for so long as supplies last. Each kit will contain the supplies and instructions for the current craft or activity. May’s kits will be Assorted Projects on both May 10 and May 24! On May…

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Meet Sadie, a volunteer therapy dog from Love on a Leash!

The first Thursday of every month, from 3:30–4:30pm, is time for Pawsome Tales with a furry visitor from Love on a Leash! Children can drop in and take turns reading their favorite book with the therapy dog. No appointment necessary! For more information: email [email protected] or call 207.872.5433. To learn more about Love on a…

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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! May 7: 3-D Flower Collage May 14: Bee-utiful Picture May 21: Butterfly Puppet May 28: Air Dry Clay Mosaic Facebook: facebook.com/watervillelibrary Take pictures of the results…

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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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HOMESCHOOL HUB Every Thursday, 1–2pm Homeschool students who are pre-school through elementary grade levels* are invited to come to the library for fun and activities! May 2: Game Day May 9: LEGO with Friends May 16: Crepe Paper Flowers May 23: Sing-Alongs (Last HSH until September) *The Bartlett Room for Teens is available for older…

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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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Crafternoons are fun weekly crafts for young children and their families! Come to the Children’s Room between 2:30 and 4om to make the craft with help from library staff! April 23: Dragonfly Collage April 30: Paper Lizard Facebook: facebook.com/watervillelibrary Take pictures of the results and share them in the comments of the post, or on…

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