The next September Crafternoon is a Paper Roll Sloth on Tuesday, 9/29! Come to the Children's Room between 2:30 and 4PM to make this craft with Library staff. Take pictures of the results and share them here or on Instagram, we'd love to see what you create! 🙂 #crafternoon #libsky #kidscrafts

Wondering what's happening in the library? This post is a good place to start looking! Correction: Writing Tutors on 10/3 are 3-5pm. FMI about these and future programs and events, check out the event calendar on our website: www.watervillelibrary.org/events/index... #libsky #WatervilleMaine

Wondering what's happening in the library? This post is a good place to start looking! For more information about these and future programs and events, check out the event calendar on our website: www.watervillelibrary.org/events/index... #libsky #WatervilleMaine

The October 2025 Newsletter is available! conta.cc/4piUwAn #newsletter #libsky #WatervilleME #communityevents

For this week's Teen and Adult Grab & Go Craft Kit we have Dapper Crab Plushies! Kits are available today (Friday 9/26) until 5pm, or while supplies last. Please note that the crab/accessory colors will vary. #libsky #grabandgo #fiberarts #craftkits #WatervilleME

Join us for Pawsome Tales on Thursday, October 2, 3:30–4:30pm. Kids can drop in and read their favorite book with a furry visitor from the Kennebec Valley Chapter of Love on a Leash. No appointment necessary! #libsky #therapydog #kidslit #loveonaleash

On Friday, September 26, 2:45-4:45pm, teens 11-18 can come to the library and customize a tabletop roleplay miniature! There will be paints and brushes, blank minis, and materials to draw and color tabletop rpg-sized standees. A part of our Teen Tabletop Gaming series. #libsky #ttrpgs #miniatures

Starting this Friday and Saturday (9/26, 9/27) at WPL, get free help with your writing! Trained Colby Farnham Writers’ Center tutors can assist at any stage of the writing process. Available dates into December: www.watervillelibrary.org/news/article... Fridays, 3-5pm · Saturdays, 12-3pm #libsky

The next September Crafternoon is an Autumn Hedgehog on Tuesday, 9/23! Come to the Children's Room between 2:30 and 4PM to make this craft with Library staff. Take pictures of the results and share them here or on Instagram, we'd love to see what you create! 🙂 #crafternoon #libsky #kidscrafts

This week's Cozy Reads Tea Kits are Cranberry Apple herbal tea! Available today (9/19) from until 5pm, and Saturday 9/20 from 10am-3pm or while supplies last. Our matching book suggestion is "You Weren't Meant to Be Human" by Andrew Joseph White (@ajwhiteauthor.bsky.social). #cozyreads #libsky

Another patron gave us these lovely little collage pieces yesterday. They're super sweet and making people smile. Thank you for sharing your creativity with us. ❤️ #gratitude #weloveourpatrons❤️ #libsky

A patron delivered this wonderful gift from her garden. A gorgeous arrangement that's really brightening up the front lobby! Thank you so much for thinking of us! 🥰 #gratitude #weloveourpatrons❤️ #libsky

The Central Maine Gleaners Group has done it again! We have free peppers at the library, available to pick up until 7pm, or while supplies last. #gleaning #centralmaine #watervillemaine #libsky

The next September Crafternoon is a Paper Apple Basket on Tuesday, 9/16! Come to the Children's Room between 2:30 and 4PM to make this craft with Library staff. Take pictures of the results and share them here or on Instagram, we'd love to see what you create! 🙂 #crafternoon #libsky #kidscrafts

On Saturday, 10/11 from 1:30-2:15 pm, meet Phuc Tran, celebrated Maine teacher, artist, and author of the "Cranky and Friends" books at Family Storytime! The target audience is 5-8 years of age, but ALL kids and families are welcome! #storytime #libsky #PhucTran #MaineAuthor

Saturday, 10/11, 12-1:30 pm, Meghan Sterling, poet and editor from Gardiner, and Sidney wild child, now long-time Wyoming resident sid sibo (@sidsibo.bsky.social) invite visitors into conversation about writing our way forward. FMI: tinyurl.com/mry943pb #MaineAuthor #sidsibo #MeghanSterling #libsky

On Saturday, 9/13 at 1:30pm, visit the library for Family Storytime with Back to School stories! A craft will follow the readings. The target audience is 5-8 years of age, but ALL kids and families are welcome! #storytime #libsky #backtoschool

To celebrate this #LibraryCardSignupMonth, Maine's libraries are partnering with Maine's state parks: on September 20th, show your library card at most of Maine's state parks and get free admission from 9 AM to closing! FMI: www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/n... #libsky #MaineStateParks #MaineStateLibrary

The September 2025 Newsletter is available! conta.cc/4myUPVB #newsletter #libsky #WatervilleME #communityevents

The next September Crafternoon is a Paper Sunflower on Tuesday, 9/9! Come to the Children's Room between 2:30 and 4PM to make this craft with Library staff. Take pictures of the results and share them here or on Instagram, we'd love to see what you create! 🙂 #crafternoon #libsky #kidscrafts

September is Library Sign-Up Month where you can discover everything the #WatervillePublicLibrary has to offer--we're more than just books! Stop by WPL (73 Elm St, Waterville, ME 04901) or visit us online (tinyurl.com/msf7fn8d)! One Card. Endless Possibilities. #LibraryCardSignUpMonth #libsky

Need help finding a job? Free help is available, no need to register! A consultant from the Northern Kennebec Valley CareerCenter will be at WPL every Monday, 1PM to 4PM, to assist with your job search needs. Bring your questions and ideas to these drop-in sessions. #WatervilleME #jobhelp

Gateway Community Services will be at WPL on Monday, 9/8, from 1-3pm, looking to hire and provide training for Peer Support Specialists and Behavioral Health Professionals. We look forward to seeing you then! FMI: tinyurl.com/4cth4nct #WatervilleME #localemployer #hiringevent #libsky

We're more size comparable than I thought! #NewEngland #England #geography #funfacts

This week's Cozy Reads Tea Kits are Lady Grey with Orange Zest! Available today (9/5) from 10a-5puntil 5pm, and Saturday 9/6 from 10am-3pm or while supplies last. Our matching book suggestion is "Tusk Love" by Thea Guanzon (@theagwrites.bsky.social). #cozyreads #libsky #TheaGuanzon #criticalrole

Autumn is approaching, a good season for working with yarn and fabric! Come to Threads & Tales, Tuesdays from 5-6:30pm! Crochet, cross-stitch, sewing, embroidery - all crafts and all abilities welcome. This will be a relaxed and informal group, with free tea and coffee. #fiberarts #community #libsky

The first September Crafternoon is a Back to School Gnome on Tuesday, 9/2! Come to the Children's Room between 2:30 and 4PM to make this craft with Library staff. Take pictures of the results and share them here or on Instagram, we'd love to see what you create! 🙂 #crafternoon #libsky #kidscrafts

Waterville Public Library is closed Monday, 9/1/2025, for Labor Day. Library services will resume on Tuesday, 9/2. "Observed the first Monday in September, Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers." FMI: www.dol.gov/general/labo... #LaborDay2025

This week's Cozy Reads Tea Kits we have 10 flavors from 2 variety packs! Available today (8/29) until 5pm or while supplies last. Book suggestions: "Murder by Cheesecake" by Rachel Ekstrom Courage and "The Disabled Tyrant’s Beloved Pet Fish" (Novel), Vol. 1 by Xue Shan Fei Hu. #cozyreads #libsky

We're back from summer break on 9/4! Pawsome Tales is the first Thursday of every month, 3:30–4:30pm. Kids can drop in and read their favorite book with a furry visitor from the Kennebec Valley Chapter of Love on a Leash. No appointment necessary! #libsky #therapydog #kidslit #loveonaleash

On Saturday, 8/23 from 1:30-2:15 pm, we'll be reading books by author/illustrator Jane Yolen at Family Storytime! A craft will follow the readings. The target audience is 5-8 years of age, but ALL kids and families are welcome! #storytime #libsky #JaneYolen

The last August Crafternoon is Paper Roll Ice Cream Popsicle on Tuesday, 8/26! Come to the Children's Room between 2:30 and 4PM to make this with Library staff. Take pictures of the results and share them here or on Instagram, we'd love to see what you create! 🙂 #crafternoon #libsky #kidscrafts

For this week's Teen and Adult Grab & Go Craft Kit we have Air Dry Clay Alien Cow Kits! Kits are available today (Friday 8/22) until 5pm, or while supplies last. #libsky #grabandgo #sculpting #craftkits #WatervilleME

The next August Crafternoon is Firefly Lantern on Tuesday, 8/19! Come to the Children's Room between 2:30 and 4PM to make this craft with Library staff. Take pictures of the results and share them here or on Instagram, we'd love to see what you create! 🙂 #crafternoon #libsky #kidscrafts

This week's Cozy Reads Tea Kits is Watermelon Hibiscus Tea! Kits are available today (Friday 8/15) until 5pm, and Saturday 8/16 from 10am-3pm or while supplies last. Our matching book suggestion is "Muted: Volume 1" by Miranda Mundt (@mirandamundt.bsky.social )! #cozyreads #libsky #MirandaMundt

There's only FIVE DAYS LEFT of our 2025 Summer Reading Program, "Level Up at Your Library". Minutes can be logged on Beanstack until the end of Saturday, 8/16. Head here -- watervillelibrary.beanstack.org -- to earn prizes! #summerreading2025 #iRead2025 #levelupatyourlibrary #libsky #WatervilleME

The next August Crafternoon is Paper Plate Starfish on Tuesday, 8/12! Come to the Children's Room between 2:30 and 4PM to make this craft with Library staff. Take pictures of the results and share them here or on Instagram, we'd love to see what you create! 🙂 #crafternoon #libsky #kidscrafts

Riverview Psychiatric Recovery Center will be at the Waterville Public Library on both Monday, 8/11 and 8/25, 1-3pm, to discuss job opportunities, benefits, training, and more. We look forward to seeing you! FMI: tinyurl.com/4cth4nct #WatervilleME #localemployer #hiringevent #libsky

Tonight from 4:30-7PM is the 19th Annual South End National Night Out Festival! "Join the South End Neighborhood Association and numerous community partners at Green Street Park for free BBQ, live music, a rock wall, children’s activities, and so much more. We will see you there!" #WatervilleME

The first August Crafternoon is Paper Surfer on Tuesday, 8/5! Come to the Children's Room between 2:30 and 4PM to make this craft with Library staff. Take pictures of the results and share them here or on Instagram, we'd love to see what you create! 🙂 #crafternoon #libsky #kidscrafts

Part 2 of our Summer's End Celebration on 8/9, Mad Science of Maine's "Ramp it up!" Energy Show! Designed for children 3-12, well-trained instructors with a flair for science put on a show that's educational and fun! Space is limited. Register here: tinyurl.com/ye239j84 #libsky #MadScience

For the first half of our Summer's End Celebration on 8/9, RACE down to the library for a free movie showing at 10:30 am! Families welcome, children 7 and younger must have their adult. A light snack will be served. For the movie title, head to WPL's website! #libsky #endofsummer #movieshowing

The next July Crafternoon is Paper Binoculars on Tuesday, 7/29! Come to the Children's Room between 2:30 and 4PM to make this craft with Library staff. Take pictures of the results and share them here or on Instagram, we'd love to see what you create! 🙂 #crafternoon #libsky #kidscrafts

Starting Saturday, July 26, everything left in our summer book sale is FREE! Books, DVD's, music CD's -- we want them all to find homes. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us, our phones will be open. #libsky #booksale #freebooks #WatervilleME

For this week's Teen and Adult Grab & Go Craft Kit we're making Sock Hamsters! Kits are available today (Friday 7/25) until 5pm, or while supplies last. #libsky #grabandgo #fiberarts #craftkits #WatervilleME

Community Day is just 3 DAYS away 🎉 7/26, 12–4 pm @ Colby College Museum of Art Free for all ages, head to the Museum for art making, games, tours, music, performances, and food! WPL's table will be one of many! FMI: museum.colby.edu/events/commu... #WatervilleME #festival #ColbyCollegeMuseumofArt

Our summer Book Sale is in its final days! We still have plenty to choose from, whether book, DVD, or music CD. All sales are by donation, which means you pay what your want, no matter how many or few items you pick out. We look forward to seeing you! #libsky #booksale #WatervilleME

The next July Crafternoon is a Clothespin Fish on Tuesday, 7/22! Come to the Children's Room between 2:30 and 4PM to make this craft with Library staff. Take pictures of the results and share them here or on Instagram, we'd love to see what you create! 🙂 #crafternoon #libsky #kidscrafts

This week's Cozy Reads Tea Kit is Pomegranate, Raspberry & Strawberry Green Tea, available on Fri 7/18 until 5pm, and Sat 7/19, 10am-3pm. Our matching book is "Brave New Weird: The Best New Weird Horror, Volume Two" edited by Alex Woodroe, published by @tenebrouspress.bsky.social. #libsky #cozyreads

WPL is happy to be representing Maine on this map. If your library is in one of those blank states, comment on @summitlibraries.bsky.social post! And anyone can use this to take a look at all the wonderful things libraries around the country are doing! #libsky