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Library Closures
The Library will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026.
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Plant a Seed, Read with our 2026 Summer Reading Program
June 22 - August 15, 2026
Pre-registration opens on June 15
Set your goal. Share it with friends & family. Challenge each other to see who will read the most! There are challenges designed for all ages and abilities!
Log the number of minutes each time you read (or read to your child). Don’t have a computer or smart phone for logging into Beanstack? Paper logs will be available.
Keep it kind! Make it fun! Will you be the “top” seed?
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Call for Book Donations!
The Waterville Public Library is seeking donations for our upcoming Book Sale! We can accept 1-2 boxes of gently used books at any time during our open hours.
We accept: Gently used books, audiobooks, DVDs/Blu-rays, and CDs. We especially welcome any sci-fi, fantasy, or horror fiction.
Please no: Textbooks, encyclopedias, or magazines. We cannot accept any moldy/musty, dirty, or stained items.
The book sale will run from Saturday, July 11 to Monday, July 27, 2026. The sale opens to the general public at 10am on 7/11, but you can get into the pre-sale at 9:00 am with a $20 donation. This fee does not cover the cost of books purchased.
Thank you for your support!
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Summer Lunches
June 22 - August 19, 2026
Waterville Public Library is ecstatic to partner with local schools for Summer Feed, the free summer lunch program for kids 18 years and younger! It will begin on Monday, June 22nd and run through Wednesday, August 19th; Monday through Friday with weekend meals being handed out on Friday.Times to be announced along with the menu.
The menu will vary, but it will be delicious and nutritious. Drop in with your kids to pick up meals from us, or from any of the other locations!
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Waterville Seed Library!
The Waterville Seed Library is full of seed packets, waiting for you! This free public resource features 20+ varieties, including tomato, pumpkin, summer lettuce mix, green beans, and more. While supplies last, garden seed packets can be picked up at the Waterville Public Library at 73 Elm Street, Waterville, Maine!
The Waterville Seed Library is made possible through a partnership with the Colby Office of Civic Engagement, Waterville Public Library, FEDCO Seeds, and Johnny’s Selected Seeds. Special thanks to the Colby Office of Civic Engagement and the Ohanian-Szostak Fellows for Civic Leadership for project funding and support.
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Games
Are you looking to keep your child entertained this winter? The Waterville Public Library has you covered! Our Children’s and Teen’s departments boast a wide assortment of games and activities for *in-library use. From legos to tabletop games, to chess or playing cards—the Waterville Public Library is a great place to spend a snowy day! Inquire at one of our desks to learn more.
*all games offered are for library-use only.
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A Special Pawsome Tales
Thursday, June 4
3:30-4:30 pm
A wonderful surprise for your little ones! We thought Pawsome Tales was done for the summer, but furry friends from Love on a Leash are making a surprise visit!
Children can drop in and take turns reading their favorite book with the therapy dog. No appointment necessary! This event is free and open to the public.
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Family Storytime: Farm Tales
Saturday, June 13
10:30 - 11:15am
Starting at a fresh, NEW TIME!
Come listen to Miss MacDonald has a Farm by Kaylee Gwarjanski, the summer selection for the North St. Community Trail StoryWalk®, and other moo-ving farm tails with Mrs. Liz.
The target audience is 5-8 years of age, but ALL are welcome! Free and open to the public.
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Career Help
Need help finding a job? Free help is available! A consultant from the Northern Kennebec Valley CareerCenter is at the Waterville Public Library every Monday from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm to assist with your job search needs.
No registration is required.
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Threads & Tales!
Weekly on Tuesdays
5:00 - 6:30 pm
Have you been itching to spin a yarn with fellow fiber artists? Drop in during Threads & Tales! 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 crafting resources. This is a relaxed and informal group, you do not have to attend every session.
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Grab & Go Crafts
Cozy Tea Kits
Drop by every Friday to pick up one of our kits geared toward adults and teens! Start the month with a Cozy Reads Tea Kit, featuring packets of a different flavor each time, some information about the tea's history, and a reading recommendation.
Alternating with the teas, Grab & Go Craft Kits will contain the supplies and instructions for any number of crafts, from needle-felting or crochet to painting and sculpting.
Supplies are limited and first come, first served. Check out our website or Facebook for details on which tea or craft we have each week!
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Teen Tabletop: The Remix!
Saturdays
12:00 - 2:00 pm
We will be playing a wide variety of TTRPGs and board games, and every week will feature a different game, world, and vibe! No prior experience is necessary, so come on by the Library to explore new games with us each week, or simply show up for the ones that sound fun to you. Open to ages 11-18, all materials will be provided.
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Waterville StoryWalks®
The Waterville StoryWalks® will soon be updated for Summer! At the North Street Community Connector Trail, you will be able to read Miss MacDonald has a Farm written by Kaylee Gwarjanski, illustrated by Elizabet Vukovic.
Reed Field will be hosting Compost Stew written by Mary McKenna Siddals, illustrated by Ashley Wolff.
Thank you for walking with us!
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Crafternoons
Every Tuesday
2:30 - 4:00 pm
Crafternoons are fun weekly crafts for young children and their families! Drop by the Children’s Room to make the craft with help from library staff!
No registration is required.
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Homeschool Hub
--is on break for the summer! See you in September!
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Book Bites
Discover your child's next favorite read via a video recording on our Facebook page! Each Thursday at 7:00 pm, Mrs. Liz reads an excerpt from one book from the New Chapter Book or New Non-Fiction shelves, and the recording is posted on our Facebook page!
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Rhymetime
Every Friday
10:30 - 11:00 am
Come to the Children's Department for songs and stories for babies, toddlers, and their families!
The themes for June are:
06-05: My Pet Cat
06-12: My Small Pet
06-19: Closed for Juneteenth
06-26: My Pet Dog
No registration is required.
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Kennebec County!
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library puts free books into the hands and hearts of children.
What is The Imagination Library?
It is a book-gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children:
- Ages: Birth to Age Five
- One book per month
- Up to 60 books per child program
No eligibility criteria (income, otherwise)
Kennebec County families can receive one marvelous book by mail per month for each child ages 0-5 at no cost! Yes! Free books for children!
SIGN UP TODAY!
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To ensure all children 0-5 in Kennebec County are reached, donors and local funding partners are needed to sustain this program. Please consider donating.
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Annual Fund Appeal
Please support the Waterville Public Library's Annual Fund! Your gift to the Library empowers people and strengthens our community! There are many ways to give! You can donate to the Library online through this Donation Link. You can give directly at the Library with cash or a check made out to the Waterville Public Library! You can also send a check to the Waterville Public Library, Annual Fund, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME 04901. Your help makes all the difference! It really does!
Thank you for supporting the Waterville Public Library!
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Library Hours
Monday, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Tuesday, 10:00 am-7:00 pm
Wednesday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Thursday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Friday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Saturday, 10:00 am-3:00 pm
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