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Library Closures
The Library will be closed on Monday, May 25th, 2026.
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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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Children's Book Week
May 4 - May 10, 2026
Children’s Book Week is a national week-long event that celebrates books for young readers. 2026 is the 107th anniversary of this beloved program, and this year’s event slogan is Books: Get Curious. This slogan celebrates all the ways that the stories we read, share, and tell encourage and quench the curiosity inherent in every child. Come into the Waterville Public Library any time during the week and celebrate with us by joining in any of our weekly programs or by coming to Family Storytime on Saturday, May 9. You can also celebrate using all the amazing free resources at EveryChildaReader.net. Follow #BooksGetCurious online for more.
Art © Grace Lin, Poster © Every Child a Reader
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350 Trees!
In partnership with Neighborhood Forest, the Waterville Public Library distributed over 350 Canaan fir trees to children in our community during Earth Week in April 2026! This is a 385% increase in the number of trees given to children since last year!
Neighborhood Forest seeks to give every child the priceless joy of planting and watching trees grow. In addition, their goals are to beautify neighborhoods, reduce carbon footprint, and help instill in the hearts of our little ones a sense of magic, wonder, and love for our marvelous planet.
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Printing & Faxing Services
Do you need to get something printed, but are not sure how? For the low price of 10 cents per page for black-and-white copies or 25 cents per page for color, you can print almost anything at the Library! You can print from any of our public computers or your own device via remote printing.
The same machine can also send faxes ($1.00 for the first page, $0.25 for each page after that) or scan pages and send them via email (no cost)!
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Family Storytime:
Classic Fairy Tales
Saturday, May 9
1:30 - 2:15pm
Join Mrs. Liz to hear a collection of classic fairy tales, followed by a fun craft!
The target audience is 5-8 years of age, but ALL are welcome! Free and open to the public.
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Author Event: Kate Flora
Saturday, May 30th
1:00-2:30 pm
Meet award-winning Maine author Kate Flora, whose books span genres including crime fiction, true crime, memoir, and nonfiction, including the Joe Burgess thriller novel series.
Q&A to follow.
Light refreshments will be available.
Books will be available for purchase at the event from Oliver & Friends Bookshop.
This event is 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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Free Writing Support
May 1-2, 2026
Friday, 5/1: 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Saturday, 5/2: 12:00 - 3:00 pm
Get free help with your writing at the Waterville Public Library! Trained writing tutors can assist at any stage of the writing process. The last two dates until the fall are May 1 and May 2, 2026!
Drop-ins welcome!
Or book an appointment! 207.872.5433
Free & open to the public.
This program is made possible by a partnership of the Colby College Farnham Writers' Center, Colby College Civic Engagement and Community Partnerships, and the Waterville Public Library.
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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® are updated for Spring! At the North Street Community Connector Trail, you will be able to read Tad by Benji Davies.
Reed Field will be hosting The Earth Gives More written by Sue Fliess and illustrated by Christiane Engel.
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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Pawsome Tales
Thursday, May 7
3:30 - 4:30 pm
It's time for Pawsome Tales with a furry visitor from Kennebec Valley Love on a Leash! Children can drop in and take turns reading their favorite book with the therapy dog. No appointment necessary!
This will be the last Pawsome Tales until September, so come wish Sadie and her handler a happy vacation!
To learn more about Love on a Leash: https://www.loveonaleash.org/kennebec-valley/
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Homeschool Hub
Every Thursday
1:00 - 2:00 pm
May 28, 2026 is the final Homeschool Hub for this school year!
Homeschool students who are pre-school through elementary grade levels* are invited to come to the library for fun and activities!
*The Bartlett Room for Teens is available for older siblings!
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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 May are:
05-01: Opposites
05-08: Moms & Families
05-15: Birds
05-22: Bugs
05-29: All Around the Farm
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 or get in touch to learn more about recruiting families or sponsorship opportunities!
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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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