Join us for a virtual conversation about two ground-breaking exhibitions on view this fall in New England museums. Like many American painters of his generation, Bob Thompson (1937–1966) sought inspiration in mythological subjects. In Thompson’s case, this meant reinterpreting compositions such as Titian’s Perseus and Andromeda (1554–56), which is currently on view in the United…
Join us for a conversation that delves into how art can empower social justice work. We’ll hear from educators and artists who center a Bob Thompson painting in Project Reset, a diversion program based in the New York City area in which participants can attend an arts program as an alternative to appearing in court.…
Presented by the Colby Museum’s Lunder Institute for American Art Dread Scott imagines a world free of oppression and exploitation, with resistance and liberation at the forefront. During this talk, the artist will present a range of work from the past 30 years that address themes of American identity and patriotism, including the criminalization of…
Register for the 2021-22 Window to the World Book Challenge, open to students in 4th through 6th grade! From September 1, 2021 to May 31, 2022, let’s go exploring together! What makes this different from a book club? Participants choose their own titles, write a book review, and earn virtual badges in Beanstack, our online…
Enjoy tasty tidbits of our new children’s collection. Each week on Thursdays from 7 to 7:30PM, Mrs. Liz will read an excerpt from a book off one of the New Books shelves. You may discover your family’s new favorite book! See the video on https://www.facebook.com/watervillelibrary/ FMI: Call 207-872-5433, email [email protected], or go to http://www.watervillelibrary.org.
Fridays just aren’t the same without Rhymetime. So, to stay engaged with our baby, toddler, and preschool families, Mrs. Liz live streams with all the music and early literacy read-a-louds on our Facebook page. The themes for September are: October 1: Letter “A” October 8: Letter “B” October 15: Letter “C’ October 22: Letter “D”…
Crafternoons are fun weekly crafts for young children and their families! Join Mrs. Liz at 3PM on the Waterville Public Library’s Facebook page for instructions and a video demonstration. The kits for each craft will be available through Library to go the Monday* before the event. October 5: Leaf Rubbing Craft October 12: Scarecrow Puppet October…
Register for the 2021-22 Window to the World Book Challenge, open to students in 4th through 6th grade! Beginning September 1, 2021, let’s go exploring together! What makes this different from a book club? Participants choose their own titles, write a book review, and earn virtual badges in Beanstack, our online data collection tool. When…
Crafternoons are fun weekly crafts for young children and their families! Join Mrs. Liz at 3PM on the Waterville Public Library’s Facebook page for instructions and a video demonstration. The kits for each craft will be available through Library to go the Monday* before the event. September 7: Paper Plate Chicken September 14: Paper Guitar Collage …
Enjoy tasty tidbits of our new children’s collection. Each week on Thursdays from 7 to 7:30PM, Mrs. Liz will read an excerpt from a book off one of the New Books shelves. You may discover your family’s new favorite book! See the video on https://www.facebook.com/watervillelibrary/ FMI: Call 207-872-5433, email [email protected], or go to http://www.watervillelibrary.org.
Fridays just aren’t the same without Rhymetime. So, to stay engaged with our baby, toddler, and preschool families, Mrs. Liz live streams with all the music and early literacy read-a-louds on our Facebook page. The themes for September are: September 3: It’s Schooltime! (Prerecorded) September 10: Chickens September 17: Autumn is Here! September 24: Alphabet…
The Waterville Public Library offers Grab & Go kits for adults and teens! The kits will be available on the every other Friday of each month and distributed while supplies last. Each kit will contain the supplies and instructions for the current craft or activity. Instruction videos for the kits, if needed, will also be…
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