Homeschool students who are pre-school through elementary grade levels* are invited to come to the library for fun and activities! December 5: Build Wind-Powered Boats with Alisha from Kennebec County 4-H 1-2:30pm (Please note the longer time)              Hands-on engineering at its finest! Using regular, everyday materials you can become an engineer. Through engineering challenges,…

At the Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street: All Day: Half off all concessions (except alcohol) at the Maine Film Center. 5–7pm Opening Reception for Square + Triangle: Home in the Colby Museum’s collection This exhibition offers varied perspectives on home, domesticity, and placemaking.  There will be a walkthrough and tour with the…

Embrace the holiday and winter spirit at the seventh annual Joy to the Ville community celebration! Join Waterville Creates, the Colby College Museum of Art, the Waterville Public Library, and the Children’s Discovery Museum as we celebrate the magic of the season with movies, art making, play, Community Maker Days, and more! Free holiday treats…

Crafternoons are fun weekly crafts for young children and their families! Come to the Children’s Room between 2:30pm and 4pm to make the craft with help from library staff! November 5: Dino Pencil Drawing November 12: Color Your Own Dino Puzzle November 19: Paper Roll 3-D Dinosaur November 26: Dino Bracelet facebook.com/watervillelibrary. Take pictures of…

Homeschool students who are pre-school through elementary grade levels* are invited to come to the library for fun and activities! November 7: Book Talk Time: Tell us all about a book you recently read! Present to a group a picture, report, or poem. What did you like? What did you dislike about it? Who was…

Elm City Small Press Fest is back! Greene Block + Studios, 18 Main St., Waterville November 16, 11 am– 4 pm Elm City Small Press Fest is an all-day celebration of contemporary printed material from local and national artists, zine-makers, independent publishers, and community collectives. Established in 2021, the fourth annual Fest is organized and…

Ticonic Gallery (at 93 Main Street) is delighted to partner with Greene Block + Studios (at 18 Main Street) to celebrate Youth Art Month with a spectacular, multi-site exhibition of artwork by local students in grades K–12. Featuring works in a variety of media, including painting, digital art, pottery, photography, and more. Youth Art Month…

Examples of Grab & Go crafts

Pick up Grab & Go kits for adults and teens at Waterville Public Library every other Friday, for so long as supplies last. Each kit will contain the supplies and instructions for the current craft or activity. October’s projects will be Needle Felted Pumpkins on October 11 and Anatomically Correct Air Dry Clay Hearts on…

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At the Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street: All Day: Half off all concessions (except alcohol) at the Maine Film Center. Community Maker Day from 5–7pm 3D Printing Get ready for The SpongeBob Musical at the Waterville Opera House! Stop by and watch our new 3D printers in action as Stephen LaRochelle creates…

Come explore downtown Waterville for a family-friendly Trunk or Treat! On October 26, Waterville’s Main Street will transform into a festive hub of Halloween excitement. Families can stroll through the heart of the city, collecting treats from local businesses and community groups. Whether you’re in it for the candy, great movies, the community spirit, or…

Crafternoons are fun weekly crafts for young children and their families! Come to the Children’s Room between 2:30pm and 4pm to make the craft with help from library staff! October 1: Egg Crate Animals October 8: Paper Pumpkin October 15: Bat Silhouette Painting October 22: Paper Plate Ghost October 29: Paper Spider facebook.com/watervillelibrary. Take pictures…

Boo-tiful stories to make you gasp and giggle (mmmmoooorahahahaha!). What is Family Storytime?Fun for children and their caregivers with music, movement, and a bit more reading than Rhymetime. The target audience is 5–8 years of age, but ALL are welcome! Questions? Call 207.872.5433 or email [email protected].