Waterville Public Library

The final September Crafternoon is a " #1 Fan Craft" on Tuesday, 9/29! Come to Waterville Public Library's Children's Room between 2:30 and 4PM to make this craft with Library staff.

Take pictures of the results and share them here, Facebook, or Instagram we'd love to see the creations!

Did you know someone from the Northern Kennebec Valley CareerCenter visits the Waterville Public Library every Monday we're open? From 1 - 4:00 pm, they are here to help everyone they can navigate the challenges of finding and getting a job. If you need help, they are here for you!

Events for 9/28 - 10/3. October begins on Thursday and we are ushering it in with style! Homeschool Hub has an autumn-themed STEM activity for our homeschool families to enjoy. Thursday also welcomes this season's origami-spotters with a Crow-static scavenger hunt! All visitors, young and old, are invited to participate.

We're switching up our usual pattern for Friday and, instead of a Cozy Tea Kit, adult and teen visitors can pick up Grab & Go kits with the makings for their own Fall Crow Plushie, part of First Friday! To cap the week off, Teen Tabletop will be running a One-shot using The Skeletons TTRPG.

For more information about these and future programs and events, check out the event calendar on our website: http://www.watervillelibrary.org/events/index.php

We've been seeing excitement for this from our visitors and it's wonderful to know that people are enjoying the journey! If you don't have a Maine Library Passport, you can pick one up right at the Circulation Desk. And while you're there, fill in the Kennebec County spot with our custom WPL stamp (it has a cool bat)!

We're very excited to have received our first completed passport! The contestant said: "Thanks for the challenge! I have been going to the library since I was 6 and have loved them all my life! I also needed an excuse to visit Aroostook County. This was such an enjoyable adventure and what a beautiful time of the year to drive in Maine. "

Remember, while this is impressive, it's not a race, still plenty of time to get your passport filled and be eligible to win some great prizes! For more info, go to www.mainelibraries.org/passport

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Starting to month off right for the kids with Pawsome Tales next Thursday, October 1st! Children can read with one of our new furry friends from Love on a Leash between 3:30 and 4:30 pm. No appointment or library card necessary, this event is free and open to the public. We look forward to seeing you!

To learn more about Love on a Leash: https://www.loveonaleash.org/kennebec-valley/.

Summer Reading might be over for 2026, but not everyone has collected their prizes! Stop by the library anytime we're open before September 30th to pick them up and thank you for reading with us this summer!

Today (September 22) is the first day of autumn! The temperatures are cooling and the days are getting shorter, which means even more reasons to curl up inside with a book or three. 😉🍂📚 Do you have any genres or authors you gravitate toward in the fall season? Do you have a book you'd recommend?

Events for 9/21 - 9/26. Lots of crafting this week, for Crafternoon, Threads & Tales, Homeschool Hub, and the Grab & Go Kit. Speaking of creativity, if you're writing for any reason and need a little help, take advantage of the free support from trained tutors on Thursday and Saturday. At the same time, teens can join in on Teen Tabletop's continuing D&D campaign for two hours of chaotic fun!

For more information about these and future programs and events, check out the event calendar on our website: http://www.watervillelibrary.org/events/index.php