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Waterville Public Library
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Since 1896, the Waterville Public Library in Waterville, Maine has been fostering discovery, promoting creativity, and caring about the people in our community.
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Waterville Public Library @wtvllibrary.bsky.social · 2h
Need to declutter your crafting stash? Come to our first ever craft supply swap on Saturday, 11/22!
From Monday, 10/20 through Friday, 11/15, we’ll be collecting gently used or unwanted craft supplies. For details and more info: www.watervillelibrary.org/news/article...
#libsky #craftswap #crafting
The title, dates, and times of the event and the supply drop-off window. Around the right, left, and bottom edges are various craft materials.
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Waterville Public Library @wtvllibrary.bsky.social · 4h
The next October Crafternoon is a Paper Plate Spider Web on Tues, 10/21! Come to the 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!
#crafternoon #libsky #kidscrafts
The center has been cut out of a black paper plate. String has been criss-crossed over the hole to make a web. A spider made from pipe-cleaners and a puffball has been placed at the top.
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Waterville Public Library @wtvllibrary.bsky.social · 7h
Events for the week of 10/20 to 10/25. WPL will be at "Nightmare on Main Street" Trunk or Treat on 10/25, 5 - 7:00 pm. Get ready for a Spooktacular time!
FMI about these and future events, check out the calendar on our website: www.watervillelibrary.org/events/index...
#libsky #WatervilleMaine
At the top: More reasons to visit your library! 10/20 - 10/25 Below, in black text on white boxes, at the events and programs happening each day of the week. The days of the week are in white text on a blue box at the top of each white box. Below the boxes is the library's logo and contact information.
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Waterville Public Library @wtvllibrary.bsky.social · 4d
Join us for a live reading from "North Woods at Night" and "Rivers of Ink" at WPL on Tuesday, 11/4, from 5:30-6:30 pm! The event will feature readings by six of the writers in the anthologies.
#northwoodsatnight #RiversOfInk #WatervillePublicLibrary #maineauthors #authorreading #12WillowsPress
A blue background is beneath a the covers of the both anthologies. In black boxes are the title of the event, the date, time, and location, and the names of the visiting writers. In the bottom right is the publisher's logo
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Waterville Public Library @wtvllibrary.bsky.social · 5d
Homeschool Hub on 10/16 at 1:00 pm, Let's Learn Together: Jewish Holidays! Stories, and a craft with special guest Melanie Weiss, Assistant Director, Center for Small Town Jewish Life. Homeschool students who are pre-school through elementary grade levels are invited to come!
#libsky #homeschoolhub
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Waterville Public Library @wtvllibrary.bsky.social · 6d
The Library will be closed on Saturday, 10/18/25 as we prep for Nosh & Knock Off 2025: Dead as a Dormouse, scheduled for that evening!
FMI: www.watervillelibrary.org/news/article..., call 207.872.5433, or email [email protected].
#libsky #WatervilleMaine #NoshandKnockOff #livetheater
All print is grey blue on a yellow, canvas textured background. The Nosh & Knock off logo is on the left. Top center is the show name in a fancy font with a drawing of a tea pot in the top right corner. Below that is the following text: An Immersive Mystery Event. Saturday, October 18 at 6:30 pm and Sunday, October 19 at 1 pm. Culinary delights and libations! 21 plus
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Waterville Public Library @wtvllibrary.bsky.social · 6d
Another surprise delivery from the Central Maine Gleaners Group! Waterville Public Library has free squash (3 boxes!), available to pick up until 7pm, or while supplies last.

#gleaning #centralmaine #watervillemaine #libsky
Several gourds and squash in a cardboard box Several squash in a cardboard box
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Waterville Public Library @wtvllibrary.bsky.social · 7d
The first October Crafternoon is a Paper Owl in a Tree on Tuesday, 10/14! Come to the 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!
#crafternoon #libsky #kidscrafts
A drawing on an owl inside of a curved piece of paper made to look like a tree trunk. The owl and the leafy background are both colored with crayon.
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Waterville Public Library @wtvllibrary.bsky.social · 7d
Events for the week of 10/13 to 10/19. We are closed on Monday for Indigenous People's Day, and Saturday to prepare for Nosh & Knock Off: Dead as a Dormouse!
FMI about these and future events, check out the calendar on our website: www.watervillelibrary.org/events/index...
#libsky #WatervilleMaine
At the top: More reasons to visit your library! 10/13 - 10/19 Below, in black text on white boxes, at the events and programs happening each day of the week. The days of the week are in white text on a blue box at the top of each white box. Below the boxes is the library's logo and contact information.
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Waterville Public Library @wtvllibrary.bsky.social · 7d
The Waterville Public Library is closed on Monday, October 13, 2024, for Indigenous Peoples' Day. Regular services will resume on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

#libraries #IndigenousPeoplesDay
The closure announcement in white text on a photo of a blurred forest. The library's logo is at the bottom.
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Waterville Public Library @wtvllibrary.bsky.social · 10d
A special guest is coming to Family Storytime at Waterville Public LIbrary! Tomorrow, 10/11, at 1:30 pm, meet Phuc Tran, celebrated Maine teacher, artist, and author! There will be a reading of his newest book, "Cranky Makes a Friend", followed by a Q&A.
#PhucTran #authorevent #Storytime #libsky
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Waterville Public Library @wtvllibrary.bsky.social · 10d
Tomorrow, 10/11, 12-1:30 pm, Meghan Sterling, poet and editor from Gardiner, and Sidney wild child, now long-time Wyoming resident sid sibo (@sidsibo.bsky.social) invite visitors into conversation about writing our way forward. FMI: tinyurl.com/mry943pb
#MaineAuthor #sidsibo #MeghanSterling #libsky
One the top half are the writers' portraits. Left: sid sibo with one of her horse. Right: Meghan Sterling. Below them are the covers of their latest books.
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Waterville Public Library @wtvllibrary.bsky.social · 12d
With multiple displays around the building, from the Children's Room to the 4th Floor Gallery, tour a sample of the kind of books that get banned and challenged across the US.
FMI on the 1st and 4th Floor displays: sites.google.com/view/bannedb...
#bannedbooksweek #bannedbooksweek2025 #libsky
The display in the Children's department. In front of two arched windows, seven children's books are on display. Yellow caution tape, gathered high on the wall above them, spreads out and leads to the displayed books. Between two of the strips of tape in a sign that reads "Banned Books Week, Oct. 5-11, 2025" A black bookshelf framed by yellow caution tape. On top is a sign in a black frame that reads "Banned Books". Eight graphic novels are displayed on the three shelves below, showing some of the top adult graphic novel titles that have been banned or challenged. Above each book is a Tag with a QR code leading to more information about why the book was restricted. The wooden bookshelf in front of the Information Desk. In between displayed books on the top shelf is a sign in a curved frame that reads "Banned Books". Twelve books are displayed on the three shelves, showing some of the top adult fiction and non-fiction titles that have been banned or challenged over the years. Above each book is a Tag with a QR code leading to more information about why the book was restricted. A wide shot of the fourth floor gallery, a white room with door on either side. Displayed on the walls are framed posters of the top ten books that were banned or challenge in 2024. Running the entire circumference of the room beneath the posters is yellow caution tape.
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Waterville Public Library @wtvllibrary.bsky.social · 13d
Here's the events for the week of 10/6 to 10/11. Take a look at Saturday especially, we have TWO author visits!
FMI about these and future programs and events, check out the event calendar on our website: www.watervillelibrary.org/events/index...
#libsky #WatervilleMaine
At the top: More reasons to visit your library! 10/6 - 10/11 Below, in black text on white boxes, at the events and programs happening each day of the week The days of the week are in white text on a blue box at the top of each white box. Below the boxes is the library's logo and contact information.
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Waterville Public Library @wtvllibrary.bsky.social · 14d
The first October Crafternoon is a Firehouse Dalmatian on Tuesday, 10/7! Come to the 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!
#crafternoon #libsky #kidscrafts
The face of a smiling dalmatian wearing a firefighter's hat, made of paper and colored with marker.
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Waterville Public Library @wtvllibrary.bsky.social · 17d
WPL and the South End Teen Center invite teens 11-18 to play tabletop games every Friday 2:45-4:45pm. All free, materials and games provided. Registration only required to join the D&D game. Want to join in for board games, just drop in! FMI and to sign up: tinyurl.com/8wuz3kdv
#libsky #ttrpgs
A photo of dice, dice bags, and a character sheet on a grey table. The title, date, and time of the event is superimposed over the photo.
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Waterville Public Library @wtvllibrary.bsky.social · 21d
The next September Crafternoon is a Paper Roll Sloth on Tuesday, 9/29! Come to the Children's Room between 2:30 and 4PM to make this craft with Library staff.
Take pictures of the results and share them here or on Instagram, we'd love to see what you create! 🙂
#crafternoon #libsky #kidscrafts
A picture of the described craft.
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Waterville Public Library @wtvllibrary.bsky.social · 21d
Wondering what's happening in the library? This post is a good place to start looking!
Correction: Writing Tutors on 10/3 are 3-5pm.
FMI about these and future programs and events, check out the event calendar on our website: www.watervillelibrary.org/events/index...
#libsky #WatervilleMaine
At the top: More reasons to visit your library! 9/29 - 10/4 Below, in black text on white boxes, at the events and programs happening each day of the week The days of the week are in white text on a blue box at the top of each white box. Below the boxes is the library's logo and contact information.
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Waterville Public Library @wtvllibrary.bsky.social · 21d
Wondering what's happening in the library? This post is a good place to start looking! For more information about these and future programs and events, check out the event calendar on our website: www.watervillelibrary.org/events/index...
#libsky #WatervilleMaine
At the top: More reasons to visit your library! 9/29 - 10/4 Below, in black text on white boxes, at the events and programs happening each day of the week The days of the week are in white text on a blue box at the top of each white box. Below the boxes is the library's logo and contact information.
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Waterville Public Library @wtvllibrary.bsky.social · 23d
The October 2025 Newsletter is available!
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#newsletter #libsky #WatervilleME #communityevents
October 2025 Newsletter
Email from Waterville Public Library Community Gathers and Grows at the Library Contact: 207-872-5433 | [email protected] October 2025 Newsletter Announcements Library Closures The Libra
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Waterville Public Library @wtvllibrary.bsky.social · 24d
For this week's Teen and Adult Grab & Go Craft Kit we have Dapper Crab Plushies! Kits are available today (Friday 9/26) until 5pm, or while supplies last. Please note that the crab/accessory colors will vary.

#libsky #grabandgo #fiberarts #craftkits #WatervilleME
A plush toy crab made of red felt. It has a hat, bowtie, and cane made of black and grey felt, and a pair of shiny gold and black eyes.
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Waterville Public Library @wtvllibrary.bsky.social · 25d
Join us for Pawsome Tales on Thursday, October 2, 3:30–4:30pm. Kids can drop in and read their favorite book with a furry visitor from the Kennebec Valley Chapter of Love on a Leash. No appointment necessary!
#libsky #therapydog #kidslit #loveonaleash
The event title is at the top. Beside it is a drawing of a book with a light blue heart and paw print on the cover. Centered below is the event information. in the bottom left corner is the Love on a Leash logo. In the bottom right in a photo of Sadie, a goldendoodle dog, with the text "Meets Sadie!" on it.
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Waterville Public Library @wtvllibrary.bsky.social · 26d
On Friday, September 26, 2:45-4:45pm, teens 11-18 can come to the library and customize a tabletop roleplay miniature! There will be paints and brushes, blank minis, and materials to draw and color tabletop rpg-sized standees. A part of our Teen Tabletop Gaming series.
#libsky #ttrpgs #miniatures
A photo of someone painting a miniature dragon. The title, date, and time of the event is superimposed over the photo.
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Waterville Public Library @wtvllibrary.bsky.social · 27d
Starting this Friday and Saturday (9/26, 9/27) at WPL, get free help with your writing! Trained Colby Farnham Writers’ Center tutors can assist at any stage of the writing process. Available dates into December: www.watervillelibrary.org/news/article...
Fridays, 3-5pm · Saturdays, 12-3pm
#libsky
The title of the program above the logos for the Waterville Public Library, Farnham Writers' Center, and Colby Civic Engagement and Community Partnerships. Underlying that is a photo of someone writing in a journal.
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Waterville Public Library @wtvllibrary.bsky.social · 28d
The next September Crafternoon is an Autumn Hedgehog on Tuesday, 9/23! Come to the Children's Room between 2:30 and 4PM to make this craft with Library staff.
Take pictures of the results and share them here or on Instagram, we'd love to see what you create! 🙂
#crafternoon #libsky #kidscrafts
A paper hedgehog whose spikes are made from paper leaves in red, yellow, and orange.
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