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Flowers made from different paper craft materials with a colored image of the globe in their centers.

Flowers made from different paper craft materials with a colored image of the globe in their centers.

The next April Crafternoon is "Earth Day Flowers" on Tuesday, 4/21! Come to WPL 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

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A cloud made of cotton batting glue to a blue paper background. Paper rain drops cut from different shades of light blue paper hand from the cloud by pieces of purple yarn.

A cloud made of cotton batting glue to a blue paper background. Paper rain drops cut from different shades of light blue paper hand from the cloud by pieces of purple yarn.

The next April Crafternoon is a "Rain Cloud" on Tuesday, 4/14! Come to WPL 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

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More reasons to visit your library! 4/13 - 4/18. In black text on white boxes, are the events and programs happening each day of the week. In addition to the repeating events, Wednesday has been replaced by a notice about the origami frog scavenger hunt and the Waterville Seed Library. The bottom of Saturday's listing announces the Bard's Birthday Bash. The Recycled Shakespeare Company's logo is to the right of the text, with a party hat on Shakespeare's head and party flags above it.

More reasons to visit your library! 4/13 - 4/18. In black text on white boxes, are the events and programs happening each day of the week. In addition to the repeating events, Wednesday has been replaced by a notice about the origami frog scavenger hunt and the Waterville Seed Library. The bottom of Saturday's listing announces the Bard's Birthday Bash. The Recycled Shakespeare Company's logo is to the right of the text, with a party hat on Shakespeare's head and party flags above it.

Events for 4/13 - 4/18. In addition to our lovely weekly events, this weekend we're celebrating Shakespeare's birthday with the Recycled Shakespeare Company!
FMI about these and future events, check out our website: www.watervillelibrary.org/events/index...
#libsky #WatervilleMaine #shakespeare

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Photos of an owl looking at the viewer and two of dog noses on a black background with the title and information about the event in white. The library's Children's Room logo is in the bottom right corner.

Photos of an owl looking at the viewer and two of dog noses on a black background with the title and information about the event in white. The library's Children's Room logo is in the bottom right corner.

Let’s Learn “Umwelt”: Seeing the world like an animal, with special guest Serena Sanborn! Come learn how an animal's senses differ from a human's and how that shapes their perception of the world around them!
FMI: tinyurl.com/63p4srjk
#WatervilleMaine #libsky#STEMLearning

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A frog of green construction paper on a yellow background. The arms and legs have been draw simply in black marker. The mouth is folded so that it can open and close.

A frog of green construction paper on a yellow background. The arms and legs have been draw simply in black marker. The mouth is folded so that it can open and close.

The first April Crafternoon is a "Paper Frog" on Tuesday, 4/7! Come to WPL 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

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More reasons to visit your library! 4/6 - 4/11. In black text on white boxes, are the events and programs happening each day of the week. In addition to the repeating events, Wednesday is replaced by a notice about the origami frog scavenger hunt and the Waterville Seed Library. Tuesday has an illustration of a chickadee beside the "Birding for a Better World" book club event.

More reasons to visit your library! 4/6 - 4/11. In black text on white boxes, are the events and programs happening each day of the week. In addition to the repeating events, Wednesday is replaced by a notice about the origami frog scavenger hunt and the Waterville Seed Library. Tuesday has an illustration of a chickadee beside the "Birding for a Better World" book club event.

Events for 4/6 - 4/11. "Birding for a Better World" Book Club will be here on Tuesday at 1:30pm. Saturday, visit for Family Storytime with Maine author, Jeanine Deas!
FMI about these & future events, head to: www.watervillelibrary.org/events/index...
#libsky #WatervilleMaine #birding #jeaninedeas

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Can birding make the world better? TOMORROW, Tuesday, 4/7 from 1-3:30pm come to a Book Club meeting with "Birding for a Better World: A Guide to Finding Joy and Nature in Community" by Molly Adams and Sydney Golden Anderson.
FMI: tinyurl.com/3rsa7bu4
#libsky #birding #community #watervillemaine

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Different examples of pieces made for Youth Art Month. Three quarter circles of the same size have all been decorated differently and placed next to each other to create most of a circle.

Different examples of pieces made for Youth Art Month. Three quarter circles of the same size have all been decorated differently and placed next to each other to create most of a circle.

Correction: From Tuesday, 4/7 - 4/30/2026, visit the Community Crafternoon Project Art Show in the Waterville Public Library's Carnegie Gallery to see this showcase of the wonderful collaborative artwork created by our youngest patrons.
#youthart #collaborativeart #libsky #watervillepubliclibrary

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A person on a laptop looks on as the person beside them writes in a notebook. "Free writing support" is written at the top. The logos for Waterville Public Library, Farnham Writers' Center, and Colby Civic Engagement and Community Partnerships are at the bottom.

A person on a laptop looks on as the person beside them writes in a notebook. "Free writing support" is written at the top. The logos for Waterville Public Library, Farnham Writers' Center, and Colby Civic Engagement and Community Partnerships are at the bottom.

The writing tutors from Farnham Writers' Center are here to help with you compose your prose! Drop in on Friday or Saturday, or register to reserve a slot ahead of time.
FMI: www.watervillelibrary.org/news/article...
#writingtutor #libsky #WatervilleMaine #farnhamwriterscenter

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Text describing the event, white on a green background. Photos of the origami front has been placed on an illustration of a pond in a forest with the emerald frog on a rock in the center. The Waterville Public Library logo is at the top center.

Text describing the event, white on a green background. Photos of the origami front has been placed on an illustration of a pond in a forest with the emerald frog on a rock in the center. The Waterville Public Library logo is at the top center.

Hop into April with another ribbeting Scavenger Hunt at WPL! Find the origami frogs hidden throughout the building and redeem them for a frogtastic prize! Find the emerald frog for a secret reward. Runs all month, all ages welcome!
#WatervilleMaine #watervillepubliclibrary #scavengerhunt #libsky

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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.

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.

Join us for Pawsome Tales on Thursday, April 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

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Different examples of pieces made for Youth Art Month. Three quarter circles of the same size have all been decorated differently and placed next to each other to create most of a circle.

Different examples of pieces made for Youth Art Month. Three quarter circles of the same size have all been decorated differently and placed next to each other to create most of a circle.

The last March Crafternoon is BIG! We would love to display every piece made on Tuesday, 3/31, as part of a Collaborative Art Project! Come to the Children's Room between 2:30 and 4PM to make your entry with Library staff.
#crafternoon #kidscrafts #YouthArtMonth #libsky

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More reasons to visit your library! 3/30 - 4/4. In black text on white boxes, are the events and programs happening each day of the week. In addition to the repeating events, Wednesday announces the start of the origami grog scavenger hunt with origami frogs in green and brown. The special emerald frog with a gold crown sits on top of a rock. The bottom of Thursday's list has an announcement for a live reading and Q&A with Craig Santos Perez. And Saturday has a nest of bird eggs next to the Teen Tabletop one shot, "Egg Hunt".

More reasons to visit your library! 3/30 - 4/4. In black text on white boxes, are the events and programs happening each day of the week. In addition to the repeating events, Wednesday announces the start of the origami grog scavenger hunt with origami frogs in green and brown. The special emerald frog with a gold crown sits on top of a rock. The bottom of Thursday's list has an announcement for a live reading and Q&A with Craig Santos Perez. And Saturday has a nest of bird eggs next to the Teen Tabletop one shot, "Egg Hunt".

Events for 3/30 - 4/4. April begins with a frogtastic new scavenger hunt and a visit from poet and academic Dr. Craig Santos Perez.
FMI about these and future events, check out our website: www.watervillelibrary.org/events/index...
#libsky #WatervilleMaine #scavengerhunt #craigsantosperez

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A photo of the author with the cover of her new book overlaying the bottom right corner.

A photo of the author with the cover of her new book overlaying the bottom right corner.

On Saturday 4/11, 1:30-2:15 pm, Maine children's author Jeanine Deas visits to give us a special early premiere reading her new book! ABC Ducks of Deering Oaks Park is packed with fun and facts, it's sure to be a wonderful Family Storytime.

#libsky #maineauthor #watervillemaine #jeaninedeas

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A whale shark sculpted out of clay, painted light blue with white freckles.

A whale shark sculpted out of clay, painted light blue with white freckles.

For this week's Teen and Adult Grab & Go Craft Kit we'll be sculpting an Air Dry Clay Whale Shark! Kits are available today, Friday 3/27, until 5pm, and tomorrow Saturday 3/28 from 10am-3pm, for as long as supplies last.

#grabandgocraft #watervillemaine #libsky

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A photo of the author on a blue to white gradient background. The cover of his book "call this mutiny" is imposed over the left of the photo. Below as the details of the event and the logos for Waterville Public Library and Colby Center for the Arts and Humanities.

A photo of the author on a blue to white gradient background. The cover of his book "call this mutiny" is imposed over the left of the photo. Below as the details of the event and the logos for Waterville Public Library and Colby Center for the Arts and Humanities.

Join us on Thursday, 4/2, from 4-5:30 pm, for a live reading and discussion with poet and academic Craig Santos Perez as he reads from his latest anthology, "call this mutiny". Q&A to follow. Event is free, and open to the public.
FMI: tinyurl.com/mr46ka37
#libsky #WatervilleMaine #CraigSantosPerez

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An exhibit of poetry by Dr. Craig Santos Perez is now up in Waterville Public Library's Carnegie Gallery. They will be on display until after his visit on 4/22026, when you can meet the poet between 4 and 5:30 pm!
#craigsantosperez #poetry #watervillemaine #watervillepubliclibrary #libsky

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A dolphin in the ocean. Both are simple, made from collaged paper.

A dolphin in the ocean. Both are simple, made from collaged paper.

The next March Crafternoon is a "Dolphin Mosaic" on Tuesday, 3/24! Come to WPL 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

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More reasons to visit your library! 3/16 - 3/21. In black text on white boxes, are the events and programs happening each day of the week. In addition to the repeating events, Teen Tabletop's new D&D game is highlighted with game dice beside it. A whale shark is beside the Grab & Go craft kits on Friday and a colorful mosaic is next to Crafternoon. The Wednesday spot is taken up by a Waterville Seed Library highlight.

More reasons to visit your library! 3/16 - 3/21. In black text on white boxes, are the events and programs happening each day of the week. In addition to the repeating events, Teen Tabletop's new D&D game is highlighted with game dice beside it. A whale shark is beside the Grab & Go craft kits on Friday and a colorful mosaic is next to Crafternoon. The Wednesday spot is taken up by a Waterville Seed Library highlight.

Events for 3/23 - 3/28. The crafts are in the ocean this week and Teen Tabletop is starting a new D&D campaign!
FMI about these and future events, check out our website: www.watervillelibrary.org/events/index...
#libsky #WatervilleMaine #watervilleseedlibrary #kidscrafts #sculpting #teentabletop

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The French language is an integral part of Maine's culture.
Have a library card? Conversational French is one of the 70+ languages offered through Mango Languages. Mango is offered FREE through Waterville Public Library. tinyurl.com/bd554ymp
#MangoLanguages #frenchlanguageday #libsky #Maine

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The text at the top is the title of the program and the name of the tea. Below is the suggested book with a box of the tea on either side. The library's logo is at the bottom of the image.

The text at the top is the title of the program and the name of the tea. Below is the suggested book with a box of the tea on either side. The library's logo is at the bottom of the image.

This week's Cozy Reads Tea Kit is Morning Berry. Kits are available today (Friday 3/20) until 5pm, and Saturday 3/21 from 10am-3pm or while supplies last.
Our matching book suggestion is "Baby Dragon Cafe" by Aamna Qureshi (@aamnaqureshi.bsky.social ).
#WatervilleMaine #aamnaqureshiauthor #libsky

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A character sheet and some scattered dice on a wooden surface. A speech bubble stemming from the paper reads "Teen gamers: A new campaign starts March 28!" The Waterville Public Library's logo in on the right side of the image.

A character sheet and some scattered dice on a wooden surface. A speech bubble stemming from the paper reads "Teen gamers: A new campaign starts March 28!" The Waterville Public Library's logo in on the right side of the image.

Saturday, 3/28, will be Session 0 - 0.5 of Teen Tabletop Gaming's new monthly D&D campaign. For those who want to make their characters before-hand, we are starting at Level 3. No experience necessary, free and open to all teens 11 to 18.
#TeenGaming #WatervilleMaine #watervillepubliclibrary #libsky

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Three people clinking their beer glasses together. "Sláinte!" is in white in the bottom left corner.

Three people clinking their beer glasses together. "Sláinte!" is in white in the bottom left corner.

Sláinte! [SLAAN-tye!]
Check out @mangolanguages’ Irish and St. Patrick’s Day specialty courses!
Have a library card? Mango is offered FREE through Waterville Public Library! www.watervillelibrary.org/news/article...
#LanguageIsAnAdventure #libsky #stpatricksday

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More reasons to visit your library! 3/16 - 3/21. In black text on white boxes, are the events and programs happening each day of the week. In addition to the repeating events, Friday includes the logo for the Waterville Seed Library, along with information about the launch. Below the boxes is the library's logo and contact information.

More reasons to visit your library! 3/16 - 3/21. In black text on white boxes, are the events and programs happening each day of the week. In addition to the repeating events, Friday includes the logo for the Waterville Seed Library, along with information about the launch. Below the boxes is the library's logo and contact information.

Events for 3/16 - 3/21. Homeschool Hub will be learning about maple sugaring on 3/19! On 3/20, the Waterville Seed Library officially opens for 2026!
FMI about these and future events, check out our website: www.watervillelibrary.org/events/index...
#libsky #WatervilleMaine #watervilleseedlibrary

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A paper circle has been colored with rainbow stripes. At the top is a four-leafed clover, at the bottom is a pot of gold.

A paper circle has been colored with rainbow stripes. At the top is a four-leafed clover, at the bottom is a pot of gold.

The next March Crafternoon is a "Rainbow Wreath" on Tuesday, 3/17! Come to WPL 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 #stpatricksday

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The Waterville Seed Library catalog, an old card catalog with labels on the drawers. Super-imposed over it is "One week away!" along with the Seed Library's logo.

The Waterville Seed Library catalog, an old card catalog with labels on the drawers. Super-imposed over it is "One week away!" along with the Seed Library's logo.

In just ONE WEEK, on the Spring Equinox, the Waterville Seed Library will officially be open for the gardening season! On March 20, 2026 the first round of new seeds will be available! Are you as excited as we are? 🤩
#WatervilleMaine #watervilleseedlibrary #seedlibrary #gardening #libsky

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a plush hamster made of a blue and pink argyle sock. Pink fabric has been used for its nose and bowtie.

a plush hamster made of a blue and pink argyle sock. Pink fabric has been used for its nose and bowtie.

For this week's Teen and Adult Grab & Go Craft Kit we'll be making Sock Hamsters! Kits are available today (Friday 3/13) until 5pm, and tomorrow Saturday 3/14 from 10am-3pm, for as long as supplies last.

#grabandgocraft #watervillemaine #libsky

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A photo of the author on a blue to white gradient background. The cover of his book "call this mutiny" is imposed over the left of the photo. Below as the details of the event and the logos for Waterville Public Library and Colby Center for the Arts and Humanities.

A photo of the author on a blue to white gradient background. The cover of his book "call this mutiny" is imposed over the left of the photo. Below as the details of the event and the logos for Waterville Public Library and Colby Center for the Arts and Humanities.

Join us on Thursday, 4/2, from 4-5:30 pm, for a live reading and discussion with poet and academic Craig Santos Perez as he reads from his latest anthology, "call this mutiny". Q&A to follow. Event is free, and open to the public.
FMI: tinyurl.com/mr46ka37
#libsky #WatervilleMaine #CraigSantosPerez

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Can birding make the world better? Join us on Tuesday, 4/7, from 1:30-3pm for a Book Club meeting with "Birding for a Better World: A Guide to Finding Joy and Nature in Community" by Molly Adams and Sydney Golden Anderson.
FMI: tinyurl.com/3rsa7bu4
#libsky #birding #community #watervillemaine

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More reasons to visit your library! 3/9 - 3/14. In black text on white boxes, are the events and programs happening each day of the week. Below the boxes is the library's logo and contact information.

More reasons to visit your library! 3/9 - 3/14. In black text on white boxes, are the events and programs happening each day of the week. Below the boxes is the library's logo and contact information.

Events for 3/9 - 3/14. March's Family Storytime is this Saturday, 3/14! Bring your little ones to listen to stories about welcoming Spring.

FMI about these and future events, check out our website: www.watervillelibrary.org/events/index...
#libsky #WatervilleMaine

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