Starting a new book on this cold, wet, Sunday pm. Been a good long while since I've read a Murakami!
#booksky #libsky #imalibrarian #thisgirlreads

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

Strahov Monastery library - glorious brightly painted ceiling with (I presume) biblical images, old globes on stands, sculpture of a saint, an antique reading stand which rotates books, and many stacks of ancient tomes

Another in my series of libraries
Strahov Monastery library
#SomethingBeautiful #LoveLibraries #EveryLibraryMatters #Libraries #Library #LibrarySky #libsky

Authors + Libraries = ❤️💙💜

In her recent #AuthorTalk with @sho-walter.bsky.social, literary legend Barbara Kingsolver took a moment to gush over her love for librarians. We want to hear about your favorite library or librarian!​

#Librarians #Libraries #LoveYourLocalLibrarian #LibSky #Library

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

Beinecke Rare Book Library, Yale University - large open space with leather sofas and chairs beneath high coffered ceiling, with 5 levels of lighted bookstacks rising upwards

Another in my series of libraries
Beinecke Rare Book Library, Yale University
#SomethingBeautiful #LoveLibraries #EveryLibraryMatters #Libraries #Library #LibrarySky #libsky

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

Trinity College library, Dublin - two floors of tall wooden bookstacks rising up, thousands of books in antique bindings, busts at end of each stack

Another in my series of libraries
You can't have too many views of Trinity College library, Dublin
#SomethingBeautiful #LoveLibraries #EveryLibraryMatters #Libraries #Library #LibrarySky #libsky

Keen to watch this soon! 📜 #bookhistory #booksky #libsky #rarebooks

Launching during National Library Week! Limitless Librarian The support you need for the community you love. Enhance Your Library, Enhance Your Well-Being with Moni Barrette Tues, April 21, 2 pm EDT FREE Online Seminar Register Today!

Get ready for #NationalLibraryWeek by registering for the very first Limitless Librarian virtual events! @monibarre.bsky.social will lead a workshop based on her upcoming book “Enhance your Library, Enhance Your Well-Being.”

Register today at bit.ly/4dD0to7

#libsky #libraries #librarystaff

Trinity College library, Dublin - view down main room with two levels of high bookshelves containing books in antique bindings, busts at the end of each stack, and the rounded ceiling and stacks receding into distance

Another in my series of libraries
another view of Trinity College library, Dublin
#SomethingBeautiful #LoveLibraries #EveryLibraryMatters #Libraries #Library #LibrarySky #libsky

Amanda Jones: An Accidental Activist - The American Leader Amanda Jones was targeted with false, hateful accusations because she spoke out against an effort to ban books from her local library.

#Libsky #Libraries #BookBanning #Teachers #Librarians
📚📖🏫 #Resist
Speaking out against book banning, "...she was targeted as a rebel by loyalists who mounted an aggressive attack on her character, falsely accusing her of peddling porn to children, advocating anal sex, and grooming sexual deviants."

Almost every computer needed help 🫩 IT does not get enough credit 📚
#libsky

Trinity College library, Dublin - ladders leaned against rising bookstacks of books with antique bindings, beside view down corridor showing bookstacks extending into distance

Another in my series of libraries
Trinity College library, Dublin
#SomethingBeautiful #LoveLibraries #EveryLibraryMatters #Libraries #Library #LibrarySky #libsky

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

CONSIDER THE LILIES by @jennigrant67.bsky.social illus by @juliannaswaney.bsky.social is a rhyming color concept book featuring flowers, the idea that we grow where we are planted, and a gentle message of God’s love. Rec’d for Easter & Spring read-aloud. #EduSky #Libsky #KidLit 👍📚

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

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

Books on shelves erected around base of large tree. Sorry, I don't know the location

Another in my series of libraries
tree library
#SomethingBeautiful #LoveLibraries #EveryLibraryMatters #Libraries #Library #LibrarySky #libsky

How tall is your TBR pile? 😊 = Chill. I’m actually all caught up! 🤨 = Suspicious. The stack is starting to lean. 😧 = Concerned. I just added 6 more books today. 🤯 = Overwhelmed. Send help (and more bookmarks)!

Check in with your 'To Be Read' pile! 📚 How are you feeling about your reading list today? Share the appropriate face below!

#TBR #TBRlist #Books #Libraries #Library #LibSky

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

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

April Virtual Author Talks: The Explorer's Gene by Alex Hutchinson Shadow Strike by Brad Taylor On a Mission by Valerie Neal Coach by Jason Reynolds Bittersweet by Thalia Ho What the Deep Water Knows by Miranda Cowley Heller

We still have a couple of fascinating #AuthorTalks this month, but here’s a preview of what’s coming up in April at the Library Speakers Consortium!

#LibSky #Library #Libraries #LibraryPrograms #VirtualEvents #JasonReynolds

Three women stand in a row and smile for the camera.

A woman in an orange shirt holds a great horned owl on her gloved hand

A grey haired woman in a blue shirt holds a small kestrel on a gloved hand in front of several audience members and another woman in a striped shirt stands in the background

A blonde woman in a striped shirt holds a small screech owl on a gloved hand is standing next to another woman in an orange shirt who is holding up a piece of tree bark next to the owl to demonstrate its ability to camouflage.

We had such a blast during yesterday’s visit from Fontenelle Forest. Thanks again to Kathy, Tara, and Colleen for teaching us about their raptors- Orion, Claus, and George! #bulibrary #libsky #fontenelleforest #raptors #birdrescue #lunchandlearn #libraryevent #academiclibrary

Travelling library, Hereford Cathedral, 15th-century - large wooden chest with carrying pole fixed through iron rings

Another in my series of libraries
15th-century travelling library, Hereford Cathedral
#SomethingBeautiful #LoveLibraries #EveryLibraryMatters #Libraries #Library #LibrarySky #libsky #MedievalSky

Heidi Stevens: We need empathy more than ever. This would be a terrible time to say goodbye to books AI taking over reading homework feels like the result of a problem, not the cause of it, writes Heidi Stevens.

Help us support local libraries, and pass on books to eager readers, through your book donations and our monthly sales. #booksky #libsky

Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library, Toronto - view from upper floor down into central octagonal area, with tall lighted pillars and rising bookstacks on each floor

Another in my series of libraries
Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library, Toronto
#SomethingBeautiful #LoveLibraries #EveryLibraryMatters #Libraries #Library #LibrarySky #libsky

Give your library patrons the gift of helpful #cookingtips from top #cookbook authors! In this clip from a recent #authortalk, Jenn Lueke encourages listeners to start small with their meal prep plans. Request a demo at bit.ly/4dpJCFl

#libraries #libsky #library

Thomas Crane Library, Quincy, MA - spacious high meeting room with long table and chairs, stained glass, with two balconies rising up, and bookstacks seen to either side

Another in my series of libraries
Thomas Crane Library, Quincy, MA
#SomethingBeautiful #LoveLibraries #EveryLibraryMatters #Libraries #Library #LibrarySky #libsky

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