Waterville Public Library

A morning rich with stories, songs, and play!

Bring your friends, show off your skills, and compete for bragging rights! Whether you're a cornhole pro or have never played before, everyone is welcome.

Wednesdays from 11 am - 2 pm & Fridays from 5 - 6pm, WPL offers an alternative browsing atmosphere that includes: - lower lighting with string lights, lamps, and small lights vs overhead strip lights - no programming noise or extra foot traffic due to programming - staff time set aside to assist with additional needs - additional room/nook reservations for extra space WPL always offers: - noise-cancelling headphones - sunglasses - fidgets, stepping stones, scarves, and various input/output objects and activities - no overhead or spinning fans - assistance to help make your library time the best it can be

Make your own ghost friend at the library. Kids, teens, and families can create a spooky-cute ghost pal with fun craft materials, then give their ghost friend a name and take it home.

Bookworms is a year-long registered program that takes place in the children's room.

All are welcome to bring along any handicraft & to relax with other while you work away. Come regularly, or just when able. Coffee & Tea provided

Join us for great books and great conversations! Each meeting features a fun theme. Discover new reads, share your favorites, and connect with fellow book lovers.

Wednesdays from 11 am - 2 pm & Fridays from 5 - 6 pm, WPL offers an alternative browsing atmosphere that includes: - lower lighting with string lights, lamps, and small lights vs overhead strip lights - no programming noise or extra foot traffic due to programming - staff time set aside to assist with additional needs - additional room/nook reservations for extra space WPL always offers: - noise-cancelling headphones - sunglasses - fidgets, stepping stones, scarves, and various input/output objects and activities - no overhead or spinning fans - assistance to help make your library time the best it can be

Enjoy a community game of Mahjong each Wednesday at 1 pm! Seasoned and new players are welcome, with a beginner class held as needed prior to community play. Please register so that the right arrangements can be made.

Bookworms is a year-long registered program that takes place in the children's room.

Kids will have the opportunity to spend time outdoors listening to stories, exploring nature, playing games, creating crafts, and simply enjoying the library's lawn and gardens.

Each meeting features a fun theme. Discover new reads, share your favorites, and connect with fellow book lovers.

The Annual Halloween Trail will take place on Thursday, October 22nd, with a few new (community-requested) tweaks! For Stations: Station registration is now open! Join us as a group/organization/business or as a volunteer individual for another year of creating Halloween magic together as a community! Please read the form for details and register HERE. For Guests: - This trail is geared towards elementary school-aged children, Pre-K - 5th grade. Younger guests are welcome, and 6th & 7th graders can participate as kids in costumes or register as a volunteer and help out. - Coming Soon Register for a time to walk the trail. If you are not registered, you can wait for an open time at either 7:20 pm or 7:40 pm. Please note, there is a maximum of 25 people per time-slot, and children must be accompanied by a caregiver. - Costumes are encouraged and part of the fun! Just keep them in the E for Everyone range: no gore, blood, weapons, or nightmare-inducing items. - The trail will wind a path through the inside of the library and (weather permitting) exit through the gardens. - New this year! The Boy Scouts will host their Scary Trail along Owen's Nature Trail. This is a great option for those who do enjoy a good scare! Walk this trail in addition to the community trail inside the library, or choose which option best works for you.

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This trail time does not require registration. A maximum of 30 people will be able to enter at this time. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Click Here for Full Event Details

This trail time does not require registration. A maximum of 30 people will be able to enter at this time. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Click Here for Full Event Details

A sweet way to savor spooky season- no Trick-or-Treating required! Elevate your cookie decorating skills with Olivia of Foxtree Bakery. You'll practice and decorate 4 awesome cookies, then bring them with you to show off in an official bakery box. Registration includes all materials, plus a coffee/cocoa bar. Register individually or add guests to reserve a table. Tables naturally seat 4, but if you have more in your group, we'll keep you together. $20 material fee. If this fee hinders your ability to take the workshop, please talk with the library. By registering for the workshop, you are agreeing to pay the amount for the number of people you have registered. Payment can be made 3 ways: Waterville Public Library PayPal (accepts credit or debit cards) Cash (delivered to the library) Check (made payable to the Waterville Public Library) A library card is not required to register. Adding your card number is simply an option to autofill your information.

Enjoy great reads and conversation on the 4th Monday of each month. Join in regularly or just when you can. Books can be ordered by contacting the library, on the Mid York Library System app, or digitally (eBooks or audiobooks) on Libby. September's Read: First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston October's Read: The Astral Library by Kate Quinn November's Read: TBA

Wind down your day with a cozy and relaxing Storytime at the library!

Hot cocoa bar, makerspace and more

A fun-filled Shake Your Sillies Halloween Party! Little ones can dance, wiggle, jump, and shake their sillies out to festive, upbeat music in a happy, kid-friendly atmosphere. Children are welcome to dress up in their favorite non-scary costume or come in their regular clothes. Costumes are completely optional! We’ll keep everything fun, cheerful, and not scary, with playful Halloween music!

Homeschool families can come to the library on the first Monday of every month to hang out, and we will have a craft or activity for children, tweens, and teens to participate in if they wish to.

Kids Night Out is an evening for just the kids! Ages 6 - 5th grade are welcome to join us for dinner, games, and more, while caregivers gain those 2 hours for themselves. Registration is required, opening on Thursday, October 29th at 3 pm. Registration is available online here, or you can also call the library at 315-841-4651

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Wind down your day with a cozy and relaxing Storytime at the library!

Children ages 1-5 are invited to enjoy music and songs with opportunities to move, dance, and play.

Join Olivia of Foxtree Bakery for a cozy "Better Together" cookie decorating workshop that's meant to gather you and your people together. You decide who that is. Make it a date, a group of friends, or a parent-child special event. Registration includes: - All materials, including a bakery box to bring your beautifully decorated cookies home with you - Coffee, cocoa, tea, and little treats - Free book for each participant from the Used Book Sale Register individually or add guests to reserve a table. Tables naturally seat 4, but if you have more in your group, we'll keep you together. $20 material fee. If this fee hinders your ability to take the workshop, please talk with the library. By registering for the workshop, you are agreeing to pay the amount for the number of people you have registered. Payment can be made one of 3 ways: Waterville Public Library PayPal (accepts credit or debit cards) Cash (delivered to the library) Check (made payable to the Waterville Public Library) A library card is not required to register. Adding your card number is simply an option to autofill your information.

Enjoy great reads and conversation on the 4th Monday of each month. Join in regularly or just when you can. Books can be ordered by contacting the library, on the Mid York Library System app, or digitally (eBooks or audiobooks) on Libby. September's Read: First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston October's Read: The Astral Library by Kate Quinn November's Read: TBA

Kids will have the opportunity to spend time outdoors listening to stories, exploring nature, playing games, creating crafts, and simply enjoying the library's lawn and gardens.

Wind down your day with a cozy and relaxing Storytime at the library!