Waterville Public Library

Waterville Public Library Current Library Hours
Mon: 1p-5p
Tu: 10a-7p
Wed, Thu, Fri: 10a-5p
Sat: 10a-3p
Sun: CLOSED

The Waterville Public Library is a 2017 National Medal for Museum and Library Services winner! The nation's highest honor given to museums and libraries for service to the community.

TOMORROW, Saturday 5/30, is your chance to meet award-winning Maine author Kate Flora at 1:00 pm! Her books span genres ...
05/29/2026

TOMORROW, Saturday 5/30, is your chance to meet award-winning Maine author Kate Flora at 1:00 pm! Her books span genres including crime fiction, true crime, memoir and nonfiction, including the Joe Burgess thriller novel series. Q&A to follow.
Light refreshments will be available.
Books will be available for purchase at the event from .

This event is free, and open to the public.

http://kateclarkflora.com
https://www.facebook.com/katecflora
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05/28/2026

Are you ready for a grand adventure that includes TIGERS? "Roar" by Varsha Bajaj is just the book for you! Have a listen, then place a hold on it to pick up at your local library!

We have a surprise announcement! Two new therapy dogs from the Kennebec Valley Chapter of Love on a Leash will be joinin...
05/28/2026

We have a surprise announcement! Two new therapy dogs from the Kennebec Valley Chapter of Love on a Leash will be joining use on Thursday, June 4 from 3:30–4:30pm! We're so happy to offer Pawsome Tales one more time before the summer months. As always, children can drop in and take turns reading their favorite book with a therapy dog, no appointment necessary. We look forward to seeing you!

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

It's time for our June2026 Newsletter! June sees the start of many fresh, summer programs. Pre-registration for Plant a ...
05/28/2026

It's time for our June2026 Newsletter! June sees the start of many fresh, summer programs. Pre-registration for Plant a Seed, Read, our 2026 Summer Reading Program opens on June 15th. The Summer Feed lunch program returns to the library for the first time in years on June 22nd! We've also started accepting donations for our July Book Sale!

Follow this link to our newsletter for more details: https://conta.cc/3Rmcfds

The last May Crafternoon is a "Squirrel Bag Puppet" on Tuesday, 5/26! Come to the Children's Room between 2:30 and 4PM ...
05/25/2026

The last May Crafternoon is a "Squirrel Bag Puppet" on Tuesday, 5/26! 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!

Events for 5/25 - 5/30. The Library is closed on Monday for Memorial Day. At the other end of the week, Saturday aftern...
05/25/2026

Events for 5/25 - 5/30. The Library is closed on Monday for Memorial Day. At the other end of the week, Saturday afternoon will see a visit from awarding-winning crime author, Kate Flora! Please join us for this wonderful event!

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

The Library is CLOSED today, Monday, May 25, 2026, for Memorial Day. Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, h...
05/25/2026

The Library is CLOSED today, Monday, May 25, 2026, for Memorial Day.

Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, honors the people who died while serving in the U.S. military. We extend our gratitude to those who sacrificed their lives while serving in the country's armed forces and wish our patrons a peaceful and safe holiday.

We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26 at 10am.

Next Saturday, 5/30. is your chance to meet award-winning Maine author Kate Flora at 1:00 pm! Her books span genres incl...
05/23/2026

Next Saturday, 5/30. is your chance to meet award-winning Maine author Kate Flora at 1:00 pm! Her books span genres including crime fiction, true crime, memoir and nonfiction, including the Joe Burgess thriller novel series. Q&A to follow.
Light refreshments will be available.
Books will be available for purchase at the event from .

This event is free, and open to the public.

http://kateclarkflora.com
https://www.facebook.com/katecflora
Instagram:

For this week's Teen and Adult Grab & Go Craft Kit we have Carnivorous Plant Puppet! Kits are available today (Friday 5/...
05/22/2026

For this week's Teen and Adult Grab & Go Craft Kit we have Carnivorous Plant Puppet! Kits are available today (Friday 5/22) until 5pm, and tomorrow Saturday 5/23 from 10am-3pm, for as long as supplies last.

05/21/2026

Kimberly Brubaker Bradley has brought us "Phoenix," the first in her new series, "Ride On." If you have a middle-grade reader who loves horses or books that tug on your heartstrings, borrow this book!

Address

73 Elm Street
Waterville, ME
04901

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+12078725433

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