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The first Di-November Crafternoon is a "Dino Bobblehead" on Tuesday, 11/3! Come to Waterville Public Library's Children's Room between 2:30 and 4PM to make this craft with Library staff.

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A completed example of the craft.
November 2, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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It's October 31st which means it's time for Halloween in your Library! People of all ages, come on down to the Library for a sweet treat and a chance to show off your costume or Halloween garb. Staff will be dressed up. We would love to see you!
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October 31, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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To ward off ghosts and evil spirits, the Celts had a big party.
Try one of over 70 language courses for free with a WPL through Mango to learn more about holiday cultures and traditions around the world. connect.mangolanguages.com/watervilleli...
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Irish culture note. Samhain (meaning 'summer's end' in modern Irish) was the ancient Celtic harvest festival.
October 31, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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Events for 11/2 - 11/7. Daniel Tiger visits the library tomorrow! Plus, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday all have first-week specials!
FMI about these and future events, check out our website: www.watervillelibrary.org/events/index...
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More reasons to visit your library! October 26 - October 31. White rectangles with the days of the week in blue headers at the top of each. Each day lists the names and times of the programs in the Library's event calendar. Wednesday is highlighting the visit from Daniel Tiger and author S. Sousa at 3:30pm. The FIrst Friday logo is beside the Grab & Go Art kits listing on Friday, and a pen nib drawing circles is below the Teen Tabletop witch hat one-shot on Saturday.
November 2, 2026 at 9:15 PM
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This November, your everyday shopping can help support your library. Pick up a $2.50 reusable Community Bag at the Hannaford located in the JFK Plaza (190 JFK Plaza, Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville, ME), and we’ll receive a $1 donation!
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A reiteration of the post text below a picture of people's hands stacked together. An example of the community bag and the organizations' logos are to the right of the text.
November 1, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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Join us for Pawsome Tales next Thursday, 11/5/26! Children can read with one of our furry friends from Love on a Leash, 3:30 - 4:30 pm. No appointment or library card necessary, this event is free and open to the public.
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The title and information about the event above photos of the two therapy dogs who attended.
October 29, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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The last October Crafternoon is a "Monster Magnet" on Tuesday, 10/27! Come to Waterville Public Library's Children's Room between 2:30 and 4PM to make this craft with Library staff.

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An example of the finished craft.
October 26, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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Please join us at 12PM on December 12, 2026 to hear Waterville-native author Ron Currie discuss his sixth book: "We Will See You Bleed". Event is free. Registration is required.
FMI: tinyurl.com/currie121226
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A repeat on the event information above a photo of Ron Currie and the cover of his book "We Will See You Bleed".
October 28, 2026 at 8:42 PM
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Events for 10/26 - 10/31. Find the Jack-O-Crows that are mixed in with their darker-feathered friends this week and earn a special prize!
FMI about these and future events, check out our website: www.watervillelibrary.org/events/index...
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More reasons to visit your library! October 26 - October 31. White rectangles with the days of the week in blue headers at the top of each. Each day lists the names and times of the programs in the Library's event calendar. Black and purple origami crows are scattered around, a reminder for the origami crow scavenger hunt. Wednesday has been replaced by information about the Jack-o-crow scavenger hunt running alongside the regular crow hunt this week.
October 26, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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Come downtown TONIGHT for family fun for Halloween! Main Street in Waterville will be closed to traffic and all are welcome. Wear a costume, carve a pumpkin, watch a movie, and more! Visit WPL's table, we'd love to see the costumes!
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The event information on a purple and white background. Silhouettes of hands are coming out of a graveyard. The Discover Waterville logo is set to look like it is being held by the center hand.
October 24, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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The next October Crafternoon is a "Pom Pom Pal" on Tuesday, 10/20! Come to Waterville Public Library's Children's Room between 2:30 and 4PM to make this craft with Library staff.

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An example of the finished craft.
October 19, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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Daniel Tiger is excited for his 3rd Literacy Tour across Maine! Tuesday, 11/03/26, visit him and guest children’s author, S. Sousa.
Free and open to the public. Space is limited. www.eventbrite.com/e/maine-publ...
FMI: www.mainepublic.org/literacy-tour
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Maine Public proudly presents: literacy tour 2026 with special guest S. Sousa. Tuesday, November 3, 2026. 3:30 - 4:30 pm. Waterville Public Library. Meet Daniel Tiger!
October 19, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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All next week, October 26th-October 31st, a murder of bright orange Jack-o-Crows will visit the library to turn the building into a crowmpkin patch. Find the Jack-o-Crows and bring them to the Circulation or Children’s desks for a special prize! 🎃
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Jack-o-crow scavenger hunt at Waterville Public Library. October 26th-31st. And orange, origami crow with curls of green paper on its head sits in the center. Below is the Waterville Public Library logo. To the right of that is the note "An origami crow scavenger hunt bonus".
October 20, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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Events for 10/19 - 10/24. Come visit WPL's table at Nightmare on Main Street on Saturday for treats and fun. We look forward to seeing you!
FMI about these and future events, check out our website: www.watervillelibrary.org/events/index...
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More reasons to visit your library! October 19 - October 24. White rectangles with the days of the week in blue headers at the top of each. Each day lists the names and times of the programs in the Library's event calendar. Black and purple origami crows are scattered around, a reminder for the origami crow scavenger hunt. Wednesday has been replaced by he poster for Nightmare on Main Street, taking place on Saturday, October 24, on Main Street in Waterville.
October 19, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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Next Saturday, 10/24/26, come downtown for family fun for Halloween! Main Street will be closed to traffic and all are welcome. Wear a costume, carve a pumpkin, watch a movie, and more! Visit WPL's table, we'd love to see the costumes!
#Halloween #watervillemaine #watervillepubliclibrary
The event information on a purple and white background. Silhouettes of hands are coming out of a graveyard. The Discover Waterville logo is set to look like it is being held by the center hand.
October 17, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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Families with children, the Children's Room needs your input! Mrs. Liz would like to know what our patrons think of our Children's programming. We appreciate you! ❤ One response per family, please! form.jotform.com/watervillepu...
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October 16, 2026 at 6:21 PM
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The next October Crafternoon is a "Flying Bat" on Tuesday, 10/13! Come to Waterville Public Library's Children's Room between 2:30 and 4PM to make this craft with Library staff.

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A finished example of the craft.
October 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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The Waterville Public Library is closed on Monday, October 12, 2026, for Indigenous Peoples' Day. Regular services will resume on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
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October 12, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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Events for 10/12 - 10/17. Wednesday is time for Mid-Week Matinee! And Friday has both a new Cyber Security workshop and a new program, Bad Art Club!
FMI about these and future events, check out our website: www.watervillelibrary.org/events/index...
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More reasons to visit your library! October 12 - October 17. White rectangles with the days of the week in blue headers at the top of each. Each day lists the names and times of the programs in the Library's event calendar. Black and purple origami crows are scattered around, a reminder for the origami crow scavenger hunt. Wednesday highlights October's Mid-week Matinee, "The Addams Family". Friday announces both a Cyber Security workshop covering AI Scams and a new program, Bad Art Club. The cover for the Dread TTRPG and a Jenga tower highlight the Teen Tabletop game.
October 12, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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Next Friday, 10/16 at 2PM, learn how to identify and protect yourself again AI based frauds and scams in this workshop presented by Maine Cyber Range. No registration required.
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October 9, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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This Saturday, 10/10 at 10:30 am, Mrs. Liz will be reading stories about fall and the harvest season. The target audience is 5-8 years of age, but ALL are welcome! Free and open to the public.
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October 8, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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Visit the library one Wednesday afternoon a month for a Mid-Week Matinee! On 10/14, 3-4:30 pm, we're showing a film about a family that's creepy and kooky, mysterious and spooky. Join us for this "all together ooky" PG animated film from 2019.
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The event details surrounded by popcorn. A hand snapping its fingers is above the title, a haunted house is to the left. Below is the logo for the Children's department.
October 7, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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Book displays around the library have been updated! We're spotlighting Banned Books Week (10/4-10/10/26), a splash of horror for spooky season, fall vibes, and Hispanic Heritage Month. Check Minerva to search for more! minerva.maine.edu/search~S41
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October 6, 2026 at 7:08 PM
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On 10/16 at 3:30 pm, adults and teens are invited to WPL for Bad Art Club! Try new things and be creative without the pressure of worrying about making something "good" or how art is "supposed" to look. Free & open to the public.
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The title of the event is a collage of letters clipped from magazines placed a paint-splattered canvas. The Waterville Public Library logo has been placed over the photo in the top left corner. More event information is below the photo.
October 6, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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The first October Crafternoon is an "Autumn Windsock" on Tuesday, 10/6! Come to Waterville Public Library's Children's Room between 2:30 and 4PM to make this craft with Library staff.

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A finished example of the craft.
October 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM