Upcoming Events

Try your hand at simple origami projects for beginners. Children's staff will show you how to create several projects using colorful paper. Groups will be small to give kids more individual attention. This program is best for children ages 8–12.

Try your hand at simple origami projects for beginners. Children's staff will show you how to create several projects using colorful paper. Groups will be small to give kids more individual attention. This program is best for children ages 8–12.

Drop into the Maggie Trafton Room and create a paper plate snail with local volunteer, Mary Ann Cormier. This program is best for school-aged children with adult supervision. No registration is required.

Story Time is a fun session of storytelling, singing, and crafting. This activity is best suited for children aged between 3 to 5 years and siblings are more than welcome to participate. No prior registration is needed.

People of all ages are welcome to join us for a live animal presentation with Sparks' Ark. Sparks' Ark will be bringing their wildlife education program and an assortment of live animals. No registration is required.

Stop by APL for an enjoyable and engaging lap-sit program designed for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers. Siblings are also welcome to participate.

We have all the LEGOs and space you need, just bring your imagination. Please note that this program is not suitable for very young children due to small pieces presenting a choking hazard. Registration is not required.

Drop into the library for a colorful session of tissue paper flower-making. Learn the basic fan fold, and experiment with unique petal shapes and sizes. All materials will be provided by the library.

In the book, The Rag Doll Gift, Kimberly can’t wait for her sixth birthday! On their sixth birthday, all the cousins in her family receive a rag doll homemade with love from Gran. Soon it would be Kimberly’s turn!

Story Time is a fun session of storytelling, singing, and crafting. This activity is best suited for children aged between 3 to 5 years and siblings are more than welcome to participate. No prior registration is needed.

Have you ever wanted to try computer coding? Join children's library staff for an Hour of Code. The Hour of Code is an introduction to computer science through fun activities for learners of all skill levels.

APL's Playgroup is a delightful playtime for children aged 5 and under. We'll provide a safe and enjoyable play space with plenty of toys. It's a great opportunity to make new friends while having fun.

Library friends of all ages are welcome to drop into the children's room to design a button to pin to your shirt or backpack. We'll provide the materials you'll need, and teach you how to use the button press. One button per person, please.

Try your hand at making Oobleck, a non-Newtonain fluid. Is it a liquid or a solid? You be the judge. Supplies are limited so please register. 

Create your own passport adventure. Fill out a passport booklet with postage stamps from around the world. Stamps donated by Doug Rogers and the Waterville Stamp Club. This project is best for school-aged children.

Story Time is a fun session of storytelling, singing, and crafting. This activity is best suited for children aged between 3 to 5 years and siblings are more than welcome to participate. No prior registration is needed.

Join children's department staff as we create pony bead keychains with pony beads and gimp. This program is best for kids ages 8–12. Supplies are limited, please register. Registration will open at 8:00 a.m.

Pokemon fans can bring their cards and trade, battle, or just hang out! This is a drop-in program, registration is not required!

Bring your whole family to a free viewing of the movie, Migration. No registration is required. Parents/caregivers must stay with their child(ren) during the movie. Rated PG, running time: 82 minutes.

Come enjoy some music and movement for kids ages 5 and younger, and the grownups who love them!

APL's Playgroup is a delightful playtime for children aged 5 and under. We'll provide a safe and enjoyable play space with plenty of toys. It's a great opportunity to make new friends while having fun.