May 2024

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Wednesday, May 110:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomWells Public Library1434 Post Rd, Wells, ME, 04090

Toddler Storytime

Colorful bookworm with glasses reads blue bookAges 2-5 years old and their caregivers are invited to meet for stories, songs, and movement, all followed by a craft. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information, please contact Allison Herman at aherman@wellstown.…Learn More

Wednesday, May 11:00—2:15 PMCommunity RoomWells Public Library1434 Post Rd, Wells, ME, 04090

Teen Challenge Mode: Kinetic Art

Overlapping dual image that shifts from realistic deer to cubism deer, depending on angle of eyeChallenge your brain by creating art with movement: agamographs, which depend on the direction you look, and thaumatropes, which involve rapid motion. Snacks will be provided. For students in grade 5 and up. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 24:00—5:00 PMCommunity RoomWells Public Library1434 Post Rd, Wells, ME, 04090

Conversational French Language Group

Join us for an informal approach to practicing or re-learning French in person! We welcome anyone with a French Language interest to participate in our meeting. Venez parler français avec nous! This week will be in person only. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library.…Learn More
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Friday, May 310:30 AM—12:15 PMCommunity RoomWells Public Library1434 Post Rd, Wells, ME, 04090

Fiber Arts Group

All are welcome to join our Fiber Arts Group. If you embroider, cross-stitch, sew, weave, quilt, whatever you do - if it’s done with fiber and it’s portable, we welcome you. We meet every Friday as long as the library is open. All ages & levels of ability are encouraged to join us for ideas, inspiration, and lively conversation.…Learn More

Friday, May 33:00—4:00 PMChildren's RoomWells Public Library1434 Post Rd, Wells, ME, 04090

Lego and Rubik's Cube Club

Lego person holds a Rubik's cubeParticipants are invited to build master creations with Legos provided by the library. We will also have Rubik’s cubes on hand with instructions on how to solve the Cube. All ages welcome. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library.…Learn More
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Monday, May 610:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomWells Public Library1434 Post Rd, Wells, ME, 04090

Mother Goose Storytime

Matronly goose in a rocking chair reads to three goslings Join us for Mother Goose Mondays! Children ages 0-24 months and their caregivers are invited to engage in lap activities, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays.  This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information, please contact Allison Herman at aherman@wellstown.…Learn More
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Tuesday, May 76:00—7:00 PMMeeting RoomWells Public Library1434 Post Rd, Wells, ME, 04090

Fiction Book Club

Image of the cover of the novel The Paris Apartment by Lucy FoleyThis month we will be discussing The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley, and the secrets that Jess needs to uncover from her neighbors in order to find her missing brother. Reserve your copy HERE. For more information, please contact Kim Swejkoski at kswejkoski@wellstown.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 810:15—11:15 AMMeeting RoomWells Public Library1434 Post Rd, Wells, ME, 04090

Friends of the Wells Public Library Meeting

Friends of WPL UPDATED 2024The Friends of the Wells Public Library is a support organization which is made up of members of the community who wish to support the library and its services. In addition, many members of the Friends are volunteers who assist in library operations. This vital group always welcomes new members.…Learn More

Wednesday, May 810:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomWells Public Library1434 Post Rd, Wells, ME, 04090

Toddler Storytime

Colorful bookworm with glasses reads blue bookAges 2-5 years old and their caregivers are invited to meet for stories, songs, and movement, all followed by a craft. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information, please contact Allison Herman at aherman@wellstown.…Learn More

Wednesday, May 81:00—2:15 PMCommunity RoomWells Public Library1434 Post Rd, Wells, ME, 04090

Teen Collaborative Crafting: Lyric Books

Pop up book depicting artistic interpretation to the lyrics of "Delicate" by Taylor SwiftUse your favorite song lyrics as inspiration to make a custom pop-up style book.   Snacks will be provided. For students in grade 5 and up. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information, please contact Kayla Sawyer at ksawyer@wellstown.…Learn More

Wednesday, May 86:00—8:00 PMCommunity RoomWells Public Library1434 Post Rd, Wells, ME, 04090

Wells Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wells Public Library from the front with open flag.  Wacky inflatable arm guy is also present.The Wells Public Library Board of Trustees is composed of nine officials elected by the residents of Wells. The Board serves as the governing body of the library for the public to whom the library belongs. As such the Board is delegated both legal and practical responsibilities which deal with the operation of the library.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 93:00—4:00 PMMeeting RoomWells Public Library1434 Post Rd, Wells, ME, 04090

Teen Advisory Board

Doodled lit lightbulbTeens in grade 5 and up are welcome to join TAB to voice input and ideas about teen programs, space, and materials and exercise their leadership skills. Community service hour available for each meeting, as well as potential other opportunties in upcoming events.…Learn More

Thursday, May 94:00—5:00 PMCommunity RoomWells Public Library1434 Post Rd, Wells, ME, 04090

Conversational French Language Group

Join us for an informal approach to practicing or re-learning French in person! We welcome anyone with a French Language interest to participate in our meeting. Venez parler français avec nous! This week will be in person only. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library.…Learn More
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Friday, May 1010:30 AM—12:15 PMCommunity RoomWells Public Library1434 Post Rd, Wells, ME, 04090

Fiber Arts Group

All are welcome to join our Fiber Arts Group. If you embroider, cross-stitch, sew, weave, quilt, whatever you do - if it’s done with fiber and it’s portable, we welcome you. We meet every Friday as long as the library is open. All ages & levels of ability are encouraged to join us for ideas, inspiration, and lively conversation.…Learn More

Friday, May 103:00—4:00 PMChildren's RoomWells Public Library1434 Post Rd, Wells, ME, 04090

Lego and Rubik's Cube Club

Lego person holds a Rubik's cubeParticipants are invited to build master creations with Legos provided by the library. We will also have Rubik’s cubes on hand with instructions on how to solve the Cube. All ages welcome. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library.…Learn More
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Monday, May 1310:00 AM—1:00 PMMeeting RoomWells Public Library1434 Post Rd, Wells, ME, 04090

SMAA Medicare Info. Sessions

SMAA Logo, with tagline Creating Better DaysSouthern Maine Area Agency on Aging Medicare Program will be here to help answer any questions you may have on Medicare, such as how to enroll, help understand your Medicare coverage or help you understand your billing issues. This unbiased free service is offered through a partnership with the Wells Library to help you make an informed decision about your health insurance.…Learn More

Monday, May 1310:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomWells Public Library1434 Post Rd, Wells, ME, 04090

Mother Goose Storytime

Matronly goose in a rocking chair reads to three goslings Join us for Mother Goose Mondays! Children ages 0-24 months and their caregivers are invited to engage in lap activities, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays.  This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information, please contact Allison Herman at aherman@wellstown.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 15All DayOnline RegistrationWells Public Library1434 Post Rd, Wells, ME, 04090

Adult Book Bags Registration OPENS

The Wells Public Library is launching a book bag service for adults! Library card holders who are 18+ may sign up starting the 15th of the month. Bags will be held for one week after patron is notified they are ready for pick up. Each bag will contain two library books personally chosen for you by a librarian, and some extra goodies for you to keep.…Learn More

Wednesday, May 1510:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomWells Public Library1434 Post Rd, Wells, ME, 04090

Toddler Storytime

Colorful bookworm with glasses reads blue bookAges 2-5 years old and their caregivers are invited to meet for stories, songs, and movement, all followed by a craft. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information, please contact Allison Herman at aherman@wellstown.…Learn More

Wednesday, May 151:00—2:15 PMCommunity RoomWells Public Library1434 Post Rd, Wells, ME, 04090

Teen Random Fandom: Teeny Tiny Rooms

Pop-up style bedroom made from paper What’s better than life sized things? Teeny tiny things! Channel your inner interior designer by making a tiny model of a room. Snacks will be provided. For students in grade 5 and up. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 164:00—5:00 PMCommunity RoomWells Public Library1434 Post Rd, Wells, ME, 04090

Conversational French Language Group

Join us for an informal approach to practicing or re-learning French in person! We welcome anyone with a French Language interest to participate in our meeting. Venez parler français avec nous! This week will be in person only. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library.…Learn More

Thursday, May 164:30—5:30 PMMeeting RoomWells Public Library1434 Post Rd, Wells, ME, 04090

Nonfiction Book Group

The cover of the book The Great Displacement by Jake BittleThis month the group will be discussing The Great Displacement: Climate Change and the Next American Migration by Jake Bittle. For more information, please contact Cindy Appleby at cappleby@wellstown. org or call the library at 207-646-8181. Reserve your copy HERE.…Learn More
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Friday, May 1710:30 AM—12:15 PMCommunity RoomWells Public Library1434 Post Rd, Wells, ME, 04090

Fiber Arts Group

All are welcome to join our Fiber Arts Group. If you embroider, cross-stitch, sew, weave, quilt, whatever you do - if it’s done with fiber and it’s portable, we welcome you. We meet every Friday as long as the library is open. All ages & levels of ability are encouraged to join us for ideas, inspiration, and lively conversation.…Learn More

Friday, May 173:00—4:00 PMChildren's RoomWells Public Library1434 Post Rd, Wells, ME, 04090

Lego and Rubik's Cube Club

Lego person holds a Rubik's cubeParticipants are invited to build master creations with Legos provided by the library. We will also have Rubik’s cubes on hand with instructions on how to solve the Cube. All ages welcome. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library.…Learn More
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Saturday, May 1810:15 AM—12:30 PMFriends of the Library RoomWells Public Library1434 Post Rd, Wells, ME, 04090

Friends of the Wells Public Library Book Sale

Friends of WPL UPDATED 2024Join us as the Friends of Wells Public Library open the doors to their book room on the third Saturday for their monthly pop up book sale.   Come for the discounted deals on new reading material, leave knowing your purchases help to fund library programs for all.…Learn More
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Monday, May 2010:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomWells Public Library1434 Post Rd, Wells, ME, 04090

Mother Goose Storytime

Matronly goose in a rocking chair reads to three goslings Join us for Mother Goose Mondays! Children ages 0-24 months and their caregivers are invited to engage in lap activities, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays.  This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information, please contact Allison Herman at aherman@wellstown.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 2210:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomWells Public Library1434 Post Rd, Wells, ME, 04090

Toddler Storytime

Colorful bookworm with glasses reads blue bookAges 2-5 years old and their caregivers are invited to meet for stories, songs, and movement, all followed by a craft. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information, please contact Allison Herman at aherman@wellstown.…Learn More

Wednesday, May 221:00—2:15 PMCommunity RoomWells Public Library1434 Post Rd, Wells, ME, 04090

Teen Game Tournament: Ultimate Rocks, Paper, Scissors

Hand gestures for the game rocks, paper, scissorsLet’s get outside to play different versions of Rock, Paper, Scissors involving moving, racing, challenging, and teams. Snacks will be provided. For students in grade 5 and up. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information, please contact Kayla Sawyer at ksawyer@wellstown.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 232:00—3:00 PMCommunity RoomWells Public Library1434 Post Rd, Wells, ME, 04090

May Adult Crafternoon

Join our Adult Services Librarian, Kim, to make pressed flower lanterns with dried flowers and mason jars! Registration for this event is required. Please call the library at 207-646-8181 or email Kim at kswejkoski@wellstown. org to register.

Thursday, May 234:00—5:00 PMCommunity RoomWells Public Library1434 Post Rd, Wells, ME, 04090

Conversational French Language Group

Join us for an informal approach to practicing or re-learning French in person! We welcome anyone with a French Language interest to participate in our meeting. Venez parler français avec nous! This week will be in person only. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library.…Learn More
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Friday, May 2410:30 AM—12:15 PMCommunity RoomWells Public Library1434 Post Rd, Wells, ME, 04090

Fiber Arts Group

All are welcome to join our Fiber Arts Group. If you embroider, cross-stitch, sew, weave, quilt, whatever you do - if it’s done with fiber and it’s portable, we welcome you. We meet every Friday as long as the library is open. All ages & levels of ability are encouraged to join us for ideas, inspiration, and lively conversation.…Learn More

Friday, May 243:00—4:00 PMChildren's RoomWells Public Library1434 Post Rd, Wells, ME, 04090

Lego and Rubik's Cube Club

Lego person holds a Rubik's cubeParticipants are invited to build master creations with Legos provided by the library. We will also have Rubik’s cubes on hand with instructions on how to solve the Cube. All ages welcome. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library.…Learn More
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Monday, May 27Library Closed

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Tuesday, May 286:00—7:30 PMCommunity RoomWells Public Library1434 Post Rd, Wells, ME, 04090

Gardening for Habitat

Join Aaron Parker of Edgewood Nursery to explore gardening and landscaping with a eye towards creating and maintaining habitat for local wildlife. Gardening for wildlife habitat not only benefits other species, but is good for humans as well, as it is often low maintenance, low input and attracts birds and insects that are enjoyable to observe and interact with.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 2910:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomWells Public Library1434 Post Rd, Wells, ME, 04090

Toddler Storytime

Colorful bookworm with glasses reads blue bookAges 2-5 years old and their caregivers are invited to meet for stories, songs, and movement, all followed by a craft. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information, please contact Allison Herman at aherman@wellstown.…Learn More

Wednesday, May 291:00—2:15 PMCommunity RoomWells Public Library1434 Post Rd, Wells, ME, 04090

Last Teen Program: Greatest Hits!

Group of watercolor teens playing games, making crafts, and socializingFor our last teen program of the school year, we are doing the most loved programs together: Perler beads, Mario Kart, LEGO sorting, and more! Snacks will be provided. For students in grade 5 and up. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 304:00—5:00 PMCommunity RoomWells Public Library1434 Post Rd, Wells, ME, 04090

Conversational French Language Group

Join us for an informal approach to practicing or re-learning French in person! We welcome anyone with a French Language interest to participate in our meeting. Venez parler français avec nous! This week will be in person only. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library.…Learn More
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Friday, May 3110:30 AM—12:15 PMCommunity RoomWells Public Library1434 Post Rd, Wells, ME, 04090

Fiber Arts Group

All are welcome to join our Fiber Arts Group. If you embroider, cross-stitch, sew, weave, quilt, whatever you do - if it’s done with fiber and it’s portable, we welcome you. We meet every Friday as long as the library is open. All ages & levels of ability are encouraged to join us for ideas, inspiration, and lively conversation.…Learn More

Friday, May 313:00—4:00 PMChildren's RoomWells Public Library1434 Post Rd, Wells, ME, 04090

Lego and Rubik's Cube Club

Lego person holds a Rubik's cubeParticipants are invited to build master creations with Legos provided by the library. We will also have Rubik’s cubes on hand with instructions on how to solve the Cube. All ages welcome. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library.…Learn More