• Books at the Beach
    Wednesday, July 6 at 10:30 a.m.

    Children will be engaged in stories, songs, interactive games, and dancing at the pavilion in Harbor Park on Wednesday mornings, weather permitting.

    This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information, please contact Allison Herman at aherman@wellstown.org or call the library at 207-646-8181.
     
  • ​Adult Crafternoon: Needlefelting
    Wednesday, July 6 at 2 p.m.

    To celebrate the Oceans of Possibilities theme for summer reading, join us for an afternoon tutorial on making needle felted whales. All materials will be provided.

    This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information, please contact Stefanie Claydon at sclaydon@wellstown.org or call the library at 207-646-8181. 
     
  • Nonfiction Book Group
    Wednesday, July 6 at 4:30 p.m.

    The Nonfiction book group will meet in person at the library - all are welcome! Our pick for this month is Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea by Barbara Demick.

    This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information, please contact Cindy Appleby at cappleby@wellstown.org or call the library at 207-646-8181. 
     
  • Crafty Kids
    Thursday, July 7 at 3 p.m.

    Drop in art projects include painting, drawing, gluing, collaging, and more! All programs will be held at the library, outside if the weather permits. All materials will be provided and all ages are welcome.

    This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information, please contact Allison Herman at aherman@wellstown.org or call the library at 207-646-8181.
     
  • ​Bryson Lang
    Thursday, July 7 at 6:30 p.m.

    If you enjoy outrageous antics, you need to come see Bryson Lang’s show “The Cure for the Common Show”. Between spinning rings, upside-down juggling, glow-in-the-dark objects, and tossing a few scythes around, you won’t want to miss this!

    This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information, please contact Allison Herman at aherman@wellstown.org or call the library at 207-646-8181.
     
  • Conversational French Language Group
    Thursday, July 7 at 6:30 p.m.

    Join us in the library for an informal approach to practicing or re-learning French. Anyone with a French Language interest is welcome to participate. Venez parler français avec nous!

    For more information, please contact Cindy Appleby at cappleby@wellstown.org or by calling the library at 207-646-8181. 
  • Fiber Arts
    Friday, July 8 at 10:30 a.m.


    Have you been crafting during your time at home? Join us on Fridays to show off your latest knitting creation, get tips on your crochet technique, and just chat with old friends and make some new ones. 

    For more information, please contact Stefanie Claydon at sclaydon@wellstown.org or by calling the library at 207-646-8181. 


     

  • Great Decisions Discussion Group
    Friday, July 8 at 10:30 a.m.

    Join with other community members at the library for lively and informative discussions on the major global issues of our time. Meetings center on topics outlined in the Great Decisions briefing book provided by the Foreign Policy Association. Facilitator for the meetings, John Randazzo has led Great Decisions discussion groups since 2016, both in Maine and Florida.
     
    For more information, please contact Stefanie Claydon at sclaydon@wellstown.org or by calling the library at 207-646-8181.
     
  • Mother Goose Storytime
    Monday, July 11 at 10:30 a.m.

    Join us for Mother Goose Mondays at the library! 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.org or call the library at 207-646-8181. 
     
  • ​Sustainable Lobstering in Maine (Zoom and In-person)
    Tuesday, July 12 at 6:30 p.m.

    Come learn about the early history of the lobster industry and discuss the techniques and economic significance of lobstering in Maine today. We will also take a closer look at the lobster’s anatomy and life cycle.

    This program is presented by the Maine State Museum via Zoom. Join us at the library as we will be watching the presentation here, or email Stefanie at sclaydon@wellstown.org for the Zoom invitation.

    This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information, please contact Stefanie Claydon at sclaydon@wellstown.org or call the library at 207-646-8181. 
     
  • Kid’s Move to the Groove
    Thursday, July 14 at 1:30 p.m.

    Board-Certified Music Therapist Ben Pernick is coming to present a high-energy program that makes fitness fun! Ben leads a variety of stretches and exercises to the beat of classic hit songs. There will also be mindful breathing exercises and brain games mixed in, making this a fun event one you won’t want to miss!

    This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information, please contact Allison Herman at aherman@wellstown.org or call the library at 207-646-8181.
     
  • ​Music & Trivia with Benjamin Pernick
    Thursday, July 14 at 3:30 p.m.

    In this entertaining and engaging program, musician Ben Pernick combines live performances, fun facts, and trivia based on hits through the ages. There’ll be tunes from Broadway, television, artist retrospectives, and many other genres. No registration needed!

    This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information, please contact Stefanie Claydon at sclaydon@wellstown.org or call the library at 207-646-8181. 
     
  • Teen Movie Night
    Thursday, July 14 at 5 p.m.

    Come to the library to enjoy a movie on our projector screen! Teens can vote for the movie they want to watch each month. Popcorn and snacks will be available!

    This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information, please contact Allison Herman at aherman@wellstown.org or call the library at 207-646-8181.
     
  • ​Earth Jams
    Monday, July 18 at 10:30 a.m.

    Matt Loosigian of Earth Jams is back! You’ll want to join in as he shares his silly, interactive songs about nature and ecology right outside our front door. Earth Jams CD is available for check-out, too!

    This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information, please contact Allison Herman at aherman@wellstown.org or call the library at 207-646-8181.
     
  • Virtual Pet Show
    Wednesday, July 20 at 6:30 p.m.

    We want to meet your favorite pets at the Wells Public Library Virtual Pet Show! Send us a video and a photo of your animal to wellspubliclibrarysrc@gmail.com by Friday, July 15. We will send you a few questions to answer, then tune in to Facebook Live on Wednesday night to watch our Pet Awards Show!

    This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information, please contact Allison Herman at aherman@wellstown.org or call the library at 207-646-8181.
     


Summer Reading Sign-Up

Kids ages 3 to entering fourth grade are invited to register online or in person, and then receive a bag with prizes and instructions on how to participate. Prizes earned weekly and events happening all summer!
Tweens and teens entering fifth through twelfth grade are also invited to register online or in person and earn entries for our weekly raffle drawing.

Every child registered will be entered into raffles to win prizes from local vendors! For more information, please contact Allison Herman at aherman@wellstown.org or call the library at 207-646-8181. 

Adults are also invited to register online or in person. Adults who register will receive a small welcome prize and a Bingo sheet to complete for chances to win more prizes throughout the summer. For more information, please contact Stefanie Claydon at sclaydon@wellstown.org or call the library at 207-646-8181.

These free events are sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. 

 
We are now a Fine-Free Library!

The Wells Public Library is happy to announce that overdue fines will no longer be charged. Items will still have a due date and should be renewed if you wish to keep them longer, but there will be no fine if you return it past its due date.

If an item is more than four weeks overdue, a replacement cost will be charged to the patron’s account. However, if the item is returned in good condition, that charge will be waived.

We hope that this will make the library an even more enjoyable experience for all!
Please reach out if you have any questions.
 
Room Rental

Did you know our Meeting Room and Community Program Room are available to rent for all of your programming needs? Cost is $25 an hour for the Meeting Room and $50 an hour for the Community Program Room. Available to book for parties, events, conferences, meetings, etc.

The Meeting Room seats up to 25 people and can be used during open hours. The Community Program Room seats over 80 people and is available even when the library is closed! Call for more information or to book the room, or use our online booking site.

 
e-Newsletter Sign Up

The Wells Public Library's email newsletter is back! We'll be sending out monthly updates of all the fun things going on in the library.

Interested in receiving the newsletter?

Sign up here:  http://eepurl.com/dQa1ib

For more information, please contact Stefanie Claydon at sclaydon@wellstown.org or by calling the library at 207-646-8181.