• Toddler Storytime
    Wednesday, February 1 at 10:30 a.m.

    Ages 2-5 years old and their caregivers are invited to meet us at the library 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.org or call the library at 207-646-8181.
     
  • ​Teen Random Fandom: Series of Zines
    Wednesday, February 1 at 1:15 p.m.

    Zines are a sharable, quick, and easy piece of writing and art. Learn how to make your own series of zines. Snacks and all materials are 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.org or call the library at 207-646-8181.
     
  • Nonfiction Book Group
    Wednesday, February 1 at 4:30 p.m.

    The Nonfiction book group will meet in person - all are welcome! Our pick for this month is Reader's Choice. Attendees are invited to discuss past or current favorite nonfiction books.

    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. 
     
  • Conversational French Language Group
    Thursday, February 2 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, February 3 at 10:30 a.m.



    Have you been crafting during your time at home? Join us every Friday 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, February 3 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. Books may be purchased online at fpa.org/great_decisions or facebook.com/greatdecisions. The library will have one copy on reserve.  

    This month’s topic is China and the U.S. with a focus on Taiwanese sovereignty. 
     
    For more information, please contact Stefanie Claydon at sclaydon@wellstown.org or by calling the library at 207-646-8181.
     
  • Toddler Storytime
    Friday, February 3 at 1:15 p.m.

    Ages 2-5 years old and their caregivers are invited to meet us at the library 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.org or call the library at 207-646-8181.
     
  • Lego and Rubik’s Cube Club
    Friday, February 3 at 3 p.m.

    Participants 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; meet at the library.

    This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information, please contact Kayla Sawyer at ksawyer@wellstown.org or call the library at 207-646-8181.
     
  • Mother Goose Storytime
    Monday, February 6 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. 
     
  • Fiction Book Club
    Tuesday, February 7 at 6 p.m.

    The Fiction Book Club is a new book group that will meet on the first Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. and is open to all adults. Join us to chat about books, share favorite books/authors, and discover new favorites.

    This month we will be reading The Maidens by Alex Michaelides. 

    For more information, please contact Stefanie Claydon at sclaydon@wellstown.org or call the library at 207-646-8181. 
     
  • Teen Collaborative Crafting: Squeegee Art
    Wednesday, February 8 at 1:15 p.m.

    What starts as dots of paint evolves as if by magic into a beautiful work of abstract art with the help of a traditional bathroom squeegee All materials and snacks are 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.org or call the library at 207-646-8181.
     
  • Adult Crafternoon – Small Mosaic Trivets
    Thursday, February 9 at 2 p.m.

    Join Leslie Doherty, Ways of Color artist/owner, for this afternoon craft of designing and creating your own small mosaic trivet. Leslie has over 25 years of experience designing, creating, and teaching stained glass art. All materials will be provided, and this workshop should take approximately 1.5 hours.

    This event requires registration as space is limited.
    This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information and to reserve your spot, please contact Stefanie Claydon at sclaydon@wellstown.org or call the library at 207-646-8181.
     
  • ​TAB: Teen Advisory Board
    Thursday, February 9 at 3 p.m.

    Teens 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 opportunities in upcoming events. New members welcome!

    For more information, email Kayla Sawyer at ksawyer@wellstown.org or call the library at 207-646-8181.
     
  • ​Teen Challenge Mode: The Amazing Race
    Wednesday, February 15 at 1:15 p.m.

    Based on the TV show, use clues to solve puzzles and win the "race" around the library as a team! For this one, things might get a bit competitive, so be sure to bring your best sportsmanship. All materials and snacks are 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.org or call the library at 207-646-8181.
     
  • ​An Introduction to Community Solar
    Thursday, February 16 at 2 p.m.

    Join the Wells Public Library and EnergySage representatives for an info-session regarding the options for solar power in our community. EnergySage is the go-to for making confident energy decisions and gaining control over the buying process. Their online marketplace was developed to make solar and other renewable energy options affordable and accessible to all Americans. 

    This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. This program will be presented both in the library and via Zoom. For more information and the Zoom link, please contact Stefanie Claydon at sclaydon@wellstown.org or call the library at 207-646-8181.
     
     


Mobile HotSpots to Borrow

Wells Public Library is happy to announce that we have added Wi-Fi HotSpots to our collection! Wells cardholders at least 18 years of age can check out the HotSpot for one week at a time, with no renewals. The HotSpots use T-Mobile 5G signal, and up to 10 user devices can connect to the signal.

Please ask at the circulation desk or call 207-646-8181 to check availability.
 
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 a great way to find out what's happening at the library! We send out monthly updates of all the fun things going on for adults 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.