• Lego and Rubik’s Cube Club
    Friday, December 8 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.

    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.
     
  • SMAA Medicare Info Sessions
    Monday, December 11 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

    Southern Maine Agency on Aging Medicare Program will be here to help answer any questions you may have on Medicare, such as how to enroll, understanding your Medicare coverage, or understanding 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. If you have any questions, please call Southern Maine Agency on Aging at 207-396-6524 for more information.  
     
  • Mother Goose Storytime
    Monday, December 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. 
     
  • Jeff Snow – A Celtic Christmas Concert
    Wednesday, December 12 at 2 p.m.

    Jeff Snow is a multi-instrumentalist who shares the music, and the stories behind the music, of Scotland, Ireland and England. In concert, Jeff plays the guitar, autoharp and bouzouki. Come and sing with us!

    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. 
     
  • Holiday Party
    Tuesday, December 12 at 6 p.m.

    Come meet Santa! He has stories to tell and magic to share. Holiday-themed crafts and activities will accompany this can’t-miss program!

    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.
     
  • Toddler Storytime
    Wednesday, December 13 at 10:30 a.m.
     
    Ages 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.org or call the library at 207-646-8181.
     
  • Teen Challenge Mode: Guess That Tune Caroloke
    Wednesday, December 13 at 1 p.m.

    Like karaoke? Think you know ALL of the holiday songs? Enjoy playing games as a team that make you roar with laughter? Seems like you would enjoy Guess That Tune Caroloke to us! 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.org or call the library at 207-646-8181.
     
  • Conversational French Language Group
    Thursday, December 14 at 4 p.m.

     
    Join us 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 call the library at 207-646-8181. 
     
  • Fiber Arts
    Friday, December 15 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 and the Zoom link, please contact Cindy Appleby at cappleby@wellstown.org or call the library at 207-646-8181. 


     

  • York Co. Career Center Drop-in Info Sessions
    Tuesday, December 19 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

    Presenters from the York County Career Center will be at the library with information about entering or re-entering the workforce, including interviewing, writing resumes, opportunities for paid internships and apprenticeships, and local job fair postings.

    For more information, please contact Cindy Appleby at     cappleby@wellstown.org or call the library at 207-646-8181.
     
  • Teen Game Tournament: Gift Wrap & Game-A-Palooza!
    Wednesday, December 20 at 1 p.m.

    Join us for an afternoon of joy: Nintendo Switch and board games, hot cocoa, and friends to share it all with! You can also get ready for the gift giving season by making your own custom gift wrap and holiday cards. 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.org or call the library at 207-646-8181.
     
  • Nonfiction Book Group
    Thursday, December 21 at 4:30 p.m.

    The Nonfiction book group will meet in person - all are welcome! Our pick for this month is The Routes of Man: How Roads are Changing the World and the Way We Live Today by Ted Conover.

    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. 

     


New Audio Device for Kids

We are very excited to introduce a new speaker device for kids! A Yoto Mini-Player has been added to our collection so kids can listen to stories at home or on the go. This small speaker comes with a variety of plastic cards, each containing an audiobook. Simply plug the card into the player, then sit back and enjoy hours of screen-free fun! 

We currently have the first 8 books of Magic Tree House, 5 classic books for children, and a guide to beginning Spanish. The Yoto Mini also comes with a charging cord and instructions, all housed in a sturdy case.
 
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.
 
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. See this page for information about online requests: Meeting Rooms Info

The Meeting Room seats up to 14 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 email cappleby@wellstown.org to ask about room bookings.
 
 
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 Cindy Appleby at cappleby@wellstown.org or by calling the library at 207-646-8181.