• Toddler Storytime on Facebook and YouTube
    Wednesday, May 19 at 10:30 a.m.

    Children will be engaged in stories, songs, games, and dancing with their favorite librarians on Facebook and YouTube! Each storytime will be followed by a craft relating to the week’s theme. Take and make kits will be available at the back door of the library all week long, unless otherwise noted.

    Watch on YouTube here.

    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. 
     
  • Chill with a Chapter Book Podcast
    Thursday, May 20 at 2 p.m.

    All ages are invited to listen as Allison begins our next selection: Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh. 

    Listen at: anchor.fm/wells-youth-services

    For more information, please contact Allison Herman at aherman@wellstown.org or call the library at 207-646-8181.
     
  • Fiber Arts
    Friday, May 21 at 10:30 a.m.


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

    Email Stefanie at sclaydon@wellstown.org for your Zoom invitation. 

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


     

  • Jaded YA Reads Podcast
    Saturday, May 22 at 10 a.m.

    Tweens, teens, and adults can listen along as Meghan reads a young adult novel chapter by chapter. Our next book will be the new mystery The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes.

    Listen at: anchor.fm/wells-library-ya 

    For more information, please contact Meghan Osmolski at mosmolski@wellstown.org or call the library at 207-646-8181.
     
     
  • Mother Goose Spring Storytime on Facebook and YouTube
    Monday, May 24 at 10:30 a.m.

    Join us for Mother Goose Mondays now on Facebook and YouTube! Children ages 0-24 months and their caregivers are invited to engage in lap activities, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays all from the comfort and warmth of your own home. 

    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. 

    Link for this week's rhymes can be found here: Rhymes for Week 9
    Link for last week's rhymes can be found here:     Rhymes for Weeks 7&8
    Link for previous week's rhymes can be found here: Rhymes for Weeks 5&6
     
  • Meditation Group
    Monday, May 24 at 12 p.m.

    Practitioners of all backgrounds and skill levels are welcome at our monthly meeting. Meditation and mindfulness expert Cindy Simon will lead a group (via Zoom) in meditative practice. If you're looking to bring meditation into your everyday life, this is a perfect opportunity to test a variety of meditative skills.

    Email Stefanie at sclaydon@wellstown.org for a 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.
     
  • Goodnight Stories Podcast
    Tuesday, May 25 at 3 p.m.

    Listen to a quiet bedtime story read by one of our Wells Public Library staff members. Perfect for dinnertime, too!

    Listen at: anchor.fm/wells-public-library

    For more information, please contact Allison Herman at aherman@wellstown.org or call the library at 207-646-8181.

     
  • Awareness Inspires Conservation: White Sharks with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy
    Tuesday, May 25 at 6:30 p.m.

    Learn about the work of the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy and their ongoing white shark research that takes place off the coast of Cape Cod, and how the presence of white sharks has affected these communities. Hear about a wide range of topics – from public perception of sharks to the role of sharks in the marine ecosystem.

    Email Stefanie at sclaydon@wellstown.org for a Zoom invitation.

    For more information please contact Stefanie Claydon at sclaydon@wellstown.org or call the library at 207-646-8181.
  • Conversational French Language Group
    Thursday, May 27 at 6:30 p.m.

    Join us every other week for an informal approach to practicing or re-learning French via Zoom! We welcome anyone with a French Language interest to participate. Venez parler français avec nous!

    Email Cindy at cappleby@wellstown.org for your Zoom invitation. 

    For more information, please contact Cindy Appleby at cappleby@wellstown.org or by calling the library at 207-646-8181. 


COVID-19 Vaccination Information

All Mainers ages 12+ are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccination. Registration for appointments can be made at https://vaccinateme.maine.gov.  Registrants will be contacted upon eligibility and availability.

Need assistance with transportation to receive a vaccination? Help is available here:
Transportation to Vaccination Sites.

Information can also be found at the Town of Wells Covid-19 Vaccination Information page. 

 

Donations

We are now able to accept donations!

Please make sure materials are in good condition. Items can be left on the picnic table next to our staff entrance. 


For information on what can and cannot be donated, please refer to this link: Book Donations
 
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. 
 
​Help Support the Library!

Clynk bags are still available at the Wells Public Library!

By using one of our Clynk bags for recyclable cans, the money earned goes to the Friends of the Library. The Friends group funds many of the programs and activities the library provides, including Adult Services programs, guest speakers, Children's Programs and more.

Fill up the bag and return to any Clynk collection center at participating Hannaford's.