• Goodnight Stories Podcast
    Tuesday, September 29 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.

     
  • Fall Storytime on Facebook
    Wednesday, September 30 at 10:30 a.m.

    Children will be engaged in stories, songs, games, and dancing with their favorite librarians on Facebook! 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.

    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, October 1 at 2 p.m.

    All ages are invited to listen as Miss Allison reads a few chapters a week from an elementary level book. The first selection is Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll.

    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.
     
  • Conversational French Language Group
    Thursday, October 1 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. 
  • Fiber Arts
    Friday, October 2 at 10:30 a.m.


    Have you been crafting during the past few weeks? Join us this 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 to get your Zoom link 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, October 3 at 10 a.m.

    Tweens, teens, and adults can listen along as Jade reads a young adult novel chapter by chapter. Our first book will be the fantasy classic Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones.

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

    For more information, please contact Jade Austin at jaustin@wellstown.org or call the library at 207-646-8181.
     
     
  • Mother Goose Storytime
    Monday, October 5 at 10:30 a.m.

    Join us for Mother Goose Mondays at the Harbor Park Pavilion! Children ages 0-24 months and their caregivers are invited to engage in lap activities, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays while practicing social distancing. Please wear a mask when entering the pavilion and follow necessary CDC guidelines.

    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. 

     
  • Nonfiction Book Group
    Wednesday, October 7 at 4:30 p.m.


    The Nonfiction book group will meet via Zoom - all are welcome! Our pick for this month is The Secret Life of Lobsters by Trevor Corson. 

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

    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 by calling the library at 207-646-8181. 
     


Picking Up Holds

You've reserved your materials online... Now what? Arrange a pickup time!

Once you have received notification that your items are available to pick up, choose one of the following options:
Come to the library during our open browsing hours, M-W-F 10am-2pm
Book a limited browsing or curbside pickup appointment by calling the library at 207-646-8181
Follow this link to our online appointment program: Appointment Plus
For curbside pickup appointments: at your scheduled time, come to the side of the library, park in any one of the designated numbered spaces and call to let us know you've arrived. We'll bring your items out to your car, practicing the recommended social distancing procedures.
 
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.