Children’s and Teen Programs
Mother Goose Storytime
Mondays at 10:30 a.m.
Join the library for Mother Goose Mondays. Children to 2 years old and their caregivers are invited to engage in lap activities, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays. These free events are sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information, contact Allison Herman at aherman@wellstown.org or by calling the library at 646- 8181.
Toddler Storytime
Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Ages 2-5 years old and their caregivers are invited to meet us on Tuesday afternoons and Wednesday mornings for stories, songs, and movement, all followed by a craft. These free events are sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information, contact Allison Herman at aherman@wellstown.org or by calling the library at 646- 8181.
Random Fandom: “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children”
Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 1 p.m.
For fans of the book series and/or the recent movie join the library with an afternoon of crafting, eating snacks, and playing games all themed around the series. These free events are sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information, contact Jade Austin at jaustin@wellstown.org or by calling the library at 646-8181.
Fall Scavenger Hunt
Thursday, Oct. 13 from 1-5 p.m.
Join the library for an afternoon of fun. At the top of every hour, stories about the season will be read aloud. After stories, kids can go on a scavenger hunt that will include fall items and hidden treasure. Lists will be available all afternoon and small prizes will be awarded to those who complete them. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information, contact Allison Herman at aherman@wellstown.org or by calling the library at 646-8181.
Pumpkin Decorating
Friday, Oct. 14 at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Stop by the library and pick out a pumpkin to design. There will be two sessions: 10:30 a.m. for the younger ages and 2 p.m. for grade school and above. Treats will be available. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information, contact Allison Herman at aherman@wellstown.org or by calling the library at 646-8181.
ADULT PROGRAMS
Conversational French Language Group
Thursday, Sept. 29 at 6 p.m.
Join the library for an informal approach to practicing or re-learning French. This group will meet weekly on Thursdays to speak French. Anyone with a French Language interest is welcome to participate. For more information, contact Devin Burritt at dburritt@wellstown.org, or call the library at 646-8181.
“World in Your Library” Program Series, a Partnership with the Kennebunk Free Library
Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. at the Kennebunk Free Library
The topic is “The Syrian Crisis: ISIS and Refugees” presented by Scott Erb. For more information, contact Devin Burritt at dburritt@wellstown.org, or call the library at 646- 8181.
Needle Felting Owls with Danielle Bonney
Thursday, Oct. 6 at 2:30 p.m.
Back by popular demand. Needle felting is a process using barbed needles to interlock wool fibers to form a more condensed material. Local needle felter Danielle Bonney will teach how to make cute owls using this technique. For inspiration, see Danielle’s Etsy store at etsy.com/shop/wildthingsmaine. Materials are provided. Open to ages 8 and up. Registration is required as space is limited. Register by calling the library at 646-8181. For more information, contact Devin Burritt at dburritt@wellstown.org.
Lunch and Learn: The Road to Santiago with Jim and Lee Anderson
Friday, Oct. 7 at noon
Amateur photographers and world travelers Jim and Lee Anderson return to share photos and stories from their trip along the Camino de Santiago in Spain. Since the Middle Ages, travelers from around the globe have trekked this famous route as a religious pilgrimage and to develop their spiritual growth. All are welcome to bring lunch, and the library will provide light refreshments. For more information, contact Devin Burritt at dburritt@wellstown.org, or call the library at 646-8181.
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