WELLS — Spring activities are plentiful at the Wells Public Library.
Here’s a brief rundown of ongoing and upcoming programs and events at the library this spring:
Mother Goose Storytime
Mondays at 10:30 a.m.
Children up to 24 months 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.
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Ages 2- to-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. For details, cal 646-8181.
Lego and Rubik’s Cube Club
Friday, May 5 at 3 p.m.
Let the brain games begin. 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. These free events are sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information, contact Allison Herman at aherman@wellstown.org or call the library at 646-8181.
Teen Craft
Wednesday, May 17 at 2 p.m.
Stop by the library to try out a new craft. This month we’ll be making our own rainbow stress balls. We provide the supplies, you bring the creativity. This free event is 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.
Farm Party featuring Farmer Minor and Daisy the Pig
Thursday, May 18 at 6 p.m.
Come to the library and “Pig Out on Reading”. Farmer Minor and his famous pig, Daisy, will perform some stories, show us their amazing collection of pig books, and entertain as only they can. Bring your camera, because pictures are welcome. Farm games and crafts will be happening as well. 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, May 4 at 6 p.m.
Join us for an informal approach to practicing or re-learning French. This group will meet weekly on Thursdays to speak French. We will offer some activities, questions, and other approaches to practicing the language, but mostly it will be up to the group to determine what the format will be. We welcome anyone with a French Language interest to participate. For more information, contact Andrea Kazilionis at akazilionis@wellstown.org, or call the library at 646-8181.
Fiber Arts
Friday, May 5 at 10:30 a.m.
All are welcome to join our Fiber Arts Group. If you embroider, cross-stitch, sew, weave, quilt, whatever you do – if it’s done with fiber and it’s portable, we welcome you. We meet every Friday as long as the library is open. All ages & levels of ability are encouraged to join us for ideas, inspiration and lively conversation. For more information, contact Anne Mosey at amosey@wellstown.org or by calling the library at 646-8181.
Lunch and Learn: Honeybees with farmer Frank Ferrucci
Friday, May 5 at 12 p.m.
Have you ever thought about keeping bees? Are you curious about Colony Collapse Disorder and the declining number of bees? Would you like to know more about the ecological importance of pollinators? Well, this Lunch and Learn is for you. help us welcome farmer Frank Ferrucci from Maple Moon Farms in Lebanon as he details the current conditions of the honey bees, his experiences with beekeeping, and the different types of honey available on today’s market. For more information, contact Andrea Kazilionis at akazilionis@wellstown.org, or call the library at 646-8181.
Meditation Group
Wednesday, May 10 at 12 p.m.
If meditation is something you are curious or passionate about, this program is for you. Learn how to consistently incorporate mediation into your life in order to increase health, wellbeing and inner peace. Wellness Coach Cindy Simon will lead us in a weekly meditation session. All skill levels are welcome. For more information, contact Andrea Kazilionis at akazilionis@wellstown.org, or call the library at 646-8181.
Trivia Night
Tuesday, May 16 at 6 p.m.
The Wells Public Library will be hosting our first ever Trivia Night. Teams of 3-6 people will compete against each other for the chance to win great prizes. What’s the theme of the evening? It’s All Things Maine. All questions will be focused on Maine history, famous Maine residents, Maine pastimes, and more. Registration is not required, but it is requested. For more information and to register, contact Andrea Kazilionis at akazilionis@wellstown.org, or call the library at 646-8181.
All events are at the Wells Public Library at 1434 Post Road in Wells.
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