NEWS and NEW BOOKS
HOLIDAY SEASON IN WATERFORD
The leaves have fallen, the docks are in, and the temperature has finally dropped. This time of year we slow down a bit to change gears and reflect. We all have so much to be grateful for.
On Halloween there was a HUGE turn out for Waterford Trunk or Treat at the WWF Fairgounds. Many thanks to all the wonderful "trunkers" and volunteers. We loved the Photo Booth, Free Kids Books, Cookies, Cider, Soup and Bread and all the COSTUMES and Candy!
As we move towards the Holiday Season there are opportunities for Community sharing and to Give Back. We welcome you to attend Community Pot Luck at the Wilkins House on Nov.17. We support Waterford Santa and welcome you to apply for assistance, or help buy gifts. Call 207-583-2446 or waterfordsanta@yahoo.com We also wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving.
December 3rd -Everyone is welcome to join in our Annual Waterford Community Christmas. 4:45 Carols - on the Common, followed at 5 pm Live Music, Refreshments, New Book Giveaways, and a visit from Santa at the Library. SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
ALL ABOUT BOOKS 2022 Schedule
Waterford Library is pleased to announce the return of our very popular live Maine Author series. Most of these books are already available at the library.
Nov 19 - William D. Andrews is the author of four Julie Williamson mysteries: Stealing History, Breaking Ground, Mapping Murder, and his newest - Finishing the Puzzles. When not solving mysteries, Julie heads a rural Maine historical society where she originally developed her puzzle solving and deductive skills. Andrews divides his time between Newry and Yarmouth. He also snowshoes, bikes, cruises Casco Bay, and spends as much time as possible with his granddaughter. www.williamandrewsmysteries.com
Dec. 17 - Robert Spencer of South Waterford - WLA trustee and retired landscape designer. His historical fiction: The Spinster’s Hope Chest and PROSPECTS, Mining Maine for Riches are set in early 19th - 20th century Maine. He will be discussing his third novel in the Lizzie Millett Series - Francena Hallett's Heart. All Welcome
COMMUNITY POLLINATOR GARDEN at the Waterford Library
You may have noticed a lot of buzz around the library grounds. In addition to our community vegetable garden, busy volunteers have been busily creating a new pollinator garden to further compliment our new landscaping. A new hedge, and Over 300 new bulbs have been planted already, with much more still in progress. This program is a combined effort of the Waterford Library, Waterford Congregational Church, and Master Gardener Program through the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and is funded entirely with public donations.
Community And Recreation Department
Kelley Halter Schaffer has organized a community garden, various programs and activities, a mentorship program, plus more now listed on the town website: www.waterfordme.org Email waterfordcommunitydirector@gmail.com for your monthly newsletter.