Waterville
800 Michigan Ave.,
Waterville, Ohio 43566
419-878-3055
Email Manager Rebecca Kramer
M-Tu: noon – 8:30 p.m.
W-F: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sa: Closed
Su: Closed
Services:
We’re happy to be a good neighbor by providing free self-serve meeting rooms. (Self-serve means you may move furniture, but you will need to return room to original set-up. Technology support may be available.) Users of this space must agree to and follow the Library Community Room policy.
Use our 24/7 Lobbies with Smart Lockers to pick up books and materials you’ve placed on hold any time day or night! Currently available at King Road, Maumee, Oregon, Reynolds Corners, Sanger, Sylvania, and Waterville locations.
To pick up materials in the 24/7 Lobby Lockers:
- Log into your account
- Find the materials you would like to reserve
- Select “Request it”
- Choose the location’s “Lobby Lockers” option
- Click submit
Quiet study rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis during open hours. There are often quiet study tables too, but they are within the main library space.
October 1 – 30 | Photography collection by Jack Schultz
This branch provides a continuous Friends of the Library mini Book Sale area.
Programs:
Babytime
(F) October 30 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
This storytime focuses on developing your baby's early literacy skills. Babies 0-18 months will be introduced to songs, movement, rhythm and rhyme designed to foster a love of books and reading.
Pajama Storytime
(Tu) November 3 | 6 — 6:30 p.m. | Waterville
Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. All ages welcome.
Toddler Storytime
(W) November 4 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(W) November 4 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Waterville
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Preschool Storytime
(Th) November 5 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Toddler Storytime
(Th) November 5 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Waterville
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Babytime
(F) November 6 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
This storytime focuses on developing your baby's early literacy skills. Babies 0-18 months will be introduced to songs, movement, rhythm and rhyme designed to foster a love of books and reading.
Pajama Storytime
(Tu) November 10 | 6 — 6:30 p.m. | Waterville
Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. All ages welcome.
Preschool Storytime
(Th) November 12 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Toddler Storytime
(Th) November 12 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Waterville
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Babytime
(F) November 13 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
This storytime focuses on developing your baby's early literacy skills. Babies 0-18 months will be introduced to songs, movement, rhythm and rhyme designed to foster a love of books and reading.
Pajama Storytime
(Tu) November 17 | 6 — 6:30 p.m. | Waterville
Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. All ages welcome.
Toddler Storytime
(W) November 18 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(W) November 18 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Waterville
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Preschool Storytime
(Th) November 19 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Toddler Storytime
(Th) November 19 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Waterville
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Babytime
(F) November 20 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
This storytime focuses on developing your baby's early literacy skills. Babies 0-18 months will be introduced to songs, movement, rhythm and rhyme designed to foster a love of books and reading.
Holiday Storytime
(W) December 16 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
Come celebrate the holidays with a fun family storytime.
Pajama Storytime
(Tu) January 19 | 6 — 6:30 p.m. | Waterville
Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. All ages welcome.
Toddler Storytime
(W) January 20 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(W) January 20 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Waterville
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Preschool Storytime
(Th) January 21 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Toddler Storytime
(Th) January 21 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Waterville
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Babytime
(F) January 22 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
This storytime focuses on developing your baby's early literacy skills. Babies 0-18 months will be introduced to songs, movement, rhythm and rhyme designed to foster a love of books and reading.
Pajama Storytime
(Tu) January 26 | 6 — 6:30 p.m. | Waterville
Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. All ages welcome.
Toddler Storytime
(W) January 27 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(W) January 27 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Waterville
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Preschool Storytime
(Th) January 28 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Toddler Storytime
(Th) January 28 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Waterville
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Babytime
(F) January 29 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
This storytime focuses on developing your baby's early literacy skills. Babies 0-18 months will be introduced to songs, movement, rhythm and rhyme designed to foster a love of books and reading.
Pajama Storytime
(Tu) February 2 | 6 — 6:30 p.m. | Waterville
Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. All ages welcome.
Toddler Storytime
(W) February 3 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(W) February 3 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Waterville
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Preschool Storytime
(Th) February 4 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Toddler Storytime
(Th) February 4 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Waterville
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Babytime
(F) February 5 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
This storytime focuses on developing your baby's early literacy skills. Babies 0-18 months will be introduced to songs, movement, rhythm and rhyme designed to foster a love of books and reading.
Pajama Storytime
(Tu) February 9 | 6 — 6:30 p.m. | Waterville
Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. All ages welcome.
Toddler Storytime
(W) February 10 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(W) February 10 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Waterville
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Preschool Storytime
(Th) February 11 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Toddler Storytime
(Th) February 11 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Waterville
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Babytime
(F) February 12 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
This storytime focuses on developing your baby's early literacy skills. Babies 0-18 months will be introduced to songs, movement, rhythm and rhyme designed to foster a love of books and reading.
Pajama Storytime
(Tu) February 16 | 6 — 6:30 p.m. | Waterville
Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. All ages welcome.
Toddler Storytime
(W) February 17 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(W) February 17 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Waterville
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Preschool Storytime
(Th) February 18 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Toddler Storytime
(Th) February 18 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Waterville
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Babytime
(F) February 19 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
This storytime focuses on developing your baby's early literacy skills. Babies 0-18 months will be introduced to songs, movement, rhythm and rhyme designed to foster a love of books and reading.
Pajama Storytime
(Tu) February 23 | 6 — 6:30 p.m. | Waterville
Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. All ages welcome.
Toddler Storytime
(W) February 24 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(W) February 24 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Waterville
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Preschool Storytime
(Th) February 25 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Toddler Storytime
(Th) February 25 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Waterville
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Babytime
(F) February 26 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
This storytime focuses on developing your baby's early literacy skills. Babies 0-18 months will be introduced to songs, movement, rhythm and rhyme designed to foster a love of books and reading.
Kids Homeschool Book Club
Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
(Tu) November 10 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Waterville
Good books, lively conversation and an activity - find all of these at our monthly Kids Homeschool Book Club!
Warrior Cats Book Party
(Th) November 12 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Calling all Warrior Cats! Celebrate Erin Hunter's Warrior Cat series with adventures, crafts, and snacks. Ages 8 and up.
Pokemon Trading Card Event
(F) November 13 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Gotta Catch 'Em All! Bring your Pokemon cards to trade with other fans. Grades K-8.
Homeschool Meet-Up
(Th) November 19 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Waterville
Explore, create, and learn along with other homeschooling families!
Gamer's Station
with Nintendo Switch
(Th) December 3 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Calling all gamers!--stop in for Nintendo Switch gameplay and a variety of fun tabletop games.
Handmade Holiday
(Tu) December 8 | 4 — 4:45 p.m. | Waterville
In this season of giving, enjoy an opportunity to make a gift to share with someone special. Be prepared, your gift will be sure to make them grin!
Gamer's Station
with Nintendo Switch
(Th) January 7 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Calling all gamers!--stop in for Nintendo Switch gameplay and a variety of fun tabletop games.
Kids Homeschool Book Club
Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein
(Tu) January 12 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Waterville
Good books, lively conversation, and an activity - find all of these at our monthly Kids Homeschool Book Club!
Create and Learn
(Tu) January 12 | 4 — 4:45 p.m. | Waterville
This fun STEAM based program will allow you to innovate, create, and problem-solve while working with others.
Pokemon Trading Card Event
(F) January 15 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Gotta Catch 'Em All! Bring your Pokemon cards to trade with other fans. Grades K-8.
Chess League
(W) January 20 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Weekly chess league for children of all ages. Participants should have a basic understanding of the rules of chess.
Homeschool Meet-Up
(Th) January 21 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Waterville
Explore, create, and learn along with other homeschooling families!
Chess League
(W) January 27 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Weekly chess league for children of all ages. Participants should have a basic understanding of the rules of chess.
Chess League
(W) February 3 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Weekly chess league for children of all ages. Participants should have a basic understanding of the rules of chess.
Gamer's Station
with Nintendo Switch
(Th) February 4 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Calling all gamers!--stop in for Nintendo Switch gameplay and a variety of fun tabletop games.
Kids Homeschool Book Club
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
(Tu) February 9 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Waterville
Good books, lively conversation, and an activity - find all of these at our monthly Kids Homeschool Book Club!
I LOVE to Craft
(Tu) February 9 | 4 — 4:45 p.m. | Waterville
If you love to craft, celebrate Valentine’s Day and show your love to others by making something special for them!
Chess League
(W) February 10 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Weekly chess league for children of all ages. Participants should have a basic understanding of the rules of chess.
Pokemon Trading Card Event
(F) February 12 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Gotta Catch 'Em All! Bring your Pokemon cards to trade with other fans. Grades K-8.
Mixed Media Winterscape with Molly Miller
(Tu) February 16 | 4 — 4:45 p.m. | Waterville
Using paint, collage and a variety of other art techniques, we will stay warm while creating a cool winter landscape.
Chess League
(W) February 17 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Weekly chess league for children of all ages. Participants should have a basic understanding of the rules of chess.
Homeschool Meet-Up
(Th) February 18 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Waterville
Explore, create, and learn along with other homeschooling families!
Chess League
(W) February 24 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Weekly chess league for children of all ages. Participants should have a basic understanding of the rules of chess.
Chess League
(W) March 3 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Weekly chess league for children of all ages. Participants should have a basic understanding of the rules of chess.
Chess League
(W) March 10 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Weekly chess league for children of all ages. Participants should have a basic understanding of the rules of chess.
Chess League
(W) March 17 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Weekly chess league for children of all ages. Participants should have a basic understanding of the rules of chess.
Chess League
(W) March 24 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Weekly chess league for children of all ages. Participants should have a basic understanding of the rules of chess.
Chess League
(W) March 31 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Weekly chess league for children of all ages. Participants should have a basic understanding of the rules of chess.
Chess League
(W) April 7 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Weekly chess league for children of all ages. Participants should have a basic understanding of the rules of chess.
Chess League
(W) April 14 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Weekly chess league for children of all ages. Participants should have a basic understanding of the rules of chess.
Chess League
(W) April 21 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Weekly chess league for children of all ages. Participants should have a basic understanding of the rules of chess.
Chess League
(W) April 28 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Weekly chess league for children of all ages. Participants should have a basic understanding of the rules of chess.
Waterville Teen Book Club
The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
(M) November 2 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Waterville
Good conversation, friendly faces, and great books-that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
Gamer's Station
with Nintendo Switch
(Th) November 5 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Calling all gamers!--stop in for Nintendo Switch gameplay and a variety of fun tabletop games.
Warrior Cats Book Party
(Th) November 12 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Calling all Warrior Cats! Celebrate Erin Hunter's Warrior Cat series with adventures, crafts, and snacks. Ages 8 and up.
Teens Making a Difference Through Service
(M) November 30 | 6 — 8 p.m. | Waterville
Are you a teen looking to earn service hours? Well, this program may be just for you! Come together to help your community through hands-on projects that will be donated to local organizations!
Gamer's Station
with Nintendo Switch
(Th) December 3 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Calling all gamers!--stop in for Nintendo Switch gameplay and a variety of fun tabletop games.
Waterville Teen Book Club
The Book Thief
(M) December 7 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Waterville
Good conversation, friendly faces, and great books-that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
Sew Your Own Ornament
(Th) December 17 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Create your own felt winter ornament! Learn to use a needle and thread to sew simple stitches and attach a button.
Waterville Teen Book Club
Emma on Fire by James Patterson
(M) January 4 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Waterville
Good conversation, friendly faces, and great books-that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
Gamer's Station
with Nintendo Switch
(Th) January 7 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Calling all gamers!--stop in for Nintendo Switch gameplay and a variety of fun tabletop games.
Chess League
(W) January 20 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Weekly chess league for children of all ages. Participants should have a basic understanding of the rules of chess.
Teen Hot Chocolate Party
(Th) January 21 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Enjoy a tasty treat and easy craft at our Teen Hot Chocolate Party.
Chess League
(W) January 27 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Weekly chess league for children of all ages. Participants should have a basic understanding of the rules of chess.
Waterville Teen Book Club
Ninth Ward by Jewell Parker Rhodes
(M) February 1 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Waterville
Good conversation, friendly faces, and great books-that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
Chess League
(W) February 3 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Weekly chess league for children of all ages. Participants should have a basic understanding of the rules of chess.
Gamer's Station
with Nintendo Switch
(Th) February 4 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Calling all gamers!--stop in for Nintendo Switch gameplay and a variety of fun tabletop games.
Chess League
(W) February 10 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Weekly chess league for children of all ages. Participants should have a basic understanding of the rules of chess.
Chess League
(W) February 17 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Weekly chess league for children of all ages. Participants should have a basic understanding of the rules of chess.
Teen Vision Boards
(Th) February 18 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Create a vision board as a reminder to stay motivated to achieve future goals.
Teens Making a Difference Through Service
(M) February 22 | 6 — 8 p.m. | Waterville
Are you a teen looking to earn service hours? Well, this program may be just for you! Come together to help your community through hands-on projects that will be donated to local organizations!
Chess League
(W) February 24 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Weekly chess league for children of all ages. Participants should have a basic understanding of the rules of chess.
Pocket Creativity Kit for Teens
with Create & Xpress
(Th) February 25 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Assemble and decorate your own kit with tools to spark creativity, set goals, and stay inspired.
Chess League
(W) March 3 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Weekly chess league for children of all ages. Participants should have a basic understanding of the rules of chess.
Chess League
(W) March 10 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Weekly chess league for children of all ages. Participants should have a basic understanding of the rules of chess.
Chess League
(W) March 17 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Weekly chess league for children of all ages. Participants should have a basic understanding of the rules of chess.
Chess League
(W) March 24 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Weekly chess league for children of all ages. Participants should have a basic understanding of the rules of chess.
Chess League
(W) March 31 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Weekly chess league for children of all ages. Participants should have a basic understanding of the rules of chess.
Chess League
(W) April 7 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Weekly chess league for children of all ages. Participants should have a basic understanding of the rules of chess.
Chess League
(W) April 14 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Weekly chess league for children of all ages. Participants should have a basic understanding of the rules of chess.
Chess League
(W) April 21 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Weekly chess league for children of all ages. Participants should have a basic understanding of the rules of chess.
Chess League
(W) April 28 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Weekly chess league for children of all ages. Participants should have a basic understanding of the rules of chess.
Knitting, Crocheting, and Needle Arts Club
(Tu) November 3 | 1 — 3 p.m. | Waterville
Meet with other adults who knit, crochet, embroider, and more. Bring your works in progress and enjoy crafting in s social atmosphere. Crafters should have a basic working knowledge of their project.
Waterville Book Club
Paper Girl: A Memoir of Home and Family by Beth Macy
(Tu) November 3 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Waterville
Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
Waterville Daytime Book Club
There Is No Place For Us by Brian Goldstone
(Th) November 12 | noon — 1 p.m. | Waterville
Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
Glass Bottle Succulent Planter
(M) November 16 | 6 — 7:30 p.m. | Waterville
Let Green Crow Plants lead you through how to create a lovely succulent planter from glasses you can easily find and upcycle!
Waterville Cookbook Club
Recipes using Jello
(M) November 16 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Waterville
Pick a dish from a selected cookbook and bring it to the Library to share! We will provide table service and drinks, you provide a serving utensil. Cookbooks available one month prior to each meeting.
Knitting, Crocheting, and Needle Arts Club
(Tu) December 1 | 1 — 3 p.m. | Waterville
Meet with other adults who knit, crochet, embroider, and more. Bring your works in progress and enjoy crafting in s social atmosphere. Crafters should have a basic working knowledge of their project.
Waterville Book Club
The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau by Kristin Harmel
(Tu) December 1 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Waterville
Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
Waterville Daytime Book Club
Book Chat
(Th) December 10 | noon — 1 p.m. | Waterville
Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
Waterville Cookbook Club
Cookie Season
(M) December 21 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Waterville
Pick a dish from a selected cookbook and bring it to the Library to share! We will provide table service and drinks, you provide a serving utensil. Cookbooks available one month prior to each meeting.
Lucas County Benefit Bridge Assistance
(M) January 4 | 1 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Meet with a Lucas County Benefit Bridge representative to see if you qualify for the program, have questions answered, and apply.
Knitting, Crocheting, and Needle Arts Club
(Tu) January 5 | 1 — 3 p.m. | Waterville
Meet with other adults who knit, crochet, embroider, and more. Bring your works in progress and enjoy crafting in s social atmosphere. Crafters should have a basic working knowledge of their project.
Waterville Book Club
Book Chat
(Tu) January 5 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Waterville
Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
Waterville Cookbook Club
Vintage Recipes
(M) January 11 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Waterville
Pick a dish from a selected cookbook and bring it to the Library to share! We will provide table service and drinks, you provide a serving utensil. Cookbooks available one month prior to each meeting.
Waterville Daytime Book Club
Whistler by Ann Patchett
(Th) January 14 | noon — 1 p.m. | Waterville
Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
Leather Beaded Bracelets
with Bonita Beads
(M) January 25 | 6:30 — 8 p.m. | Waterville
Step-by-step instructions to create a leather bracelet with knots, beads, a charm, and a button clasp. No jewelry experience needed.
Knitting, Crocheting, and Needle Arts Club
(Tu) February 2 | 1 — 3 p.m. | Waterville
Meet with other adults who knit, crochet, embroider, and more. Bring your works in progress and enjoy crafting in s social atmosphere. Crafters should have a basic working knowledge of their project.
Waterville Book Club
Keeper of Lost Children by Sadeqa Johnson
(Tu) February 2 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Waterville
Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
Custom Tea Blend with Luckey Road Lavender Farm
(Tu) February 9 | 6:30 — 8 p.m. | Waterville
Explore a variety of herbs to create your own tea blend. A fun class of sipping and learning.
Waterville Daytime Book Club
Book Chat
(Th) February 11 | noon — 1 p.m. | Waterville
Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
Waterville Cookbook Club
I Saw it on the Internet...Recipes Online
(M) February 15 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Waterville
Pick a dish from a selected cookbook and bring it to the Library to share! We will provide table service and drinks, you provide a serving utensil. Cookbooks available one month prior to each meeting.
Waterville Book Club
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
(Tu) March 2 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Waterville
Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
Waterville Book Club
Marriage at Sea by Sophie Elmhirst
(Tu) April 6 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Waterville
Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
Waterville Book Club
Heart the Lover by Lily King
(Tu) May 4 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Waterville
Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
Building for the future:
A digital copy of the full 200-plus page facilities master plan is available upon request.
Branch overview (based on 2018 data)
Service population: 14,697 (3.44% of total service population)
Median age: 42
Households with children: 36.9%
Households: 5,424
Mean household income: $86,083
Population living below the poverty line: 5.6%
Gross square feet: 12,227 square feet
Year constructed: 1964, renovated in 1980, expanded in 2004
Collection size: 59,085 items
Programs: 521 in 2018
Meeting room size: 1,316 square feet
Meeting room capacity: 84 people (meeting room is subdividable)
General Observations
- Need a good play space for children.
- Meeting space is inflexible and not very large.
- Need more quiet study space.
- Nice, welcoming feel, bright, and cheery.
- INtuitive invitation to explore deeper into the library.
- Meeting rooms are nice, lots of grass, and the location in the back of the library adjacent to the restrooms has potential for after-hours access.
- Meeting rooms are the only area in the library with floor to ceiling windows.
- However, the rest of the building has a great amount of natural light throughout.
- Self-checkout machines are convenient to holds.
- Welcoming and inviting.
- Good natural light.
- More seating.
- The stack area is a little crowded.
- Good integration of artwork into the building.
- Could use some cosmetic updates.
- Zoning of the building may challenge the ability to accommodate, adapt to future change, etc. It could also be impeded by the current location of the meeting rooms and restrooms but the rest of the building is fairly open.
- There is a great historic feel to Waterville, the architecture of the building could relate more to that.
- Consider adding face-out material display throughout shelving areas.
- Consider using circulation desk for self-checkout.
- Consider one centralized service point.
- Consider creating more of an identity for the children’s area.
- Create a more browseable collection area for both adults and children.
In spring 2024, the Library sent a survey to the Lucas County community to learn what you love about your Library and how we could improve our buildings to better meet your needs. This is what 322 Waterville neighbors said they wanted in an updated space.
| Rank |
Services and amenities |
Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Expanded children’s areas |
24.22% |
| 2 |
Expanded adult areas |
23.91% |
| 3 |
Access to drive-through, pick-up, and drop-off services |
21.74% |
| 4 |
More study spaces |
18.32% |
| 5 |
Larger and/or additional meeting room spaces |
15.53% |
| 6 |
More Maker Spaces |
15.22% |
| 7 |
More technology |
15.22% |
| 8 |
Expanded teen areas |
12.11% |
| 9 |
Greater access to audio/visual equipment |
11.18% |
| 10 |
Additional programming space |
9.01% |
Construction phase: Q4 2029 – Q1 2030
Dates are approximate and subject to change.
Q4 2028 | Dates and locations will be shared as soon as available
Serving southwestern Lucas County, the Waterville Branch has been at its present location since 1964, having outgrown classroom space at the local elementary school. After a 1980 renovation, the facility outgrew its space and expanded again in 2004. Waterville remains a meeting place for a diverse and growing population.
