Waterville Public Library

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The Waterville Public Library is pleased to announce author and illustrator Charlotte Agell's “Faces Tell Stories” exhibition in the Carnegie Gallery on the fourth floor of the Library. The show opens on Monday, April 1, 2024, and features 96 portraits of women – some fictional, some real. Agell shares, “When I was a child, I used to think that we were all the same person. I was the ME version, and you the YOU. This project brings me back to that feeling.” On Saturday, April 13, Agell will offer two workshops for different age groups: the Fun With Faces workshop for children ages 8-12 from 11a-12p and the Faces Tell Stories workshop for teens and adults ages 13-150 from 1p-2p. Workshops are free and open to the public. Due to space limitations, registration is required. The Waterville Public Library is at 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME. www.watervillelibrary.org or 207.872.5433 for more information.

Award-winning author and illustrator Charlotte Agell was born in Norsjö, Sweden, but grew up mostly as an expatriate Swede in Montreal and Hong Kong. She moved to Maine to go to Bowdoin College and has been a happy camper there ever since. Charlotte is the author and illustrator of books for all ages of children, from the very youngest to teen novels, including the India McAllister books, the young adult novels “Shift” and “Welcome Home or Someplace Like It” as well as many picture books, many of which she illustrated. Kirkus praised her book “Maybe Tomorrow?”, illustrated by Ana Ramirez, as "a poignant exploration of depression, grief, and friendship." “Maybe Tomorrow?” won the Maine Literary Award for children’s literature and the Lupine Honor. “Welcome Home and Someplace Like It” was recently featured in the New York Times “Read Your Way Through Maine” column. Charlotte lives in Maine and was a longtime public school teacher who recently retired. www.charlotteagell.com

The Waterville Public Library has been a center for community and learning in Waterville since 1896. A place where people and ideas connect, the mission of the Waterville Public Library is to empower people and strengthen the community through the sharing of stories, knowledge, and experiences. With the largest collection of materials in public libraries in Central Maine, the Waterville Public Library provides diverse programs for people of all ages. It offers various technological and educational support for job seekers, career changers, entrepreneurs, businesses, and creative types. Woodwork, windows, fireplace, and other special architectural features were restored in 2020-2021. A 2017 National Medal for Museum and Library Service winner, visiting this exquisite palace for the people is a must! 

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