Nosh & Knock Off, an Immersive Mystery Experience, returns on Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19, 2025! This 6th annual fundraiser is SO GOOD and popular that there will be two performances for the first time ever!!

This fantastical, fun, marvelous mystery fundraising event is incredibly special and one-of-a-kind. Nosh & Knock Off features an original script, Dead as a Dormouse, written by local playwright and beloved friend of the Library, Emilienne Ouellette. The mystery is live-acted and features some of our region's most illustrious and remarkable theatrical talent! Nosh & Knock Off is a sure bet for an outing full of whimsy and frivolity. Delightful bites and sips are also included with ticket purchase. Nosh & Knock Off is so wonderful, you will probably want to attend both shows! We hope you will join us for at least one!

Tickets are now on sale and will sell out quickly! Buy tickets here: https://wplnosh25.eventbrite.com .


A ticket to attend the event is $50 per person for a Reader Ticket. Deepen your role in writing our Library success story by purchasing a $125 Author Ticket or a $250 Book Ticket (special commemorative surprises will be given to Author & Book ticket buyers at the event)! Thank you for helping us reach our $50,000 fundraising goal! All proceeds go to supporting Waterville Public Library programs and services. We are so grateful for your support! You make a difference, you really do. And with Nosh & Knock Off, you will have a blast too!

Culinary delights and libations are provided. This is a 21+ only event.

Thank you so much for supporting the Waterville Public Library! 

Dead as a Dormouse: A proclamation from Her Royal Majesty the Queen of Hearts! It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Sir Douglas Dormouse. A popular couture fashion designer and notable Poet Laureate, Sir Dormouse was a beloved member of Wonderland society. His untimely end is considered suspicious and a full investigation into the incident is currently being conducted by the Knave of Hearts. Friends and family are invited to attend the funeral services which will be held at the Wonderland Library.

Culinary Delights And Libations: TBA!

Presenting Sponsors: TBA!

Donor and sponsorship recognition opportunities are available! Call 207.680.2611 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information. Thank you!

The Nosh & Knock Off interactive mystery theater production, starring esteemed community members and cast members on loan from the Waterville Opera House, is the Waterville Public Library’s annual event fundraiser. Please note this is a 21+ only event! All proceeds from the event go directly to support Library programs and services. Thank you for being a part of it all!