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Spelling Bee
Spelling Bee
Friday, May 9 at 6:30pm Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington Street Tickets: $25 General Admission and $5 Student A night of fun, friendly competition, and community spirit. Cheer on teams as they spell their way to victory—all while supporting the Patten Free Library at this annual fundraiser. Enjoy light refreshments, a silent auction, and
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PFL Seed Library
PFL Seed Library
In celebration of National Library Week (April 6-12) we are starting a seed library! Come browse our offerings and take what you need. How does the seed library work? “Borrow” up to 5 seed packets Plant, water, and wait! Enjoy your harvest Donate any leftover or collected seeds back to the Seed Library Repeat next
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Read to a Dog
Read to a Dog
Practice your reading with one of our dog volunteers! Dogs are non judgmental listeners and help foster confidence in readers who may need a little extra encouragement. Reluctant readers of all ages are welcome. Only readers need to register, any accompanying adults do not. Visit our website to see the schedule and sign up.
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April Break Programming
April Break Programming
Looking for something to do during April break? We have you covered! Visit the links below for more information about these programs for kids, tweens, and teens. A Very Fancy Tea Party: Saturday, April 19 at 10am Minecraft Mondays: Monday, April 21 at 3:30pm Cooking Workshop (Teens): Tuesday, April 22 and Wednesday, April 23
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Poetry Walk in Library Park
Poetry Walk in Library Park
Now in its fifth year, the Patten Free Library’s Poetry Walk will take place in the month of April in Library Park. What began as a social distancing program in 2021 has become an annual tradition looked forward to by the community and staff alike. Each year we install about twenty poems on yard sign
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