From the 1970s-2010s the LGBTQ+ community fought for their civil rights. T-shirts, buttons, posters, photographs, documents, and many other artifacts document how the community built itself, learned to organize, and promoted legislation that would end discrimination in education, housing, and employment. Susie Bock, Director of the Sampson Center at the University of Southern Maine, will tell that story through USM’s LGBTQ+ Collection, the largest, most comprehensive library of primary materials regarding the queer communities in Maine. This presentation will take…
Find out more »Did you know that the History Room has an incredible collection of postcards? Join us as we look at some of our Vacationland postcards and their messages – from serious to silly! Participants will get to write and take home a reproduced History Room postcard. Registration required for the Zoom portion of the event only.
Find out more »Join author and boat captain Eric Wiberg in a presentation on his book “U-Boats in New England.” Starting weeks after Hitler declared war on the United States in mid-December 1941 and lasting until the war with Germany was all but over, 73 German U-Boats sustainably attacked New England waters, from Montauk, New York to the tip of Nova Scotia at Cape Sable. Fifteen percent of these boats were sunk by Allied counter-attacks, five surrendered in the region, and three were…
Find out more »Have you always wondered about the colorful mural in the Children’s Room? Or some of the faces hanging in the fiction stacks? Take a walk with Archivist and Special Collections Librarian Mary Kate Kwasnik to learn about some of the pieces of the Patten Free Library Art Collection. This program will NOT be on Zoom since we will be on the move and not in front of a device. Meet at 5:30 p.m. in the lobby of the Patten Free…
Find out more »Bonus Kids Grab and Go Kit to celebrate Family History Month! Kits contain materials and instructions for each week’s craft. Pick up from the bin by the Children’s Room entrance. Available for ages 4-10 while supplies last.
Find out more »Bonus Kids Grab and Go Kit to celebrate Family History Month! Kits contain materials and instructions for each week’s craft. Pick up from the bin by the Children’s Room entrance. Available for ages 2-10 while supplies last.
Find out more »Want to know how to get started learning about your family history? Join Karen to learn the beginning steps of genealogy in this interactive workshop. Discover how you can find clues at home, bring out stories about the family you’re researching, and learn about the types of records and other resources that will provide more information. This workshop will take place in two sessions over two weeks in the Community Room. Participation in both is recommended but not required. Caregivers…
Find out more »Join former City Council member and current State Representative Sean Paulus for a talk on William King ahead of Maine’s William King Day on March 16, 2023. William King was the first Governor of Maine and one of the most influential people in the movement towards Statehood. His influence and imprint is still felt in Maine and in his beloved Bath. With support from Just Framing. This program presented live and streaming on Zoom. Registration is required for Zoom only.
Find out more »Join us for a workshop on digital newspapers available at the library and at home. Archivist and Special Collections Librarian Mary Kate Kwasnik will walk you through how to use Newspaper Archive, and the brand new Bath Daily Times Community History Archive. Bring your own personal device to make this a hands-on workshop. This program is presented live in person and on Zoom. Registration required for Zoom only.
Find out more »Join us for a reading of spooky stories from Sagadahoc County. Have a ghost story about your historic home? Did you visit Murderer’s Cave and live to tell the tale? Come prepared to share your own scary story with the group. This program is presented in person and on Zoom. Registration is required for Zoom only.
Find out more »Monday | 10 AM | 5 PM |
Tuesday | 10 AM | 7 PM |
Wednesday | 10 AM | 7 PM |
Thursday | 10 AM | 5 PM |
Friday | 10 AM | 5 PM |
Saturday | 10 AM | 4 PM |
Sunday | Closed |