What smells better than pizza baking in the oven? Nothing! Learn how to make homemade pizza, a crunchy green salad with dressing, and then feast on both! We’ll meet at Now You’re Cooking to cook in their kitchen. This is a free program open to students in grades seven to twelve. Class size is limited to eight, and pre-registration is required. To register, contact the library at 443-5141, ext. 12 or pflreference@patten.lib.me.us
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Trudy Callaghan, originally from County Meath in Ireland, now lives in Deering Center, Portland. She draws upon a rich tradition of Irish and Scottish songs, as well as English broadside ballads. It’s a unique mix – from sweet melodies to strong narratives. A brief description before each song helps anchor it in time and place, while the songs themselves open up a window onto times past – from love songs to songs of trades long gone – ploughmen, shoemakers, blacksmiths…
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Baby’s Morning Out is a story time event aimed at children 0-18 months. Interactive singing, finger plays and fun will be featured in stories old and new. Grabbing babies attention and supporting their learning is what these story times are all about. So meet new parents and spend some time with your baby at the library!
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Toddler Tales is a story time event aimed at children who are walking to age 3 and their caregivers. Learn new stories, finger plays and songs all in a playful, relaxed atmosphere.
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Preschool Story Time is offered every Friday from 10:30-11:00. The program is for children ages 3 – 5 and their caregiver. Story Time is approximately 30 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, movement and creative activity.
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We’re adding one more session to the iPad classes to tie up loose ends and answer general questions about applications, settings, glitches, and anything else. No registration required.
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Join us every Friday in the Children’s Room at 4:00 for Yoga with Ms. Sarah! No experience or a yoga mat necessary! Just a body to move.
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Oh no! There’s been a murder at the library right in the middle of our biggest fundraising dinner. We need your help to solve the case! March 13, 6pm to 8pm at the Patten Free Library. Tickets includes a chili dinner (with vegetarian options), mocktails and dessert. Come dressed for a Gala to get into the spirit of the night. Find the event on Facebook! Event Sponsors:
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Children’s Book Author Visit! Katie Coppens, author of The Acadia Files, will visit the Patten Free Library on Saturday, March 14th from 10:30 – 11:30. You will learn about the author, have a chance to purchase her books, attend a book signing and conduct an experiment just like Acadia!
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Directed by Ava DuVernay, a chronicle of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s campaign to secure equal voting rights that culminated with an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, in 1965. David Oyelowo, Tom Wilkinson, Carmen Ejogo, Giovanni Ribisi, Alessandro Nivola, Tim Roth, Cuba Gooding, Jr., and Oprah Winfrey star. Sponsored by Mid Coast Hospital.
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