Develop a deeper understanding of the Android system and its connection to Google, learn how to use common apps more effectively, and become comfortable with a wider range of settings. Requirements for this class: An Android tablet or phone with Internet access and completion of Android Basics or have equivalent knowledge. Presented in partnership with the National Digital Equity Center. Register below or call 207-443-5141 x1021:
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Generously provided by the Merrymeeting Gleaners, the sharing table is open to anyone, there is no income or residency requirement and it is 100% anonymous. The table is stocked with fresh produce as well as some prepared items, processed using any surplus gleaned food. Take what you need and leave the rest for your friends and neighbors. Located November-May inside the children’s side entrance by the drinking fountain.
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Lego club returns! Create, challenge, and share your Lego masterpieces with your friends. Ages 5-12. With support from a Bath Matters Grant.
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Watch the movie beforehand, then join a lively on-line discussion. With support from Wilson’s Drug Store. Back to Dr. Caligari’s Cabinet January 24: M (1931) January 31: The Third Man (1949) Black History Month Series February 7: Shaft (1971) February 14: Superfly (1972) February 21: Killer of Sheep (1978) February 28: Do the Right Thing (1989) March 7: Moonlight (2017) March 14: If Beale Street Could Talk (2018) A Tribute to Sidney Poitier March 21 : No Way Out…
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Celebrate World Read Aloud Day with tea, cookies, and pop-up read alouds all day long. Listen to your librarian’s favorite stories at 10:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 2:15 p.m., and 4:15 p.m. With support from Bath Savings.
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We are now accepting submissions for our 2023 poetry contest! Poems are limited to 1-12 lines, and should be on a hopeful or springtime theme. Entries will be accepted two categories; under 18 and 18 and up. Submissions limited to residents of Arrowsic, Bath, Georgetown, West Bath, and Woolwich, or students who attend an RSU1 school or school in our service area, such as Chop Point, Hyde, or Chewonki. The winner of each category will have their poem featured in…
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Kits contain materials and instructions for each week’s craft. Pick up from the bin by the Children’s Room entrance. Available for ages 3-10 while supplies last.
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Kits contain instructions and everything needed for this week’s project. Pick up at the curbside pickup table or in the Teen Space. Available while supplies last. For grades 7-12.
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Join Miss Mary and her guitar for stories, rhymes, and songs for all ages.
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Let your voice be heard and help shape the future of Teen programming as we plan Library events, make friends, and enjoy our beautiful Teen Space. Grades 8-12. Have questions or need more info? Email Hannah.
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Take Your Child to the Library Day is an international initiative to help young patrons learn about Library resources and how to navigate the Library with ease! Have a snack and a hot chocolate while you check out our American Girl Dolls, board games, discount museum passes and more. Stop by to meet Miss Mary too if you haven’t already.
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Join Bath resident Joe Minott for a tour of Bath through the lens of Oak Grove Cemetery – without leaving your seat! Learn the stories about the people of Oak Grove who made Bath what it is today, from those who developed and shaped Oak Grove Cemetery in life, to those who made Oak Grove their home in death. Presented on Zoom and in person. Registration required for Zoom only. The Town History Series is a long-standing Patten Free…
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Storytime for babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers. Join Miss Mary and her guitar for stories, songs, and rhymes. Due to the nature of Babytime and helping support our littlest patrons, Miss Mary asks that we try our hardest to keep the age range 0-24 months, but also understands if it’s not always possible.
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Open to all ages and abilities- you don’t even have to be a knitter! Bring your supplies or use ours. Drop in every Monday for crafts and conversation.
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This year Tax-Aide will return to in-person, face-to-face tax preparation assistance in the Community Room on the second floor. No appointments are required or will be made. Tax-Aide volunteers are looking forward to assisting you with your 2022 tax returns and answering questions you may have. Before your visit please fill out the Intake Questionnaire available at the front desk. For more information call Local Coordinator Mary Louise Blanchard at 207-386-1048. Tuesdays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Thursdays 10…
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Watch the movie beforehand, then join a lively on-line discussion. With support from Wilson’s Drug Store. Back to Dr. Caligari’s Cabinet January 24: M (1931) January 31: The Third Man (1949) Black History Month Series February 7: Shaft (1971) February 14: Superfly (1972) February 21: Killer of Sheep (1978) February 28: Do the Right Thing (1989) March 7: Moonlight (2017) March 14: If Beale Street Could Talk (2018) A Tribute to Sidney Poitier March 21 : No Way Out…
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The launch of Sputnik 1 in October 1957 marked the beginning of the space era and of the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union. Today, a new arms race is brewing in orbit. Access to space has become much more affordable as launch and equipment costs have declined sharply. These factors are fueling a thriving space industry as dozens of countries and companies are exploring ways to utilize space. Meanwhile, China is a pacing challenge to…
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Join area homeschoolers for casual conversation, play and support! Meets every second Thursday.
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Join Georgetown Historical Society volunteer and Tide Mill Institute board member Harry Hopcroft for a general history of Georgetown and its tide mills and what recent research has uncovered. . Presented on Zoom and in person. Registration required for Zoom only. The Town History Series is a long-standing Patten Free Library tradition that brings together Patten Free Library’s member communities to learn about and celebrate each town’s local history. The town of Arrowsic, Bath Historical Society, Georgetown Historical Society, West…
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Monthly meeting of the PFL Board of Trustees. Meets every 2nd Tuesday September-May.
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Generative writing workshop with local short fiction authors Shannon L. Bowring and Hannah Lackoff. Through a mix of writing prompts, (optional) sharing and group discussion, participants will leave with lots of new ideas. This workshop is held via Zoom and requires registration. Open to any genres and adults and teens grades 7 and up.
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Watch the movie beforehand, then join a lively on-line discussion. Back to Dr. Caligari’s Cabinet January 24: M (1931) January 31: The Third Man (1949) Black History Month Series February 7: Shaft (1971) February 14: Superfly (1972) February 21: Killer of Sheep (1978) February 28: Do the Right Thing (1989) March 7: Moonlight (2017) March 14: If Beale Street Could Talk (2018) A Tribute to Sidney Poitier March 21 : No Way Out 1950
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Join Cathie Pelletier, author of Northeaster: A Story of Courage and Survival in the Blizzard of 1952, as she reads from her book, talks about her work, and answers your questions. Books will be available for sale and signing at the event courtesy of Mockingbird Book Shop. This program is presented in person and live on Zoom. Registration is required for the Zoom event only. Northeaster: A Story of Courage and Survival in the Blizzard of 1952 by Cathie Pelletier is…
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Join Woolwich resident Allison Hepler on a deep dive into Woolwich summer camps. Learn about the history of camps like Boothbay Camp and Merrymeeting Camp. The Town History Series is a long-standing Patten Free Library tradition that brings together Patten Free Library’s member communities to learn about and celebrate each town’s local history. The town of Arrowsic, Bath Historical Society, Georgetown Historical Society, West Bath Historical Society, and Woolwich Historical Society each select a speaker to present on an aspect…
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The electric trains are back! Join the Maine 3-Railers in the Storytime Room as they return with their fabulous display of trains and “engineers” on hand to answer your questions.
Find out more »The Friends of the Patten Free Library provide significant financial support to the PFL – a total of nearly $500,000 over the past 18 years. If you have not yet joined the Friends, membership applications are available at the library bookstore and on the Friends bulletin board in the library hallway. The public is always invited to attend Friends meetings and events. Meets every third Tuesday at 4 p.m. Learn more about the Friends.
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Watch the movie beforehand, then join a lively on-line discussion. With support from Wilson’s Drug Store. Back to Dr. Caligari’s Cabinet January 24: M (1931) January 31: The Third Man (1949) Black History Month Series February 7: Shaft (1971) February 14: Superfly (1972) February 21: Killer of Sheep (1978) February 28: Do the Right Thing (1989) March 7: Moonlight (2017) March 14: If Beale Street Could Talk (2018) A Tribute to Sidney Poitier March 21 : No Way Out…
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Spend your afternoon at a movie with PFL! Snacks available by donation or bring your own. New movie every 4th Wednesday. Till (2022) Rated PG-13 The story of Emmett Louis Till and the legacy of his mother who pursued justice for her lynched son.
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Kits contain instructions and supplies for this week’s project. Available first come first served, while supplies last. Pick up at the curbside pickup table and the front desk.
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Watch the movie beforehand, then join a lively on-line discussion. With support from Wilson’s Drug Store. Back to Dr. Caligari’s Cabinet January 24: M (1931) January 31: The Third Man (1949) Black History Month Series February 7: Shaft (1971) February 14: Superfly (1972) February 21: Killer of Sheep (1978) February 28: Do the Right Thing (1989) March 7: Moonlight (2017) March 14: If Beale Street Could Talk (2018) A Tribute to Sidney Poitier March 21 : No Way Out…
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Watch the movie beforehand, then join a lively on-line discussion. With support from Wilson’s Drug Store. Back to Dr. Caligari’s Cabinet January 24: M (1931) January 31: The Third Man (1949) Black History Month Series February 7: Shaft (1971) February 14: Superfly (1972) February 21: Killer of Sheep (1978) February 28: Do the Right Thing (1989) March 7: Moonlight (2017) March 14: If Beale Street Could Talk (2018) A Tribute to Sidney Poitier March 21 : No Way Out…
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Watch the movie beforehand, then join a lively on-line discussion. With support from Wilson’s Drug Store. Back to Dr. Caligari’s Cabinet January 24: M (1931) January 31: The Third Man (1949) Black History Month Series February 7: Shaft (1971) February 14: Superfly (1972) February 21: Killer of Sheep (1978) February 28: Do the Right Thing (1989) March 7: Moonlight (2017) March 14: If Beale Street Could Talk (2018) A Tribute to Sidney Poitier March 21 : No Way Out…
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Watch the movie beforehand, then join a lively on-line discussion. With support from Wilson’s Drug Store. Back to Dr. Caligari’s Cabinet January 24: M (1931) January 31: The Third Man (1949) Black History Month Series February 7: Shaft (1971) February 14: Superfly (1972) February 21: Killer of Sheep (1978) February 28: Do the Right Thing (1989) March 7: Moonlight (2017) March 14: If Beale Street Could Talk (2018) A Tribute to Sidney Poitier March 21 : No Way Out…
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Spend your afternoon at a movie with PFL! Snacks available by donation or bring your own. New movie every 4th Wednesday.
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 | |
