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August 2022

Macramé Mondays

August 29, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Macrame Monday will start next week, Monday August 15. See you then!   Make your Mondays crafty! Instructor Sarah McDarby will teach, inspire and create macramé projects with kids for four Mondays in August. All supplies are provided and assistance from caregivers is encouraged. Ages 6 -12.

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Knitting Circle

August 29, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Monday, repeating until December 31, 2022

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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Chickpea Yoga

August 30, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Tuesday, repeating until August 31, 2022

Join Yoga Instructor, Sarah McDarby, to explore the joy of yoga through movement, breathwork, story and song. No experience or yoga mat necessary and no registration is required.  Ages 4-10 and caregivers can join in the yoga fun!  We will meet in the storytime room on Aug 8 and in the Community Room for the rest of the dates.  

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Teen Cooking Class

August 30, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until August 30, 2022

Join us for a fun, interactive four-week workshop with a Nutrition Expert. You will learn knife skills, kitchen safety, and other helpful cooking tips.  For grades 7-12. Registration required.

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September 2022

Learning About Devices

September 8, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Learn about different digital devices from “servers” to “smartphones” in this informative class with the National Digital Equity Association. Registration required.

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Knitting Circle

September 12, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Monday, repeating until December 31, 2022

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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PFL Author Talk: Susan Conley

September 14, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Join Susan Conley, author of the acclaimed novel Landslide, 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. This program is presented in person and live on Zoom.  Registration is required for the Zoom event only.     Susan is the author of five critically-acclaimed books, including her newest, best-selling novel Landslide — A New York Times “Editor’s Choice”, a TODAY Show “Summer Read,” a “Best Book” by…

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Knitting Circle

September 19, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Monday, repeating until December 31, 2022

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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macOS Basics

September 21, 2022 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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An event every day that begins at 2:30 pm, repeating until September 23, 2022

This course will cover the basics of how to use Apple’s operating system which work on Apple’s popular line of laptops and desktops. This class starts with the basic functions of the MacOS operating system and how to navigate through folders, files, and menus. Organizing, moving, and saving files will be covered too. Presented in partnership with the National Digital Equity Association. Registration required.

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macOS Basics

September 22, 2022 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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An event every day that begins at 2:30 pm, repeating until September 23, 2022

This course will cover the basics of how to use Apple’s operating system which work on Apple’s popular line of laptops and desktops. This class starts with the basic functions of the MacOS operating system and how to navigate through folders, files, and menus. Organizing, moving, and saving files will be covered too. Presented in partnership with the National Digital Equity Association. Registration required.

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macOS Basics

September 23, 2022 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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An event every day that begins at 2:30 pm, repeating until September 23, 2022

This course will cover the basics of how to use Apple’s operating system which work on Apple’s popular line of laptops and desktops. This class starts with the basic functions of the MacOS operating system and how to navigate through folders, files, and menus. Organizing, moving, and saving files will be covered too. Presented in partnership with the National Digital Equity Association. Registration required.

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Knitting Circle

September 26, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Monday, repeating until December 31, 2022

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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Cabinet on Aging Virtual Listening Session

September 28, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Patten Free Library is hosting a virtual listening session put on by Maine’s Cabinet on Aging to hear from older adults and their family members about ways that the State of Maine can serve, support, and recognize the needs of older people across the State. The Cabinet on Aging was created by executive order of Governor Janet Mills in 2022 to help advance policies that support all Maine people in aging safely, affordably, and in ways and settings that best…

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October 2022

Knitting Circle

October 3, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Monday, repeating until December 31, 2022

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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Climate Conversations: Locals Leading On Climate Change

October 4, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

The first in a planned continuing series of “Bath Climate Conversations” community forums and events.  This forum focuses on Locals Leading on Climate Change – The Built Environment, and will discuss climate change and Bath’s public facilities, homes, roads, transportation, and people. The evening will begin with a half-hour public forum for Bath residents to hear from community leaders about Bath’s climate action planning efforts, followed by a community discussion that seeks to engage citizens and hear their thoughts about…

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Android Basics

October 6, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until October 20, 2022

Get started with your Android device, learn how to use essential applications like email, contacts, camera, and Chrome, and manage your settings. Presented in partnership with the National Digital Equity Center. Registration required. Sign up below or call 207-443-5141 x 1021.

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Tax-Aide Maine (AARP)

October 12, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Need to file your taxes by Oct 30 to get the $850 tax relief check from the state?  Sign up for a free 30-minute slot for help from a tax-aide volunteer.  Email walkerlr@mac.com for more information or to make an appointment.

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Android Basics

October 13, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until October 20, 2022

Get started with your Android device, learn how to use essential applications like email, contacts, camera, and Chrome, and manage your settings. Presented in partnership with the National Digital Equity Center. Registration required. Sign up below or call 207-443-5141 x 1021.

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An Evening with Lois Lowry

October 15, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join beloved author Lois Lowry as she reads from her books, talks about her work, and answers your questions.  Books can be pre-ordered through Mockingbird Bookshop or purchased at the event.  Presented by the Bath Book Bash and the Patten Free Library.

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Knitting Circle

October 17, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Monday, repeating until December 31, 2022

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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Understanding the Internet

October 18, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

The internet has become such a large part of our daily lives that having a basic understanding of its origins is essential. This course introduces the origins of the internet, how it works and what can you do on the internet. Presented in partnership with the National Digital Equity Association. Registration required.  Sign up below or call 207-443-5141 x 1021.

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History of Housing in Bath: Looking Back, Thinking Forward

October 19, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Join Deb Keller, Executive Director of Bath Housing, and Mary Kate Kwasnik, Archivist and Special Collections Librarian at Patten Free Library, to look back at the history of housing projects in Bath and look towards the future together. This is the first in a series of community conversations about housing between Bath Housing and the community.  This program is presented in person and live on Zoom.  Registration required for Zoom only.

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Android Basics

October 20, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until October 20, 2022

Get started with your Android device, learn how to use essential applications like email, contacts, camera, and Chrome, and manage your settings. Presented in partnership with the National Digital Equity Center. Registration required. Sign up below or call 207-443-5141 x 1021.

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Knitting Circle

October 24, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Monday, repeating until December 31, 2022

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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Knitting Circle

October 31, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Monday, repeating until December 31, 2022

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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November 2022

Applying for the Affordable Connectivity Program

November 1, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

The Affordable Connectivity Program extends and amends the Emergency Broadband Benefit, a FCC program that was put in place to help connect low income families and others affected by the COVID pandemic to broadband. The Emergency Broadband Benefit is being replaced by the Affordable Connectivity Program effective 12/31/21. In this class we will look at applying for the benefit and what you can expect. Presented in partnership with the National Digital Equity Center. Register online below or call 207-443-5141 x…

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Internet Safety

November 2, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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One event on November 3, 2022 at 2:00 pm

Staying safe online is essential in today’s world. This class teaches you how to keep your information and your computers/devices safe. Presented in partnership with the National Digital Equity Association.  Register online below or call 207-443-5141 x 1021.

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Internet Safety

November 3, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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One event on November 3, 2022 at 2:00 pm

Staying safe online is essential in today’s world. This class teaches you how to keep your information and your computers/devices safe. Presented in partnership with the National Digital Equity Association.  Register online below or call 207-443-5141 x 1021.

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Cooking Matters Grocery Store Workshop

November 5, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Grocery store tour for participants to receive great shopping tips, practice reading labels and compare pricing to learn how to buy healthy foods on a limited budget. Learn how to make the best choices for your family, spend less time grocery shopping, plan easy, delicious meals, and save money.  $10 Hannaford Gift Card for participants 18+ that stay for the one-hour tour.  RSVP appreciated but not required: allison.messier@mainehealth.org Presented in partnership with SNAP-Ed, Cooking Matters, and Good Shepherd Food Bank…

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Knitting Circle

November 7, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Monday, repeating until December 31, 2022

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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Beginning Genealogy for Kids

November 9, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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One event on November 16, 2022 at 4:00 pm

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…

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Knitting Circle

November 14, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Monday, repeating until December 31, 2022

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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Beginning Genealogy for Kids

November 16, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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One event on November 16, 2022 at 4:00 pm

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…

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Beth Israel at 100: the Early Families

November 18, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

In honor of Beth Israel Congregation’s 100th anniversary this year, join Marilyn Weinberg of Beth Israel in a presentation about five early Jewish families of Bath and Beth Israel Congregation. Learn the story of immigration and community building that brought Jewish families and the Beth Israel Congregation to Bath. This program is presented live and on Zoom.  Registration is required for Zoom only.

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Repair Café

November 19, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Why replace when you can repair? Our expert volunteers will help repair your electronics, lamps, furniture, jewelry and small appliances; mend clothing, and sharpen tools. If we are unable to repair your item we will make suggestions on where you can find the parts and learn how to do the repair or have it professionally repaired. This is a first come, first served program and depending on the turnout we can’t guarantee we will be able to help everyone or…

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Knitting Circle

November 21, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Monday, repeating until December 31, 2022

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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Knitting Circle

November 28, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Monday, repeating until December 31, 2022

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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December 2022

Shimmytastic Intro to Belly Dance

December 2, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Take your lunch time break to shimmy and shake Middle Eastern belly dance style!  Shimmies are a great introduction to this powerful dance form.  Come and join us for some fun. http://bellydancewithjosephina.com/

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Knitting Circle

December 5, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Monday, repeating until December 31, 2022

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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iPad Basics

December 6, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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An event every day that begins at 10:30 am, repeating until December 8, 2022

This course covers the basics of how to use Apple’s popular iPad. The class starts with the basics of how to log on using multiple methods from passcode to touch id to face recognition technology. Apple’s iCloud service will be discussed, including how it will help secure your data and allow your data to be used across multiple Apple devices. The App Store will be covered to find additional applications that may meet your varied interest and needs. Presented in…

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iPad Basics

December 7, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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An event every day that begins at 10:30 am, repeating until December 8, 2022

This course covers the basics of how to use Apple’s popular iPad. The class starts with the basics of how to log on using multiple methods from passcode to touch id to face recognition technology. Apple’s iCloud service will be discussed, including how it will help secure your data and allow your data to be used across multiple Apple devices. The App Store will be covered to find additional applications that may meet your varied interest and needs. Presented in…

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iPad Basics

December 8, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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An event every day that begins at 10:30 am, repeating until December 8, 2022

This course covers the basics of how to use Apple’s popular iPad. The class starts with the basics of how to log on using multiple methods from passcode to touch id to face recognition technology. Apple’s iCloud service will be discussed, including how it will help secure your data and allow your data to be used across multiple Apple devices. The App Store will be covered to find additional applications that may meet your varied interest and needs. Presented in…

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Recycled Wrapping

December 12, 2022
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until December 17, 2022

Bring your unwrapped gifts, use our wrapping supplies, and even pick up a book from our YA Book Gift Away. Did you know as much as 2.3 million pounds of wrapping paper ends up in landfills? The same properties that make wrapping paper so shiny and festive mean that it can’t be recycled. But it can be reused!  Wrapping supplies for this event have been sourced through your donations of paper, bags, maps, ribbons, and more!  Cut down on waste…

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Knitting Circle

December 12, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Monday, repeating until December 31, 2022

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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Recycled Wrapping

December 13, 2022
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until December 17, 2022

Bring your unwrapped gifts, use our wrapping supplies, and even pick up a book from our YA Book Gift Away. Did you know as much as 2.3 million pounds of wrapping paper ends up in landfills? The same properties that make wrapping paper so shiny and festive mean that it can’t be recycled. But it can be reused!  Wrapping supplies for this event have been sourced through your donations of paper, bags, maps, ribbons, and more!  Cut down on waste…

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Recycled Wrapping

December 14, 2022
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until December 17, 2022

Bring your unwrapped gifts, use our wrapping supplies, and even pick up a book from our YA Book Gift Away. Did you know as much as 2.3 million pounds of wrapping paper ends up in landfills? The same properties that make wrapping paper so shiny and festive mean that it can’t be recycled. But it can be reused!  Wrapping supplies for this event have been sourced through your donations of paper, bags, maps, ribbons, and more!  Cut down on waste…

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Holiday Cookie Decorating with Thayer Treats

December 14, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Learn to decorate holiday cookies with three different techniques; wet on wet, detail icing, and layered icing. All instructions provided by Kaite Thayer of Thayer Treats, and the class includes a take home kit so you can continue what you learned at home.  Space is limited and registration is required to participate. For adults and teens grades 7-12.

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Recycled Wrapping

December 15, 2022
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until December 17, 2022

Bring your unwrapped gifts, use our wrapping supplies, and even pick up a book from our YA Book Gift Away. Did you know as much as 2.3 million pounds of wrapping paper ends up in landfills? The same properties that make wrapping paper so shiny and festive mean that it can’t be recycled. But it can be reused!  Wrapping supplies for this event have been sourced through your donations of paper, bags, maps, ribbons, and more!  Cut down on waste…

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Recycled Wrapping

December 16, 2022
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until December 17, 2022

Bring your unwrapped gifts, use our wrapping supplies, and even pick up a book from our YA Book Gift Away. Did you know as much as 2.3 million pounds of wrapping paper ends up in landfills? The same properties that make wrapping paper so shiny and festive mean that it can’t be recycled. But it can be reused!  Wrapping supplies for this event have been sourced through your donations of paper, bags, maps, ribbons, and more!  Cut down on waste…

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Recycled Wrapping

December 17, 2022
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until December 17, 2022

Bring your unwrapped gifts, use our wrapping supplies, and even pick up a book from our YA Book Gift Away. Did you know as much as 2.3 million pounds of wrapping paper ends up in landfills? The same properties that make wrapping paper so shiny and festive mean that it can’t be recycled. But it can be reused!  Wrapping supplies for this event have been sourced through your donations of paper, bags, maps, ribbons, and more!  Cut down on waste…

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Knitting Circle

December 26, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Monday, repeating until December 31, 2022

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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January 2023

Knitting Circle

January 9 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Monday, repeating until August 31, 2023

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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PFL Board of Trustees Meeting

January 10 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
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An event every month that begins at 4:30 pm on day Second of the month, repeating until May 31, 2023

Monthly meeting of the PFL Board of Trustees.  Meets every 2nd Tuesday September-May.

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RESCHEDULED- “Cutting the Cord” – Getting TV & Phone Services Over the Internet

January 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

The Library will be closed all day Friday, January 20 due to weather.  This event has been rescheduled for Friday, January 27 at 11 a.m. What does it mean to “Cut the Cord”? It’s about canceling cable or satellite services and being able to watch television shows online, as well as options that would allow you to get rid of your landline. This class will not only show you the wide variety of options out there, but also teach you…

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Knitting Circle

January 23 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Monday, repeating until August 31, 2023

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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Movie Matinee: Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris

January 25 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Spend your afternoon at a movie with PFL!  Snacks available by donation or bring your own.  New movie every 4th Wednesday.   Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris (2022) Rated PG Mrs. Harris, an English domestic servant who falls in love with a couture Dior dress, decides she must buy one of her own. After she raises the funds to buy the dress, Mrs. Harris sets off on a journey to Paris that will change the course of her life. Paul…

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“Cutting the Cord” – Getting TV & Phone Services Over the Internet

January 27 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

What does it mean to “Cut the Cord”? It’s about canceling cable or satellite services and being able to watch television shows online, as well as options that would allow you to get rid of your landline. This class will not only show you the wide variety of options out there, but also teach you some tools to decide if cutting the cord is right for you.  Presented in partnership with the National Digital Equity Association. Register below or call…

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Town History Series 2023 – Sabino: An Historic Overview with Jay E. Paris Jr.

January 28 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Join Sabino resident Jay E. Paris Jr. as he celebrates the rich history of the Sabino neighborhood and his home, the Samuel F. Bates homestead, of West Bath in honor of the hundredth anniversary of the Sabino Improvement Association.  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. …

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Knitting Circle

January 30 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Monday, repeating until August 31, 2023

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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Android Intermediate

January 31 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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An event every day that begins at 10:00 am, repeating until February 2, 2023

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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February 2023

Android Intermediate

February 1 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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An event every day that begins at 10:00 am, repeating until February 2, 2023

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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Android Intermediate

February 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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An event every day that begins at 10:00 am, repeating until February 2, 2023

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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Town History Series 2023 – Oak Grove Cemetery: A History, with Stories with Joe Minott

February 4 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

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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Knitting Circle

February 6 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Monday, repeating until August 31, 2023

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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AARP Tax Aide

February 7 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Tuesday, repeating until April 11, 2023

An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Thursday, repeating until April 13, 2023

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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Homeschool Social

February 8 @ 10:15 am - 11:15 am

Join area homeschoolers for casual conversation, play and support!

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AARP Tax Aide

February 9 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Tuesday, repeating until April 11, 2023

An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Thursday, repeating until April 13, 2023

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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Valentine Cookie Decorating with Thayer Treats

February 10 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Learn some new skills and tricks in this sugar cookie class! We will learn how to do the tissue paper method to transfer lettering, fine line work and lettering with royal icing, and watercolor painting a floral heart and accents. For adults and teens grades 7-12. Registration required.

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Town History Series 2023 – Tide Mills of Georgetown with Harry Hopcroft

February 11 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

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 Bath…

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Knitting Circle

February 13 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Monday, repeating until August 31, 2023

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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AARP Tax Aide

February 14 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Tuesday, repeating until April 11, 2023

An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Thursday, repeating until April 13, 2023

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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PFL Board of Trustees Meeting

February 14 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
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An event every month that begins at 4:30 pm on day Second of the month, repeating until May 31, 2023

Monthly meeting of the PFL Board of Trustees.  Meets every 2nd Tuesday September-May.

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Bath Climate Conversations: Natural Landscapes

February 15 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Join experts from Bath and beyond to learn about the interactions between climate change and the natural landscape, and take part in a community discussion to share your thoughts and concerns. This program is the second of a continuing series of “Bath Climate Conversations” focused on learning, discussing, and connecting around ways to sustain and support our vibrant town as climate change occurs. Hosted by Bath Climate Action Commission in partnership with KELT and the Patten Free Library. This program…

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AARP Tax Aide

February 16 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Tuesday, repeating until April 11, 2023

An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Thursday, repeating until April 13, 2023

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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PFL Author Talk: Cathie Pelletier

February 17 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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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Town History Series 2023 – “Good Health, Good Morals, and Training:” Summer Camps in Woolwich with Allison Hepler

February 18 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

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.  This program is presented live in person and on Zoom.  Registration is 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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AARP Tax Aide

February 21 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Tuesday, repeating until April 11, 2023

An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Thursday, repeating until April 13, 2023

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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Movie Matinee: Till

February 22 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Celebrate Black History Month and spend your afternoon at a movie with PFL!  Snacks available by donation or bring your own.  New movie every 4th Wednesday. With support from Gnome Landscape, Design, Masonry & Maintenance.   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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AARP Tax Aide

February 23 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Tuesday, repeating until April 11, 2023

An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Thursday, repeating until April 13, 2023

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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CANCELLED- Knitting Circle

February 27 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

There will be no Knitting Circle on 2/27. 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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AARP Tax Aide

February 28 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Tuesday, repeating until April 11, 2023

An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Thursday, repeating until April 13, 2023

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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March 2023

AARP Tax Aide

March 2 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Tuesday, repeating until April 11, 2023

An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Thursday, repeating until April 13, 2023

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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Using Facebook Securely

March 6 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

This class is designed to teach current Facebook account holders how to use Facebook more securely, how to understand all privacy options, and how to change privacy options so the information you share on Facebook is only available to those you wish to see it. Requirements for this class: A device connected to the internet and a Facebook account. Presented in partnership with the National Digital Equity Association. Register below or call 207-441-5141 x1021.

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Knitting Circle

March 6 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Monday, repeating until August 31, 2023

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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AARP Tax Aide

March 7 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Tuesday, repeating until April 11, 2023

An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Thursday, repeating until April 13, 2023

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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AARP Tax Aide

March 9 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Tuesday, repeating until April 11, 2023

An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Thursday, repeating until April 13, 2023

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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Knitting Circle

March 13 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Monday, repeating until August 31, 2023

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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AARP Tax Aide

March 14 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Tuesday, repeating until April 11, 2023

An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Thursday, repeating until April 13, 2023

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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PFL Board of Trustees Meeting

March 14 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
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An event every month that begins at 4:30 pm on day Second of the month, repeating until May 31, 2023

Monthly meeting of the PFL Board of Trustees.  Meets every 2nd Tuesday September-May.

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CANCELLED – Understanding the Internet

March 15 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Today’s class has been cancelled. The internet has become such a large part of our daily lives that having a basic understanding of its origins is essential. This course introduces the origins of the internet, how it works and what you can do on the internet. Presented in partnership with the National Digital Equity Association.

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AARP Tax Aide

March 16 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Tuesday, repeating until April 11, 2023

An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Thursday, repeating until April 13, 2023

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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Shimmytastic Intro to Belly Dance

March 17 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Take your lunch time break to shimmy and shake Middle Eastern belly dance style!  Shimmies are a great introduction to this powerful dance form.  Come and join us for some fun. http://bellydancewithjosephina.com/

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Repair Café

March 18 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Why replace when you can repair? Our expert volunteers will help repair your electronics, lamps, furniture, jewelry and small appliances; mend clothing, and sharpen tools. This month we will also have a demonstration on how to do simple home plumbing repairs. If we are unable to repair your item we will make suggestions on where you can find the parts and learn how to do the repair or have it professionally repaired. This is a first come, first served program…

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A FELT Sense: Needle Felting and Soap Water Sculpting with ArtVan

March 20 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

ArtVan’s Art Therapist and Therapeutic Program Manager will guide you through a creative experience using two felting techniques; Needle Felting and Soap Water Sculpting.  Find comfort, release, and joy in working with these different felting techniques! Use strips of dyed felt and a felting needle and/or get soapy and playful to create an art piece as a functional or aesthetic work while in the comfort of a small group setting.  With support from Centre Street Arts Gallery, LLC.

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Knitting Circle

March 20 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Monday, repeating until August 31, 2023

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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AARP Tax Aide

March 21 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Tuesday, repeating until April 11, 2023

An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Thursday, repeating until April 13, 2023

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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Bath Climate Conversations: The Shoreline and Coastal Waters

March 22 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Join experts from Bath and beyond to learn about the interactions between climate change and the waters that flow in and around Bath, and take part in a community discussion to share your thoughts and concerns. The City of Bath has commissioned an engineering firm to develop a much more accurate model of flood vulnerability than anything that exists for the city, and this presentation will be the first chance to get a look at this new model of Bath’s…

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AARP Tax Aide

March 23 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Tuesday, repeating until April 11, 2023

An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Thursday, repeating until April 13, 2023

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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Knitting Circle

March 27 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Monday, repeating until August 31, 2023

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.

Find out more »

AARP Tax Aide

March 28 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Tuesday, repeating until April 11, 2023

An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Thursday, repeating until April 13, 2023

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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