Bring a picnic and join us for a day of fun for all ages! Thanks to a Maine Public Library Fund* Grant, the Children's Room has purchased an amazing array of outdoor games for ultimate outdoor fun! Games include: Bean Bag Bucketz Bean Bag Can Toss Bocce Ball Lawn Bowling Giant Connect Four Cornhole Croquet Giant Dice Horseshoes Giant Jenga KanJam Limbo Racing Games (potato sacks, 3 legged race bands, eggs & spoons) Scavenger Hunt Cards All of these new…
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We’ve reserved the Gazebo for weekly drop-in Chess sessions on Mondays, beginning June 21! The sessions are open to anyone ages 14 and up who wants to pick up some games. We’ll have tables and chairs and a few chess sets; please bring your own if you have a set that travels well. Questions? Contact Roberta Jordan at rjordan@patten.lib.me.us, or at 443-5141, ext. 25.
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Join us for another great “Summer Saturday” event in Library Park. Pony X-Press is Maine’s finest petting zoo! A family-owned and operated traveling petting zoo, where the animals are their pets and YOU get to feed them! To see the full schedule of “Summer Saturday” events in Library Park, click here.
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Join us for the last “Summer Saturday” in Library Park. It’s going to be quite a finale: The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine will present The Life of Istar! Using storytelling, props, artifacts, and a LIFE-SIZE HUMPBACK WHALE MODEL, participants will learn the life story of Istar, a real humpback whale who lived in the Atlantic Ocean. All aboard for a whale-watching adventure!
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Celebrate the 6th annual Bath Kindness Day with a storywalk featuring Big Dance by Aoife Greenham, rock painting and chalkboard art.
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A family friendly book festival and celebration of children’s literature featuring author panels, workshops, and more. More information (including author lineup) visit bathbookbash.org or on social media @bathbookbash.
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Join us for a magical evening in Library Park full of music, family activities, and light. The evening will include a luminary walk, wishing tree, music, and baked goods provided by the Friends of the Patten Free Library. The Patten Free Singers will make a special appearance at 4:30 p.m. for some seasonal music. Be sure to bundle up, as all activities take place outdoors. With support from Bath Savings Institution, First Federal Savings, Now You’re Cooking, and Midcoast Hospital.
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Take a walk in Library Park all April long and celebrate National Poetry Month. Throughout the month of April, you will find the work of local, national, and international poets featured in our pop-up poetry installation. Discover new and old favorites for all ages in the nooks and crannies of the park, including the winners of our 2022 Poetry Contest. With support from Mid Coast Hospital and Now You’re Cooking.
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Spring has returned, and it’s time to get moving! Drop in to these all ages outdoor events Thursdays in April. With support from First Federal Savings. Join Gary Lawless, poet and owner of Gulf of Maine books, on a poetry walk through Library Park.
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Celebrate Spring into Summer with Main Street Bath and the Patten Free Library! Visit Library Park for lawn games, baked goods, giveaways, and fun for all ages. With support from Country Farm Furniture and Centre St. Arts Gallery. For a complete schedule of Spring into Summer events click here.
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The Heritage Days Booksale is back! Featuring nature, arts, crafts, children, fiction, literature, mystery, AV, romance, sci-fi, and history. All proceeds benefit Patten Free Library.
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Shakespeare’s beloved comedy AS YOU LIKE IT gets a “Summer of Love” makeover as Rosalind tries to win the man of her dreams in the most outlandish way possible. Groovy songs are performed live in this crowd-pleasing favorite! Call 207-464-0008 for tickets and reservations or go to CamdenShakespeare.org.
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Join us for an afternoon in the park to celebrate reaching our Annual Fund goal and to thank our generous donors. Front Porch String Band will be playing in the Gazebo and we will have some of our lawn games set up in Library Park. Pack a picnic lunch, bring a blanket, and enjoy the festivities.
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A family friendly book festival and celebration of children’s literature featuring over 25 children’s authors and illustrators, panels, workshops, food trucks and more. Admission is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase. For more information, including author lineup, visit bathbookbash.org or on social media @bathbookbash. With support from Bath Sunrise Rotary Club.
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Celebrate the season with a magical, light-filled evening in Library Park. This annual tradition will include a luminary walk, music, and baked goods provided by the Friends of the Patten Free Library. Be sure to bundle up, as all activities take place outdoors. Thanks to our sponsors Bath Brewing Company and Bath Cannibas Company.
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Take a walk in Library Park all April long and celebrate National Poetry Month. Throughout the month of April, you will find the work of local, national, and international poets featured in our pop-up poetry installation. Discover new and old favorites for all ages in the nooks and crannies of the park, including the winners of our 2023 Poetry Contest. With support from First Federal Savings and Now You’re Cooking.
Find out more »Take a walk in Library Park all April long and celebrate National Poetry Month. Throughout the month of April, you will find the work of local, national, and international poets featured in our pop-up poetry installation. Discover new and old favorites for all ages in the nooks and crannies of the park, including the winners of our 2023 Poetry Contest. With support from First Federal Savings and Now You’re Cooking.
Find out more »Take a walk in Library Park all April long and celebrate National Poetry Month. Throughout the month of April, you will find the work of local, national, and international poets featured in our pop-up poetry installation. Discover new and old favorites for all ages in the nooks and crannies of the park, including the winners of our 2023 Poetry Contest. With support from First Federal Savings and Now You’re Cooking.
Find out more »Take a walk in Library Park all April long and celebrate National Poetry Month. Throughout the month of April, you will find the work of local, national, and international poets featured in our pop-up poetry installation. Discover new and old favorites for all ages in the nooks and crannies of the park, including the winners of our 2023 Poetry Contest. With support from First Federal Savings and Now You’re Cooking.
Find out more »Take a walk in Library Park all April long and celebrate National Poetry Month. Throughout the month of April, you will find the work of local, national, and international poets featured in our pop-up poetry installation. Discover new and old favorites for all ages in the nooks and crannies of the park, including the winners of our 2023 Poetry Contest. With support from First Federal Savings and Now You’re Cooking.
Find out more »Take a walk in Library Park all April long and celebrate National Poetry Month. Throughout the month of April, you will find the work of local, national, and international poets featured in our pop-up poetry installation. Discover new and old favorites for all ages in the nooks and crannies of the park, including the winners of our 2023 Poetry Contest. With support from First Federal Savings and Now You’re Cooking.
Find out more »Take a walk in Library Park all April long and celebrate National Poetry Month. Throughout the month of April, you will find the work of local, national, and international poets featured in our pop-up poetry installation. Discover new and old favorites for all ages in the nooks and crannies of the park, including the winners of our 2023 Poetry Contest. With support from First Federal Savings and Now You’re Cooking.
Find out more »Take a walk in Library Park all April long and celebrate National Poetry Month. Throughout the month of April, you will find the work of local, national, and international poets featured in our pop-up poetry installation. Discover new and old favorites for all ages in the nooks and crannies of the park, including the winners of our 2023 Poetry Contest. With support from First Federal Savings and Now You’re Cooking.
Find out more »Take a walk in Library Park all April long and celebrate National Poetry Month. Throughout the month of April, you will find the work of local, national, and international poets featured in our pop-up poetry installation. Discover new and old favorites for all ages in the nooks and crannies of the park, including the winners of our 2023 Poetry Contest. With support from First Federal Savings and Now You’re Cooking.
Find out more »Take a walk in Library Park all April long and celebrate National Poetry Month. Throughout the month of April, you will find the work of local, national, and international poets featured in our pop-up poetry installation. Discover new and old favorites for all ages in the nooks and crannies of the park, including the winners of our 2023 Poetry Contest. With support from First Federal Savings and Now You’re Cooking.
Find out more »Take a walk in Library Park all April long and celebrate National Poetry Month. Throughout the month of April, you will find the work of local, national, and international poets featured in our pop-up poetry installation. Discover new and old favorites for all ages in the nooks and crannies of the park, including the winners of our 2023 Poetry Contest. With support from First Federal Savings and Now You’re Cooking.
Find out more »Take a walk in Library Park all April long and celebrate National Poetry Month. Throughout the month of April, you will find the work of local, national, and international poets featured in our pop-up poetry installation. Discover new and old favorites for all ages in the nooks and crannies of the park, including the winners of our 2023 Poetry Contest. With support from First Federal Savings and Now You’re Cooking.
Find out more »Take a walk in Library Park all April long and celebrate National Poetry Month. Throughout the month of April, you will find the work of local, national, and international poets featured in our pop-up poetry installation. Discover new and old favorites for all ages in the nooks and crannies of the park, including the winners of our 2023 Poetry Contest. With support from First Federal Savings and Now You’re Cooking.
Find out more »Take a walk in Library Park all April long and celebrate National Poetry Month. Throughout the month of April, you will find the work of local, national, and international poets featured in our pop-up poetry installation. Discover new and old favorites for all ages in the nooks and crannies of the park, including the winners of our 2023 Poetry Contest. With support from First Federal Savings and Now You’re Cooking.
Find out more »Take a walk in Library Park all April long and celebrate National Poetry Month. Throughout the month of April, you will find the work of local, national, and international poets featured in our pop-up poetry installation. Discover new and old favorites for all ages in the nooks and crannies of the park, including the winners of our 2023 Poetry Contest. With support from First Federal Savings and Now You’re Cooking.
Find out more »Take a walk in Library Park all April long and celebrate National Poetry Month. Throughout the month of April, you will find the work of local, national, and international poets featured in our pop-up poetry installation. Discover new and old favorites for all ages in the nooks and crannies of the park, including the winners of our 2023 Poetry Contest. With support from First Federal Savings and Now You’re Cooking.
Find out more »Take a walk in Library Park all April long and celebrate National Poetry Month. Throughout the month of April, you will find the work of local, national, and international poets featured in our pop-up poetry installation. Discover new and old favorites for all ages in the nooks and crannies of the park, including the winners of our 2023 Poetry Contest. With support from First Federal Savings and Now You’re Cooking.
Find out more »Take a walk in Library Park all April long and celebrate National Poetry Month. Throughout the month of April, you will find the work of local, national, and international poets featured in our pop-up poetry installation. Discover new and old favorites for all ages in the nooks and crannies of the park, including the winners of our 2023 Poetry Contest. With support from First Federal Savings and Now You’re Cooking.
Find out more »Take a walk in Library Park all April long and celebrate National Poetry Month. Throughout the month of April, you will find the work of local, national, and international poets featured in our pop-up poetry installation. Discover new and old favorites for all ages in the nooks and crannies of the park, including the winners of our 2023 Poetry Contest. With support from First Federal Savings and Now You’re Cooking.
Find out more »Take a walk in Library Park all April long and celebrate National Poetry Month. Throughout the month of April, you will find the work of local, national, and international poets featured in our pop-up poetry installation. Discover new and old favorites for all ages in the nooks and crannies of the park, including the winners of our 2023 Poetry Contest. With support from First Federal Savings and Now You’re Cooking.
Find out more »Take a walk in Library Park all April long and celebrate National Poetry Month. Throughout the month of April, you will find the work of local, national, and international poets featured in our pop-up poetry installation. Discover new and old favorites for all ages in the nooks and crannies of the park, including the winners of our 2023 Poetry Contest. With support from First Federal Savings and Now You’re Cooking.
Find out more »Take a walk in Library Park all April long and celebrate National Poetry Month. Throughout the month of April, you will find the work of local, national, and international poets featured in our pop-up poetry installation. Discover new and old favorites for all ages in the nooks and crannies of the park, including the winners of our 2023 Poetry Contest. With support from First Federal Savings and Now You’re Cooking.
Find out more »Take a walk in Library Park all April long and celebrate National Poetry Month. Throughout the month of April, you will find the work of local, national, and international poets featured in our pop-up poetry installation. Discover new and old favorites for all ages in the nooks and crannies of the park, including the winners of our 2023 Poetry Contest. With support from First Federal Savings and Now You’re Cooking.
Find out more »Take a walk in Library Park all April long and celebrate National Poetry Month. Throughout the month of April, you will find the work of local, national, and international poets featured in our pop-up poetry installation. Discover new and old favorites for all ages in the nooks and crannies of the park, including the winners of our 2023 Poetry Contest. With support from First Federal Savings and Now You’re Cooking.
Find out more »Take a walk in Library Park all April long and celebrate National Poetry Month. Throughout the month of April, you will find the work of local, national, and international poets featured in our pop-up poetry installation. Discover new and old favorites for all ages in the nooks and crannies of the park, including the winners of our 2023 Poetry Contest. With support from First Federal Savings and Now You’re Cooking.
Find out more »Take a walk in Library Park all April long and celebrate National Poetry Month. Throughout the month of April, you will find the work of local, national, and international poets featured in our pop-up poetry installation. Discover new and old favorites for all ages in the nooks and crannies of the park, including the winners of our 2023 Poetry Contest. With support from First Federal Savings and Now You’re Cooking.
Find out more »Take a walk in Library Park all April long and celebrate National Poetry Month. Throughout the month of April, you will find the work of local, national, and international poets featured in our pop-up poetry installation. Discover new and old favorites for all ages in the nooks and crannies of the park, including the winners of our 2023 Poetry Contest. With support from First Federal Savings and Now You’re Cooking.
Find out more »Take a walk in Library Park all April long and celebrate National Poetry Month. Throughout the month of April, you will find the work of local, national, and international poets featured in our pop-up poetry installation. Discover new and old favorites for all ages in the nooks and crannies of the park, including the winners of our 2023 Poetry Contest. With support from First Federal Savings and Now You’re Cooking.
Find out more »Take a walk in Library Park all April long and celebrate National Poetry Month. Throughout the month of April, you will find the work of local, national, and international poets featured in our pop-up poetry installation. Discover new and old favorites for all ages in the nooks and crannies of the park, including the winners of our 2023 Poetry Contest. With support from First Federal Savings and Now You’re Cooking.
Find out more »Take a walk in Library Park all April long and celebrate National Poetry Month. Throughout the month of April, you will find the work of local, national, and international poets featured in our pop-up poetry installation. Discover new and old favorites for all ages in the nooks and crannies of the park, including the winners of our 2023 Poetry Contest. With support from First Federal Savings and Now You’re Cooking.
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Celebrate the season with a magical, light-filled evening in Library Park. This annual tradition will include a luminary walk, music, and baked goods provided by the Friends of the Patten Free Library. Be sure to bundle up, as all activities take place outdoors.
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 |
| December 14, 2024 | 10 | 3 |
| Sunday | Closed | |
