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Greetings!

Our Adopt-A-Book fundraiser is back! Help us update our collection and replace old and worn out favorites with a shiny new copy.

When you purchase a book for PFL, you have the option to add a bookplate "in honor of" or "in memory of," which makes this the perfect gift for that hard-to-shop-for person in your life!

Paperbacks can be purchased for $15 and hardbacks and graphic novels for $25. Support the library and give a loved one a sustainable, clutter free gift this holiday season.

Books are on display in the fiction section through the end of the month, or whenever we run out of titles.

Patten Free Library Staff

Die Well Death Education: Preparation is Key

Tuesday, November 17 at 5pm

Adults

Discuss why engaging with your mortality, talking about, and preparing for death is important and the benefits it can and does provide. Presented by Leona Oceania of Die Well Death Education.

Nature Play Group: Winding Down - How Trees Prepare for Winter

Tuesday, November 19 at 3:30pm

Kids and Families

Registration Required

Outdoor nature-based play group.

ELA and Writing Tutoring

Tuesdays, Nov 3-Dec 15 at 5pm

Teens Grades 6-12

Weekly tutoring drop-in session for middle and high schoolers who need assistance with English and writing assignments.

American Girl Doll Social Club: Kaya

Friday, November 20 at 3:30pm

Kids and Families

Registration Required

Learn about the Kaya, her native history, play games and eat snacks!

Read to a Dog

Greta: 1st Wednesdays at 3pm

Ruby: 2nd Fridays at 3pm

Leila: 4th Thursdays at 3:30pm

Zorba: 4th Saturday at 12pm

All Ages

Registration Required

Dogs are nonjudgmental listeners and help foster confidence in readers who may need a little extra encouragement. Four fifteen-minute slots are available each month for signup. Reluctant readers of all ages are welcome!

We are looking for volunteers for this year's Starry Night Luminary Walk. This winter tradition transforms Library Park with luminaries, lighted displays, baked goods, hot chocolate, marshmallow roasting, and live music. This year we are celebrating Main Street Bath's Silver Anniversary and America's 250th Anniversary with silver cupcakes and 250 luminaries! Lighted art will be on display from the Chocolate Church Arts Center, and there will be live music from 4-5pm from student musicians from Hyde School.  

We are looking to fill a variety of indoor and outdoor jobs, including building luminaries, providing baked goods, monitoring the bake sale, and setup and cleanup of the luminary walk.

This year's Starry Night Luminary Walk takes place on Friday, December 11 from 4-7pm.

Click the link below to see more details and sign up for shifts. If you have questions please reach out! Email Hannah or call 207-443-5141 x1021.

Patten Free Library | 33 Summer Street | 207-443-5141 | pattenfreelibrary.org

Patten Free Library is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We receive some municipal support and we rely heavily on the generosity of our communities to support our work.

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