Greetings!
On Saturday, December 18, we will hold the second annual Starry Night in Library Park. There will be music from the Patten Free Singers at 4:30, a wishing tree, and, the highlight of the evening; a luminary walk around Library Park.
The luminary walk was first offered last year as a COVID-friendly seasonal activity. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season with the whole community while remaining socially distant, and we are thrilled to be able to offer it again this year.
Starry Night runs from 4-8 p.m. Baked goods will be provided by the Friends of Patten Free Library, and there will be hot chocolate provided by Dunkin Donuts and hot cider. Best of all, the forecast calls for snow!
It's sure to be a magical evening and I hope to see you there.
Lesley Dolinger
Library Director
|
|
|
The Library will be closed Friday, December 24 and Saturday, December 25.
The next edition of the eNews will be Friday, December 31.
|
|
Making a Difference
As you make a list (and check it twice!) of all that you want to accomplish between now and the New Year, please consider Patten Free Library in your year-end giving plans. Your support helps us:
- provide enrichment learning opportunities for students of all ages
- maintain and expand an impressive array of reading materials in every format (traditional books, large print texts, eBooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, newspapers and magazines, research materials, and more!)
- provide free WiFi and a quiet, comfortable space for studying
- offer computer/copying/printing services
We are a lifeline to so many, and your gift affirms the importance of a free public library to the communities of Arrowsic, Bath, Georgetown, West Bath, and Woolwich. Thank you for your heartwarming support. Happy Holidays!
|
|
News and Resources from Adult Services |
|
|
|
Starry Night
Saturday, December 18 from 4-8 p.m.
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. 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.
Movie Discussion Group: Screwball Comedies
Thursdays at 6:30
Movie Discussion Group is taking a break until January 6.
Watch screwball comedies and join us for a discussion on Zoom about this week’s movie.
Jan 6: Roxanne, 1987
Jan 13: Intolerable Cruelty, 2003
Best in Snow: Literary Snowperson Contest
Monday, January 3-Friday, February 18
Build a literary snowperson and win a Gift of Bath Gift Card! Fill out this form between January 3 and February 18 with a photo of your creation. Winners will be announced February 25.
With support from Maine Street Design.
Recycled Wrapping
Ongoing through December 23
We had so much fun at Recycled Wrapping and YA Book Gift Away that we are going to continue these programs until Christmas! Stop by the Community Room or the Teen Space today and wrap your gifts. We even have free art and YA books as supplies last.
Community Puzzle
Deadline extended!
If you picked up a Community Puzzle piece, please bring it back by the end of the month.
December BookPage
Read online here or pick up a print copy at the front desk. See something you like? Don't forget to request a copy.
|
|
News and Resources from Teen Services
|
|
Teen Grab and Go Kits: Mason Jar Luminaries
Friday, December 17
Kits contain instructions and everything needed for this week’s project. Pick up at the curbside pickup table or in the teen room. Available while supplies last. For grades 7-12.
With support from William T. Racine, CPA.
YA Book Gift Away
Ongoing through December 23
We had so much fun at Recycled Wrapping and YA Book Gift Away that we are going to continue these programs until Christmas! Stop by the Community Room or the Teen Space today and wrap your gifts. We even have free art and YA books as supplies last.
Teen Review of Things
Our reviews are not just for books.
Best YA of 2021
As 2021 comes to a close, the “Best Of” lists are making their annual appearances. After a disrupted publishing year in 2020, this year brought a true bonanza of releases. The Fire Keeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley made a big splash- click here for more great ideas for your TBR and gift lists!
|
|
|
News and Resources for Youth and Families |
|
|
|
Kids Grab and Go: Rocking Paper Plate Santa
Fridays beginning at 10 a.m.
Kits contain materials and instructions for each week's craft. Pick up from the bin by the Children's Room entrance. For ages 4-10. Available while supplies last. With support from William T. Racine, CPA.
There will be no Kids Grab and Go kits December 24 or 31. The next kit will be available January 7.
Weekly Events
Bath Matters Kids Club: Lego Club
Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m.
Back by popular demand! Join others as we create, challenge and share our favorite building activities. All ages are welcome but children ages 5 - 12 will enjoy it most!
Bath Matters Kids Club: Pokemon!
Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m.
Do you have a passion for Pokemon? Just curious? This club is a chance to meet others who share your interest. You don't even need to know how to play! Trade Pokemon cards and play the Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG). Battle decks will be available to loan during the sessions for those who are interested in playing Pokemon TCG. For ages 8-12 but all are welcome.
Bath Matters Kids Club: American Girl Doll Club
Fridays at 3:30 p.m.
Activities, books, and doll talk! You do not have to have an American Girl Doll to participate - you can just love dolls and even stuffed animals. Patten Free Library has an American Girl Doll collection with individual dolls that can be checked out and borrowed for one weeks at a time. Recommended for ages 6-12.
|
Gia's Shout Out: Children's Titles
Boys Dance by John Robert Allman
This week we've been listening to the music of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker Ballet to get into the holiday spirit, and watching the beautiful ballet dancing. Zeke loves dancing and singing to holiday music so I thought we'd read more about male dancers. We see them represented less often than ballerinas; and still have so much to offer to the stage!
Click here to read the full review, and here to place a hold.
|
|
Bath Middle School Art Show
Community Room
The Community Room is located on the second floor and will be open for viewing during all Library open hours unless there is a previously scheduled program.
Click here to learn more about this exhibit.
|
|
News and Resources from the History Room |
|
Bath Historical Society 2022 Calendars are now available!
Calendars can be purchased at the front desk by cash or check.
New History Room Hours
Tuesday: 1-4 p.m.
Wednesday: 1-4 p.m.
Thursday: 1-4 p.m.
Saturday: : 1-4 p.m.
|
|
Have you tried a Young Adult book recently? They're not just for teens!
YA books are often fast reads, but that doesn't mean they shy away from tough subjects. All month long, we will be featuring mini book reviews of some of our favorites.
Here are some of Reference Librarian Laurel's favorites:
My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows
To view the full reviews click here.
To place a hold on a title click here.
Click here to access all our staff reviews.
|
|
|
Changes are in the works for Patten’s patron access to the online reading and logging platform Beanstack. We have made the difficult, yet exciting, decision to discontinue Patten’s private Beanstack site in favor of participating in a Maine statewide Beanstack site.
What does this mean for you? If you are a current user of Patten’s Beanstack site, please be aware that access to the site and to your account will be shut off on January 1st. Make your final visits and say your goodbyes before then at patten.beanstack.org.
Whether you are a veteran of Beanstack or new to the platform, visit maine.beanstack.org to start a brand new account on the Maine community site. Get started now by pre-registering for the state’s first challenge for all ages: Winter Reading 2022: Read for a Better World, running from January 1 to 31.
|
|
Patten Free Library | 33 Summer Street | 207-443-5141 | www.patten.lib.me.us |
|
|
|
|
|
|
