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Summer is in full swing! If you are looking for something to do, be sure to check out our Museum and Parks Pass program. We offer free or discounted admission to nearby attractions, such as the Bath Skatepark, Coastal Maine Botanical Garden, and Maine State Parks! See the full list at the link below and visit the front desk with your library card to reserve your pass today!

Patten Free Library Staff

Special Events

First Friday Coffee

Friday, August 7 while supplies last

Adults

Free coffee generously provided by Brackett's Market.

Grab and Go Kits

Friday, August 7 while supplies last

All Ages

Take PFL home!

Kids: Jack's Beanstalk

Teens: Seed Bombs

Adults: Seed Bombs

Looking Closely: Art Exhibit and Reception

Reception: Friday, July 17 at 5pm

Art on Display: July 6-August 28

Drawings by Robin A. S. Haynes on display in the Community Room during library open hours.

Read to a Dog

Greta: 1st Wednesdays at 3pm

Ruby: 2nd Fridays at 3pm **New**

Leila: 4th Thursdays at 3:30pm

Zorba: 4th Saturday at 12pm

All Ages

Registration Required

Dogs are non-judgmental 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!

Summer Reading Events

Thayer Treats

Tuesday, August 4

Dirt Cake at 3:30pm Kids and Families Waitlist Only

Cookie Painting at 5:30pm: All Ages Waitlist Only

Registration Required

Learn new techniques with Thayer Treats!

Dungeons & Dragons AMA

Wednesday August 5 and 12 from 3-5pm

All Ages

Have questions about Dungeons & Dragons? Want to work on your character sheet? Curious about other Tabletop and RPGs (Role Playing Games)? Drop in and ask our expert!

Nutrition and Cooking Class

Wednesdays at 2pm: July 1-August 5

Teens entering grades 6-12

Registration Recommended

Join UMaine Extension to talk about making healthy choices, added sugars, why whole grains are important, and learn cooking skills. We will prepare a dish and eat together each week!

Need a pop up canopy tent this summer for a family gathering, craft fair, or other outdoor activity? PFL's Library of Things has you covered (literally!).



With your library card you can now check out this blue 10x10 food pop up canopy with two removable side walls, pictured here at last year's Bath Pride. This tent is stored in a compact carrying case (with wheels!) and is easy to unfold and fold back up. We recommend two people for unfolding, but if you are very tall you might be able to do it yourself.

Place a hold and see the full LOT Collection at the link below.here:

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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