Greetings!
I am pleased to announce that Mary Randall will be joining the PFL team as our new Head of Children’s Services beginning Monday, December 12. Mary is currently a children’s librarian at the Merrill Memorial Library and has also worked in the Children’s Department at the Lewiston Public Library. She has a background in theater and music and is the current Co-Chair of the Maine Reading Round-Up Committee. Welcome, Mary!
Lesley Dolinger
Library Director
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The Tiny Art Auction begins this week! These 3×3 inch pieces of art were created by community members as part of our summer Tiny Art Show celebrating our Summer Reading Program: Oceans of Possibilities. Now you can take one (or several) of these tiny pieces home and support Patten Free Library at the same time. They make wonderful holiday gifts!
The auction is online only and runs December 1 through December 16. All bids must be received by midnight on December 16. Pickup will begin December 19.
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Our business sponsor this week is Bath Optometric Associates. |
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Friday, Dec 2 while supplies last
Teen Space and Curbside Pickup Table
Teens
Kits contain materials and instructions for each week’s craft.
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Friday, Dec 2 while supplies last
Curbside Pickup Table
Ages 4-10
Kits contain materials and instructions for each week’s craft.
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December 1- 15
All Ages
Take home a piece of local art and support the Patten Free Library.
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Dec 6, 7, and 8 at 10:30 p.m.
Community Room
Adults
Learn about logging on, icloud, the app store, data security, and more. Presented in partnership with the National Digital Equity Association. Register online or call 207-443-5141 x1021.
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Saturday, December 17 from 4-7 p.m.
Library Park
All Ages
This annual, light-filled 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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Mondays 3-5 p.m.
Community Room
All Ages
Crafts and conversation for all skill levels.
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Tuesdays 12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Lobby
All Ages
Free local produce for all. Generously provided by the Merrymeeting Gleaners.
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Tuesday, Dec 8 at 10 a.m.
Children's Room
Adults and Children
Join area homeschoolers for casual conversation, play and support! Meets every second Thursday.
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Thursdays at 6 p.m.
Zoom
Adults
Watch the movie beforehand, then join a lively on-line discussion about titles chosen by the group’s members. Registration required.
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Fridays at 10 a.m.
Storytime Room
All Ages
Songs, stories, and more.
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Missing History Room Live this month?
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We're taking December off from programming to gear up for January and February's Town History Series! However, just because we're not hosting a program doesn't mean we're going to leave you hanging. Check out program recordings of previous History Room Lives and Town History Series at our YouTube page!
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Closing Early Wednesday, December 7
The History Room will be closing at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 7 due to a school group program. We will go back to our regular hours on Thursday. Thanks for your understanding!
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Staff Picks
Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White
Benji, a trans teen, has just escaped from a destructive cult and is hiding out so that they can’t get him, or the weapon they planted within him, back.
Sarah, Reference and Children's Room
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Gia's Shout Out: Children's Titles
Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter by Kenard Pak
As we make our way into December, the weather is shifting to wintertime temperatures! Pak is one of Gia's favorite modern illustrators, and he's a wonderful writer too.
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New Titles
It's a new month, and that means new books!
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You can now drop off food donations for the Bath Area Food Bank in our lobby. They are especially in need of baked beans, canned tuna, canned soup, spaghetti, canned pasta, and cereal.
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Patten Free Library | 33 Summer Street | 207-443-5141 | www.patten.lib.me.us |
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