Hello Patten Free,

In advance of the solar eclipse on April 8, we will be giving away eclipse glasses beginning on April 1. Eclipse glasses will be available at all service desks while supplies last and are limited to two per family.

Glasses are provided free of charge through the Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries (SEAL) program with funding from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and the Space Science Institute.

Happy Eclipse watching!

Patten Free Library Staff

Development

Support Patten Free Library on Library Giving Day on April 4th and help keep our library thriving! Your donation makes a big difference in supporting our programs and resources. Click the link below to donate now. Thank you for your support! 

Repair Café

Saturday, March 30

10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Our expert volunteers will help repair your electronics, lamps, furniture, jewelry and small appliances; mend clothing, and sharpen tools. Volunteers on 3/30 include experts in knife sharpening, leather repair, chairs, lamps, jewelry, electronics, mechanical items, sewing, and woodworking.

Grab and Go Kits: Eclipse Kits

Friday, April 5 While supplies last

Kids: Eclipse Stages Craft

Teens: UV Beads

Adults: Coasters

CareerCenter Drop In

Tuesday, April 2

12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Adults

Drop in to visit a State of Maine SMC CareerCenter Services expert for help with resumes, cover letters, job searches, application help, mock interviews, interviewing tips, and more.

History Room Live: Maine and the West Indies Trade

Wednesday, April 3

5 p.m. in person and on Zoom

Adults

Learn about the economic ties between Maine and the luxury-producing plantations of the West Indies with historian Seth Goldstein.

Upcoming History Room Programs

Wednesday, April 3 at 5 p.m.

History Room Live: Maine and the West Indies Trade

Wednesday, May 8 at 5 p.m.

History Room Live: Scots-Irish Settlement of the Kennebec in the 18th Century

Only a few more weeks until taxes are due! Get help with your taxes from Tax-Aide volunteers here at the Library. No appointments are required or will be made. AARP tax aide runs Tuesdays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Thursdays 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. from February 6 - April 17.

Before your visit please fill out the intake questionnaire available at the front desk. For more information call Local Coordinator Mary Louise Blanchard at 207-386-1048.

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