Greetings!
Tomorrow, Saturday January 28, marks the kickoff to our 19th annual Town History Series. The Town History Series is a long-standing Patten Free Library tradition that brings together Patten Free Library’s member communities to learn about and celebrate each town’s local history. Bath Historical Society, Georgetown Historical Society, West Bath Historical Society, and Woolwich Historical Society each select a speaker to present on an aspect of their local history.
All programs take place at 10:30 a.m. and will be presented in person, live on Zoom, and recorded and streamed on Bath Community Television (BCTV). See more details and register for each individual talk here.
Hope to see you there!
Lesley Dolinger
Library Director
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Saturday, January 28 at 10:30 a.m.
Zoom and Community Room
Adults
Join Sabino resident Jay E. Paris Jr. as he celebrates the rich history of the Sabino neighborhood. Registration required for Zoom only.
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January 31, February 1, February 2 at 10 a.m.
Community Room
Adults
Develop a deeper understanding of the Android system and its connection to Google, learn how to use common apps more effectively, and become comfortable with a wider range of settings. Presented in partnership with the National Digital Equity Center. Register online or call 207-443-5141 x1021.
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Wednesday, February 1 all day
Read alouds at 10:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 2:15 p.m., and 4:15 p.m.
Children's Room
All Ages
Celebrate World Read Aloud Day with tea, cookies, and pop-up read alouds. With support from Bath Savings.
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Wednesday, February 1 at 6:30 p.m.
Zoom
Adults
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Friday, February 2
Teen Space
Grades 8-12
Let your voice be heard and help shape the future of Teen programming.
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Mondays at 10:15 a.m.
Storytime Room
Ages 0-24 months
Join Miss Mary and her guitar for stories, songs, and rhymes.
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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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Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m.
Storytime Room
Ages 5-12
Create, challenge, and share your Lego masterpieces with your friends.
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Tuesdays 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Thursdays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Community Room
Adults
Tax prep assistance from local volunteers. No registration required.
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Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Zoom
Adults
Watch the movie beforehand, then join a lively on-line discussion. With support from Wilson's Drug Store.
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Fridays at 10:15 a.m.
Storytime Room
All Ages
Songs, stories, and more.
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Grab and Go Kits
1st and 3rd Fridays: Kids and Teens
4th Fridays: Adults
Available while supplies last.
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Get ready for the 2023 Town History Series |
Join us tomorrow, Saturday, January 28 at 10:30 a.m. for the first in our 2023 Town History Series!
Saturday, January 28: West Bath
Join Sabino resident Jay E. Paris Jr. as he celebrates the rich history of the Sabino neighborhood and his home, the Samuel F. Bates homestead, of West Bath in honor of the hundredth anniversary of the Sabino Improvement Association. Presented on Zoom and in person. Registration required for Zoom only.
Please note that to give our full attention to the program the History Room will have a delayed opening at 12:30 p.m.
Don't miss the talks for Bath, Georgetown, and Woolwich!
Saturday, February 4: Bath
Saturday, February 11: Georgetown
Saturday, February 18: Woolwich
For more information on each program, please visit our event page. Check back for updates! |
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Staff Picks
Aurora's Anticipated Non-Fiction
Northeaster: A Story of Courage and Survival in the Blizzard of 1952 by Cathie Pelletier
The Vegan Baking Bible by Karolina Tegelaar
Pests: How Humans Create Animal Villains by Bethany Brookshire
Each month Reference Librarian Aurora highlights a few of her most anticipated non-fiction new releases.
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Gia's Shout Out: Children's Titles
Belinda in Paris by Amy Young
If you're a parent who likes to use a silly French accent, this one is definitely for you.
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The Patten Free Library Poetry Contest opens next week! From February 1-28 submit up to 12 lines, any style, with a spring or hopeful theme.
The winner of each category will have their poem featured in the 2023 poetry walk in Library Park during the month of April. With support from Now You’re Cooking and First Federal Savings.
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Patten Free Library | 33 Summer Street | 207-443-5141 | www.patten.lib.me.us |
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