Greetings!
Last summer, Patten Free Library began a trial of our highly anticipated Homebound Delivery Service to cardholders in Arrowsic, Bath, Georgetown, West Bath, and Woolwich. This free service matches volunteers to patrons who are unable to visit the library in person for a bi-weekly delivery of books, dvds, and other library resources.
We are happy to report that the Homebound Delivery Services is still going strong, and we are accepting applications for new members! As the weather turns colder and driving conditions worsen, now is the perfect time to sign up. If you or someone you know would be interested in receiving homebound deliveries, you can learn more here. Promotional materials are also available at the library.
Happy Thanksgiving! We are so grateful for our community and all of our wonderful patrons.
Lesley Dolinger
Library Director
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"Since the Covid-19 pandemic I have been unable to get to the library. Since I no longer drive and my daughter lives across the river in Woolwich, I have no means of transportation. Even without this pandemic, any individual in my situation would greatly benefit from Homebound Delivery Service."
-Juliet Haines Mofford, local author and historical researcher
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The Library will be closed Thursday, November 25 and Friday, 26 for Thanksgiving.
The next edition of the eNews will be Friday, December 3rd.
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Save the Date:
Giving Tuesday: November 30
Citizens across the globe are invited to participate in a day of Radical Generosity on Tuesday, November 30. What is radical generosity? It’s the idea that giving is more than charitable, it’s an affirmation of human solidarity. Consider an act of Radical Generosity towards Patten Free Library – read on for opportunities to double your gift impact, help the library while helping the planet, shop for a cause, and more!
- Make Change For Patten
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Make a Donation via our secure online donation portal. Friends of Patten Free Library have generously pledged to match up to $1,000 for any gifts from new or returning donors! Double your impact and take advantage of this match!
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Create a Facebook Fundraiser to support books, programs, Homebound Delivery Service, and community connection. Facebook will be matching $8,000,000 in donations on Giving Tuesday! Learn more here.
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Help us turn Bottles into Books by donating via CLYNK To Give. Sign into your account and donate part or all of your balance to Patten Free Library. You can also pick up a bag at the library while supplies last. You can return Clynk bags at the new Hannaford at Cook’s Corner.
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Visit our pop-up Book Exchange on Giving Tuesday. Bring books you no longer need and find some books that are new to you! All extra books will be donated to the library bookstore, operated by Friends of Patten Free Library
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Explore Volunteer Opportunities
- Write a letter to your City Councilors or Board of Selectmen to let them know how important the Library is for our community.
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Shop using AmazonSmile and designate Patten Free Library as your charitable organization of choice.
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News and Resources from Adult Services |
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A Skillful Artificer: The Architecture of Anthony Coombs Raymond
A talk by Earle Shettleworth
Wednesday, December 1 at 5 p.m.
In collaboration with Sagadahoc Preservation, Inc., the History Room welcomes Maine State Historian Earle Shettleworth to reprise his popular 2010 talk about the architect of the Winter Street Church, which was saved from demolition by SPI in 1971. This program will allow attendees both in person in the Community Room and online via Zoom. Please wear a mask to the in person event. To register for Zoom click here.
Movie Discussion Group: Screwball Comedies
Thursdays at 6:30
Watch screwball comedies and join us for a discussion on Zoom about this week’s movie.
Dec 2: The More the Merrier, 1943
Dec 9: Arsenic and Old Lace, 1944
Dec 16: What’s Up Doc?, 1972
Jan 6: Roxanne, 1987
Jan 13: Intolerable Cruelty, 2003
2021 Annual Writing Contest
Submissions open September 7-December 3
Open to teens and adults in the categories of Short Fiction and Memoir. $100 first prize, $50 second prize. For a full list of guidelines click here.
Recycled Wrapping
Tuesday, December 14 from 4-7 p.m.
Drop in with your unwrapped gifts and use our wrapping supplies. Did you know as much as 2.3 million pounds of wrapping paper ends up in landfills? The same properties that make wrapping paper so shiny and festive mean that it can’t be recycled. But it can be reused! Wrapping supplies for this event have been sourced through your donations of paper, bags, maps, ribbons, and more! Cut down on waste and still make your gifts look great. Thanks to our sponsor Country Farm Furniture.
Short Fiction Workshop
Tuesday, December 14 at 6 p.m. on Zoom
Local short fiction authors (and PFL staff!) Shannon L. Bowring and Hannah Lackoff lead this hour - long generative writing workshop. Through a mix of writing prompts, (optional) sharing, and group discussion, participants will leave with lots of new ideas.
This workshop will be held every second Tuesday via Zoom and requires registration. Geared towards adults and short fiction but open to any genres and interested teens grades 7 and up. Register online here.
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.
Thanks to our sponsors Bath Savings Institution, First Federal Savings, Now You’re Cooking, and Midcoast Hospital.
Knitting Circle
Mondays from 3-5 p.m.
Community Room
Open to all ages and abilities— you don't even have to be a knitter! Bring your supplies or use ours. Drop in for crafts and conversation.
Community Puzzle
Don't forget- if you picked up a Community Puzzle piece you have until November 30 to bring it back.
Wrapping Paper Donations
Do you have leftover wrapping paper? Old maps or large pieces of unused fabric? We are looking for donations to be used for Recycled Wrapping on December 14. Look for the bin near the front entrance.
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News and Resources from Teen Services |
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Teen Grab and Go Kits: Pop Top Bracelets
Friday, November 19
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. Thanks to this week's sponsor Bath Savings Institution.
2021 Annual Writing Contest
Submissions open September 7- December 3
Open to teens and adults in the categories of Short Fiction and Memoir. $100 first prize, $50 second prize. For a full list of guidelines click here.
YA Book Gift-Away
Wednesday, December 15 from 4-7 p.m.
Looking for the perfect gift for a friend or other reader in your life? Drop in and pick up a free YA book and wrap it with our supplies. Limit 2 per person and available while supplies last. For grades 7-12. Thanks to our sponsor David Matero Architecture.
Teen Review of Things
Our reviews are not just for books.
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News and Resources for Youth and Families |
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Kids Grab and Go: Women Placemats
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 3-8. Available while supplies last. Thanks to this week's sponsor Bath Savings Institution.
Ornament Making Party in a Bag
Ongoing as supplies last
Kits include everything needed to make an ornament! Please return your ornament to the Patten Free Library or Bath Savings Institution by November 23rd so Main Street Bath’s Christmas Committee can put them on the Community Tree in the gazebo in Library Park. Main Street Bath is also accepting donations of regular ornaments to use to decorate the community tree. Pick up from the bin by the Children’s Room entrance. For ages 4-10. Available while supplies last. Thanks to Main Street Bath and Bath Sunrise Rotary for assembling the bags.
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. The first twelve patrons will receive a free Pokemon Handbook to use with the club! For ages 8-12 but all are welcome.
Bath Matters Kids Club: American Girl Doll Club
Fridays at 3:30 p.m., starting December 3.
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 three weeks at a time. Recommended for ages 6 – 12.
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Gia's Shout Out: Children's Titles
The More We Get Together written by Celeste Cortright, illustrated by Betania Zacarias
with an accompanying CD sung by Audra Mariel and Kena Anae
This book is a terrific adaptation of the classic, "The More We Get Together," song that adds in an age-appropriate introduction to recycling, activism, community gardens, teamwork and more. We're particularly focusing on gratitude this week as Thanksgiving plans are being made across the country.
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Bath Head Start and Early Head Start Art Show
Children's Room
Ongoing
The Children's Room is open during all Library open hours.
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Bath Middle School Art Show
Community Room
Ongoing
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.
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News and Resources from the History Room |
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A Skillful Artificer: The Architecture of Anthony Coombs Raymond
A talk by Earle Shettleworth
Wednesday, December 1 at 5 p.m.
In collaboration with Sagadahoc Preservation, Inc., the History Room welcomes Maine State Historian Earle Shettleworth to reprise his popular 2010 talk about the architect of the Winter Street Church, which was saved from demolition by SPI in 1971.
Saved from demolition 50 years ago, Bath’s Winter Street Church is the masterpiece of Anthony Coombs Raymond’s long career as an architect-builder in the Bath-Brunswick area. Born in 1798, Raymond started working in Brunswick at the age of 18 in 1816. Maine Hall of 1836 on the Bowdoin College campus is his most visible surviving building in Brunswick today. In 1839 his work on the Universalist Church in Bath resulted in his moving to the community. For the next 40 years he planned and built churches and houses for Kennebec River towns, influencing architectural design from Phippsburg to Gardiner. This talk illustrates many examples of Raymond’s work with a focus on his churches, especially the Winter Street Church in Bath.
This program will allow attendees both in person in the Community Room and online via Zoom. Please wear a mask to the in person event. To register for Zoom click here.
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New History Room Hours
New History Room hours will go into effect on Monday, November 22.
Tuesday: 1-4 p.m.
Wednesday: 1-4 p.m.
Thursday: 1-4 p.m.
Saturday: : 1-4 p.m.
The History Room will be closed Thursday, November 25 for Thanksgiving.
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Patten Free Library staff love to read (it's part of why we work here!). This week we are featuring a list of things we are reading and listening to right now.
To view the full list click here.
To place a hold on a title click here.
Click here to access all our staff reviews.
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Patten Free Library has four brand new Chromebooks to check out! All you need is a library card, valid license, or credit card to leave at the Reference desk while you borrow. For library use only.
For more information on our computer and internet services click here.
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Patten Free Library | 33 Summer Street | 207-443-5141 | www.patten.lib.me.us |
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