Weekly News and Updates

Patten Free Library Weekly News and Updates

September 23, 2022

Greetings!

It is with a heavy heart that I announce that our much beloved Katy Dodge, Head of Children’s Services, will be leaving the Patten Free Library. She has accepted a job as District Librarian for SAD 75.

Katy has done wonders for children’s services in her 3+ years at PFL. She has transformed the Children’s Room in the afternoons into a hub of activity. Her enthusiasm and excitement for children’s literature and literacy is evident in her wonderful storytimes. Thanks to Katy, PFL has become a Family Place Library, a community center for literacy and parent education.

Katy has touched the lives of so many in our community. She will be greatly missed!

Please stop by the Children’s Room on Friday, September 30, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. to wish Katy farewell, sign a memory book, and enjoy some treats.

Lesley Dolinger

Library Director

Development News

The Patten Free Library is a nonprofit public library that relies heavily on the support of our donors. As we look to cover our growing costs for maintaining this unique historical building and providing a rich diversity of programs and materials for our patrons, we are asking for charitable gifts from our community. Your gift to the Annual Fund will make a huge impact on the people of all ages in Arrowsic, Bath, Georgetown, West Bath, and Woolwich. Patten Free Library, within and beyond its walls, is an essential part of our communities’ intellectual and cultural life. Make your gift today and support our patrons as they discover new possibilities. Together, let’s open doors to a brighter tomorrow.

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Special Events

Printable PDF of the Sept Calendar

Adult Grab and Go Kits: Junk Drawer Jewelry

Friday, September 23 while supplies last

Curbside Pickup Table and Circulation Desk

Adults

Kits contain materials and instructions for each week’s craft.

Cabinet on Aging Virtual Listening Session

Wednesday, September 28 from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Community Room

Adults

Tune in to a virtual listening session put on by Maine’s Cabinet on Aging to hear from older adults and their family members about ways that the State of Maine can serve, support, and recognize the needs of older people across the State.

Teen De-Stress Day

Thursday, September 29 from 3- 4:30 p.m.

Teen Space

Grades 7-12

Drop in and unwind from the first few weeks of school and make a stress ball, play wii games, and hang out in the meditation loft. Thayer Treats will be leading a cookie decorating workshop from 3 p.m. until supplies run out.

Movie Discussion Group: The Long Day Closes (1992)

Thursday, September 29 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.

Farewell to Ms. Katy

Friday, September 30 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Children's Room

All Ages

Wish beloved Head of Children’s Services, Ms. Katy, farewell, sign a memory book, and enjoy some treats.

2022 Annual Writing Contest

September 9 - December 3

Teens and Adults

Submissions up to 3000 words accepted in Fiction and Non-Fiction. $100 first prize and $50 second prize in each category.

Weekly Events

Knitting Circle

Mondays 3-5 p.m.

Community Room

All Ages

Crafts and conversation for all skill levels.

Bath Matters Kids Club: Lego Club

Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m. Suspended until further notice after Sept 27

Storytime Room

Ages 5-12

Create, challenge and share favorite building activities.

Bath Matters Kids Club: Pokemon!

Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. Suspended until further notice after Sept 29

Storytime Room

Ages 8-12

Trade Pokémon cards and play the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Storytime with Ms. Katy

Fridays at 10 a.m.

Library Park Gazebo Storytime moves inside beginning Oct 7

All Ages

Songs, stories, and more.

Bath Matters Kids Club: American Girl Doll Club

Fridays at 3:30 p.m. Suspended until further notice after Sept 30

Children's Room

Ages 6-12

Activities, books, and doll talk.

History Room Highlight

Vertical Files: Subject and Biographical

Have you ever heard of vertical files? Most archives and special collections will use vertical files as a way to file interesting non-archival materials by subject. The History Room's vertical files are organized by subject and by family name. Ever wondered if we have good local ghost stories? Check out our "Ghost" file! Want to see if your family has a vertical file? Thumb through the Biography/Genealogy files!

Stay tuned for more programs from the History Room! We have some great speakers and programs lined up. Are you interested in presenting a history lecture or workshop? Please get in touch with your ideas at [email protected]!