Greetings!
We're very excited to announce that we've purchased a new digital magazine collection for our patrons through Flipster. As of June 1, we have on-line subscriptions for 18 different periodicals, four of which are for children/families.
All the details you need to browse and enjoy these titles is outlined below in our Adult News and Resources Section.
Stay well.
Lesley Dolinger
Library Director
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It's Easy to Support Patten Free Library
We have 26 days left in our fiscal year. Despite the challenges of this past year (or perhaps because of them!) - the people of Arrowsic, Bath, Georgetown, West Bath, Woolwich, and beyond have stepped up to show support for our library and the services we've re-imagined and deliverd during this crazy time. If we've made a difference in your life this year and you'd like to make a gift to the library, there are easy ways to give:
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You can text “read” to 207-739-4081.
- You can click on the "Donate Now" button below and give online - either set a monthly amount or make a one-time gift.
- You can send a check to: Patten Free Library, Attn: Development Office, 33 Summer St, Bath, ME 04530.
- You can give via our Facebook page.
- You can check with your employer to see if they will match your gift (or a gift you've made previously this year).
- If you volunteer with us, you can even check to see if your employer participates in a volunteer hour match.
Your support makes all the difference and helps us serve you. Thank you for including Patten Free Library in your charitable giving!
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News and Resources from Adult Services |
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Try Flipster! Magazines On-Line.
You can now use your Patten Free Library card to get instant access to digital magazines for kids and adults through our new digital service, Flipster. View the full collection of magazines on our Flipster site. You will need your 14-digit library card barcode for access.
Movie Discussion Group
Let's Talk about Hitchcock!
Week 1: Rope
Thursday, June 10, 6:30 p.m.
Our online movie discussion group will resume its weekly ZOOM meetings on Thursday, June 10 at 6:30 p.m. The summer series will focus on Hitchcock movies, starting with Rope, a 1948 psychological crime thriller. This is the first Hitchcock movie filmed in technicolor, and stars Jimmy Stewart, John Dall, and Farley Granger.
If you'd like to get on the email list for this discussion group, click here to sign up. Al Fick is our fearless discussion moderator.
Museum Passes. Did you know that we recently renewed our membership in the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, and can offer one free admission daily for up to two adults and any number of children? To book a date/time, fill out this request form and submit it to the main circulation desk. We'll do our best to turnaround your reservation request and provide tickets within 24 hours (not including Sundays). Click here to find out more about other museum passes we are offering this summer.
Browse Our On-Line Book Carousels! Please take a moment to browse the new titles added to our collections in May. Lots to choose from in many genres, including DVDs. Click here to get started; click on any thumbnail to go to the online catalog and request an item.
June Edition of BookPage Is Online. You can find many more great reading recommendations in BookPage. We also have print copies available in the Library, while supplies last. Click here to get started.
Coming in June . . . Summer Chess in the Park!
In addition to our great summer reading program (details coming soon!), we hope to offer a weekly drop-in chess session for anyone aged 14 and up. We're planning setting up several tables in the Gazebo on Monday afternoons starting June 21. If you're interested, please fill out this form so we can add you to our email list.
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News and Resources for Young Adults |
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Summer Reading Is for Everyone!
Join us as we continue developing a daily habit of reading for 15 minutes. This year's program is once again for all ages, as well as for all RSU1 students. Finish your first log (just nine hours of reading in all) and you will be mailed a $10 "Gift of Bath" card. And each time you complete a reading log, you will be entered in our end-of-summer raffle of five $25 "Gift of Bath" cards. Pick up a copy of this year’s materials at the library or print a reading log and our FAQs from home.
Laurel's Book Blog: Pride Month Titles for Young Adults. This week's blog post celebrates Pride Month. Enjoy our annual review of new and memorable LGBTQ+ characters starring in the pages of YA over the past year. Browse titles by clicking here; click on any cover thumbnail to read more about a book or to place a hold.
"Ultimate Park Games!"
Saturday, June 19, 10:30 a.m. to 2 pm.
Do you love Jenga? Connect 4? We're going to have giant lawn versions of some of your childhood favorites on Saturday, June 19. There will also be bocce, croquet, corn hole, and more. Grab a friend and come to Library Park between 10:30 and 2 p.m. and be part of the fun.
Coming in June . . . Summer Chess in the Park!
In addition to our great summer reading program, we hope to offer a weekly drop-in chess session for anyone aged 14 and up. We're planning setting up several tables in the Gazebo on Monday afternoons starting June 21. If you're interested, please fill out this form so we can add you to our email list.
New Young Adult Titles to Browse. All new YA titles added to our collections in May can now be browsed in our online carousels. Click here to get started and build your summer reading pile. DVDs and graphic novels, too.
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News and Resources for Youth and Families |
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News from Ms. Katy:
Page Turner Animal Adventures!
Week 2 Theme: Fish Tales!
Join us next week for the second of eight weeks of virtual summer reading activities. Each week includes a show day, a craft day, an author/illustrator day, a mashup day, and a special guest/field trip day. Look for the links to each day's event or activity on our Facebook page, and use this login and password:
USERNAME: PFLAdventures
PASSWORD: summer2021
Questions? Contact Ms. Katy in the Children's Room at 443-5141, ext. 17.
This Week's "Grab and Go" Craft! Week Two of Page Turner Adventures is Fish Tales! Grab and Go craft bags will be out on the curbside table by 1:30 on Friday afternoon. Use your washable markers to make a Coffee Filter Fish and a Printed Ocean Scene.
Coming in June!
Saturdays in the Park!
Keep your Saturdays in June and July wide open for our great line-up of summer reading programs! To download and print the full schedule of performers and events, click here. And don't forget to pick up your summer reading log at the Children's Desk! You can start recording in 15-minute increments beginning June 15.
Ultimate Lawn Games Event!
Saturday, June 19
10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Are you ready to get outside and have some FUN? Thanks to a grant from the Maine Public Library Fund, the Children's Room has been able to add some fabulous outdoor games to our collection! We'll be unveiling them all at once for your enjoyment! Pack a picnic and join us for over a dozen games that are fun for all ages. The Maine Squeeze Accordion Ensemble will also be on hand to serenade us with some toe-tapping tunes - get ready to do the Chicken Dance!
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News and Resources from the History Room |
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History Room Opens for Walk-Ins!
Monday, June 7th at 12:00p.m.
Patrons can visit now the History Room without an appointment! Beginning June 7th, the room will be open Monday through Thursday, 12:00p.m. - 4:00p.m, and Saturdays 10:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.
We are so excited to welcome everyone back into the room to see and use the special collections of Patten Free Library, Bath Historical Society, and West Bath Historical Society. Drop in to browse reference books, view historic photographs, study tax records, and look at your parents' yearbook photos.
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History Room Live: SPI House Plaques
Friday, June 18 at 4:00p.m.
If you’ve ever wondered about the grey and red signs on all the houses around town, join the History Room on Zoom to learn about Sagadahoc Preservation’s house plaque program. Ned Baxter will explain where house plaques come from, how to get one, and how he uses the History Room to find out who built your house and when.
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What We're Reading (and Watching) |
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This week's book review is by Roberta Jordan, the Assistant Director, who gives the thumbs up to a quick read about a lowly animal with a storied history that the author combines with a related memoir. Click here to read her full review.
Click here to request a copy.
Click here to access all our staff reviews.
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Patten Free Library | 33 Summer Street | 207-443-5141 | www.patten.lib.me.us |
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