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PublishedJanuary 15, 2023
Bath library hopes to ‘foster lifelong love of libraries’ with new children’s programming
The new programs are designed to promote literacy, curiosity and a healthy sense of competition.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2023
Local libraries look to changing post-pandemic future
While visits to most local libraries lagged behind pre-pandemic levels in 2022, librarians have developed new programs to serve the changing needs of their communities.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2022
Bath Housing and Patten Free Library host a discussion on the history of housing
“History of Housing in Bath: Looking Back, Thinking Forward," scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Oct. 19, looks at Bath housing from World War I to the '70s.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2022
Patten Free Library hosts annual writing contest
The Patten Free Library is hosting its annual writing contest, with first and second place prizes to be awarded in six categories. The categories are grades 7-9, grades 10-12 and adults, with fiction and non-fiction categories in each age group. Adult entrants must be 18 years or above and live in the library service area, […]
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PublishedJune 21, 2022
Bath library celebrates pride month, marks LGBTQ+ history in Maine
Library guest speaker Susie Bock presents "The LGBTQ+ civil rights movement in Maine: The importance of primary sources for preserving our history"
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PublishedMay 9, 2022
Bath library working to bridge the digital divide
Patten Free Library is partnering with the National Center for Digital Equity to bring free digital literacy classes like "internet safety" and "iPhone basics" to Bath.
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PublishedApril 14, 2022
Poetry becomes a time machine at Patten Free Library
Friday at 3 p.m., Patten Free Library will host "The Poetry of Maine," a virtual discussion on four Sagadahoc County poets from the 19th and early 20th centuries.
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PublishedMarch 2, 2022
Model train group captivates Midcoast kids
The Maine 3-Railers entertained kids and their families during visits to Patten Free Library and Topsham Public Library during school vacation week.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2022
Deadline nears for Patten Free Library poetry contest
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2022
Deadline approaching for Patten Library’s Literary Snowperson Contest
Kids have until Feb. 18 to enter Patten Free Library’s “Best in Snow: Literary Snowperson Contest.” Participants must submit a photo of their literary-themed creation to the Bath library’s website at patten.lib.me.us. Library staff will announce the results on Feb. 25. Winners will receive a Gift of Bath Gift Card.