In an effort to address community interests, the Patten Free Library launched the in-depth literary series on race and equity in February.
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Talk sustainable energy options at Bath library
The Bath Climate Conversations series returns this month with “Demystifying Renewable Electricity” at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 13. The discussion, presented by the city Climate Action Commission, Kennebec Estuary Land Trust and Patten Free Library, will go over different options for supporting renewable energy, including installing it in homes, taking part in a community solar […]
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Patten Free Library offers limited literary series on race and equity
The Bath library also has an ongoing monthly book group.
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Bath library premieres two new remote-work pods
Patten Free Library in Bath recently announced the placement of two remote-work pods, purchased with grant funding from the Remote Work through Libraries Initiative administered by the Maine State Library and the Department of Economic and Community Development. The library is a community and business hub for the Midcoast region, and the two new work […]
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Patten Free Library accepting poem contest submissions
Patten Free Library launched its annual poetry contest Jan. 28 and is accepting submissions until Feb. 22. The winners will have their poems featured during the Library Park Poetry Walk in April. “Our selection of poems for the poetry walk features poets from all points in history (including today), and will include a mix of […]
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Patten Free Library announces lineup for next 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. The town of Arrowsic, Bath Historical Society, Georgetown Historical Society, West Bath Historical Society and Woolwich Historical Society each select a speaker to present on an aspect […]
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Patten Free Library to host seasonal events this Saturday
The Patten Free Library is hosting two seasonal events this Saturday, Dec. 16. Its annual Starry Night, a luminary walk in Library Park, is from 4-7 p.m. This outdoor celebration of light features candlelit pathways, baked goods and a space for the community to gather. New this year is A Night at the Patten, a […]
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Maine Authors for Lewiston to hold book signing events to raise money for shooting victims
Authors are slated to be at Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick on Nov. 25 and Patten Free Library in Bath on Dec. 6.
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Bath library taking submissions for Tiny Art Show
Patten Free Library is looking for artists for its 2023 Tiny Art Show. Participants will each receive a 3-by-3-inch mini-canvas to complete in whatever medium they choose using the theme of “starry night.” This theme aligns with the Patten Free Library’s annual Starry Night Luminary Walk in December. “Our Tiny Art Show in 2022 was […]
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Patten Free Library opens 10th annual writing contest
The Patten Free Library is now accepting submissions to its annual writing contest. Now in its 10th year, the writing contest awards prizes in both short fiction and nonfiction in multiple categories for teens and adults. What began in 2013 as a fiction and memoir contest for teens has since expanded to include all kinds […]