Patten Free Library Weekly News and Updates

June 2, 2023
Summer Saturday Hours: 10 am - 1 pm
Greetings!

The calendar says June, the warm air beckons, and even the most introverted among us relish the opportunity to bring our books out into the sunshine and see what others are reading. At Patten Free Library summer reading is a shared experience.

Once again, we are participating in the Maine Humanities' statewide Read ME program, which celebrates two talented Maine authors, Morgan Talty and Meghan Gilliss.

We are excited to introduce a guided reading of David Copperfield and Demon Copperhead for adults. And we will have weekly activity and events for all ages.

It will be busy. It will be fun. Sign up for a special Summer Reading eNews edition, so you won't miss a thing!

Warmly,
Lesley Dolinger
Library Director
Development
As summer approaches, make a detour to PFL and buy a puzzle to take with you on your next trip upta camp. These puzzles are being sold on behalf of the Friends and the library bookstore on Front Street in Bath, where you can find more puzzles than you could ever complete. Visit the Library today and choose one or even two puzzles for your upcoming camp adventure while showing your support for the Friends of PFL and their valuable contributions to the Library. Find out more about the Friends and their initiatives.
 
Special Events
All Ages
Tuesday June 6 @ 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Community Room
Light refreshments, a photo exhibit, & talk by award-winning photographer/journalist Keith Spiro to celebrate the Virginia's return to the Kennebec River.
Grades 4-5
Wednesday June 7, 3:30 - 4:30 pm.
Community Room
Hands-on activities for youth to learn about ecosystems. Registration is required: please email mrandall@patten.lib.me.us
All ages
Thursday June 8 @ 10:15 am
Community Room
Area homeschoolers gather for casual conversation, play and support.
Ongoing Events
Babytime (on the lawn)
Mondays at 10:15 a.m.
Storytime Room
Ages 0-24 months
Join Miss Mary and her guitar for stories, songs, and rhymes. Babytime will be on the Library Park lawn from June-Sept so everyone should bring their own chairs and blankets!
Mondays 3-5 p.m.
Community Room
All Ages
Crafts and conversation for all skill levels.
Tuesdays 12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Gazebo
All Ages
Free local produce for all. Generously provided by the Merrymeeting Gleaners. Moving outside in June (weather permitting)
Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m.
Storytime Room
Ages 5-12
Create, challenge, and share your Lego masterpieces with your friends.
Movie Discussion Group: June 13: A Farewell to Arms
Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Zoom
Adults
Watch the movie beforehand, then join a lively on-line discussion. With support from Saco Falls Management.
Fridays at 10:15 a.m.
Gazebo
All Ages
Songs, stories, and more.
Grab and Go Kits
1st and 3rd Fridays: Kids and Teens
4th Fridays: Adults
Available while supplies last.
History Room Highlight
Bath Daily Times exhibition
To celebrate reaching our $10,000 goal for our Bath Daily Times microfilm digitization project, we have a small exhibit on the publication in the case outside the History Room on the second floor. Come learn about the project and see some highlighted collection items. Stay tuned for updates and the first batch of digitized issues in July!

Temporary Spring and Summer History Room Hours
(April 24 - September 5)
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 12-4
Wednesday: 12-4
Thursday: 12-4
Friday: 12-4
Saturday: 12-4 (10-1 Memorial Day to Labor Day)
What to Read Next

This week I am shouting out a book I would describe as absolutely adorable. It's called Gaston by Kelly Dipucchio with illustrations by Christian Robinson.

Here is the description: A bulldog and a poodle learn that family is about love, not appearances in this sweet doggy tale....

My kids love the story of Gaston and Antoinette. I would recommend it to any reader!
READ ME
We’re happy to announce that Patten Free Library is a Read ME 2023 participating library!

Read ME is the Maine Humanities Council’s statewide summer reading program offered in partnership with Maine State Library and Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance.

This summer’s featured books are Night of the Living Rez by Morgan Talty and Lungfish by Meghan Gilliss. We will keep you updated on opportunities in store for joining in on Maine’s statewide summer read!
Begins June 16: Summer Classics: Book Group

Join us this summer for a guided reading of Charles Dicken's classic, David Copperfield, and Barbara Kingsolver's Demon Copperhead, 2023 winner of the Pulitzer Prize. Sign up below to receive the schedule of readings and for more information. We will meet every other Thursday at 3:00 pm, with a Zoom option for those who'd like it.

New month, new books! Take a look here to see what's on tap for the month of June!
Digital Resources
Patten Free Library | 33 Summer Street | 207-443-5141 | www.patten.lib.me.us