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Miss Mary’s Winter Wonderland Storytime
Miss Mary’s Winter Wonderland Storytime
Wednesday, December 17 at 5pm Sip on hot cocoa and listen to stories about snow, winter, and togetherness with Miss Mary and her guitar. Come dressed in your pajamas and ready to snuggle up while you listen to some joyful stories and songs Families welcome!
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Bath Climate Conversations
Bath Climate Conversations
Bath Climate Conversations is a continuing series focused on learning, discussing, and connecting around ways to sustain and support our vibrant town as climate change occurs. Hosted by Bath Climate Action Commission in partnership with Kennebec Estuary Land Trust and the Patten Free Library and presented in person and/or on Zoom. Click on the link for
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Repair Café
Repair Café
One Saturday per month from 10am-12:30pm Why replace when you can repair? Our expert volunteers will help repair your electronics, lamps, furniture, jewelry and small appliances; mend clothing, and sharpen tools. If we are unable to repair your item we will make suggestions on where you can find the parts and learn how to do
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1000 Books Before Kindergarten
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
On behalf of the 1000 Books Foundation, PFL invites you to participate in this program which encourages you to read 1,000 books with your child before they start kindergarten. Register online or at the children’s desk and receive your packet with all the necessary information for this program! Read a book (any book) to your
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Summer Sharing Table
Summer Sharing Table
The Sharing Table is moving to its summer home in the Library Park Gazebo! Everyone is welcome to free fresh vegetables gleaned from local farms and provided by the Merrymeeting Gleaners and Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program. The Sharing Table is here every Tuesday from 12-2:30 pm.
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