Meet Chris Van Dusen and get the newest book in the Deckawoo Drive series signed, as well as other books by Chris!

Family activities where young people and their grown-ups can hand-make gifts with the help of our talented volunteers. There will be ingenious and easy projects with paper, rope, wood, and... Read More

Craft with Miss Mary at 6 in the Storytime room and then all together we will go and hear Mrs. Claus read stories at 6:30 in the Reading Room.  Pajamas... Read More

Come spend an evening with Tarot! Tarot Salon is a monthly gathering where participants will be guided on the teachings of the card for the month. We will work with... Read More

Decorate premade ‘gingerbread’ houses with all sorts of sweets and treats. Registration is required so email mrandall@patten.lib.me.us to sign up! All ages welcome.

Watch a movie in our beautiful Teen Space!  Snacks provided.  For grades 6-12. Elf Rated PG After accidentally falling into Santa Claus’ gift sack, a human baby is raised at... Read More

Drop by Firefly Studio during December Open Studio hours from 5-8 pm for winter mocktails, tarot, a film viewing of Edward Scissorhands, and good times! Suggested Donation $20 via cash... Read More

Come hear Dasher Can't Wait for Christmas by Matt Tavares and get this beautiful new book signed!

Celebrate the season with a magical, light-filled evening in Library Park.  This annual tradition will include a luminary walk, music, and baked goods provided by the Friends of the Patten... Read More

This year we are extending Starry Night at PFL into the Library with a special ticketed event. Come down and enjoy the free luminary walk in Library Park, then tuck... Read More

For decades, family and friends have gathered at the Chocolate Church Arts Center on the last Monday before Christmas to sing and celebrate the season. Chocolate Church will be hosting... Read More

Join Maya for a Community Meditation session. Maya will lead participants in a shamatha (peaceful abiding) meditation practice together, followed by a short teaching and group discussion on a different... Read More

“Children, eat slowly,” spoke Margret Reed as she stirred a pot of bubbling soup for her starving sons and daughters on Christmas Day in 1846, “for this one day you... Read More

Watch a movie in our beautiful Teen Space!  Snacks provided.  For grades 6-12. The Nightmare Before Christmas Rated PG Bored with the same old scare-and-scream routine, Pumpkin King Jack Skellington... Read More

Let’s honor the Winter Solstice and celebrate with community! We'll lean into the darkness as we play with light and warmth. Expect to connect with others, enjoy tasty food and... Read More

Take a holiday-infused memorable and fun walking tour of Bath, Maine, the City of Ships. Charming, picturesque Bath was one of the largest ports in the United States in its... Read More

Take a holiday-infused memorable and fun walking tour of Bath, Maine, the City of Ships. Charming, picturesque Bath was one of the largest ports in the United States in its... Read More

Bath, Maine is home to many majestic private residences built during the town’s 19th century shipping and shipbuilding heyday.  Discover the enduring stories of these homes and their residents on a... Read More