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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

Die Well Death Education: Preparation is Key

Die Well Death Education: Preparation is Key

Tuesday, November 17 at 5pm We will discuss why engaging with your mortality, talking about, and preparing for death is important and the benefits it can and does provide. We will review how to create an End-of-Life Plan and what to include; the importance of legacy work; obituary writing; hospice and palliative care; MAID (Medical

National Friends of Libraries Week

National Friends of Libraries Week

Happy National Friends of Libraries Week! The Friends of Patten Free Library support us through fundraising, advocacy, volunteering, and so much more. Join us and United for Libraries in celebration of Friends of the Library October 18-24. Show some love to the Friends of the Library at PFL this week— visit the library bookstore, buy

Trick-or-Treat Parade and Tiny Dance Party

Trick-or-Treat Parade and Tiny Dance Party

Friday, October 20 at 11am Immediately following our very (not) spooky storytime, we will trick-or-treat around the library, stopping at each desk for fun goodies for your kiddo. Become the Very Hungry Caterpillar and visit each staff member dressed up as food! We will begin in the storytime room and the whole event shouldn’t take

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