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Bath - Patten Free Library, serving an area of 17,600 residents, has a collection of 50,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 1,610 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,320 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 9 employees, of whom 4 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $66,000. Patrons make 105,000 visits annually, and check out materials 140,000 times. Thirty-three percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 33 Summer Street, Bath Maine 04530 Telephone 207-443-5141

Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Alfred) Alfred - Parsons Memorial Library
(Augusta) Augusta - Lithgow Public Library
(Bath) Bath - Patten Free Library
(New Harbor) Bristol Area Library
(Cornish) Cornish - Bonney Memorial Library
(Damariscotta) Damariscotta - Skidompha Library

03/28 Coming to The Bath area
Taste of the Valley Plymouth NH March21 Experience all of your favorite local flavors. Several restaurants from the region will be there hoping to win your vote in the "Best in Show" competition.
Seacoast Home and Garden Show Durham NH March23-24 The 19th annual show features more than 225 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services for your home.
Spring Plant Sale Westford NH April27 The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale at the 4H Fairgrounds.
Lethal Beauty: Samurai Weapons and Armor Manchester NH March17-May5 A display at the Currier Museum of Art shows the striking duality of deadly weaponry and artistic beauty from the Samurai culture of centuries past.
New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Festival Deerfield NH May11-12 Each year the New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Festival lines up a wide variety of presenters to help educate the public on everything sheep or wool related. Your family can take advantage of the many activities taking place throughout the weekend.
Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion Lilac Festival Portsmouth NH May25 This beloved Seacoast event features a wide array of activities for children & families, lilac enthusiasts, and history buffs.