The library bookstore

08/04/2026

The library bookstore now offers a lovely selection of Patten Free Library merchandise, including hats, bags, T-shirts, and colorful picnic blankets.

07/10/2026

Dash lounges in the bookstore while his owner hunts for the perfect mystery to read during her Maine vacation.

07/07/2026

Each Monday, we’re delighted to welcome visitors to the library bookstore with a free cup of coffee, courtesy of our neighbors at Brackett’s Market. We are so grateful for their generous partnership and hope you’ll stop by their store after your visit.

07/04/2026

Join us today and tomorrow at Library Park for the annual Book Sale!

Mark your calendars! The Friends of PFL are gearing up for our largest Heritage Days Book Sale yet. Join us under the big tent in Library Park on Saturday, July 4th and Sunday, July 5th starting at 10am.

Need a new beach read? How about a children's book or puzzle? You'll find something for everyone at this year's expanded book sale. The tables will be restocked throughout the day with even more books arriving on Sunday. See you there!

All proceeds benefit the Patten Free Library.

06/30/2026

Our bookstore volunteers are here to remind you that the library bookstore is open seven days a week, 10am to 4pm, throughout the summer. And, we have air conditioning!

06/27/2026

Mark your calendars! The Friends of PFL are gearing up for our largest Heritage Days Book Sale yet. Join us under the big tent in Library Park on Saturday, July 4th and Sunday, July 5th starting at 10am.

Need a new beach read? How about a children's book or puzzle? You'll find something for everyone at this year's expanded book sale. The tables will be restocked throughout the day with even more books arriving on Sunday. See you there!

All proceeds benefit the Patten Free Library.

06/15/2026

Celebrate the Bath Art Walk with us this Friday, June 19th, as we welcome an evening full of creativity and community. Enjoy a showcase of paintings, sculptures and pottery across many venues throughout the City. And while you’re out and about be sure to stop by the library bookstore, open until 6pm. We look forward to seeing you!

06/11/2026

The library bookstore has a wide selection of puzzles. Stop by and pick up one or two to sharpen your skills for PFL’s Puzzle Race on June 30th at 5pm

05/26/2026

Sunshine Larry took a well-deserved break from his unofficial mayoral duties in Bath and found a cozy spot to nap in the library bookstore. Library bookstore volunteer Stephen Spain was delighted to spend time with Bath's beloved celebrity.

05/23/2026

James Patterson is well known to all of us -- one of the best selling writers of all time, selling over 425 million books, and holding a Guinness World Record for #1 New York Times bestsellers.

The library bookstore is holding a special sale of the books we have in inventory:

Hardcover for $3.00
Paperback for $2.00

Come in and pick up one or two, and browse our other collections of best selling books.