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Library News & Upcoming Events
Camden Philosophical Society Reading Group to Discuss R. G. Collingwood February 25
“Shadows & Reflection” Reception for the Artist February 6Photographer Aquelidio Manuel Rodrigues is the Artist of the Month at the Camden Public Library during February. Rodrigues, whose studio and gallery are in Bangor, is fascinated by light, shadows, and the silvery colors in reflection, and calls his exhibit of color photographs “Shadows and Reflections.” There will be an opening reception on Saturday afternoon, February 6, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm in the Picker Room at the library. Rodrigues, known as “Rod,” will open the reception with introductory remarks about his passion for photography. Read more…
Camden Garden Club’s 2010 Winter Horticulture Series Continues February 9The Camden library is again co-hosting the Camden Garden Club’s Winter Horticultural Series, January 26 through February 23, on Tuesday mornings. The next event will feature “Maine Garden Magic” with authors Rebecca Sawyer-Fay and Lynn Karlin Tuesday, February 9, at 10:00 am. Read more…
The Mughal Gardens of India and Pakistan February 9Join local gardening expert Peggy Watson for a discussion on Mughal Gardens in India and Pakistan on Tuesday, February 9 at 6:30 pm. The talk is one of the Community Events of the Camden Conference. Read more…
Songwriter Sessions Begin February 11The Camden Public Library will once again host a Songwriters Series this winter, on the second Tuesday of the month (except for the very first meeting which will be on a Thursday), 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The dates of the four sessions are February 11, March 9, April 13, and May 11. The class will culminate in a performance at the Library Coffeehouse on June 3. Read more…
Outgoing President HonoredOutgoing president Jeff Colquhoun was recently honored at a meeting of the Camden Public Library Trustees for his years of service. Colquhoun served on the library board for five years, the last three years as president, serving with distinction during a period of transition and great accomplishment, and will continue serving as a member of the board. Read more…
Winterfest January 30Save the date! The 2010 Winterfest is Saturday, January 30, all day in the Amphitheatre and in the library. There will again be ice carving, warm food, extra-special displays, and more music than ever! Read more…
Tax VolunteersThroughout "tax season" each year, the AARP Tax-Aide program offers free one-on-one counselling to retirees and taxpayers of moderate income. The Camden Public Library will once again host the tax volunteers on Tuesday mornings and Thursday evenings from February 2 through April 13. Please call ahead at 236-3440 to schedule an hour with a tax volunteer Read more…
“Mainely Stocks” New Stock Market Group to Meet at Camden Public LibraryInterested in learning more about how to find great stocks to invest? The Camden Public Library is hosting an informal group interested in the ins and outs of personal investment. The group calls itself “Mainely Stocks” and will help members find great investment ideas, uncover the best websites and resources on the Internet, and generate big profits. Topics include value investing, technical analysis, swing trading, macroeconomics, and much more. Mainely Stocks is open to investors of any experience. Beginners are more than welcome. The next meeting is Thursday, February 11, at 6:00 pm in the second floor meeting room. Read more…
Winter Hours for the History CenterThe winter hours for the Walsh History Center on the second floor of the library are Tuesdays, 9:30 am to 8:00 pm, and Wednesdays through Saturdays, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. Snowy days are coming — what a great time to work on your family tree or preserve those family photos! Click here to go to the Walsh History Center’s gallery page.
Library Again Earns “Four-Star” Rating!The Camden Public Library has once again earned a “Four Star” Rating from the Library Journal. The four-star rating is awarded on the basis of four measures of service, and compares the use of the library to other libraries of similar size across the country. The four service areas used in evaluating the library are the number of individual visits, circulation, attendance at events, and internet use, all evaluated on an annual, per capita, basis. “We are very pleased to have earned the four-star rating, not just once, but two years in a row,” said library director Nikki Maounis. “With an average of 500 people in and out our doors every day, we are one of the busiest places in town.” Read more…
Camden Public Library Offers KindlesThe Camden Public Library now offers Kindles for members to borrow. The Kindles can be checked out, just like books, CDs, and DVDs. The Kindle is a slim digital device which displays pages on a screen, and each Kindle can hold up to 1500 books. Read more…
Downloadable Library!The Camden Public Library now has audio books available to download from your home over the internet. All you need is your library card number to download books from the Maine InfoNet Download Library! Read more…