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New Books at the Library

OUT NOW:  In her long-awaited memoir, Ina Garten shares her personal story with readers hungry for a seat at her table.

OUT NOW:  Learn about identifying and attracting finches with this comprehensive, gloriously colorful field guide.

OUT NOW:  From the author of Sapiens comes the groundbreaking story of how information networks have made, and unmade, our world.

On Exhibit in the Picker Room Gallery

The Camden Public Library welcomes Rockland-based artist Douglas Smith for his exhibit “Works on Paper” in the Picker Room Gallery during the month of September through mid-October. Smith will present a selection of works on paper in various media to include watercolor, pastel, and gouache.

Douglas Smith attended the Rocky Mountain School of Art in Denver, CO, and the Lyme Academy of Fine Art, Old Lyme, CT, where he studied portrait painting and received the first Stobart Foundation Scholarship for outdoor painting. Smith moved to Maine in 2004. He has travelled and painted on location in Europe, Mexico, Russia, and Alaska.

Jan Brett is Coming to Camden!

Join legendary children’s author/illustrator Jan Brett as she launches her book signing tour for her new picture book, Alice in a Winter Wonderland! Set in the shimmering Alaskan tundra, it offers a fresh lens to a familiar favorite. This event is put on by Camden Public Library and will take place at the Camden Opera House at 29 Elm Street on Saturday, November 30, 10:00 a.m. 

CLICK HERE to learn more and reserve your seats now!