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OUT NOW:  A gripping journey as a search and rescue team race against time when an experienced hiker mysteriously disappears on the Appalachian Trail in Maine.

OUT NOW:  Who works for the government and why does their work matter? An urgent and absorbing civics lesson from an all-star team of writers and storytellers.

OUT NOW:  John Lennon and Paul McCartney knew each other for twenty-three years, from 1957 to 1980. This book is the myth-shattering biography of a relationship that changed the cultural history of the world.

The time to stand up for our libraries is NOW!

Libraries are not just repositories for books. They are vital spaces for dialogue, learning, resources, services, and community connection. The proposed elimination of federal funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) threatens these crucial library services:

– Interlibrary loan connecting over 260 libraries statewide, giving you access to more than 10 million items
– Gigabit internet to the libraries in Belfast, Camden, Rockland, and Rockport
– E-books and audiobooks through CloudLibrary
– Ancestry.com Library access
– Free books-by-mail service for blind or visually impaired patrons
– Access to online databases through Digital Maine Library
– And much more

If these library services matter to you, reach out to your Congressional delegates and ask them to stand against this recent executive order. Find contact information at GovTrack.us. To take action, find advocacy resources, and share your library story, check out www.ala.org/advocacy/show-up-for-our-libraries

Take our quick survey to help us plan for the future

As we look to the future, we want to ensure that the Camden Public Library continues to be a shared and treasured resource. We are committed to enhancing our services, spaces, and programs to better meet the evolving needs of our community. Your feedback is essential in shaping our vision and priorities. We invite everyone to take our quick Strategic Plan Survey here.

Thank you for being a valuable part of this important process!