Library Hours

New Books at the Library

OUT NOW:  A funny, deeply moving tale of four teenagers whose friendship creates a bond so powerful that it changes a complete stranger’s life twenty-five years later.

OUT NOW:  A paradigm-shifting call to renew a politics of plenty, face up to the failures of liberal governance, and abandon the chosen scarcities that have deformed American life.

OUT NOW:  London in 1944. A bereaved bookshop owner and two teenagers scarred by the Second World War, and the healing and hope they find in one another.

Save the Date: Art in the Stacks, July 20 – August 3, 2025

Camden on Canvas will look a little different this year: instead of a live auction ending a weekend of plein air painting, we’re trying out a silent auction format. The event name is Art in the Stacks and the bidding will take place online from July 20th – August 3rd while the artwork is displayed in the library; there will be a reception to celebrate our library and the arts on Sunday, August 3rd.

The pool of about 30 well-known local artists will encompass more styles than just plein air paintings, and we’re showcasing smaller pieces of art (great for those with less wall space!), and hoping to capture folks (like Camden visitors!) wherever they are, either in town or from afar. Learn more here!

Reading Room Closed to Normal Use for Events on May 13 and 16

The Reading Room will be closed to normal use on Tuesday, May 13 from 4:30 p.m. for our event “A Feast of Poetry and Song.”  The event starts at 6:00 p.m. This event is free and all are welcome to attend!

The Reading Room will also be closed to normal use on Friday, May 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for a non-library event as a part of the Camden Festival of Poetry, with associated set-up and clean-up time. To learn more about this event and to register, visit www.camdenfestivalofpoetry.org/events.

Thank you for your understanding!