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Read and chat – entirely in Spanish! This Spanish language reading and conversation group will continue on “second and fourth Tuesday” meetings at 1:00 pm at the Camden Public Library. We’ll chat in Spanish about what we’re reading (books, magazines, etc.) and decide how to proceed. Bring ideas for future recommendations. FMI contact Lynne Taylor at leerycharlar@gmail.com. ¡Hasta pronto!
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Join us at the library for a new monthly program - knitting! This program is for 6th graders through adults, and no experience is needed. You can join us with your own project or learn to knit with us! Needles and yarn provided if you don't have your own.
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The Fitz Roy area of Patagonia, once the far frontier of world alpinism, is now a well-traveled center for climbing and trekking, but the mountains of Patagonia outside of the Fitz Roy group remain those of mystery and adventure. John Bragg has been traveling to this far tip of South America to climb and explore for more than 30 years. His multi-media presentation describes several of those expeditions, from the first ascent of Torre Egger to the second ascent of…
Find out more »Join Miss Amy for different prompts every week. Supplies provided, bring your own journal!
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Come find a supportive group for your songwriting. All levels of songwriting are welcome. Songwriters meet on the LAST THURSDAY of the month at 6:00 pm. Find us in the second floor meeting room. Call Ken Gross for more information at the Library, 236-3440. “We are looking forward to a good time, sharing our writing and music,” said Gross. “We are also hoping for some cross-pollination, and getting some harmony and instrumental support for each other. In the past we…
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Bob Sewall is a long-time organic apple grower and former President of Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners. After preparing his fields organically for two years using the Rodale method, he planted 550 trees to create what is now the oldest certified organic orchard in Maine still in operation. Besides farming, consulting and mentoring young farmers, he speaks to groups around the state about his organic apple cider vinegar, which was voted “Best of Maine” (Down East Magazine) in 2008, the…
Find out more »We never outgrow listening to a good story read aloud. Join us every Friday afternoon at 11:00 am in the comfortable seating by the Teen Section. Librarians and community members take turns reading each week. Readings last 30 - 60 minutes. If you are interested in being a reader, please contact Cayla at cmiller@librarycamden.org.
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This program offers something to all chess players. Whether a total beginner or a more experienced player, everyone can get something out of this class. A variety of resources will be used to improve chess knowledge, including books, chess studies, and videos. The most important thing about this class is that it offers real experience, attendees can learn about chess ideas and test them out on the board. The club will provide a community where the game of chess might…
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The Camden Downtown Business Group and the Camden Public Library are pleased to collaborate once again in offering a walking tour of downtown Camden on Friday afternoons at 4:00 pm, starting June 28 and running through September 13. This entertaining and educational walking tour features a handful of historic sites in downtown Camden, including the Camden Public Library grounds and Amphitheatre, which were designated a National Historic Landmark in 2013. Learn about the people, places, and industries that continue to make Camden…
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2019 Mid-Coast Maine BestLit Review Writing Workshops Every Sunday 2-4 Literary Event Organizer and Promoter Eva Morris hosts weekly workshops for authors to work on their short story/essay/ play or script excerpt, from construction to self-editing to presentation, throughout the course of the summer. This year there will be a modest fee for authors to be videotaped for their own evaluation and improvement, photographed for a good headshot, and one class will be dedicated to establishing authors online. This is…
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