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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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The Camden Public Library will be closed today in honor of Memorial Day.
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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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If you are a young adult, or just love young adult books, please join us for the YA Book Lovers Club! This month we will be reading Dance of Thieves by Mary E. Pearson. Reserve your copy today!
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Traveling Alone in Japan JP Fecteau, a skilled photographer and Camden resident whose images are widely enjoyed on social media, is fascinated by Japan. Having developed the art of traveling alone, he now chooses to visit that nation to see as much as he can of that high-energy culture. His love of food and his photographer’s eye drive him to see Japan from a unique perspective. His evident pleasure of discovering is obvious when he explores the Tokyo fish market,…
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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The Epic Conversation: Melville and the Universal Song of the Ages A Celebration of Herman Melville’s 200th Birthday Year The Epic conversation is 45-minute talk discussing the perennial relevance of Herman Melville. Moby-Dick, Melville’s greatest work, has earned its place in the Canon of world literature. The talk will include a short biography, a brief overview of Melville’s major works, and a focus on how Moby-Dick has influenced art, poetry, film, and world literature. The presentation will include a chantey…
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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