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SUMMARY:Camden Shakespeare Festival Presents: The Tempest
DESCRIPTION:The Camden Shakespeare Festival returns! This summer\, the Festival will bring you the magic of Shakespeare’s final masterpiece\, THE TEMPEST. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe magician Prospero shipwrecks his enemies to his remote island because he has something special planned for them… What actually happens will surprise both them and YOU! Don’t miss this unique theatre event.  \n\n\n\nAll performances begin at 6:00 p.m. and take place outside in the beautiful\, historic Amphitheatre. The production is suitable for all ages. Chairs provided. Don’t miss it! \n\n\n\nIf the performance takes place when the library is closed\, there will be portable toilets available for the audience. \n\n\n\n In the event of rain\, the show will be indoors at St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church. \n\n\n\nYou must purchase tickets to attend. Tickets can be purchased online at camdenshakespeare.org or at the circulation desk in the Camden Public Library. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets Online!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKET PRICES: \n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $33.00 \n\n\n\nSenior/Student/Veteran: $28.00 \n\n\n\nYouth\, Age 17 or Under: $5.00 \n\n\n\nLOCATION: \n\n\n\nCamden Amphitheatre\, Atlantic Ave\, outside of Camden Public Library. If it rains\, the show will take place at St. Thomas’s Episcopal Church / 33 Chestnut Street\, Camden\, ME 04843 \n\n\n\nCheck CamdenShakespeare.org or their Facebook page for location updates if rain is forecasted. \n\n\n\nPARKING: \n\n\n\n2 hour parking is available on the street and in the small parking lot off of Atlantic Avenue. Free all day parking is available in select public lots. \n\n\n\nPERFORMANCE DATES: \n\n\n\nWed. July 15\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nThu. July 16\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nFri. July 17\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nTue. July 21\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nWed. July 22\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nThu. July 23\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nFri. July 24\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nTue. July 28\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nWed. July 29\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nThu. July 30\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nFri. July 31\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nWed. August 5\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nThu. August 6\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nFri. August 7\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nSat. August 8\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nSun. August 9\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information about hosting an actor from the Camden Shakespeare Festival\, email: info@camdenshakespeare.org
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/the-tempest-2026-08-07/
CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar,Kids' Calendar
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SUMMARY:Camden Shakespeare Festival Presents: The Tempest
DESCRIPTION:The Camden Shakespeare Festival returns! This summer\, the Festival will bring you the magic of Shakespeare’s final masterpiece\, THE TEMPEST. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe magician Prospero shipwrecks his enemies to his remote island because he has something special planned for them… What actually happens will surprise both them and YOU! Don’t miss this unique theatre event.  \n\n\n\nAll performances begin at 6:00 p.m. and take place outside in the beautiful\, historic Amphitheatre. The production is suitable for all ages. Chairs provided. Don’t miss it! \n\n\n\nIf the performance takes place when the library is closed\, there will be portable toilets available for the audience. \n\n\n\n In the event of rain\, the show will be indoors at St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church. \n\n\n\nYou must purchase tickets to attend. Tickets can be purchased online at camdenshakespeare.org or at the circulation desk in the Camden Public Library. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets Online!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKET PRICES: \n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $33.00 \n\n\n\nSenior/Student/Veteran: $28.00 \n\n\n\nYouth\, Age 17 or Under: $5.00 \n\n\n\nLOCATION: \n\n\n\nCamden Amphitheatre\, Atlantic Ave\, outside of Camden Public Library. If it rains\, the show will take place at St. Thomas’s Episcopal Church / 33 Chestnut Street\, Camden\, ME 04843 \n\n\n\nCheck CamdenShakespeare.org or their Facebook page for location updates if rain is forecasted. \n\n\n\nPARKING: \n\n\n\n2 hour parking is available on the street and in the small parking lot off of Atlantic Avenue. Free all day parking is available in select public lots. \n\n\n\nPERFORMANCE DATES: \n\n\n\nWed. July 15\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nThu. July 16\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nFri. July 17\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nTue. July 21\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nWed. July 22\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nThu. July 23\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nFri. July 24\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nTue. July 28\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nWed. July 29\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nThu. July 30\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nFri. July 31\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nWed. August 5\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nThu. August 6\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nFri. August 7\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nSat. August 8\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nSun. August 9\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information about hosting an actor from the Camden Shakespeare Festival\, email: info@camdenshakespeare.org
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/the-tempest-2026-08-08/
CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar,Kids' Calendar
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SUMMARY:Camden Shakespeare Festival Presents: The Tempest
DESCRIPTION:The Camden Shakespeare Festival returns! This summer\, the Festival will bring you the magic of Shakespeare’s final masterpiece\, THE TEMPEST. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe magician Prospero shipwrecks his enemies to his remote island because he has something special planned for them… What actually happens will surprise both them and YOU! Don’t miss this unique theatre event.  \n\n\n\nAll performances begin at 6:00 p.m. and take place outside in the beautiful\, historic Amphitheatre. The production is suitable for all ages. Chairs provided. Don’t miss it! \n\n\n\nIf the performance takes place when the library is closed\, there will be portable toilets available for the audience. \n\n\n\n In the event of rain\, the show will be indoors at St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church. \n\n\n\nYou must purchase tickets to attend. Tickets can be purchased online at camdenshakespeare.org or at the circulation desk in the Camden Public Library. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets Online!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKET PRICES: \n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $33.00 \n\n\n\nSenior/Student/Veteran: $28.00 \n\n\n\nYouth\, Age 17 or Under: $5.00 \n\n\n\nLOCATION: \n\n\n\nCamden Amphitheatre\, Atlantic Ave\, outside of Camden Public Library. If it rains\, the show will take place at St. Thomas’s Episcopal Church / 33 Chestnut Street\, Camden\, ME 04843 \n\n\n\nCheck CamdenShakespeare.org or their Facebook page for location updates if rain is forecasted. \n\n\n\nPARKING: \n\n\n\n2 hour parking is available on the street and in the small parking lot off of Atlantic Avenue. Free all day parking is available in select public lots. \n\n\n\nPERFORMANCE DATES: \n\n\n\nWed. July 15\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nThu. July 16\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nFri. July 17\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nTue. July 21\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nWed. July 22\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nThu. July 23\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nFri. July 24\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nTue. July 28\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nWed. July 29\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nThu. July 30\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nFri. July 31\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nWed. August 5\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nThu. August 6\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nFri. August 7\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nSat. August 8\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nSun. August 9\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information about hosting an actor from the Camden Shakespeare Festival\, email: info@camdenshakespeare.org
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/the-tempest/2026-08-09/
CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar,Kids' Calendar
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SUMMARY:Book Time for Babies with Miss Amy
DESCRIPTION:Join Miss Amy on Wednesdays at 10 am for stories and songs for your little ones! Wednesday story times are themed for babies. \n\n\n\nOn Thursdays & Fridays at 10 am\, join Miss Amy for preschool- and early elementary-themed stories & book extension crafts. Story times are indoors unless otherwise noted.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/book-time-for-babies-with-miss-amy/2026-08-12/
LOCATION:Camden Public Library\, 55 Main Street\, Camden\, ME\, 04843\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids' Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T150000
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SUMMARY:Live Reptiles! with Wayne King
DESCRIPTION:Join local reptile enthusiast and educator Wayne King and his reptile friends. All ages\, young and old\, welcome! We will be in the Picker Room on Thursday\, August 13\, 2:00 PM.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/live-reptiles-with-wayne-king/
CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar,Kids' Calendar
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SUMMARY:Creative Art Afternoons
DESCRIPTION:Ages 5-12 \n\n\n\nSign up to join Miss Amy for hands-on creative art projects just right for kids who love to create! We’ve made paper bag snowflakes\, sculptures\, group mandalas\, agamographs\, valentines\, Tie-dye t-shirts\, watercolor paintings and more. \n\n\n\nSept. 3rd – Animal Transfer PaintingsSept. 10th – Paper SpinnersSept. 17th – at the Art Walk 5-7pm in front of Page Gallery \n\n\n\nSept. 24th – LIBRARY CLOSED \n\n\n\nPlease call or email the library at 207-236-3440 or info@librarycamden.org to sign up so we have enough supplies prepped. This program takes place in the Picker Room at the library.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/creative-art-afternoons-2/2026-08-13/
CATEGORIES:Kids' Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T110000
DTSTAMP:20260828T154000Z
CREATED:20251229T174535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T154000Z
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SUMMARY:Preschool Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us for themed stories\, book extension crafts\, and activities every Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the Picker Room! These are geared for preschool-age children\, but all ages and families are welcome! \n\n\n\nSeptember 4th – GoldfishSeptember 11th – All Sorts of DotsSeptember 18th – Woodland AnimalsSeptember 25th – Super Shapes \n\n\n\n*Please note that there are no Thursday story times currently. Book Time for Babies takes place on Wednesdays\, and Preschool Story Time takes place on Fridays.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/preschool-story-time/2026-08-14/
CATEGORIES:Kids' Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T110000
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CREATED:20240507T214130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T155332Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Storytime with Miss Stefanie
DESCRIPTION:Saturday storytime with Miss Stefanie is back! \n\n\n\n1st & 3rd Saturdays at 10 am. \n\n\n\nJoin us for stories\, crafts & activities around a theme. \n\n\n\nSeptember 5th – BEANS! \n\n\n\nSeptember 19th – No Saturday Storytime \n\n\n\nSeptember 26th – Teddy Bear Picnic! (1pm)
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/saturday-storytime-with-miss-stefanie/2026-08-15/
CATEGORIES:Kids' Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T160000
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CREATED:20260523T190753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T203547Z
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SUMMARY:18th Annual Children's Book Fair by the Sea
DESCRIPTION:Camden Public Library welcomes all visitors\, authors\, and artists for the 18th annual Children’s Book-Fair-by-the-Sea on Saturday\, August 15th from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM on the South lawn (rain location: Picker Room). Come meet authors/illustrators\, chat\, take pics\, purchase books from our book seller and get them signed! \n\n\n\nFeaturing: Nancy Tandon\, Brenda Reeves Sturgis\, Betty Culley\, Maryann Cocca-Leffler\, Gail Donovan\, and Suzanne Buzby. \n\n\n\nBooks brought by Owl & Turtle Bookshop Cafe.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/18th-annual-childrens-book-fair-by-the-sea/
CATEGORIES:Kids' Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T190000
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CREATED:20260731T144026Z
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SUMMARY:**CANCELED**Star Stories and Stargazing on Beech Hill **CANCELED**
DESCRIPTION:This event has been canceled due to weather \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin us up on Beech Hill for Star Stories with Miss Amy and Stargazing with Tom Bucci & Central Maine Astronomical Society! All ages welcome. \n\n\n\nIn partnership with Coastal Mountains Land Trust
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/star-stories-and-stargazing-on-beech-hill/
CATEGORIES:Kids' Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T110000
DTSTAMP:20230525T212042Z
CREATED:20230525T212042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T212042Z
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SUMMARY:Book Time for Babies with Miss Amy
DESCRIPTION:Join Miss Amy on Wednesdays at 10 am for stories and songs for your little ones! Wednesday story times are themed for babies. \n\n\n\nOn Thursdays & Fridays at 10 am\, join Miss Amy for preschool- and early elementary-themed stories & book extension crafts. Story times are indoors unless otherwise noted.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/book-time-for-babies-with-miss-amy/2026-08-19/
LOCATION:Camden Public Library\, 55 Main Street\, Camden\, ME\, 04843\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids' Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T170000
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CREATED:20231227T221217Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Art Afternoons
DESCRIPTION:Ages 5-12 \n\n\n\nSign up to join Miss Amy for hands-on creative art projects just right for kids who love to create! We’ve made paper bag snowflakes\, sculptures\, group mandalas\, agamographs\, valentines\, Tie-dye t-shirts\, watercolor paintings and more. \n\n\n\nSept. 3rd – Animal Transfer PaintingsSept. 10th – Paper SpinnersSept. 17th – at the Art Walk 5-7pm in front of Page Gallery \n\n\n\nSept. 24th – LIBRARY CLOSED \n\n\n\nPlease call or email the library at 207-236-3440 or info@librarycamden.org to sign up so we have enough supplies prepped. This program takes place in the Picker Room at the library.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/creative-art-afternoons-2/2026-08-20/
CATEGORIES:Kids' Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T110000
DTSTAMP:20260828T154001Z
CREATED:20251229T174535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T154001Z
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SUMMARY:Preschool Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us for themed stories\, book extension crafts\, and activities every Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the Picker Room! These are geared for preschool-age children\, but all ages and families are welcome! \n\n\n\nSeptember 4th – GoldfishSeptember 11th – All Sorts of DotsSeptember 18th – Woodland AnimalsSeptember 25th – Super Shapes \n\n\n\n*Please note that there are no Thursday story times currently. Book Time for Babies takes place on Wednesdays\, and Preschool Story Time takes place on Fridays.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/preschool-story-time/2026-08-21/
CATEGORIES:Kids' Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T110000
DTSTAMP:20230525T212042Z
CREATED:20230525T212042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T212042Z
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SUMMARY:Book Time for Babies with Miss Amy
DESCRIPTION:Join Miss Amy on Wednesdays at 10 am for stories and songs for your little ones! Wednesday story times are themed for babies. \n\n\n\nOn Thursdays & Fridays at 10 am\, join Miss Amy for preschool- and early elementary-themed stories & book extension crafts. Story times are indoors unless otherwise noted.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/book-time-for-babies-with-miss-amy/2026-08-26/
LOCATION:Camden Public Library\, 55 Main Street\, Camden\, ME\, 04843\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids' Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T173000
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SUMMARY:Camden Nursing Circle
DESCRIPTION:Expectant and nursing parents are encouraged to join a community nursing circle in the Children’s Room of the Camden Library every 4th Wednesday from 4:30p to 5:30pm. The group welcomes families of all stripes and nurslings of all ages. Come with your nursing-related questions\, concerns or curiosities\, or come simply to commune.  \n\n\n\nThe gathering will be facilitated by Lulu Churchill (CLC) with input about library resources from children’s librarian Amy Hand. Lulu Churchill completed her certification in Lactation Management through the Center for Breastfeeding at the Healthy Children Project. She is the mother of two little ones and lives in Camden. \n\n\n\nFor questions\, email: natureshandmaine@gmail.com \n\n\n\nYou can also CLICK HERE to find the Midcoast Nursing Circle’s Facebook Page.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/camden-nursing-circle/2026-08-26/
LOCATION:Camden Public Library\, 55 Main Street\, Camden\, ME\, 04843\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar,Kids' Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T170000
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SUMMARY:Creative Art Afternoons
DESCRIPTION:Ages 5-12 \n\n\n\nSign up to join Miss Amy for hands-on creative art projects just right for kids who love to create! We’ve made paper bag snowflakes\, sculptures\, group mandalas\, agamographs\, valentines\, Tie-dye t-shirts\, watercolor paintings and more. \n\n\n\nSept. 3rd – Animal Transfer PaintingsSept. 10th – Paper SpinnersSept. 17th – at the Art Walk 5-7pm in front of Page Gallery \n\n\n\nSept. 24th – LIBRARY CLOSED \n\n\n\nPlease call or email the library at 207-236-3440 or info@librarycamden.org to sign up so we have enough supplies prepped. This program takes place in the Picker Room at the library.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/creative-art-afternoons-2/2026-08-27/
CATEGORIES:Kids' Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T110000
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SUMMARY:Preschool Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us for themed stories\, book extension crafts\, and activities every Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the Picker Room! These are geared for preschool-age children\, but all ages and families are welcome! \n\n\n\nSeptember 4th – GoldfishSeptember 11th – All Sorts of DotsSeptember 18th – Woodland AnimalsSeptember 25th – Super Shapes \n\n\n\n*Please note that there are no Thursday story times currently. Book Time for Babies takes place on Wednesdays\, and Preschool Story Time takes place on Fridays.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/preschool-story-time/2026-08-28/
CATEGORIES:Kids' Calendar
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SUMMARY:Summer Splash Party!
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Amphitheatre on Friday\, August 28\, 1:00 – 3:00 PM for giant bubbles\, water fun\, squirt gun painting\, ice-dig\, popsicles\, and more! Fun for all ages!
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/summer-splash-party/
CATEGORIES:Kids' Calendar
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SUMMARY:Book Time for Babies with Miss Amy
DESCRIPTION:Join Miss Amy on Wednesdays at 10 am for stories and songs for your little ones! Wednesday story times are themed for babies. \n\n\n\nOn Thursdays & Fridays at 10 am\, join Miss Amy for preschool- and early elementary-themed stories & book extension crafts. Story times are indoors unless otherwise noted.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/book-time-for-babies-with-miss-amy/2026-09-02/
LOCATION:Camden Public Library\, 55 Main Street\, Camden\, ME\, 04843\, United States
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SUMMARY:Creative Art Afternoons
DESCRIPTION:Ages 5-12 \n\n\n\nSign up to join Miss Amy for hands-on creative art projects just right for kids who love to create! We’ve made paper bag snowflakes\, sculptures\, group mandalas\, agamographs\, valentines\, Tie-dye t-shirts\, watercolor paintings and more. \n\n\n\nSept. 3rd – Animal Transfer PaintingsSept. 10th – Paper SpinnersSept. 17th – at the Art Walk 5-7pm in front of Page Gallery \n\n\n\nSept. 24th – LIBRARY CLOSED \n\n\n\nPlease call or email the library at 207-236-3440 or info@librarycamden.org to sign up so we have enough supplies prepped. This program takes place in the Picker Room at the library.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/creative-art-afternoons-2/2026-09-03/
CATEGORIES:Kids' Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T110000
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SUMMARY:Preschool Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us for themed stories\, book extension crafts\, and activities every Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the Picker Room! These are geared for preschool-age children\, but all ages and families are welcome! \n\n\n\nSeptember 4th – GoldfishSeptember 11th – All Sorts of DotsSeptember 18th – Woodland AnimalsSeptember 25th – Super Shapes \n\n\n\n*Please note that there are no Thursday story times currently. Book Time for Babies takes place on Wednesdays\, and Preschool Story Time takes place on Fridays.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/preschool-story-time/2026-09-04/
CATEGORIES:Kids' Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T110000
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SUMMARY:Saturday Storytime with Miss Stefanie
DESCRIPTION:Saturday storytime with Miss Stefanie is back! \n\n\n\n1st & 3rd Saturdays at 10 am. \n\n\n\nJoin us for stories\, crafts & activities around a theme. \n\n\n\nSeptember 5th – BEANS! \n\n\n\nSeptember 19th – No Saturday Storytime \n\n\n\nSeptember 26th – Teddy Bear Picnic! (1pm)
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/saturday-storytime-with-miss-stefanie/2026-09-05/
CATEGORIES:Kids' Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T110000
DTSTAMP:20230525T212042Z
CREATED:20230525T212042Z
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SUMMARY:Book Time for Babies with Miss Amy
DESCRIPTION:Join Miss Amy on Wednesdays at 10 am for stories and songs for your little ones! Wednesday story times are themed for babies. \n\n\n\nOn Thursdays & Fridays at 10 am\, join Miss Amy for preschool- and early elementary-themed stories & book extension crafts. Story times are indoors unless otherwise noted.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/book-time-for-babies-with-miss-amy/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Camden Public Library\, 55 Main Street\, Camden\, ME\, 04843\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids' Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T170000
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SUMMARY:Creative Art Afternoons
DESCRIPTION:Ages 5-12 \n\n\n\nSign up to join Miss Amy for hands-on creative art projects just right for kids who love to create! We’ve made paper bag snowflakes\, sculptures\, group mandalas\, agamographs\, valentines\, Tie-dye t-shirts\, watercolor paintings and more. \n\n\n\nSept. 3rd – Animal Transfer PaintingsSept. 10th – Paper SpinnersSept. 17th – at the Art Walk 5-7pm in front of Page Gallery \n\n\n\nSept. 24th – LIBRARY CLOSED \n\n\n\nPlease call or email the library at 207-236-3440 or info@librarycamden.org to sign up so we have enough supplies prepped. This program takes place in the Picker Room at the library.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/creative-art-afternoons-2/2026-09-10/
CATEGORIES:Kids' Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T110000
DTSTAMP:20260828T154045Z
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SUMMARY:Preschool Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us for themed stories\, book extension crafts\, and activities every Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the Picker Room! These are geared for preschool-age children\, but all ages and families are welcome! \n\n\n\nSeptember 4th – GoldfishSeptember 11th – All Sorts of DotsSeptember 18th – Woodland AnimalsSeptember 25th – Super Shapes \n\n\n\n*Please note that there are no Thursday story times currently. Book Time for Babies takes place on Wednesdays\, and Preschool Story Time takes place on Fridays.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/preschool-story-time/2026-09-11/
CATEGORIES:Kids' Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T170000
DTSTAMP:20260910T171506Z
CREATED:20260909T201708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T171506Z
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SUMMARY:Lego Club
DESCRIPTION:Come have fun with legos! Meets most Mondays\, 4:00 – 5:00 PM and will be in the Picker Room when available.* \n\n\n\n*When the Picker Room is not available\, the Lego Club will meet in the J area.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/lego-club/2026-09-14/
CATEGORIES:Kids' Calendar
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T110000
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SUMMARY:Book Time for Babies with Miss Amy
DESCRIPTION:Join Miss Amy on Wednesdays at 10 am for stories and songs for your little ones! Wednesday story times are themed for babies. \n\n\n\nOn Thursdays & Fridays at 10 am\, join Miss Amy for preschool- and early elementary-themed stories & book extension crafts. Story times are indoors unless otherwise noted.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/book-time-for-babies-with-miss-amy/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:Camden Public Library\, 55 Main Street\, Camden\, ME\, 04843\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids' Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T170000
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SUMMARY:Creative Art Afternoons
DESCRIPTION:Ages 5-12 \n\n\n\nSign up to join Miss Amy for hands-on creative art projects just right for kids who love to create! We’ve made paper bag snowflakes\, sculptures\, group mandalas\, agamographs\, valentines\, Tie-dye t-shirts\, watercolor paintings and more. \n\n\n\nSept. 3rd – Animal Transfer PaintingsSept. 10th – Paper SpinnersSept. 17th – at the Art Walk 5-7pm in front of Page Gallery \n\n\n\nSept. 24th – LIBRARY CLOSED \n\n\n\nPlease call or email the library at 207-236-3440 or info@librarycamden.org to sign up so we have enough supplies prepped. This program takes place in the Picker Room at the library.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/creative-art-afternoons-2/2026-09-17/
CATEGORIES:Kids' Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T110000
DTSTAMP:20260828T154046Z
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SUMMARY:Preschool Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us for themed stories\, book extension crafts\, and activities every Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the Picker Room! These are geared for preschool-age children\, but all ages and families are welcome! \n\n\n\nSeptember 4th – GoldfishSeptember 11th – All Sorts of DotsSeptember 18th – Woodland AnimalsSeptember 25th – Super Shapes \n\n\n\n*Please note that there are no Thursday story times currently. Book Time for Babies takes place on Wednesdays\, and Preschool Story Time takes place on Fridays.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/preschool-story-time/2026-09-18/
CATEGORIES:Kids' Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T130000
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SUMMARY:Camden Native Plant Sale & Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:Pre-Sales are Live! View pre-sale information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the annual Camden Native Plant Sale and Celebration on Sunday\, September 20 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM to purchase sustainably-grown native plants from local vendors in the beautiful harborside Amphitheater in the heart of the Midcoast! This event is put on by Wild Ones Midcoast Maine in partnership with Camden Public Library.  \n\n\n\nThere will be shopping from local native plant nurseries\, educational booths with various organizations; conversations with native plant growers and garden experts; two speakers; music; kids activities\, food\, treats\, and more! This is a great opportunity to learn more about native plants and incorporate them into your own garden and yard. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipating Native Plant Growers \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5 Star Nursery and Orchard | Crystal Lake Farm & Nursery | Rebel Hill Farm | Rooted Elements | Bas Rouge Farm | Radical Roots | Figwort Farm | Wildside Natives \n\n\n\nPre-Sales & Plant Lists\n\n\n\n\nView Pre-Sale Information\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThere will be pre-sales for most nurseries as well as day-of sales for all nurseries. Pre-sales are handled directly through the nurseries. Click the button or scroll down for all pre-sale information and to find available plants.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipating Organizations \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMid-Coast Audubon | Camden Garden Club | Coastal Mountains Land Trust | Knox-Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District (KLSWC) | Native Gardens of Blue Hill | Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust | Blackbird Arboriculture & Stewardship | Merryspring Nature Center \n\n\n\nThese organizations will have information and interactive booths to learn about their great work. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers & Guests \n\n\n\n10:00 AM – Ask an Expert: “Choosing the Right Native Plants for my Project” with Hildy Ellis\, Retired from Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District (At the top of the stone steps above the Amphitheatre) \n\n\n\n▶About Hildy Ellis\nHildy Ellis is a retired district coordinator promoting conservation and farming in the Midcoast area from the Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District (KLSWCD). Colleagues say Hildy has an encyclopedic knowledge of native plants\, and that she’s always been an enthusiastic and passionate person who can’t say ‘no’ when it comes to plants. As a retired KLSWCD agent she’s fielded hundreds of gardening questions and has extensive botanical knowledge. \n\n\n\nHildy has taught sessions on the importance of native plants and backyard habitats to control toxic runoff into our lakes and streams and prior to retirement\, provided a decade of devoted work supporting the use of native plants in our area. She has spoken extensively on conservation work and tends her own very comprehensive home native plant garden in Camden. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Guest & Award Recipient: Rep. Vicki Doudera\, Lead sponsor of LD 1323 requiring Maine Board of Pesticides Control to evaluate impact of neonicotinoids on pollinators\, wildlife\, and people \n\n\n\n▶About Vicki Doudera\nRep. Vicki Doudera is serving her fourth term in the Maine House of Representatives and represents Camden and Rockport. She is House chair of the Environment and Natural Resources Committee. She was recently give a Wildlife Champion Award by Maine Audubon for her leading support of LD 1323\, requiring the Maine Board of Pesticide Control to evaluate the impacts of neonicotinoids. “Rep. Doudera helped us navigate a path forward that marked a necessary next step in our work to protect the health of Maine pollinators” (Maine Audubon). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n12:00 PM – Ask an Expert: “Choosing the Right Native Plants for My Project” with Cathy Rees\, Executive Director\, Native Garden of Blue Hill (At the top of the stone steps above the Amphitheatre) \n\n\n\n▶About Cathy Rees\nCathy Rees is the executive director of the Native Gardens of Blue Hill\, which she co-founded in 2016. She studied environmental design and ecology and has worked in parks\, forests and in the landscaping business for most of her life. She is a featured public speaker on the topic of native plants. Cathy has written numerous newspaper and magazine articles and has contributed to radio programs and podcasts as well as the film\, The Buzz On Native Plants. Cathy is also the author of Winterland: Create a Beautiful Garden for Every Season. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nPlein air artist and children’s book author Cassie Sano will be painting en plein air and displaying her works featuring native plants and habitats throughout the day. Sano’s work showcases our state’s natural flora and its breathtaking wild and gardened landscape. Cassie’s paintings will be available for purchase at the Plant Sale. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKids’ Activities \n\n\n\n\nKids’ activities will be provided by Adventure Yards! Come explore\, climb\, and create. The nature play zone right in the middle of the Amphitheatre is made for little adventurers to have supervised fun while you shop for plants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking \n\n\n\nAs always\, we recommend giving yourself a few extra minutes for parking. The Amphitheatre is a short\, easy walk from each of the free\, all-day parking lots. Town parking information can be found at here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPre-Sale Information \n\n\n\n5 Star Nursery & OrchardTaking pre-orders: YESwww.5starorchard.com5starnurseryandorchard@gmail.com207-359-4960Cash\, check\, card\, Venmo \n\n\n\nRadical Roots NurseryTaking pre-orders: Yes. Check for deadlineOrder directly from website (and pay online)Or email radicalrootsnursery@gmail.com with your order.Cash or check (preferred); cards accepted \n\n\n\nRooted ElementsTaking pre-orders: YESwww.rootedelements.me/native-plantsOrder by emailing rootedelements.maine@gmail.comor at www.rootedelements.me/contactCash\, check\, credit cardOrders can be picked up and paid for at our booth at the sale \n\n\n\nRebel Hill FarmTaking pre-orders: YESwww.rebelhillfarm.com Availability List is also on websiteCall to pre-order: 207-589-3023Cash or check \n\n\n\nFigwort FarmTaking pre-orders: YES www.figwortfarm.com/shopuntil Saturday Sept 19th at nooncourtney@figwortfarm.com \n\n\n\nCrystal Lake Farm & NurseryTaking pre-orders: NOPlant List: crystallake.me/plants207.845.2140Cash or check \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank You! \n\n\n\nThis event is made possible by Wild Ones Midcoast Maine\, Camden Public Library\, and generous in-kind sponsors including Zoot Coffee\, French & Brawn Market Place and Hannaford in Camden. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers needed! \n\n\n\nDo you have some time to share with plant lovers in a beautiful setting? Do you want to have fun while helping out? No expertise is needed! If interested\, please fill out the form below. We could not have this celebration of native plants without the support of our volunteers! \n\n\n\n\nWant to volunteer? fill out this form!
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/nativeplantsale2026/
CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar,Kids' Calendar
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