BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Camden Public Library - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Camden Public Library X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.librarycamden.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Camden Public Library REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T110000 DTSTAMP:20230525T212042Z CREATED:20230525T212042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T212042Z UID:96375-1792576800-1792580400@www.librarycamden.org 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/2026-10-21/ LOCATION:Camden Public Library\, 55 Main Street\, Camden\, ME\, 04843\, United States CATEGORIES:Kids' Calendar GEO:44.2115615;-69.0646932 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Camden Public Library 55 Main Street Camden ME 04843 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=55 Main Street:geo:-69.0646932,44.2115615 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T120000 DTSTAMP:20241220T213754Z CREATED:20241220T213754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T213754Z UID:96372-1792576800-1792584000@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Free CareerCenter Services DESCRIPTION:The library offers an opportunity for the public to have FREE one-on-one career help. A representative from the Maine Department of Labor’s CareerCenter will have open “office hours” every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month\, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at a table on the ground floor of the library. \n\n\n\nThese services are available for ANYONE and at no cost! Get help with: \n\n\n\n\nJob search\n\n\n\nResume and interviewing\n\n\n\nLocating a registered apprenticeship\n\n\n\nTraining and education assistance\n\n\n\nFederal bonding information\n\n\n\nVeteran’s services and job search assistance\n\n\n\n\nThis is a FREE service for members of the community who are seeking assistance with job and career-related matters. URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/free-careercenter-services/2026-10-21/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.librarycamden.org/wp-content/uploads/Career-Center.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T173000 DTSTAMP:20260522T191846Z CREATED:20260304T154325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T191846Z UID:96680-1792596600-1792603800@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:New Writing Group! All Welcome DESCRIPTION:This new writer’s group meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month\, 3:30 – 5:30 PM in the Picker Room at Camden Public Library. They are looking for new folks and all are welcome! Just show up. Or\, if you would like to be in touch with the organizer\, please email jsagaser@librarycamden.org URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/writing-group/2026-10-21/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T170000 DTSTAMP:20230223T193817Z CREATED:20230223T193817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T193817Z UID:96374-1792598400-1792602000@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Art & Journaling DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday\, Amy Hand facilitates creative art and journaling projects for adults through emails and Zoom. On second Wednesdays\, meetings are held in-person in the Picker Room as well as on Zoom. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in receiving the project ideas or would like to receive a link to participate in the Zoom meeting\, contact: alhand@librarycamden.org URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/art-journaling/2026-10-21/ LOCATION:Camden Public Library\, 55 Main Street\, Camden\, ME\, 04843\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.librarycamden.org/wp-content/uploads/jonathan-borba-Yod824b0KDA-unsplash-scaled.jpg GEO:44.2115615;-69.0646932 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Camden Public Library 55 Main Street Camden ME 04843 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=55 Main Street:geo:-69.0646932,44.2115615 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T113000 DTSTAMP:20230503T143912Z CREATED:20230503T143912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T143912Z UID:96404-1792665000-1792668600@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Tai Chi and Qigong DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the many benefits of tai chi and qigong through the exploration of movements and principles. These beginning classes are beneficial for people of all levels of fitness—developing awareness\, relaxation\, energy\, flexibility\, strength\, balance\, and pleasure in the open air. \n\n\n\nTai Chi meets in the Amphitheatre every Monday and Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. \n\n\n\n\nAnna Dembska is a certified teacher of Yang Family tai chi. She studies tai chi and qigong with Mike Shunney in Rockland and Zhong Xuechao (Master Bing) from Wudang Mountain\, China. She has also studied Yang Family tai chi with Grandmaster Yang Jun and San Shou two-person play with Dr. Jay Dunbar and Kathleen Cusick. Anna is a singer\, composer\, and voice teacher by profession\, and her tai chi teaching is informed by its many similarities with vocal technique\, which she has been practicing and teaching for many years. \n\n\n\nClasses are by donation\, with a portion of the proceeds donated to the Camden Public Library. For more information contact Anna at camdentaiji@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n(Emailing Anna is strongly encouraged so that you can be contacted in case the class is canceled and to confirm if the class will happen in the Amphitheatre or on the Upper Lawn.) URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/tai-chi-and-qigong-in-the-amphitheatre-2-2023-06-26-2023-06-26/2026-10-22/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T170000 DTSTAMP:20260731T142912Z CREATED:20231227T221217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T142912Z UID:96403-1792684800-1792688400@www.librarycamden.org 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\nAugust 13thAugust 20th – ART WALK 5-7pm (in front of Page Gallery)August 27th – Li Goff will lead us in a beginner’s crochet project \n\n\n\nNo Creative Art Afternoon on August 6th. \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-2/2026-10-22/ CATEGORIES:Kids' Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T200000 DTSTAMP:20260817T170835Z CREATED:20250930T203558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T170835Z UID:96452-1792692000-1792699200@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Songwriter Sessions - Open to all DESCRIPTION:Come find a supportive group for your songwriting. All levels of songwriting are welcome! Drop-ins encouraged! Find us in the Picker Room\, or sometimes in the History Center. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSongwriters will meet on the fourth Thursday of each month* in 2026: \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, January 22\n\n\n\nThursday\, February 26\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 26\n\n\n\nThursday\, April 23\n\n\n\nThursday\, May 28\n\n\n\nThursday\, June 25\n\n\n\nThursday\, July 23\n\n\n\nThursday\, August 27\n\n\n\nThursday\, October 1\n\n\n\nThursday\, October 22\n\n\n\nThursday\, November 19\n\n\n\nThursday\, December 17\n\n\n\n\n*Due to holidays and library closures\, Songwriters will occasionally meet on an alternative Thursday. Please refer to the scheduled calendar dates listed above or those displayed on the calendar to determine when Songwriters will meet. \n\n\n\n“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 have had all kinds of styles from traditional to singer-songwriter to rockabilly\, novelty songs\, Broadway\, hymns\, and humor. We are hoping to see some new songwriters and hear some new songs!” \n\n\n\nFor more information\, email Songwriters organizer Ken Gross at grossgrp@roadrunner.com or call the library at 236-3440. URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/songwriter-sessions-2/2026-10-22/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.librarycamden.org/wp-content/uploads/songwriters-1-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T100000 DTSTAMP:20260605T200615Z CREATED:20260422T172036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T200615Z UID:96428-1792746000-1792749600@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Yoga in the Amphitheatre with Denyse Robinson DESCRIPTION:Yoga in the Amphitheatre is back! Enjoy breathtaking views of Camden Harbor while being guided through a sequence of Yoga poses that are at once grounding and uplifting. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClasses are taught by Denyse Robinson\, Certified Yoga Teacher\, and will be held on Tuesdays and Fridays at 9:00 am through October. In July\, yoga will also be held on Mondays and Thursdays at 7:45 am. \n\n\n\nWe link breath with movement\, and mindfulness as we move together through an ever changing sequence of seated\, standing\, balance\, forward folds\, backbends and mildly inverted poses. \n\n\n\nFor more information and to get on Denyse’s email list\, please text her at 207-975-5325 or email at denyserobinson@gmail.com. You are welcome to just show up\, but it is recommended to join the email list in case of a scheduling or location change due to weather. \n\n\n\nA limited number of mats\, blocks\, and straps are provided.  If you like a blanket for practice\, please bring one. All levels are welcome. Donations are suggested with a portion of the proceeds donated directly to Camden Public Library. \n\n\n\nPlease note that the library opens at 10 AM and restrooms are not available before that time. \n\n\n\nThe grand oaks above swaying in the breeze\, the open sky\, the foreground of sailboats at play- all the while your feet solid on the Earth\, makes for a truly transformational experience. URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/yoga-in-the-amphitheatre-with-denyse-robinson2/2026-10-23/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.librarycamden.org/wp-content/uploads/yoga_in_the_amphitheatre-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T110000 DTSTAMP:20260828T154050Z CREATED:20251229T174535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T154050Z UID:96427-1792749600-1792753200@www.librarycamden.org 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/2026-10-23/ CATEGORIES:Kids' Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T160000 DTSTAMP:20260807T201339Z CREATED:20260305T154349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T201339Z UID:97935-1792936800-1792944000@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Work in Progress: A Reading Roundtable for Poets and Writers DESCRIPTION:This new roundtable group for writers and poets meets on second and fourth Sundays\, 2:00 – 4:00 PM\, in the Picker Room at Camden Public Library. Open to all. URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/work-in-progress-a-reading-roundtable-for-poets-and-writers/2026-10-25/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T113000 DTSTAMP:20230503T143912Z CREATED:20230503T143912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T143912Z UID:96458-1793010600-1793014200@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Tai Chi and Qigong DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the many benefits of tai chi and qigong through the exploration of movements and principles. These beginning classes are beneficial for people of all levels of fitness—developing awareness\, relaxation\, energy\, flexibility\, strength\, balance\, and pleasure in the open air. \n\n\n\nTai Chi meets in the Amphitheatre every Monday and Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. \n\n\n\n\nAnna Dembska is a certified teacher of Yang Family tai chi. She studies tai chi and qigong with Mike Shunney in Rockland and Zhong Xuechao (Master Bing) from Wudang Mountain\, China. She has also studied Yang Family tai chi with Grandmaster Yang Jun and San Shou two-person play with Dr. Jay Dunbar and Kathleen Cusick. Anna is a singer\, composer\, and voice teacher by profession\, and her tai chi teaching is informed by its many similarities with vocal technique\, which she has been practicing and teaching for many years. \n\n\n\nClasses are by donation\, with a portion of the proceeds donated to the Camden Public Library. For more information contact Anna at camdentaiji@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n(Emailing Anna is strongly encouraged so that you can be contacted in case the class is canceled and to confirm if the class will happen in the Amphitheatre or on the Upper Lawn.) URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/tai-chi-and-qigong-in-the-amphitheatre-2-2023-06-26-2023-06-26/2026-10-26/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T150000 DTSTAMP:20260914T212824Z CREATED:20260914T212808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T212824Z UID:99561-1793019600-1793026800@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Executive Director Networking DESCRIPTION:Join fellow nonprofit executive directors for an afternoon of informal\, drop-in networking at Camden Public Library. Rather than a structured program\, conversation topics will be posted around the room — stop by the ones that interest you\, join a discussion in progress\, or start your own. Come and go as your schedule allows; stay for the full two hours or just part of it. \n\n\n\nThis casual format will make it easy to connect with peers\, trade ideas\, and talk through shared challenges in a relaxed setting — no speeches\, no agenda\, just good conversation. \n\n\n\nLight snacks and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided. Contact Kristy Kilfoyle at kkilfoyle@librarycamden.org with any questions. \n\n\n\nHandicapped parking available along Atlantic Avenue. Parking along Atlantic or in the Meadow Parking Lot left at the bottom of Atlantic and up the hill.  URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/executive-director-networking/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.librarycamden.org/wp-content/uploads/Main_Logo_Fall_forscreen.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T170000 DTSTAMP:20260910T171522Z CREATED:20260909T201708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T171522Z UID:99452-1793030400-1793034000@www.librarycamden.org 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/2026-10-26/ CATEGORIES:Kids' Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.librarycamden.org/wp-content/uploads/image-498.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T120000 DTSTAMP:20240827T174231Z CREATED:20240827T174231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T174231Z UID:96477-1793091600-1793102400@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Book Donations Open at the Blue Door Book Shed DESCRIPTION:We welcome donations of materials that can be added to our collection or sold to support our programs\, including: \n\n\n\n\nHardcover\, paperback\, and audio books\n\n\n\nCDs and DVDs in cases\n\n\n\nPuzzles bagged inside boxes\n\n\n\n\nDue to space and sorting limitations\, we can only accept 2 bags or boxes at a time. \n\n\n\nAll items must be in good or better condition. Items in poor / unsellable condition\, or for which there is no market\, create a financial burden for the Library and extra work for volunteers. \n\n\n\n\nPlease do NOT bring: \n\n\n\n\nBooks with mold or mildew\, musty smell\, water damage\, missing dust jackets\, stained or torn covers\, broken spines\, writing inside\, or other physical damage;\n\n\n\nTextbooks\, condensed books\, self-published books\, encyclopedias\, journals\, or magazines;\n\n\n\nCassette or VHS tapes;\n\n\n\nContemporary fiction more than 10 years old;\n\n\n\nMedical\, health\, computer\, technology\, or reference books more than 2 years old.\n\n\n\n\n\nDonations may be brought in boxes or bags to the blue door book shed located in the Meadow Parking Lot on Atlantic Avenue on Tuesdays from 9am – 12pm. Please do not leave donations at any other time – the weather will get to them before our volunteers do. \n\n\n\nWe rely on volunteers who generously give their time to accept\, sort\, and pack your donations. Due to their time and our space limitations\, we can only accept 2 bags or boxes at a time. Please be prepared to wait for a few minutes while a volunteer accepts your donation. \n\n\n\nIf you have a donation larger than 2 bags/boxes or are unable to come on a Tuesday morning\, please call the Library at (207) 236-3440. A staff member will collect and forward your information to a volunteer who will contact you to make alternative arrangements. \n\n\n\nPlease do not bring donations directly to the Library – there is no storage available at this time. \n\n\n\nThank you for your support of the Camden Public Library! URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/book-donations-at-the-blue-door-book-shed-2/2026-10-27/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T113000 DTSTAMP:20260904T204926Z CREATED:20260904T204926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T204926Z UID:99363-1793095200-1793100600@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Poets' Corner DESCRIPTION:The Camden Public Library Poets’ Corner is the newest chapter of the Poets’ Corner groups that meet at public libraries in midcoast Maine. The group meets every second and fourth Tuesday in the Picker Room. Poets will have the opportunity to share at least one poem for feedback at every meeting. Please bring printed copies of your poem(s) to share with group members. We take turns reading the poems we have written and listening to poems other poets in the group have written. New poets welcome! Contact Nora at ncurry@librarycamden.org for more information. URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/poets-corner/2026-10-27/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T130000 DTSTAMP:20230531T161613Z CREATED:20230531T161613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T161613Z UID:96478-1793102400-1793106000@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Walsh History Center Hour - On Zoom DESCRIPTION:Do you have a question about the history of Camden\, your ancestors that may have lived in the area\, or the house you live in now? Ken Gross and the Walsh History Center team are happy to try to help find you an answer! To request a link to participate\, or simply ask a question\, email: wporter@librarycamden.org \n\n\n\nPlease let us know a bit about what you are interested in discussing so that we can have our resources ready. \n\n\n\n\n\n“Anne Fletcher’s birthday carol (flashlight).” Photo is undated. URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/walsh-history-center-hour-on-zoom-2/2026-10-27/ LOCATION:Camden Public Library\, 55 Main Street\, Camden\, ME\, 04843\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.librarycamden.org/wp-content/uploads/Anne-Fletcher-birthday-carol-scaled.jpg GEO:44.2115615;-69.0646932 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Camden Public Library 55 Main Street Camden ME 04843 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=55 Main Street:geo:-69.0646932,44.2115615 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T150000 DTSTAMP:20230222T220609Z CREATED:20230222T220609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T220609Z UID:96706-1793106000-1793113200@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Leer y Charlar DESCRIPTION:Leer y Charlar is a Spanish language reading and conversation group. Members chat about each other’s lives in Spanish\, and then discuss the “article of the day” from an online Spanish language newspaper distributed prior to the meeting. \n\n\n\nMeetings on the second Tuesday of the month will meet on Zoom only. On fourth Tuesdays\, meetings will be hybrid and take place in the Picker Room as well as on Zoom. \n\n\n\nFor more information and to receive a Zoom link to participate\, contact the group organizer Lynne Taylor at leerycharlar@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDid you know? Leer y Charlar has been going on for 9 years! URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/leer-y-charlar-2-2023-12-26/2026-10-27/ LOCATION:Camden Public Library\, 55 Main Street\, Camden\, ME\, 04843\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.librarycamden.org/wp-content/uploads/leer-y-charlar-1.jpg GEO:44.2115615;-69.0646932 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Camden Public Library 55 Main Street Camden ME 04843 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=55 Main Street:geo:-69.0646932,44.2115615 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T170000 DTSTAMP:20260831T211846Z CREATED:20260831T211645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T211846Z UID:99236-1793116800-1793120400@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Climate Conversations DESCRIPTION:Come join others in casual conversation about the multiple polycrises of the moment. \n\n\n\nThe ultimate goal of these discussions is to inform as well as expand one another’s understandings of the moment we are living in. One of the greatest actions to take to improve our current situation is to talk about it\, as well as forge new alliances and build community. Come join us—let’s see what we can do to thrive in these challenging times. \n\n\n\nThe reading and conversation group meets on second and fourth Tuesday afternoons\, 4:00 – 5:00 PM at Camden Public Library in the Picker Room. If you have questions or would like to participate\, please email camdencan2025@gmail.com. \n\n\n\nLearn more about CamdenCAN at camdencan.org. URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/climate-conversations/2026-10-27/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T193000 DTSTAMP:20260910T165548Z CREATED:20260910T165534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T165548Z UID:99480-1793125800-1793129400@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Mid-Coast Audubon: Birds and Climate Change with Steve Hampton (On Zoom) DESCRIPTION:The Mid-Coast Audubon‘s series of nature talks in partnership with the Camden Public Library is back for another season! We’ll kick off this series on Tuesday\, October 27\, at 6:30 PM on Zoom only with Steve Hampton all about birds and climate change. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for the webinar!\n\n\n\n\nStay tuned for more information! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMID-COAST AUDUBON\, SERVING THE MAINE COUNTIES OF KNOX\, LINCOLN\, AND WALDO\n\n\n\nMid-Coast Audubon is a chapter of Audubon\, and affiliated with Maine Audubon. We cover the midcoast inland from Boothbay Harbor\, west to Windsor and China\, and east along the coast to Bucksport. Our mission is to promote long-term\, responsible use of natural resources through informed membership\, education and community awareness. \n\n\n\nThroughout the year fascinating and informative programs are presented (free!) via the Camden Public Library\, and there are numerous field trips to see birds and learn about the natural history of Maine. Come be part of the fun and learning. Check out our events page for dates/times. You can also watch the recorded presentations from earlier programs. URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/mid-coast-audubon-birds-and-climate-change-with-steve-hampton-on-zoom/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.librarycamden.org/wp-content/uploads/image-501.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T110000 DTSTAMP:20230525T212042Z CREATED:20230525T212042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T212042Z UID:96493-1793181600-1793185200@www.librarycamden.org 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/2026-10-28/ LOCATION:Camden Public Library\, 55 Main Street\, Camden\, ME\, 04843\, United States CATEGORIES:Kids' Calendar GEO:44.2115615;-69.0646932 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Camden Public Library 55 Main Street Camden ME 04843 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=55 Main Street:geo:-69.0646932,44.2115615 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T170000 DTSTAMP:20230223T193817Z CREATED:20230223T193817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T193817Z UID:96492-1793203200-1793206800@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Art & Journaling DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday\, Amy Hand facilitates creative art and journaling projects for adults through emails and Zoom. On second Wednesdays\, meetings are held in-person in the Picker Room as well as on Zoom. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in receiving the project ideas or would like to receive a link to participate in the Zoom meeting\, contact: alhand@librarycamden.org URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/art-journaling/2026-10-28/ LOCATION:Camden Public Library\, 55 Main Street\, Camden\, ME\, 04843\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.librarycamden.org/wp-content/uploads/jonathan-borba-Yod824b0KDA-unsplash-scaled.jpg GEO:44.2115615;-69.0646932 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Camden Public Library 55 Main Street Camden ME 04843 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=55 Main Street:geo:-69.0646932,44.2115615 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T173000 DTSTAMP:20220919T185807Z CREATED:20220919T185807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T185807Z UID:96491-1793205000-1793208600@www.librarycamden.org 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/2026-10-28/ LOCATION:Camden Public Library\, 55 Main Street\, Camden\, ME\, 04843\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar,Kids' Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.librarycamden.org/wp-content/uploads/hanna-balan_nursing_crop.jpg GEO:44.2115615;-69.0646932 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Camden Public Library 55 Main Street Camden ME 04843 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=55 Main Street:geo:-69.0646932,44.2115615 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T123000 DTSTAMP:20260916T174524Z CREATED:20260825T203327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T174524Z UID:98975-1793268000-1793277000@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Drawing Room Collective: Mixed Media with Aquarelles with Deb Vendetti (Registration required by Oct 15) DESCRIPTION:Please sign up by the registration deadline of October 15! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin artist Deb Vendetti for this fun and exploratory two-session art workshop! Registration is for both sessions. \n\n\n\nThe first session (prep) is on Thursday\, October 29. The second session (draw/paint) is on Thursday\, November 5. The workshops begin at 10:00 AM and take place in the library’s Picker Room. \n\n\n\nDiscover a novel way to work with wax based water soluble media. This is especially geared to folks who make art on their kitchen or dinning room tables or with limited studio space. Great plasticity but without the mess! Materials list supplied. \n\n\n\nYou must register ahead of time. Please sign up before the deadline of October 15\, if possible. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Drawing Room Collective: Mixed Media with Aquarelles with Deb Vendetti\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n Phone\n \n \n \n Country\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phone Number\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Are you able to attend both sessions (October 29 and November 5)?(Required)\n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/drawing-room-collective-mixed-media-with-aquarelles/2026-10-29/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.librarycamden.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_8488.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T113000 DTSTAMP:20230503T143912Z CREATED:20230503T143912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T143912Z UID:96646-1793269800-1793273400@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Tai Chi and Qigong DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the many benefits of tai chi and qigong through the exploration of movements and principles. These beginning classes are beneficial for people of all levels of fitness—developing awareness\, relaxation\, energy\, flexibility\, strength\, balance\, and pleasure in the open air. \n\n\n\nTai Chi meets in the Amphitheatre every Monday and Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. \n\n\n\n\nAnna Dembska is a certified teacher of Yang Family tai chi. She studies tai chi and qigong with Mike Shunney in Rockland and Zhong Xuechao (Master Bing) from Wudang Mountain\, China. She has also studied Yang Family tai chi with Grandmaster Yang Jun and San Shou two-person play with Dr. Jay Dunbar and Kathleen Cusick. Anna is a singer\, composer\, and voice teacher by profession\, and her tai chi teaching is informed by its many similarities with vocal technique\, which she has been practicing and teaching for many years. \n\n\n\nClasses are by donation\, with a portion of the proceeds donated to the Camden Public Library. For more information contact Anna at camdentaiji@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n(Emailing Anna is strongly encouraged so that you can be contacted in case the class is canceled and to confirm if the class will happen in the Amphitheatre or on the Upper Lawn.) URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/tai-chi-and-qigong-in-the-amphitheatre-2-2023-06-26-2023-06-26/2026-10-29/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T170000 DTSTAMP:20260731T142913Z CREATED:20231227T221217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T142913Z UID:96499-1793289600-1793293200@www.librarycamden.org 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\nAugust 13thAugust 20th – ART WALK 5-7pm (in front of Page Gallery)August 27th – Li Goff will lead us in a beginner’s crochet project \n\n\n\nNo Creative Art Afternoon on August 6th. \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-2/2026-10-29/ CATEGORIES:Kids' Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T110000 DTSTAMP:20260828T154051Z CREATED:20251229T174535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T154051Z UID:96654-1793354400-1793358000@www.librarycamden.org 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/2026-10-30/ CATEGORIES:Kids' Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T173000 DTSTAMP:20260306T223536Z CREATED:20260306T223523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T223536Z UID:95656-1793377800-1793381400@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Tern the Page Book Club: "Birds Up Close" by Lorna Gibson DESCRIPTION:Tern the Page is a book club for nature enthusiasts and bird nerds who are excited to learn and build community throughout the year\, presented in partnership between Hog Island Audubon Camp and Camden Public Library. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEach season\, we will feature one book that connects to our themes. There will be two meetings for each title: an in person discussion at Camden Public Library (tea and coffee provided!) and a virtual ‘Meet the Author’ Q&A session over Zoom.  \n\n\n\nOur book for fall is Birds Up Close: An Engineer Explores Their Hidden Wonders by Lorna Gibson. Gibson\, a renowned engineer and lifelong birder reveals the marvel of how birds work—from the tips of their beaks to the sheen of their tailfeathers. \n\n\n\nIn-person book discussion: Friday\, October 30 at 4:30 PM at Camden Public LibraryVirtual Meet the Author session: Friday\, November 20\, 4:30 PM on Zoom \n\n\n\n\nRegister for the Free In-Person Discussion\n\n\n\nRegister for the Virtual Author Q & A\n\n\n\nSee full Tern the Page book schedule URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/tern-the-page-book-club-birds-up-close-by-lorna-gibson/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.librarycamden.org/wp-content/uploads/FacebookFeatured-Image-3-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T190000 DTSTAMP:20260904T201640Z CREATED:20260904T201624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T201640Z UID:99345-1793469600-1793473200@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:All Hallows' Eve: Spooky Sound Bath with Gongs in the Amphitheatre DESCRIPTION:Join musical instrument creator and Sound Therapist Jim Doble on an assortment of gongs for a special sonic experience to celebrate the season. This spooky sound bathing session will take place on Saturday October 31\, at 6:00 PM in the Amphitheatre. \n\n\n\nOn All Hallow’s Eve we will be bathing the Amphitheatere in mystical sound to help transport you on an inner journey and betwixt the realms… Think of this as sonic meditation\, best experienced in a very relaxed position with closed eyes. \n\n\n\nBring something comfy to lay or sit on and plenty of warm layers and blankets to ward off the chill (and ghouls!). Donations greatly appreciated. Weather dependent. \n\n\n\n Contact Jim Doble at jim@elementaldesign.me for questions. URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/all-hallows-eve-spooky-sound-bath-with-gongs-in-the-amphitheatre/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.librarycamden.org/wp-content/uploads/20241031_220505535_iOS-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261130T170000 DTSTAMP:20260916T165046Z CREATED:20260916T165035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T165046Z UID:99601-1793520000-1796058000@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Exhibit: Portland Press Herald Photos of the Year DESCRIPTION:More information coming soon! URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/exhibit-portland-press-herald-photos-of-the-year/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T113000 DTSTAMP:20230503T143912Z CREATED:20230503T143912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T143912Z UID:96671-1793615400-1793619000@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Tai Chi and Qigong DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the many benefits of tai chi and qigong through the exploration of movements and principles. These beginning classes are beneficial for people of all levels of fitness—developing awareness\, relaxation\, energy\, flexibility\, strength\, balance\, and pleasure in the open air. \n\n\n\nTai Chi meets in the Amphitheatre every Monday and Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. \n\n\n\n\nAnna Dembska is a certified teacher of Yang Family tai chi. She studies tai chi and qigong with Mike Shunney in Rockland and Zhong Xuechao (Master Bing) from Wudang Mountain\, China. She has also studied Yang Family tai chi with Grandmaster Yang Jun and San Shou two-person play with Dr. Jay Dunbar and Kathleen Cusick. Anna is a singer\, composer\, and voice teacher by profession\, and her tai chi teaching is informed by its many similarities with vocal technique\, which she has been practicing and teaching for many years. \n\n\n\nClasses are by donation\, with a portion of the proceeds donated to the Camden Public Library. For more information contact Anna at camdentaiji@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n(Emailing Anna is strongly encouraged so that you can be contacted in case the class is canceled and to confirm if the class will happen in the Amphitheatre or on the Upper Lawn.) URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/tai-chi-and-qigong-in-the-amphitheatre-2-2023-06-26-2023-06-26/2026-11-02/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR