BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Camden Public Library - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T120000 DTSTAMP:20250626T195251Z CREATED:20240724T142745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T195251Z UID:84344-1752231600-1752235200@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Explorations Read-Aloud: "M*A*S*H" by Richard Hooker DESCRIPTION:Every Friday\, at 11:00 am\, on the library’s YouTube Channel and Facebook Page\, the library will stream a brand new recording of local thespian\, Joseph Coté reading aloud selections from a wide variety of fascinating and entertaining books of fiction and non-fiction. \n\n\n\nFor July 11\, Coté will read aloud from Richard Hooker’s novel M*A*S*H: A Novel about Three Army Doctors. \n\n\n\nSummary:  Before the movie\, this is the novel that gave life to Hawkeye Pierce\, Trapper John\, Hot Lips Houlihan\, Frank Burns\, Radar O’Reilly\, and the rest of the gang that made the 4077 th MASH like no other place in Korea or on earth. \n\n\n\nThe doctors who worked in the Mobile Army Surgical Hospitals (MASH) during the Korean War were well trained but\, like most soldiers sent to fight a war\, too young for the job. In the words of the author\, “a few flipped their lids\, but most of them just raised hell\, in a variety of ways and degrees.” \n\n\n\nM.A.S.H. units\, according to one doctor assigned to the unit\, “weren’t on the front lines\, but they were close. They lived and worked in tents. It was hot in the summer and colder than cold in the winter.” The operating room consisted of stretchers balanced on carpenters’ sawhorses. \n\n\n\nMany of the M.A.S.H. doctors were in their 20s\, many with little advanced surgical training. During battle campaigns\, units could see “as many as 1\,000 casualties a day.” \n\n\n\nFor fans of the movie and the series alike\, here is the original version of that perfectly corrupt football game\, those martini-laced mornings and sexual escapades\, and that unforgettable foray into assisted if incompleted suicide—all as funny and poignant now as they were before they became a part of America’s culture and heart. \n\n\n\nRichard Hooker is the pen name of former military surgeon H. Richard Hornberger. Born and raised in Trenton\, New Jersey\, he attended Bowdoin College in Brunswick\, Maine. \n\n\n\nA typescript copy of MASH\, with copyedit corrections and editor’s annotations\, is held in the Special Collections and Archives holdings of Bowdoin College\, Hooker’s alma mater.  \n\n\n\nThis is referred to in a tongue-in-cheek manner in Hooker’s later work M*A*S*H Mania (1977) when it is stated that\, “In addition to the original manuscript of MASH by Richard Hooker\, the works of Mr. Longfellow\, a nineteenth-century poet and writer\, are on display in the fictitious Androscoggin College Library”. (Androscoggin is the alma mater of fictional main character\, Hawkeye Pierce.) \n\n\n\nClick the links to find the library’s YouTube Channel and Facebook Page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThoughts to share? Book ideas to suggest?Contact Joseph at friday-explorations@usa.net URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/explorations-read-aloud-the-forgotten-bookshop-in-paris-by-daisy-wood/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.librarycamden.org/wp-content/uploads/MASH.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T143000 DTSTAMP:20250708T192624Z CREATED:20250708T185951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T192624Z UID:91109-1752238800-1752244200@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:"Sparks' Animal Ark!" - Animal Conservation & Education DESCRIPTION:The Camden Public Library is happy to host Sparks’ Animal Ark\, animal rescue\, rehab\, and humane relocation experts\, for a free educational presentation on animal conservation and rehabilitation in the Picker Room on Friday\, July 11\, at 1:00 PM! Joining them will be an assortment of live animal ambassadors\, ranging from native to exotic species. This event is suitable for all ages. URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/sparks-animal-ark-animal-conservation-education/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar,Kids' Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.librarycamden.org/wp-content/uploads/sparks-ark-ig.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T170000 DTSTAMP:20250509T155040Z CREATED:20250509T155020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T155040Z UID:89781-1752249600-1752253200@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Historic Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:The Camden Public Library is pleased to offer a walking tour of downtown Camden for the 14th year in a row! Tours will take place on Fridays at 4:00 p.m.\, from July 11 through September 19. \n\n\n\nThis 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 a special destination. \n\n\n\nThe tour begins in the Children’s Garden of the Camden Public Library on Atlantic Avenue and ends at the Village Green. Moderate walking involved; suitable for all ages. Much of the tour will be conducted outdoors and will be weather dependent. \n\n\n\nThe tour is free of charge and open to all\, though donations (to benefit the library) are cheerfully accepted. Reservations are not required. Please contact the library at 207-236-3440 if you have questions. URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/historic-walking-tour-3/2025-07-11/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.librarycamden.org/wp-content/uploads/amy-and-dave-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T170000 DTSTAMP:20250703T150939Z CREATED:20240531T191616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T150939Z UID:83195-1752310800-1752339600@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Harbor Arts and Books Fair DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/hab2025/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.librarycamden.org/wp-content/uploads/HAB-2025-Art-Deco-Logo-Copy-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T170000 DTSTAMP:20250706T155000Z CREATED:20250706T154256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T155000Z UID:91086-1752397200-1752426000@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Harbor Arts Fair Summer 2025 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/hab2025/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.librarycamden.org/wp-content/uploads/HAB-2025-Art-Deco-Logo-Copy-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T173000 DTSTAMP:20250702T192033Z CREATED:20250630T193455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T192033Z UID:91008-1752593400-1752600600@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Camden Philosophical Society: Philosophy From Outside the Western Tradition DESCRIPTION:The Camden Philosophical Society will explore a new theme at its next regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday\, July 15: Philosophy from outside the Western tradition. The material for discussion includes a podcast discussion of the general topic and a portion of the book The Ink of the Scholars: Reflections on Philosophy in Africa by Souleymane Bachir Diagne. \n\n\n\nWe begin this month’s Camden Philosophical Society discussion by considering a video from Sean Carroll’s Mindscape podcast: Episode 319\, Bryan van Norden on Philosophy from the Rest of the World\, found here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKTm4FHVByE&list=PLrxfgDEc2NxY_fRExpDXr87tzRbPCaA5x \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe July 15 session will\, as usual\, be a hybrid gathering from 3:30-5:30 pm EDT on the third Tuesday of the month. All are welcome to participate\, in-person at the Picker Room of the Camden Public Library or by Zoom. That goes for visitors\, as well as year-rounders in Maine\, and friends of the society wherever you may be. \n\n\n\n\nIf you wish to participate via Zoom\, please email sarahmiller@usa.net. You will receive a Zoom invitation on the morning of the meeting. Click on the “Join Zoom Meeting” link in that invitation at the time of the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAs part of an effort to expand our own attention to philosophy from the rest of the world\, we turn to Souleymane Diagne’s The Ink of the Scholars. Diagne is a Senegalese philosopher who teaches at Columbia University and works in Islamic and African philosophy\, logic\, epistemology.  \n\n\n\nThe Ink of the Scholars asks how someone ‘other’ should speak of philosophy when philosophers of the West have been tasked “’with guarding the great divisions (between true and false\, being and nothingness\, just and unjust\, same and other)’ and in so doing establishing the “great ‘division between “the self ” and “the rest\,”’ between a humanity of the logos and the barbarians” (Professor Diagne quoting French philosopher Roger-Pol Droit). \n\n\n\nDiagne considers a common challenge offered by the West to considering African thought as philosophy: “A philosophy to which one adheres\, literally\, without the possibility of questioning it – since there is no outside from which one could do this – is no longer a philosophy.” This has been offered as an explanation for why Bantu (Diagne’s term) understandings of a world animated by a living force would not count as a philosophical ontology.  \n\n\n\nWhat of our own built-in assumptions? What are the philosophies with which we live without the possibility of questioning “since there is no outside from which one could do this?” The dynamic Bantu ontology of a living force is typically opposed to the supposedly static Aristotelian ontology of positing an individual substance and then attributing different predicates to it. \n\n\n\nAnd why\, Diagne asks\, “should the philosophers of exclusion whom Roger-Pol Droit evokes be granted the privilege of defining the ‘field of application’ of the word philosophy?” \n\n\n\nIs African philosophy\, “not like ours\,” the way some think African languages lack the natural European capacity to abstract such that words are not well suited to conceptual thought. Heidegger\, as Diagne points out\, fancied that philosophy had only one language – formerly Greek\, now German. Or is African philosophy like African art\, of which Diagne quotes Picasso saying “African art? Never heard of it!” \n\n\n\nWe will take up the first 34 pages of Diagne’s book\, including the “Introduction\,” and chapter 1\, “The Force of Living.” A PDF of the full book can be found here: https://publication.codesria.org/index.php/pub/catalog/view/40/164/4959    URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/camden-philosophical-society-philosophy-from-outside-the-western-tradition/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.librarycamden.org/wp-content/uploads/71nffkIkrKL._SL1360_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T193000 DTSTAMP:20250714T182630Z CREATED:20250617T184751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T182630Z UID:90561-1752602400-1752607800@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:(FULL) Midcoast Maine Book Arts: Bookmaking Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join artists from July’s exhibit “Come Summer” by Midcoast Maine Book Arts for a special bookmaking basics workshop on Tuesday\, July 15\, at 6:00 PM in the Picker Room. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is now FULL. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Midcoast Maine Book Arts exhibit “Come Summer” is on display during the month of July.* The exhibit is a display of artist books which harness structure\, design\, and materials to evoke the language\, color\, and textures of Maine’s natural landscapes. \n\n\n\nAn Opening Reception will be held on Sunday\, July 6 from 2-4 pm and is open to all. \n\n\n\nMidcoast Maine Book Arts is a collective formed to promote\, encourage\, and educate working and aspiring book artists in Maine’s midcoast area. We seek to exhibit the work of its members and other book artists\, host workshops about artists’ books\, and to build interest in the general public about this art form. \n\n\n\nFind Midcoast Maine Book Arts on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/325185851340562/about \n\n\n\nEmail sandy.weisman2@gmail.com. to be notified about upcoming Midcoast Maine Book Arts meetings and exhibitions. \n\n\n\n*The Picker Room hosts meetings and library events and is not always open for viewing. Please call ahead or check our website calendar to see what’s happening daily. URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/midcoast-maine-book-arts-bookmaking-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.librarycamden.org/wp-content/uploads/Echoes-of-Summer-1-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T200000 DTSTAMP:20250716T155823Z CREATED:20250617T190106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T155823Z UID:90368-1752688800-1752696000@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Camden Shakespeare Festival Presents: "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" in the Amphitheatre DESCRIPTION:The Camden Shakespeare Festival returns! This year\, the festival will perform Two Gentlemen of Verona in the Amphitheater on various dates between July 16th and August 10th. It’s a classic Shakespeare tale about two friends who part ways\, only to cross paths time and time again in a series of dramatic\, hilarious\, and thrilling events! \n\n\n\nAll performances begin at 6:00 p.m. 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\nIF IT RAINS: \n\n\n\nSt. 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\nFree 2 hour parking is available on the street. Free all day parking is available in select public lots. \n\n\n\nPERFORMANCE DATES: \n\n\n\nWed. July 16\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nThu. July 17\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nFri. July 18\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nTue. July 22\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nWed. July 23\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nThu. July 24\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nFri. July 25\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nTue. July 29\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nWed. July 30\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nThu. July 31\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nFri. August 1\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nWed. August 6\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nThu. August 7\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nFri. August 8\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nSat. August 9\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nSun. August 10\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\n\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/camden-shakespeare-festival-presents-the-two-gentlemen-of-verona-in-the-amphitheatre/2025-07-16/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.librarycamden.org/wp-content/uploads/Square.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T120000 DTSTAMP:20250629T182620Z CREATED:20240818T191259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250629T182620Z UID:84856-1752836400-1752840000@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Explorations Read-Aloud: "The Secret Life of Sunflowers" by Marta Molnar & Dana Marton DESCRIPTION:Every Friday\, at 11:00 am\, on the library’s YouTube Channel and Facebook Page\, the library will stream a brand new recording of local thespian\, Joseph Coté reading aloud selections from a wide variety of fascinating and entertaining books of fiction and non-fiction. \n\n\n\nFor July 18\, Coté will read aloud from Marta Molnar’s novel The Secret Life of Sunflowers. \n\n\n\nSummary:  In this novel\, two strong-willed women strive to build artistic\, independent lives in different centuries. \n\n\n\nHigh-powered Los Angeles–based auctioneer Emsley Wilson has a lot on her plate. She spends her days arranging political auctions for celebrity donors\, and after hours\, she has a complicated personal life to manage. \n\n\n\nHer ex-boyfriend and business partner\, Trey\, dumped Emsley for a close friend of hers who also works for their auction house. But Emsley always makes time for her grandmother Violet\, a legendary New York City artist\, gallery owner\, and socialite recovering from a stroke in a rehabilitation facility. \n\n\n\nWhen Violet sells her Greenwich Village brownstone\, Emsley’s mother insists that she clean it out because “who knows what risqué pictures of Violet with her celebrity friends might be at the house.” Violet then presses an ancient diary into Emsley’s hands before she returns to the West Coast. \n\n\n\nOn the plane\, Emsley begins to read it and is instantly transported to 19th-century Amsterdam and the life of Johanna Bonger\, van Gogh’s sister-in-law\, the wife of his brother Theo. \n\n\n\nLike Emsley\, Johanna wants to chart her own path as an independent woman. But according to Johanna’s mother\, “Women are like the canals\, steady and calm\, the supporters of life. Men are like barges traveling to the seaports\, having adventures and collecting their treasures.” \n\n\n\nEmsley barely has time to read the diary before she has to confront Trey’s plot to dissolve their business\, which transforms into a demand that she pay him $1 million within 30 days for his shares or walk away from everything she’s built. As Emsley struggles to save her business\, she is drawn into Johanna’s family life and her quest to establish van Gogh’s artistic legacy. \n\n\n\nThere is much to love in Emsley’s and Johanna’s braided storylines\, with romance\, knowledgeable references to art history\, and evocative descriptions of Amsterdam\, New York\, and Paris. \n\n\n\nMolnar’s witty dialogue advances the plot briskly; in one fun exchange\, Johanna’s brother mocks Monet’s move to Giverny\, France\, and claims that the artist’s decision to paint waterlilies “will be the end of him in the profession.” \n\n\n\nClick the links to find the library’s YouTube Channel and Facebook Page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThoughts to share? Book ideas to suggest?Contact Joseph at friday-explorations@usa.net URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/explorations-read-aloud-middlemarch-by-george-eliot/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.librarycamden.org/wp-content/uploads/secret.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T200000 DTSTAMP:20250708T204406Z CREATED:20250612T202540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T204406Z UID:90419-1752949800-1752955200@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Concert: "Anni and the Rainmakers" in the Amphitheatre DESCRIPTION:Pack a picnic supper and your own seating to enjoy free live music in the Amphitheatre from “Maine’s favorite Rock\, Soul\, R&B\, and Blues band\,” Anni and the Rainmakers! The FREE concert takes place on Saturday\, July 19\, at 6:30 p.m.  \n\n\n\nThe library closes at 5 PM on Saturday\, so please note that the library restrooms will not be available. \n\n\n\nRenowned for their diverse playlist\, Anni and the Rainmakers seamlessly blend original songs with classic rock\, soul\, blues\, and R&B numbers. This eclectic mix sets the stage for unforgettable live experiences and has earned them accolades\, such as being voted Waldo County’s Number One Band by The Republican Journal and the Village Soup’s prestigious “Best of the Best” survey three years in a row. \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\nAt the forefront of the group is the incredibly talented lead singer\, Ann Brindle. With a background that includes Virginia bands After Six\, Front Page News\, and The Groove\, Ann possesses a remarkable vocal range that allows her to deliver exceptional performances\, ranging from the powerful tunes of Janis Joplin to the soulful ballads of Whitney Houston. \n\n\n\nSupporting Ann’s dynamic vocals is her husband\, Barry Brindle\, a gifted guitarist who honed his craft in the popular Connecticut group Biggio Sound before being joined by Ann in The Groove. Together\, they formed the local favorite acoustic duo\, Jonesville\, which was also voted as Waldo County’s Number One band\, solidifying their status as a leading musical force in the area. \n\n\n\nCompleting the Rainmakers rhythm section are two talented musicians. Drummer Tim Woitowitz hails from New York City. After relocated to Maine\, Tim went on to collaborate with various bands\, including Steel Rail Express\, Between Dead Stations\, Memphis Lightning\, and The Juke Rockets. Tim collaborated on The Juke Rockets’ first studio album\, “Hungry Soul\,” recorded at Sunset House Studios. \n\n\n\nSean Oxton is Anni and the Rainmakers newest member. Sean is a highly skilled bass player who has made a name for himself in the local music scene. Over the years\, he has proven his versatility by playing with various bands including SKS\, Stonecrew\, and The Redneck Ramblers. Oxton’s powerful bass grooves form the foundation of the band’s sound\, providing an irresistible rhythm that keeps fans moving and grooving. \n\n\n\nRepresented by TCW Management\, Anni and the Rainmakers are available for bookings throughout New England. As they continue to forge their path in the music industry\, this talented group of musicians is sure to captivate audiences with their distinctive sound and electrifying live performances. URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/concert-anni-and-the-rainmakers-in-the-amphitheatre/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.librarycamden.org/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2025-07-08-160615.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T000100 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T235900 DTSTAMP:20250506T165210Z CREATED:20250506T165143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T165210Z UID:89669-1752969660-1754265540@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Art in the Stacks: An Online Auction to Benefit Camden Public Library DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/art-in-the-stacks-2025/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.librarycamden.org/wp-content/uploads/Instagram-5-15.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T150000 DTSTAMP:20250709T202742Z CREATED:20250709T202702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T202742Z UID:91156-1753102800-1753110000@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Sunny Songs Singalong! with Midcoast Nursing Circle DESCRIPTION:Join Sunny Songs Singalong: Sing\, clap\, and feed your little ones with the Midcoast Nursing Circle! Picnic blankets recommended. \n\n\n\nThis takes place on Monday\, July 21\, 1:00 – 3:00 pm in the Camden Amphitheatre. (If raining\, we will move inside the library). \n\n\n\nThe gathering will be facilitated by Lulu Churchill (CLC). 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/sunny-songs-singalong-with-midcoast-nursing-circle/ CATEGORIES:Kids' Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.librarycamden.org/wp-content/uploads/image-357.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T143000 DTSTAMP:20250722T134418Z CREATED:20250703T192912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T134418Z UID:91079-1753275600-1753281000@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:"The Art of the Myth: Maine Essays" with Michael Burke (in Partnership with Quarry Hill) DESCRIPTION:For the first time in several years\, Camden Public Library and Quarry Hill are once again joining forces on collaborative programming! We are pleased to welcome writer Michael D. Burke for a talk and discussion about his book The Art of Myth: Maine Essays\, which captures the soul of Maine and the spirit of adventure. \n\n\n\nThis event takes place on Wednesday\, July 23\, 1:00 PM at Camden Public Library in the Picker Room. Refreshments provided! RSVP via email at qhinfo@mainehealth.org or call 207-301-6116. Walk-ins are also welcome. \n\n\n\nThis collection of 25 essays spans over 35 years of experiences living in and writing about Maine\, capturing its lost\, quirky\, and hidden aspects. Michael will discuss the book’s inspiration\, share excerpts\, and explore the craft of writing creative nonfiction. Books will be available for purchase and signing. \n\n\n\nMichael is the author of The Art of the Myth: Maine Essays\, a compelling collection of twenty-five essays that explore the richness of life in Maine—from county fairs and sea kayaking to fiddleheading with a man named Blood. His writing is a celebration of the “Other Maine\,” a place of quiet beauty and deep-rooted stories that often go untold. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMICHAEL D. BURKE is a writer of nonfiction\, whose work has appeared in national and international forums\, from The New York Times and Boston Globe\, to the Sunday Times (South Africa)\, and in Down East\, Outside\, Yankee\, Islands\, and A/B Architecture Boston. His subjects range from snow camping to sea kayaking\, from country fairs in Maine to travels in Sardinia\, Basilicata\, Scotland\, and South Africa. For more than 30 years\, he was a whitewater and wilderness river guide\, running rivers in California\, Oregon\, Idaho\, Arizona\, Mexico\, and Alaska. Michael is also a playwright\, having won the Maine Literary Arts Award for his play\, The Town Meets\, in 2018. He is Professor Emeritus of Creative Writing and English at Colby College\, in Waterville\, Maine\, where he directed the Program in Creative Writing. \n\n\n\nMichael lives in Wilton\, Maine with his wife\, the fiction writer Patricia O’Donnell. URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/the-art-of-the-myth-maine-essays/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.librarycamden.org/wp-content/uploads/FacebookFeatured-Image-5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T120000 DTSTAMP:20250629T180601Z CREATED:20240818T191716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250629T180601Z UID:84860-1753441200-1753444800@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Explorations Read-Aloud: "Don Quixote" by Miquel de Cervantes DESCRIPTION:Every Friday\, at 11:00 am\, on the library’s YouTube Channel and Facebook Page\, the library will stream a brand new recording of local thespian\, Joseph Coté reading aloud selections from a wide variety of fascinating and entertaining books of fiction and non-fiction. \n\n\n\nFor July 25\, Coté will read aloud from the Edith Grossman translation of Miguel de Cervantes’ novel Don Quixote. \n\n\n\nSummary:  The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha\, a Spanish novel by Miguel de Cervantes was originally published in two parts in 1605 and 1615. \n\n\n\nThe novel is considered a founding work of Western literature and is often said to be the first modern novel. It has also been labelled by many well-known authors as the “best novel of all time” and the “best and most central work in world literature.”  \n\n\n\nDon Quixote is also one of the most-translated books in the world and one of the best-selling novels of all time. \n\n\n\nWidely regarded as one of the funniest and most tragic books ever written\, Don Quixote chronicles the adventures of the self-created knight-errant Don Quixote of La Mancha and his faithful squire\, Sancho Panza\, as they travel through sixteenth-century Spain. \n\n\n\nA classic story Don Quixote  has been considered to be the first modern novel\, having stood the test of time to become irrevocably intertwined with the fabric of society. \n\n\n\nSixteenth-century Spanish gentleman Don Quixote\, fed by his own delusional fantasies\, takes to the road in search of chivalrous adventures. But his quest leads to more trouble than triumph. \n\n\n\nAt once humorous\, romantic\, and sad\, Don Quixote is a literary landmark. \n\n\n\nEdith Grossman’s definitive English translation of the Spanish masterpiece with an introduction by Harold Bloom \n\n\n\nClick the links to find the library’s YouTube Channel and Facebook Page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThoughts to share? Book ideas to suggest?Contact Joseph at friday-explorations@usa.net URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/explorations-read-aloud-what-the-taliban-told-me-by-ian-fritz/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.librarycamden.org/wp-content/uploads/DonQuixote.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250728T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250728T163000 DTSTAMP:20250602T214557Z CREATED:20250529T215536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T214557Z UID:90034-1753714800-1753720200@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Library Tea with Annabelle Tometich and Abi Balingit (Millay Society Author Series) DESCRIPTION:The Camden Public Library continues its Millay Society Author Series with a special Author Teatime and Discussion featuring Annabelle Tometich and Abi Balingit in our beautiful Reading Room. This event is free for Millay Society members and is open to the public with a suggested donation of $15. \n\n\n\nJoin us in the historic Reading Room of the Camden Public Library on Monday\, July 28 at 3:00 p.m. for a delightful afternoon of tea and literary inspiration. Acclaimed food writer\, Annabelle Tometich\, and author/baker\, Abi Balingit\, will discuss food\, family\, and the nurturing power of storytelling. This special event offers a rare opportunity to connect with these talented authors in an intimate setting\, while enjoying a selection of fine teas and some of Abi’s lovely treats! The Mango Tree and Mayumu will also be for sale at the event with an opportunity for signing. Millay Society members receive a 20% discount on book purchases! \n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is required. Reserve your seat below!\n\n\n\nFill out my LGL Form!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen the pandemic started her lonely work-from-home life in 2020\, Abi Balingit channeled all her energy into the one thing that brought her joy: baking. In her tiny\, dimly lit\, shared kitchen\, she produced hundreds of “pasalubong” (souvenir) boxes filled with especially creative treats that blended the Filipino treats and Western style baked goods she grew up with. Each time\, she’d sell out within hours and donated the proceeds to support her community in need. \n\n\n\nNow Abi shares some of these cult-favorite desserts with Mayumu (which means “sweet” in one of the 8 major languages in Philippines)\, an incredibly fresh baking book of 75 recipes that span from the never-before-seen\, incredibly inventive flavor combinations that Abi dreamed up\, to the more familiar\, classic Filipino favorites. \n\n\n\nThroughout\, essays following Abi’s heritage and self-discovery introduce the flavors and experiences that have shaped her life\, from visiting the motherland and her parents’ birthplace in Pampanga\, Philippines\, to California where she grew up and went to school\, to her current home\, Brooklyn\, NY. This beautiful book is a celebration of the Filipino American experience\, perfect for home bakers wanting both nostalgic and excitingly new recipes.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnnabelle Tometich went from medical-school reject to line cook to journalist to author. She spent 18 years as a food writer and restaurant critic for The News-Press in her hometown of Fort Myers\, Florida. Her first book\, The Mango Tree: A Memoir of Fruit\, Florida\, and Felony was called “sweet\, sharp” by The New York Times\, and was named among the best books of 2024 by The Washington Post and NPR.  \n\n\n\nWith clear-eyed compassion and piercing honesty\, The Mango Tree is a family saga that navigates the tangled branches of Annabelle’s life\, from her childhood days in an overflowing house flooded by balikbayan boxes\, vegetation\, and juicy mangoes\, to her winding path from medical school hopeful to restaurant critic. It is a love letter to her fellow Filipino Americans\, her lost younger self\, and the beloved fruit tree at the heart of her family. But above all\, it is an ode to Annabelle’s hot-blooded\, whip-smart mother Josefina\, a woman who made a life and a home of her own\, and without whom Annabelle would not have herself.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Millay Society of Camden Public Library\n\n\n\nThe Millay Society recognizes individuals and businesses who support the future of the library with a minimum annual donation of $1\,250 or monthly recurring gifts of $105. These donors take up the mission of ensuring a solid base of support for continual improvement of library collections\, programs\, and the grounds of Harbor Park and the Amphitheatre. \n\n\n\n\nClick here to become a Millay Society member today!\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Millay Society is named in honor of Edna St. Vincent Millay (1892-1950). Millay\, raised in Camden\, was the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize in poetry. Her life and her poetry are celebrated examples of freedom and individualism. Millay was committed to intellectual pursuits and the liberation of ideas – ideals kept alive at the Camden Public Library. URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/tometich-balingit/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.librarycamden.org/wp-content/uploads/Header-5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T120000 DTSTAMP:20250720T161342Z CREATED:20240818T192331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T161342Z UID:84864-1754046000-1754049600@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Explorations Read-Aloud: "Last Orders" by Graham Swift DESCRIPTION:Every Friday\, at 11:00 am\, on the library’s YouTube Channel and Facebook Page\, the library will stream a brand new recording of local thespian\, Joseph Coté reading aloud selections from a wide variety of fascinating and entertaining books of fiction and non-fiction. \n\n\n\nFor August 1\, Coté will read aloud from Graham Swift’s novel Last Orders. \n\n\n\nSummary:  Four men gather in a London pub. They have taken it upon themselves to carry out the last orders of Jack Dodds\, master butcher\, and deliver his ashes to the sea at Margate. \n\n\n\nFor reasons best known to herself\, Jack’s widow\, Amy\, declines to join them. \n\n\n\nOn the surface a simple tale of an increasingly bizarre day’s outing\, this Booker-prize winning\, internationally acclaimed novel is a resonant and classic exploration of the complexity and courage of ordinary lives. \n\n\n\nAs they drive towards the fulfillment of their mission\, their errand becomes an extraordinary journey into their collective and individual pasts. \n\n\n\nIntensely local but overwhelmingly universal\, faithful to the fleeting rhythms and accidental eloquence of everyday speech but also to the timeless truths of life and death\, it succeeds in being comic and heart-stopping\, affectionate and wise\, and in conferring on its stumbling\, disappointed characters an enduring decency\, dignity and depth Braiding these men’s voices\, and that of Jack’s widow\, into a choir of sorrow and resentment\, passion and regret\, Swift creates a testament to a changing England and to enduring mortality. \n\n\n\nClick the links to find the library’s YouTube Channel and Facebook Page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThoughts to share? Book ideas to suggest?Contact Joseph at friday-explorations@usa.net URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/explorations-read-aloud-the-cunning-man-by-robertson-davies/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.librarycamden.org/wp-content/uploads/last-order.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T235959 DTSTAMP:20250801T184921Z CREATED:20250717T195834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T184921Z UID:91335-1754092800-1756425599@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:On Exhibit: "Eyes Wide Open" Photography by James Keller DESCRIPTION:Camden Public Library welcomes photographer James Keller for his exhibition Eyes Wide Open\, featuring a collection of his striking black and white street portraits. The exhibit will be on display in the Picker Room Gallery during the month of August.* \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArtist’s Statement\n\n\n\n“Taking photographs has always been an act of joy for me. It has always been about the people; be it friends or on the street. So I suppose that I’m a portrait photographer. \n\n\n\nYou make contact out in the world with someone that otherwise you would never meet\, and though it’s only a moment\, there is something lovely about it. It’s like a spontaneous moment of theater; a sharing\, a meeting. \n\n\n\nI worked in close for many years\, just a 35mm lens\, and later an 18-200mm.  I asked permission;  “do you mind\, can I take your picture\, look right at me”. So there was always a correspondence between us\, a shared moment\, kind of a small dance with love. People seemed to be very open with me. Perhaps that was my gift. \n\n\n\nAlways black and white. I never worked professionally so my photography was always done on my own terms; just for the joy of the art and the moment. \n\n\n\nThe whole process is a pleasure; from taking the photos\, to printing\, to sharing. So I hope you enjoy them and that they bring a little light to you and a smile.” – James Keller \n\n\n\n*The Picker Room hosts meetings and library events and is not always open for viewing. Please call ahead or check our website calendar to see what’s happening daily. URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/on-exhibit-eyes-wide-open-photography-by-james-keller/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.librarycamden.org/wp-content/uploads/DSC2698.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T180000 DTSTAMP:20250506T165526Z CREATED:20250506T165510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T165526Z UID:89671-1754236800-1754244000@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Art in the Stacks: Reception in the Reading Room DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/art-in-the-stacks-2025/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.librarycamden.org/wp-content/uploads/Instagram-5-15.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T200000 DTSTAMP:20250717T195930Z CREATED:20250606T143020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T195930Z UID:90306-1754332200-1754337600@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Mondaynite Jazz Orchestra: Concert in the Amphitheatre DESCRIPTION:Swing into summer with a FREE concert by local favorite Mondaynite Jazz Orchestra on Monday\, August 4 at 6:30 p.m! Bring a camp chair or blanket and pack a picnic to make the most of this family-friendly concert in the beautiful Amphitheatre! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMoJO is the premier community jazz orchestra in the midcoast. The group performs a variety of musical styles including traditional big band\, Latin\, funk\, and blues. \n\n\n\nPlease note that the library closes at 6:00 p.m. on Mondays and restrooms will not be available in the library during the concert. There are restrooms at the Public Landing. URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/mondaynite-jazz-orchestra-concert-in-the-amphitheatre/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.librarycamden.org/wp-content/uploads/mojoamphitheatre-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T113000 DTSTAMP:20250304T174245Z CREATED:20250304T174233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T174245Z UID:88637-1754388000-1754393400@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Book Club: "The Women" by Kristin Hannah DESCRIPTION:The Tuesday Morning Book Club meets in the Picker Room at the Camden Public Library on the FIRST Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. \n\n\n\nFor the month of August\, the group will be reading The Women by Kristin Hannah. If you would like to join a book club session or would like more information\, please email Nora Curry at ncurry@librarycamden.org. New members are always welcome! \n\n\n\nClick here for the full book list for each month in 2025. \n\n\n\nSummary of The Women by Kristin Hannah: Women can be heroes. When nursing student Frances “Frankie” McGrath hears these words\, it is a revelation. Raised on idyllic Coronado Island and sheltered by her conservative parents\, she has always prided herself on doing the right thing. But in 1965 the world is changing\, and she suddenly imagines a different choice for her life. When her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam\, she impulsively joins the Army Nurse Corps and follows his path. As green and inexperienced as the men sent to Vietnam to fight\, Frankie is overwhelmed by the chaos and destruction of war\, as well as the unexpected trauma of coming home to a changed and politically divided America. URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/tuesday-morning-book-club-the-women-by-kristin-hannah/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.librarycamden.org/wp-content/uploads/image-336.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T120000 DTSTAMP:20250720T161146Z CREATED:20240818T192814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T161146Z UID:84868-1754650800-1754654400@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Explorations Read-Aloud: "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Bronte DESCRIPTION:Every Friday\, at 11:00 am\, on the library’s YouTube Channel and Facebook Page\, the library will stream a brand new recording of local thespian\, Joseph Coté reading aloud selections from a wide variety of fascinating and entertaining books of fiction and non-fiction. \n\n\n\nFor August 8\, Coté will read aloud from Emily Bronte’s classic novel Wuthering Heights. \n\n\n\nSummary:  One of English literature’s classic masterpieces—a gripping novel of love\, propriety\, and tragedy. Emily Brontë’s only novel endures as a work of tremendous and far-reaching influence.   \n\n\n\nLockwood\, the new tenant of Thrushcross Grange\, situated on the bleak Yorkshire moors\, is forced to seek shelter one night at Wuthering Heights\, the home of his landlord. There he discovers the history of the tempestuous events that took place years before. \n\n\n\nIt is a wild\, passionate story of the intense and almost demonic love between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff\, a foundling adopted by Catherine’s father. \n\n\n\nAfter Mr Earnshaw’s death\, Heathcliff is bullied and humiliated by Catherine’s brother Hindley into wrongly believing that his love for Catherine is not reciprocated. Catherine\, forced to choose between passionate\, tortured Heathcliff and gentle\, well-bred Edgar Linton\, surrendered to the expectations of her class. \n\n\n\nHeathcliff leaves Wuthering Heights\, only to return years later as a wealthy and polished man. He proceeds to exact a terrible revenge for his former miseries. \n\n\n\nAs Heathcliff’s bitterness and vengeance at his betrayal is visited upon the next generation\, their innocent heirs must struggle to escape the legacy of the past. \n\n\n\nThe action of the story is chaotic and unremittingly violent\, but the accomplished handling of a complex structure\, the evocative descriptions of the lonely moorland setting and the poetic grandeur of vision combine to make this unique novel a masterpiece of English literature. \n\n\n\nClick the links to find the library’s YouTube Channel and Facebook Page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThoughts to share? Book ideas to suggest?Contact Joseph at friday-explorations@usa.net URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/explorations-read-aloud-kings-mistress-queens-servant-by-tracy-borman/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.librarycamden.org/wp-content/uploads/wuthering.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T193000 DTSTAMP:20250805T181908Z CREATED:20250731T155243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T181908Z UID:91623-1755021600-1755027000@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:An Intimate Look at Leon Kroll's 1916 Painting "Building the Ship\, Camden\, Maine" with Eric Baumgartner DESCRIPTION:An Intimate Look at Leon Kroll’s 1916 Painting Building the Ship\, Camden\, Maine \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this last chance to view Leon Kroll’s 1916 painting Building the Ship\, Camden\, Maine up close on Tuesday\, August 12\, at 6:00 p.m. before it leaves the library! \n\n\n\nEric Baumgartner\, Senior Vice President of Hirschl & Adler Galleries\, New York\, will tell the story of Kroll and Bellows in Camden and the ship they painted. This event is open to the public. \n\n\n\nABRAHAM LEON KROLL (1884–1974)Building the Ship\, 1916Oil on canvas\, 46 x 52 in.Signed and dated (at lower right): Leon Kroll 1916\n\n\n\nIn June 1916\, Leon Kroll was painting in the New York’s Catskill Mountains when he received a letter from his friend\, the Ashcan artist Robert Henri. Henri wrote that their mutual friend\, George Bellows\, was in Camden\, “lonely and in a rut.” “Why don’t you go and paint near George?\,” Henri urged. He’d like you to\, very much.” Kroll packed up his car\, drove to Maine\, and rented a house in Camden next door to the Bellows family. \n\n\n\nCamden proved productive for both artists. This was the eve of America’s entry into World War I\, and shipyards up and down the Maine coast were constructing wooden freight ships for use in moving materiel overseas. Inspired by the spectacle of a massive wooden ship under construction in Camden\, Kroll painted Building the Ship. Bellows admired the work. “That’s a beautiful motif. Do you mind if I paint the same motif?” The result was Bellows’ powerful series of paintings that included The Teamster (Farnsworth Art Museum\, Rockland\, Maine); The Rope or Builders of Ships (Yale University Art Gallery\, New Haven); The Skeleton (Wichita Museum of Art\, Kansas); and Shipyard Society (private collection). URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/leon-kroll-august-12/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.librarycamden.org/wp-content/uploads/Kroll-Leon-Building-the-Ship-unfr-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T120000 DTSTAMP:20250720T160956Z CREATED:20240925T183228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T160956Z UID:85768-1755255600-1755259200@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Explorations Read-Aloud: "The Emperor of Gladness" by Ocean Vuong DESCRIPTION:Every Friday\, at 11:00 am\, on the library’s YouTube Channel and Facebook Page\, the library will stream a brand new recording of local thespian\, Joseph Coté reading aloud selections from a wide variety of fascinating and entertaining books of fiction and non-fiction. \n\n\n\nFor August 15\, Coté will read aloud from Ocean Vuong’s novel The Emperor of Gladness. \n\n\n\nSummary:  The hardest thing in the world is to live only once…One late summer evening in the post-industrial town of East Gladness\, Connecticut\, nineteen-year-old Hai stands on the edge of a bridge in pelting rain\, ready to jump\, when he hears someone shout across the river. \n\n\n\n The voice belongs to Grazina\, an elderly widow succumbing to dementia\, who convinces him to take another path. Bereft and out of options\, he quickly becomes her caretaker. \n\n\n\nOver the course of the year\, the unlikely pair develops a life-altering bond\, one built on empathy\, spiritual reckoning\, and heartbreak\, with the power to transform Hai’s relationship to himself\, his family\, and a community on the brink.Following the cycles of history\, memory\, and time\, The Emperor of Gladness shows the profound ways in which love\, labor\, and loneliness form the bedrock of American life. \n\n\n\nAt its heart is a brave epic about what it means to exist on the fringes of society and to reckon with the wounds that haunt our collective soul. \n\n\n\nHallmarks of Ocean Vuong’s writing—formal innovation\, syntactic dexterity\, and the ability to twin grit with grace through tenderness—are on full display in this story of loss\, hope\, and how far we would go to possess one of life’s most fleeting mercies: a second chance. \n\n\n\nClick the links to find the library’s YouTube Channel and Facebook Page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThoughts to share? Book ideas to suggest?Contact Joseph at friday-explorations@usa.net URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/explorations-read-aloud-the-house-of-mirth-by-edith-wharton/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.librarycamden.org/wp-content/uploads/emperor.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T183000 DTSTAMP:20250813T181936Z CREATED:20250722T195421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T181936Z UID:91415-1755278100-1755282600@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Atlantic Ballet Company Presents: "Belle and the Beast" in the Amphitheatre DESCRIPTION:Atlantic Ballet Company presents a performance of their outdoor ballet Belle and the Beast. The performance will take place in the picturesque Amphitheatre. Atlantic Ballet Company presents a performance of their outdoor ballet Neverland. The performance will take place in the picturesque Amphitheatre. \n\n\n\nNOTE: The performance will now take place on the original rain date\, on Friday\, August 15 at 5:15 PM. \n\n\n\nBring your own camp chair or a blanket to sit on for this free show\, entertaining for families and all ages! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe ballet performance is a graceful presentation of Belle’s fateful encounter with the Beast\, and the love that blossoms between them. \n\n\n\nBelle and the Beast is danced by Atlantic Ballet’s Summer “Dance Your Dream” program participants. Learn more about Atlantic Ballet Company at: https://www.atlanticballetco.com/ URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/atlantic-ballet-company-presents-belle-and-the-beast-in-the-amphitheater/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar,Kids' Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.librarycamden.org/wp-content/uploads/Final_Cover-edited-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T150000 DTSTAMP:20250805T180721Z CREATED:20250730T141122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T180721Z UID:91611-1755608400-1755615600@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Cool Off in the Summer Sun Splash! DESCRIPTION:Join us for giant bubbles\, water fun\, squirt gun painting\, ice cream making\, ice digs\, summer stories and more! URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/cool-off-in-the-summer-sun-splash/ CATEGORIES:Kids' Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.librarycamden.org/wp-content/uploads/Summer-Splash-Insta-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T173000 DTSTAMP:20250730T192806Z CREATED:20250730T192146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T192806Z UID:91615-1755617400-1755624600@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Camden Philosophical Society: Philosophy From Outside the Western Tradition Continued DESCRIPTION:At its next regular gathering\, on Tuesday\, Aug. 19\, the Camden Philosophical Society will continue its consideration of non-Western philosophies with readings and videos exploring the theme of decolonization introduced by Souleymane Diagne in Ink of the Scholars\, the source of our reading for July. \n\n\n\nThe August 19 session will\, as usual\, be a hybrid gathering from 3:30-5:30 pm EDT on the third Tuesday of the month. All are welcome to participate\, in-person at the Picker Room of the Camden Public Library or by Zoom. That goes for visitors\, as well as year-rounders in Maine\, and friends of the society wherever you may be. \n\n\n\nIf you wish to participate via Zoom\, please email saramiller@usa.net. You will receive a Zoom invitation on the day of the meeting. Click on the “Join Zoom Meeting” link in that invitation at the time of the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe readings to be discussed begin with the first and then the concluding pages of Martinican poet Aime Cesaire’s classic\, Discourse on Colonialism\, pp. 31–53 and 74–78 (the first three and the last chapter\, though the chapters in the link aren’t numbered) The work can be found here: https://files.libcom.org/files/zz_aime_cesaire_robin_d.g._kelley_discourse_on_colbook4me.org_.pdf . Cesaire\, along with Leopold Senghor\, the first president of Senegal\, was a founder of the post-war Negritude movement\, a movement now undergoing renewed attention\, at least in part as a result of Diagne’s work. \n\n\n\nWe also look again to Diagne’s Ink of the Scholars to consider an excerpt of his brief introduction to issues in African political thought\, pp. 74–77. The book can be found here:  https://publication.codesria.org/index.php/pub/catalog/view/40/164/4959 . These few pages are very rich in all they offer for discussion.  The short explanation of palaver in Wikipedia – “Palaver (custom)” – provides helpful context\, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palaver_(custom) . \n\n\n\n\nWe will consider also Diagne’s video lecture\, “Decolonizing the History of Philosophy\,” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63FHJZBlWrs. As well as developing themes introduced by last month’s video\, “Philosophy from the Rest of the World\,” some themes covered in this lecture helpfully clarify issues raised in last month’s discussion of Ink of the Scholars. \n\n\n\n\nAdditionally\, for a provocative meditation on what the colonial legacy of the West has done to the possibility of freedom\, as well as suggesting what it might mean to decolonize freedom\, we consider philosopher Lewis Gordon’s interview with Natalie Etoke presented by the youtube channel\, The Philosopher\, in a video titled\, “Black Existential Freedom” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyzjnT8fYDs . We recommend the first 29 minutes and 15 seconds of this video (not extending to the Q and A). \n\n\n\nIn his discussion of consensual democracy in the reading given above\, Diagne appeals to the work of African philosopher Kwasi Wiredu\, who died a few years ago. Participants who want to dig further can flesh out their understanding of this topic — challenging for the critique offered of our own assumptions about multiparty democracy — by reviewing Wiredu’s short article\, “Democracy and Consensus in African Political Thought\,” https://them.polylog.org/2/fwk-en.htm. URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/camden-philosophical-society-philosophy-from-outside-the-western-tradition-continued/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.librarycamden.org/wp-content/uploads/image-4.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T193000 DTSTAMP:20250812T172204Z CREATED:20250612T205511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T172204Z UID:90435-1755628200-1755631800@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Book Talk: "Propaganda Girls" by Lisa Rogak DESCRIPTION:The Camden Public Library welcomes New York Times bestselling author Lisa Rogak for a book talk event about her latest book\, Propaganda Girls: The Secret War of the Women in the OSS\, on Tuesday\, August 19\, at 6:30 p.m. in the Picker Room. \n\n\n\nPropaganda Girls tells the story of four women\, each fascinating in her own right\, who together contributed to one of the most covert and successful military campaigns in WWII. \n\n\n\nBooks will be for sale from Hello Hello Books\, with an opportunity for signings. Summery refreshments will be provided! \n\n\n\nRSVPs for this event are near capacity. Seating is first come\, first serve! \n\n\n\nBetty MacDonald was a 28-year-old reporter from Hawaii. Zuzka Lauwers grew up in a tiny Czechoslovakian village and knew five languages by the time she was 21. Jane Smith-Hutton was the wife of a naval attaché living in Tokyo. Marlene Dietrich\, the German-American actress and singer\, was of course one of the biggest stars of the 20th century. As members of the OSS\, their task was to create a secret brand of propaganda produced with the sole aim to break the morale of Axis soldiers. \n\n\n\nPropaganda Girls shows how working in the European theater\, across enemy lines in occupied China\, and in Washington\, D.C.\, Betty\, Zuzka\, Jane\, and Marlene forged letters and “official” military orders\, wrote and produced entire newspapers\, scripted radio broadcasts and songs\, and even developed rumors for undercover spies and double agents to spread to the enemy. Lisa Rogak brings to vivid life the incredible true story of four unsung heroes\, whose spellbinding achievements would change the course of history. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Propaganda Girls RSVP\n RSVPs for this event are near capacity. Seating is first come\, first serve! \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email\n \n Number of attendees (if more than yourself)If more than one attendee\, please list their names and email addresses.\n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLisa Rogak is the bestselling author of numerous books\, including And Nothing But the Truthiness: The Rise (and Further Rise) of Stephen Colbert\, and Angry Optimist: The Life and Times of Jon Stewart. She is the editor of the New York Times bestseller Barack Obama in His Own Words. Rogak lives in New Hampshire. URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/propaganda-girls/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.librarycamden.org/wp-content/uploads/FacebookFeatured-Image-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T120000 DTSTAMP:20250720T162532Z CREATED:20240326T181541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T162532Z UID:81772-1755860400-1755864000@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Explorations Read-Aloud: "Whale Fall" by Elizabeth O'Connor DESCRIPTION:Every Friday\, at 11:00 am\, on the library’s YouTube Channel and Facebook Page\, the library will stream a brand new recording of local thespian\, Joseph Coté reading aloud selections from a wide variety of fascinating and entertaining books of fiction and non-fiction. \n\n\n\nFor August 22\, Coté will read aloud from Elizabeth O’Connor’s novel Whale Fall. \n\n\n\nSummary:  In 1938\, a dead whale washes up on the shores of remote Welsh island. For Manod\, who has spent her whole life on the island\, it feels like both a portent of doom and a symbol of what may lie beyond the island’s shores. A young woman living with her father and her sister (to whom she has reluctantly but devotedly become a mother following the death of their own mother years prior)\, Manod can’t shake her welling desire to explore life beyond the beautiful yet blisteringly harsh islands that her hardscrabble family has called home for generations.The arrival of two English ethnographers who hope to study the island culture\, then\, feels like a boon to her—both a glimpse of life outside her community and a means of escape. The longer the ethnographers stay\, the more she feels herself pulled towards them\, reckoning with a sensual awakening inside herself\, despite her misgivings that her community is being misconstrued and exoticized.With shimmering prose tempered by sharp wit\, Whale Fall tells the story of what happens when one person’s ambitions threaten the fabric of a community\, and what can happen when they are realized. O’Connor paints a portrait of a community and a woman on the precipice\, forced to confront an outside world that seems to be closing in on them. \n\n\n\nClick the links to find the library’s YouTube Channel and Facebook Page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThoughts to share? Book ideas to suggest?Contact Joseph at friday-explorations@usa.net URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/explorations-read-aloud-astor-the-rise-and-fall-of-an-american-fortune-by-anderson-cooper-katherine-howe/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.librarycamden.org/wp-content/uploads/whale.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T160000 DTSTAMP:20250721T182540Z CREATED:20250721T182522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T182540Z UID:91424-1755957600-1755964800@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Concert: Quantum Electronica DESCRIPTION:Join Quantum Electronica on Saturday\, August 23rd\, at 2:00 p.m. in the Amphitheatre for an electronic tapestry of groove. Bandmates Jason Dean and Michael Whitehead describe their sound as “an eclectic electronic music style blending dance music\, film score\, and jazz flair.” This theatrical duo has produced three albums\, and toured both in and out of Maine. Bring a camp chair or blanket\, pack a picnic\, and enjoy this FREE concert! URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/concert-quantum-electronica/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.librarycamden.org/wp-content/uploads/quantum-electronica-2-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T170000 DTSTAMP:20250724T193810Z CREATED:20250721T181555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T193810Z UID:91419-1756047600-1756054800@www.librarycamden.org SUMMARY:Concert: Bay Winds North Winds Ensemble DESCRIPTION:The Camden Public Library welcomes the Bay Winds North Wind Ensemble back to the gorgeous Camden Amphitheatre for a FREE public concert on Sunday\, August 24th\, at 3:00 p.m.! \n\n\n\nThis family-friendly event is the perfect way to spend a mid-August afternoon. The talented ensemble\, based in Rockland\, Maine\, is comprised of musicians who are high school age to retirees from the Midcoast. For more than ten years\, the Ensemble has performed concerts year-round and participate in several parades during the summer months. Be sure to bring a lawn chair or blanket to the Amphitheatre concert for comfortable seating! URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/concert-bay-winds-north-winds-ensemble/ CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar,Kids' Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.librarycamden.org/wp-content/uploads/300161157_10160181721837899_2695272929003065570_n-2.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR