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SUMMARY:"The Magic of Maine: Paintings by Lisa Kyle" — Exhibit in the Picker Room Gallery
DESCRIPTION:The Camden Public Library welcomes artist Lisa Kyle for a solo exhibit of her paintings\, titled “The Magic of Maine” in the Picker Room Gallery during the month of December*. The collection features landscape paintings of the Midcoast and celebrates the beauty and serenity that Kyle has found in Maine. \n\n\n\nThe public is invited to view the exhibit and meet Lisa Kyle during the Opening Reception on Saturday\, December 9\, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM in the Picker Room at the Camden Public Library. \n\n\n\n“As I was painting this year\, I was reminded of the excitement that I always felt when we drove to Maine for our summer vacations\,” said Kyle. “As we got closer to Maine\, the traffic diminished and the scenery grew more beautiful.  Even the light seemed clearer and brighter.  While we have now lived in Maine full-time for 6 years\, I am still entranced by the beauty of Maine:  the quality of the light\, the simple yet compelling forms of the old houses and barns\, the subtle colors of the meadows\, the amazing summer sunsets and the views over the water.  \n\n\n\n\n“Take My Cares Away”\n\n\n\n“I’ll Fly Away”\n\n\n\n\nThe paintings in the collection “The Magic of Maine” are about the beauty and serenity that I have found in the landscape of Maine\, especially the Mid Coast regions\, including the Pemaquid Peninsula\, Boothbay\, Marshall Point and Birch Point State Park.  There are also paintings inspired by Vinalhaven and Jonesport.   In each painting I have tried to depict a landscape that could only be Maine\, especially Maine in the glorious season of summer.”   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Lisa Kyle\n\n\n\n“As far back as I can remember\, I have loved to draw and paint. I always wanted to be a painter.  Even while I began practicing architecture\, I studied painting. I took classes wherever my husband and I lived – at SMU in Dallas\, at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah and at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Maryland.  More impactful\, I also studied privately with many artists including Scott Christensen\, Jill Carver and Lori Putnam.  My dream was always to paint full time\, one day\, some day.  \n\n\n\n“Misty Moonlight”\n\n\n\nI spent many years as a residential architect\, squeezing in time to paint whenever I could: early mornings before going to an office\, or on the weekends after chores.  In 2006\, I had a sort of rude awakening when I was diagnosed with breast cancer.  I realized that a lot of the cliches are true:  life is short\, life can turn on a dime\, you should follow your dreams\, and there is no time like the present.   After finishing cancer treatments in 2007\, I began to make a plan:  to live somewhere beautiful and to paint for a living.  I now know that dreams can indeed come true. \n\n\n\nIt took a few years for my husband and I to get here\, but we moved to Maine in 2016!  We live in an old 1830’s farmhouse that we renovated and restored.  Like most old houses\, it is a work in progress\, a never-ending project.  In 2017\, I began painting full time and have relished every moment of it!  I love exploring the areas around our home in mid-coast Maine and also Acadia to find inspirations to paint!  I love trying to capture the energy and emotion of a landscape in paint.    I love knowing that I am finally where I am supposed to be. \n\n\n\nI begin paintings with sketches\, and often paint plein-aire or on-site.  I have learned that I am a fair-weather painter though!  In the winter\, I paint in my studio\, using sketches\, on-site paintings and photographs as sources of inspiration.  Whether they are created in the field or in my studio\, I try to capture some of the beauty of the natural world – \n\n\n\nthe quality of the light\, \n\n\n\nthe simple yet compelling forms of the vernacular architecture\, \n\n\n\nthe subtle colors of the meadows\, \n\n\n\nthe magic at sunset.  \n\n\n\nI am constantly stunned at the ceaselessly changing blues of the waters\, whether they are the ponds\, rivers\, or the ocean. \n\n\n\nThe more that I paint\, the more convinced I am that Art is Important – it feeds our soul.  My calling is to lift up nature by creating beautiful objects so that others can live with the beauty and serenity of nature in their homes.” \n\n\n\nLearn more about Lisa Kyle at her website. \n\n\n\n\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/the-magic-of-maine-paintings-by-lisa-kyle-exhibit-in-the-picker-room-gallery/
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SUMMARY:Tree Lighting Ceremony and Carols in Harbor Park (Plus Cookies and Cocoa!)
DESCRIPTION:Join Santa Claus and Camden Hills Regional High School singers for carols and the magical tree lighting ceremony in Harbor Park on Friday\, December 1\, at 6:30 pm! Camden Lions Club will offer free cookies\, hot cocoa\, and warm cider. Please note that the library closes at 6:00 pm. \n\n\n\nThank you to Treeworks for sponsoring the holiday tree in Harbor Park!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is part of the 37th annual Christmas by the Sea weekend-long celebration in Camden\, Lincolnville\, and Rockport. Come enjoy  the holidays in our sparkling towns by the sea! Find a full schedule of Christmas by the Sea events happening all weekend long here! Brought to you by Camden Area Business Group.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/tree-lighting-ceremony-and-carols-in-harbor-park-plus-cookies-and-cocoa/
CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar,Kids' Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T120000
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SUMMARY:"'Twas the Night Before Christmas" Santa's Story Hour and Photos!
DESCRIPTION:Santa’s back! This time honored event will once again be held at the Camden Public Library.Santa will read ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas starting at 12:00 pm in the library. After story time\, there will be free photos and visiting with Santa and Ellen the Elf from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm! \n\n\n\nWe are thankful to our sponsor Camden Coast Real Estate and our photographer Lane Gower.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is part of the 37th annual Christmas by the Sea weekend-long celebration in Camden\, Lincolnville\, and Rockport. Come enjoy the holidays in our sparkling towns by the sea! Find a full schedule of Christmas by the Sea events happening all weekend long here! Brought to you by Camden Area Business Group.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/twas-the-night-before-christmas-santas-story-hour-and-photos/
CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar,Kids' Calendar
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SUMMARY:"Mount Battie's Christmas Star" Story and Crafts with Author Laurie Brooks Evans
DESCRIPTION:Children’s book author Laurie Brooks Evans will visit the Camden Public Library for a special reading and signing of her book\, Mount Battie’s Christmas Star on Sunday\, December 3\, at 2:00 pm. Holiday crafts to follow! All ages welcome. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is part of the 37th annual Christmas by the Sea weekend-long celebration in Camden\, Lincolnville\, and Rockport. Come enjoy  the holidays in our sparkling towns by the sea! Find a full schedule of Christmas by the Sea events happening all weekend long here! Brought to you by Camden Area Business Group.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/mount-batties-christmas-star-story-and-crafts-with-author-laurie-brooks-evans/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T103000
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi and Qigong in the Amphitheatre
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\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-2-2023-06-26-2023-06-26-2023-12-04/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T000000
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SUMMARY:Book Sale in the Rotunda
DESCRIPTION:A book sale is happening now and throughout December in the library rotunda\, and there’s something for everyone! This is a great chance to add books to your personal library or buy gifts for the holidays. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooks are organized into 6 categories this time\, for fun and straightforward perusing: \n\n\n\n\nFiction\n\n\n\nNon-fiction\n\n\n\nChildren’s\n\n\n\nCooking\n\n\n\nArt\n\n\n\nChristmas\n\n\n\n\nHardcovers go for $4\, paperbacks for $3\, Christmas books for $2\, and children’s books for $2. Puzzles will have individual price stickers ranging from $1-5. \n\n\n\nThere are so many reasons to shop at the book sale! Not only are book sales like these ones important fundraisers for the library\, but buying gently used books is also environmentally friendly. Shopping locally also helps keep our library and community strong. Plus we have a fantastic selection with hard-to-beat prices! \n\n\n\nWe truly appreciate your support!
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/book-sale-in-the-rotunda-2/
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SUMMARY:"Historic Sporting Camps of Moosehead Lake" with Roger Moody
DESCRIPTION:The Camden Public Library welcomes Roger Allen Moody for his presentation\, “Historic Sporting Camps of Moosehead Lake\,” based on his book published this year. The event will take place on Tuesday\, December 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the Picker Room and on Zoom. \n\n\n\nThis is a hybrid program and will take place in person and on Zoom. To attend virtually\, register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TnFpWUHTSUeRVgEQZjoICA \n\n\n\nMoody will share the past\, as well as the continuing present\, of these camps. Sporting camps at some 35 sites around Moosehead Lake have evolved from the 1880s and 1890s and continue to exist today. \n\n\n\nCamp Greenleaf\, Sugar Island\n\n\n\n“As a long-term Moosehead Lake camp owner\, I’ve often wondered about the histories of the sporting camps on the lake. How have these camps responded to the economic\, technological\, and cultural changes brought by the passage of time from the post-Civil War era to that of the present day; to the changes from transportation by stage\, railroads\, and steamers to road networks and automobiles; to the 40-hour work week and increases in leisure time; to the impact of “back to nature” movements; and to the cultural favor or disfavor of hunting and fishing? \n\n\n\n“These questions begged for exploration. Fortunately\, sporting camps at some 35 sites around the lake have evolved from the 1880s and 1890s to continue to exist today. From economic necessity\, all current camps\, even those that have existed for 100 years or more\, place increased emphasis on recreational and outdoor experiences aside from hunting and fishing. They have thrived by adjusting and evolving over the years to offer customer services and experiences which reflect social and cultural trends\, and the ongoing development of new technologies.” — Roger Moody \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRoger Moody is a graduate of the University of Maine where he majored in history and government and holds a graduate degree in Public Administration from Syracuse University. His career includes service as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and employment in local and State governments in Connecticut. In Maine\, in a public service career spanning 28 years\, he served as municipal manager in both Ellsworth and Camden\, and as the Finance and Operations Manager for the Bangor School Department. \n\n\n\nAfter retiring as Camden’s Town Manager in 2002\, Roger worked for several years as Vice President for Community Development and Government Banking at Camden National Bank\, and was then elected for two terms as a Knox County Commissioner (2008-2016). He has served in leadership roles in community nonprofits in each of the municipalities in which he has resided. \n\n\n\nOver the past 8 years\, he has authored 4 books about aspects of Maine history\, written a dozen articles for Maine Boats\, Homes\, & Harbors magazine\, and recently wrote an article published in WoodenBoat. \n\n\n\nRoger is married to his high school sweetheart Audrey (Simpson)\, and their married son Nathan lives and works in the San Francisco Bay area.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/historic-sporting-camps-of-moosehead-lake-with-roger-moody/
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SUMMARY:Camden Climate Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Join others concerned about our climate future in small\, facilitated conversation circles.  \n\n\n\nNew schedule! These conversation circles take place on first and third Thursdays from 1:00 – 2:00 PM and on first and third Wednesdays from 5:00 – 5:45 PM in the Picker Room. \n\n\n\nThese will be informal\, designed to help us get to know one another and find ways to talk about the climate crisis. There will be resources for guided discussion\, including podcasts\, articles\, and books\, as decided by each group. The goal is to help one another explore living in this remarkable period. Making connections about climate is a powerful way to build resilience. Free and open to all! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFormed in the spring of 2023\, CamdenCAN is a citizen-led organization committed to reducing Camden’s climate change through local action\, education\, advocacy\, and resources. We help our community take advantage of climate solutions with actionable steps. Together we CAN make a difference. At the September talk\, there will be sign up sheets for committees and events sponsored by this group\, as well as information on state-wide initiatives for climate action. Read the CamdenCAN newsletter here.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/camden-climate-conversations-new/2023-12-07/
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SUMMARY:Camden Talks Climate Series: "Where Does Camden Stand on Climate Action?" Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Camden Public Library will host a panel discussion titled “Where Does Camden Stand on Climate Action?” on Thursday\, December 7\, at 6:30 PM in the Picker Room and on Zoom. This event discussion will provide insight into Camden’s climate action and is in the second of the Camden Talks Climate series cosponsored by the town and CamdenCAN (ClimateActionNow). Panelists will include Watershed School activists\, Sarah Miller\, Jeremy Martin\, and Dave St. Laurent\, among others. \n\n\n\nThis is a hybrid event and will take place in the Picker Room and on Zoom. To attend virtually\, register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Oo1Dosj5TmyFmCEOy0wkEg \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe panel will begin with Janet McMahon and Alex Facq\, who will give the background on the Watershed School’s investigation of climate change and the push to have Camden become the first Maine community to sign on the Global Covenant of Mayors. They’ll discuss the importance of climate education in our schools as well as explore how a green house gas inventory is conducted. \n\n\n\nSarah Miller\, a Camden resident who sat on the (now defunct) Energy Committee\, will then report on their initiatives\, progress\, and the inevitable set backs. \n\n\n\nJeremy Martin\, Camden’s Planning and Development Director\, will follow with an update on the changes made to public buildings (the Siemens projects) and other municipal efforts including the town solar array. \n\n\n\nDave St. Laurent\, the town’s Public Works Director\, will discuss flood resiliency (storm and water level management) and other initiatives. Other participants will provide updates on data for EVs\, heat pumps\, and solar panel installations in town. \n\n\n\nPanelists Bios\n\n\n\nJanet McMahon is an ecologist who works with land trusts\, conservation organizations\, state agencies\, and private landowners to identify\, understand\, and design landscape-scale conservation areas and climate corridors. She studied biology and geology at Colby College and has a masters degree in plant ecology from the University of Maine. She served on the faculty of Watershed School for 12 years\, where she taught courses in Global Climate Change\, World Geography\, and Conservation Biology. \n\n\n\nAlex Facq is a 2023 graduate of Colby College with a major in Environmental Policy. Alex graduated from Watershed high school\, where they were a member of the Camden Energy Committee and one of the students involved in helping Camden to join the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate. In their free time\, Alex enjoys glassblowing and cross country skiing. \n\n\n\nSarah Miller is a semi-retired international energy and business journalist and editor. She has lived in Missouri\, Brussels\, Washington D.C.\, London\, New York City\, and now Camden\, where she is active in numerous community organizations. Sarah was on the last Camden Energy and Sustainability Committee and is a founding member of CamdenCAN. She is also a blogger on Medium and on Pen Bay Pilot. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJeremy Martin is Camden’s Planning and Development Director. Jeremy has over 25 years of experience in land use planning\, zoning\, permitting\, and regulatory compliance. Jeremy oversees all land use and environmental permitting and compliance\, as well as the administration of the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code for Camden. He also coordinates economic and community development activities. Over the last few years Jeremy has also taken on the role coordinating climate resilience and adaptation work for Camden. Jeremy is certified in Shoreland Zoning\, Floodplain Management\, and Land Use Planning\, as well as Building Codes Administration by the State of Maine’s Department of Economic and Community Development. Prior to joining Camden (March of 2018)\, Jeremy served as the City of Bangor’s Director of Code Enforcement\, Permitting\, and Inspections. Prior to that he served as the City’s Development Coordinator and Zoning Administrator. He also worked as an Environmental Specialist with the Cobbossee Watershed District in Winthrop\, Maine\, and was a Land Use Consultant for the Maine Association of Conservation Districts. He began his work in watershed management as a Natural Resource Specialist with the China Region Lakes Alliance where he worked on non-point source pollution reduction programs. Jeremy has a bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University where he studied Geography and Political Science. He also studied Environmental Policy and Forestry at Unity College. \n\n\n\nDave St. Laurent\n\n\n\nDave St. Laurent is Camden’s Public Works Director\, Road Commissioner\, Tree Warden\, Dam Control Agent\, and Water Resource Manager. David has over 25 years of environmental experience including working for Beal’s Island Shellfish Hatchery\, Maine Inland Fish & Wildlife\, Poland Spring\, Bath Iron Works\, Fisher Engineering\, and the City of Rockland. With 15 years of municipal experience in the mid-coast\, David has a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies from the University Maine Machias. Much of his career has been focused on protecting water resources as well enjoying much of the recreation it provides. David lives in Rockport.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamdenCAN (ClimateActionNow) is a citizen-led organization committed to reducing Camden’s contribution to climate change through local action\, education\, advocacy\, and resources. We help our community take advantage of climate solutions with actionable steps. Together we CAN make a difference.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/camden-talks-climate-series-where-does-camden-stand-on-climate-action-panel-discussion/
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception for Exhibit "The Magic of Maine: Paintings by Lisa Kyle"
DESCRIPTION:The Camden Public Library welcomes artist Lisa Kyle for a solo exhibit of her paintings\, titled “The Magic of Maine” in the Picker Room Gallery during the month of December*. The collection features landscape paintings of the Midcoast and celebrates the beauty and serenity that Kyle has found in Maine. \n\n\n\nThe public is invited to view the exhibit and meet Lisa Kyle during the Opening Reception on Saturday\, December 9\, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM in the Picker Room at the Camden Public Library. \n\n\n\n“As I was painting this year\, I was reminded of the excitement that I always felt when we drove to Maine for our summer vacations\,” said Kyle. “As we got closer to Maine\, the traffic diminished and the scenery grew more beautiful.  Even the light seemed clearer and brighter.  While we have now lived in Maine full-time for 6 years\, I am still entranced by the beauty of Maine:  the quality of the light\, the simple yet compelling forms of the old houses and barns\, the subtle colors of the meadows\, the amazing summer sunsets and the views over the water.  \n\n\n\n\n“Take My Cares Away”\n\n\n\n“I’ll Fly Away”\n\n\n\n\nThe paintings in the collection “The Magic of Maine” are about the beauty and serenity that I have found in the landscape of Maine\, especially the Mid Coast regions\, including the Pemaquid Peninsula\, Boothbay\, Marshall Point and Birch Point State Park.  There are also paintings inspired by Vinalhaven and Jonesport.   In each painting I have tried to depict a landscape that could only be Maine\, especially Maine in the glorious season of summer.”   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Lisa Kyle\n\n\n\nAs far back as I can remember\, I have loved to draw and paint. I always wanted to be a painter.  Even while I began practicing architecture\, I studied painting. I took classes wherever my husband and I lived – at SMU in Dallas\, at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah and at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Maryland.  More impactful\, I also studied privately with many artists including Scott Christensen\, Jill Carver and Lori Putnam.  My dream was always to paint full time\, one day\, some day.  \n\n\n\n“Misty Moonlight”\n\n\n\nI spent many years as a residential architect\, squeezing in time to paint whenever I could: early mornings before going to an office\, or on the weekends after chores.  In 2006\, I had a sort of rude awakening when I was diagnosed with breast cancer.  I realized that a lot of the cliches are true:  life is short\, life can turn on a dime\, you should follow your dreams\, and there is no time like the present.   After finishing cancer treatments in 2007\, I began to make a plan:  to live somewhere beautiful and to paint for a living.  I now know that dreams can indeed come true. \n\n\n\nIt took a few years for my husband and I to get here\, but we moved to Maine in 2016!  We live in an old 1830’s farmhouse that we renovated and restored.  Like most old houses\, it is a work in progress\, a never-ending project.  In 2017\, I began painting full time and have relished every moment of it!  I love exploring the areas around our home in mid-coast Maine and also Acadia to find inspirations to paint!  I love trying to capture the energy and emotion of a landscape in paint.    I love knowing that I am finally where I am supposed to be. \n\n\n\nI begin paintings with sketches\, and often paint plein-aire or on-site.  I have learned that I am a fair-weather painter though!  In the winter\, I paint in my studio\, using sketches\, on-site paintings and photographs as sources of inspiration.  Whether they are created in the field or in my studio\, I try to capture some of the beauty of the natural world – \n\n\n\nthe quality of the light\, \n\n\n\nthe simple yet compelling forms of the vernacular architecture\, \n\n\n\nthe subtle colors of the meadows\, \n\n\n\nthe magic at sunset.  \n\n\n\nI am constantly stunned at the ceaselessly changing blues of the waters\, whether they are the ponds\, rivers\, or the ocean. \n\n\n\nThe more that I paint\, the more convinced I am that Art is Important – it feeds our soul.  My calling is to lift up nature by creating beautiful objects so that others can live with the beauty and serenity of nature in their homes. \n\n\n\nLearn more about Lisa Kyle at her website. \n\n\n\n\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/opening-reception-for-exhibit-the-magic-of-maine-paintings-by-lisa-kyle/
CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar
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SUMMARY:"Lobstering Women of Maine" Book Signing with Artist Susan Tobey White
DESCRIPTION:The Camden Public Library welcomes fine artist Susan Tobey White for an afternoon book signing event on Sunday\, December 10\, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the Picker Room. White will share from her latest book and body of work\, Lobstering Women of Maine. Books will be available for purchase and signings. \n\n\n\n“Susan Tobey White’s paintings in Lobstering Women vividly depict Maine women’s participation in today’s lobster fishing. The paintings tell the stories of what the women have to do every day to be successful in an industry dominated by men. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSusan Tobey White’s inspiration was watching a woman unloading lobster traps from a boat on to a snow-covered dock. Her first painting was of this hard-working young woman.The simple idea began: a series of paintings of women lobstering. \n\n\n\nNow\, eighteen portraits later\, we see what is needed for the work of lobstering: painting buoys\, baiting traps\, hauling the traps\, sizing the lobsters and banding them. All the while maneuvering the powerful boat. \n\n\n\nSeveral generations of women and girls along the Coast of Maine are represented. These are hardworking women who juggle family\, school\, and other jobs\, along with their joy of being out on the water.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSusan Tobey White has been involved in creating forever and has been a full time working artist in Maine for the last 20 years. She worked as an elementary art teacher for 15 years\, participating in art shows during the summer where she showed her paintings and doll sculptures.  \n\n\n\nWhen she stopped teaching she opened High Street Studio & Gallery in Belfast\, where she showed her own work and that of others for 15 years. The gallery closed a few years ago when the building sold.  Her current studio\, Susan Tobey White Studio\, is located at 111 High Street in Belfast and open by chance or by appointment. \n\n\n\nSusan has taught painting workshops during the past 17 years and continues\, traveling the East Coast to do so.  She is certified through Golden Acrylics\, Inc and Silver Brush as one of their Artist Educators. Her teaching has been enhanced tremendously by the knowledge of paint and brushes these two businesses have shared. \n\n\n\nHer work has been shown in numerous venues in Maine\, South Carolina\, North Carolina\, Florida\, Massachusetts and Connecticut.  Many of her paintings are in private collections throughout the United States and internationally. Her most recent body of work\, Lobstering Women of Maine\, was on display at the Penobscot Marine Museum for their 2019 season. \n\n\n\nLearn more about Susan at her website\, www.susantobeywhite.com.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/lobstering-women-of-maine-with-artist-susan-tobey-white/
CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar
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SUMMARY:"The Stones of Ailsa Craig" with David Florig
DESCRIPTION:The Camden Public Library welcomes author David Florig for a reading and discussion of his debut novel\, The Stones of Ailsa Craig\, on Tuesday\, December 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the Picker Room and on Zoom. The event will include readings\, a curling stone made from 60-million-year-old granite\, Q&A\, and book signing. All ages are welcome. \n\n\n\nHave you ever wondered about the sport of curling? What is with the ice\, the stone\, and the broom that has captured the interest of millions of fans and found its place in the Olympics? Quiet City Books is delighted to introduce Florig’s historical fiction novel\, set in present-day Belfast\, Maine\, and in 1880s Scotland. The novel is centered around the ancient Scottish sport of curling and features a foreword by Olympic curler Tara Peterson. \n\n\n\nAlthough curling provides the context\, the book will appeal to fans of historical fiction and mysteries.  \n\n\n\nThis is a hybrid program that will take place in the Picker Room and on Zoom. To attend virtually\, register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_c_IkF6LkQmqZUK5ijWcHKg \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid Florig is a member of the Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance\, as well as a member and past-president of the Pine Tree Curling Club in Portland. The Stones of Ailsa Craig is his debut novel and is an homage to Belfast\, Maine; the glorious Maine coast; and the ancient Scottish sport of curling. \n\n\n\nDavid lives in Ocean Park\, Maine with his wife of thirty-five years\, Nancy\, and their ill-mannered rescue dog\, Molly Malone. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you find programs like these valuable\, we ask for your support this Giving Season. Make a donation by Sunday\, December 31 to contribute to our Annual Appeal and 2024 outreach\, inspired by the power of words. Thank you!
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/the-stones-of-ailsa-craig-with-david-florig/
CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar
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SUMMARY:Maine Authors for Lewiston - Book Signing Event
DESCRIPTION:Maine Authors for Lewiston\, an informal group of more than 70 Maine authors\, have banded together to support the victims of the recent tragedy in Lewiston. The group has organized a series of 10 book signings at libraries across the state for people to meet authors and purchase books. \n\n\n\nThe Camden Public Library will host a Maine Authors for Lewiston event on Thursday\, December 14\, 6:00 – 7:30 PM in the Picker Room. This event is free and open to the public. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFiction writers\, children’s book authors\, non-fiction writers\, and poets will be among the participants. This is a wonderful opportunity for Maine book-lovers to support local authors\, but\, most importantly\, to help our fellow Mainers as they begin to heal and recover.  \n\n\n\nAll of the participating authors have agreed to donate all\, or most\, of their proceeds from these events to help the healing and recovery efforts in Lewiston. All are volunteering because they care.  \n\n\n\nThe Maine writing community is a small\, but vibrant\, part of Maine culture. Some writers have been personally impacted by the events in Lewiston\, others simply care deeply about Maine and their fellow Mainers. Most do much of their writing in and about Maine. All want to help.  \n\n\n\nParticipating authors include Robin Clifford Wood\, David Florig\, Ed Rice\, Sarah Carlson\, Maureen Milliken\, Meg Weston\, Sandra Dunham\, Claire Ackroyd\, Amy Carpenter\, Barry Somes\, and others! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaine Authors for Lewiston is organized by David Florig\, a member of the Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance\, author of The Stones of Ailsa Craig\, and the past-president of the Pine Tree Curling Club in Portland.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you find programs like these valuable\, we ask for your support this Giving Season. Make a donation by Sunday\, December 31 to contribute to our Annual Appeal and 2024 outreach\, inspired by the power of words. Thank you!
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/maine-authors-for-lewiston-book-signing-event/
CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar
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SUMMARY:Library closed
DESCRIPTION:The library will be closed today due to the holiday. \n\n\n\nThe Camden Public Library will observe special hours of operation during the holidays. Read below for the rest of our holiday hours: \n\n\n\nWednesday\, December 20: 12 PM – 6 PM (Late opening) \n\n\n\nSaturday\, December 23: 10 AM – 3 PM (Early closure) \n\n\n\nSunday\, December 24: CLOSED \n\n\n\nMonday\, December 25: CLOSED \n\n\n\nMonday\, January 1: CLOSED \n\n\n\nWe wish you all safe and happy holidays!
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/library-closed/2023-12-24/
CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar,Kids' Calendar
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