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SUMMARY:Preschool Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us for themed stories\, book extension crafts\, and activities every Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the Picker Room! These are geared for preschool-age children\, but all ages and families are welcome! \n\n\n\nSeptember 4th – GoldfishSeptember 11th – All Sorts of DotsSeptember 18th – Woodland AnimalsSeptember 25th – Super Shapes \n\n\n\n*Please note that there are no Thursday story times currently. Book Time for Babies takes place on Wednesdays\, and Preschool Story Time takes place on Fridays.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/preschool-story-time/2027-01-01/
CATEGORIES:Kids' Calendar
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SUMMARY:Saturday Storytime with Miss Stefanie
DESCRIPTION:Saturday storytime with Miss Stefanie is back! \n\n\n\n1st & 3rd Saturdays at 10 am. \n\n\n\nJoin us for stories\, crafts & activities around a theme. \n\n\n\nSeptember 5th – BEANS! \n\n\n\nSeptember 19th – No Saturday Storytime \n\n\n\nSeptember 26th – Teddy Bear Picnic! (1pm)
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/saturday-storytime-with-miss-stefanie/2027-01-02/
CATEGORIES:Kids' Calendar
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SUMMARY:Open Needlepoint Group - Sponsored by Pine Tree Chapter of American Needlepoint Guild
DESCRIPTION:Discover the joy of stitching in community! Bring your own project to work on or come by to check it out. All levels are welcome—whether you’re new to needlepoint or have been stitching for years\, you’ll find a supportive\, creative community. This group is free and no registration is required. Just show up and needlepoint together! Meets on First & Third Sundays\, 2:00 – 3:00 PM in the Picker Room. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis group is put on by The American Needlepoint Guild (ANG) Pine Tree Chapter. ANG is an educational\, non-profit organization whose main purpose is education and cultural development through participation in and encouragement of interest in the art of needlepoint. The Guild was formed in 1972 and has over 10\,200 members. The Pine Tree Chapter was formed in 1986 by stitchers who wished to learn more about needlepoint.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/open-needlepoint-group-sponsored-by-pine-tree-chapter-of-american-needlepoint-guild2-2027-01-03/2027-01-03/
CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi and Qigong
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the many benefits of tai chi and qigong through the exploration of movements and principles. These beginning classes are beneficial for people of all levels of fitness—developing awareness\, relaxation\, energy\, flexibility\, strength\, balance\, and pleasure in the open air. \n\n\n\nTai Chi meets in the Amphitheatre every Monday and Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. \n\n\n\n\nAnna Dembska is a certified teacher of Yang Family tai chi. She studies tai chi and qigong with Mike Shunney in Rockland and Zhong Xuechao (Master Bing) from Wudang Mountain\, China. She has also studied Yang Family tai chi with Grandmaster Yang Jun and San Shou two-person play with Dr. Jay Dunbar and Kathleen Cusick. Anna is a singer\, composer\, and voice teacher by profession\, and her tai chi teaching is informed by its many similarities with vocal technique\, which she has been practicing and teaching for many years. \n\n\n\nClasses are by donation\, with a portion of the proceeds donated to the Camden Public Library. For more information contact Anna at camdentaiji@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n(Emailing Anna is strongly encouraged so that you can be contacted in case the class is canceled and to confirm if the class will happen in the Amphitheatre or on the Upper Lawn.)
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/tai-chi-and-qigong-in-the-amphitheatre-2-2023-06-26-2023-06-26/2027-01-04/
CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270104T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270104T170000
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SUMMARY:Lego Club
DESCRIPTION:Come have fun with legos! Meets most Mondays\, 4:00 – 5:00 PM and will be in the Picker Room when available.* \n\n\n\n*When the Picker Room is not available\, the Lego Club will meet in the J area.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/lego-club/2027-01-04/
CATEGORIES:Kids' Calendar
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270105T120000
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SUMMARY:Book Donations Open at the Blue Door Book Shed
DESCRIPTION:We welcome donations of materials that can be added to our collection or sold to support our programs\, including: \n\n\n\n\nHardcover\, paperback\, and audio books\n\n\n\nCDs and DVDs in cases\n\n\n\nPuzzles bagged inside boxes\n\n\n\n\nDue to space and sorting limitations\, we can only accept 2 bags or boxes at a time. \n\n\n\nAll items must be in good or better condition. Items in poor / unsellable condition\, or for which there is no market\, create a financial burden for the Library and extra work for volunteers. \n\n\n\n\nPlease do NOT bring: \n\n\n\n\nBooks with mold or mildew\, musty smell\, water damage\, missing dust jackets\, stained or torn covers\, broken spines\, writing inside\, or other physical damage;\n\n\n\nTextbooks\, condensed books\, self-published books\, encyclopedias\, journals\, or magazines;\n\n\n\nCassette or VHS tapes;\n\n\n\nContemporary fiction more than 10 years old;\n\n\n\nMedical\, health\, computer\, technology\, or reference books more than 2 years old.\n\n\n\n\n\nDonations may be brought in boxes or bags to the blue door book shed located in the Meadow Parking Lot on Atlantic Avenue on Tuesdays from 9am – 12pm. Please do not leave donations at any other time – the weather will get to them before our volunteers do. \n\n\n\nWe rely on volunteers who generously give their time to accept\, sort\, and pack your donations. Due to their time and our space limitations\, we can only accept 2 bags or boxes at a time. Please be prepared to wait for a few minutes while a volunteer accepts your donation. \n\n\n\nIf you have a donation larger than 2 bags/boxes or are unable to come on a Tuesday morning\, please call the Library at (207) 236-3440. A staff member will collect and forward your information to a volunteer who will contact you to make alternative arrangements. \n\n\n\nPlease do not bring donations directly to the Library – there is no storage available at this time. \n\n\n\nThank you for your support of the Camden Public Library!
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/book-donations-at-the-blue-door-book-shed-2/2027-01-05/
CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270105T120000
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SUMMARY:Walsh History Center Hour - On Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a question about the history of Camden\, your ancestors that may have lived in the area\, or the house you live in now? Ken Gross and the Walsh History Center team are happy to try to help find you an answer! To request a link to participate\, or simply ask a question\, email: wporter@librarycamden.org \n\n\n\nPlease let us know a bit about what you are interested in discussing so that we can have our resources ready.  \n\n\n\n\n\n“Anne Fletcher’s birthday carol (flashlight).”  Photo is undated.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/walsh-history-center-hour-on-zoom-2/2027-01-05/
LOCATION:Camden Public Library\, 55 Main Street\, Camden\, ME\, 04843\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar
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SUMMARY:Book Time for Babies with Miss Amy
DESCRIPTION:Join Miss Amy on Wednesdays at 10 am for stories and songs for your little ones! Wednesday story times are themed for babies. \n\n\n\nOn Thursdays & Fridays at 10 am\, join Miss Amy for preschool- and early elementary-themed stories & book extension crafts. Story times are indoors unless otherwise noted.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/book-time-for-babies-with-miss-amy/2027-01-06/
LOCATION:Camden Public Library\, 55 Main Street\, Camden\, ME\, 04843\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids' Calendar
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SUMMARY:Free CareerCenter Services
DESCRIPTION:The library offers an opportunity for the public to have FREE one-on-one career help. A representative from the Maine Department of Labor’s CareerCenter will have open “office hours” every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month\, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at a table on the ground floor of the library. \n\n\n\nThese services are available for ANYONE and at no cost! Get help with: \n\n\n\n\nJob search\n\n\n\nResume and interviewing\n\n\n\nLocating a registered apprenticeship\n\n\n\nTraining and education assistance\n\n\n\nFederal bonding information\n\n\n\nVeteran’s services and job search assistance\n\n\n\n\nThis is a FREE service for members of the community who are seeking assistance with job and career-related matters.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/free-careercenter-services/2027-01-06/
CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270106T153000
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SUMMARY:New Writing Group! All Welcome
DESCRIPTION:This new writer’s group meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month\, 3:30 – 5:30 PM in the Picker Room at Camden Public Library. Share what you are working on and meet other writers. They are looking for new folks and all are welcome! Just show up. Or\, if you would like to be in touch with the organizer\, please email jsagaser@librarycamden.org
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/writing-group/2027-01-06/
CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270106T160000
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SUMMARY:Art & Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday\, Amy Hand facilitates creative art and journaling projects for adults through emails and Zoom. On second Wednesdays\, meetings are held in-person in the Picker Room as well as on Zoom. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in receiving the project ideas or would like to receive a link to participate in the Zoom meeting\, contact: alhand@librarycamden.org
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/art-journaling/2027-01-06/
LOCATION:Camden Public Library\, 55 Main Street\, Camden\, ME\, 04843\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270107T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270107T113000
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi and Qigong
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the many benefits of tai chi and qigong through the exploration of movements and principles. These beginning classes are beneficial for people of all levels of fitness—developing awareness\, relaxation\, energy\, flexibility\, strength\, balance\, and pleasure in the open air. \n\n\n\nTai Chi meets in the Amphitheatre every Monday and Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. \n\n\n\n\nAnna Dembska is a certified teacher of Yang Family tai chi. She studies tai chi and qigong with Mike Shunney in Rockland and Zhong Xuechao (Master Bing) from Wudang Mountain\, China. She has also studied Yang Family tai chi with Grandmaster Yang Jun and San Shou two-person play with Dr. Jay Dunbar and Kathleen Cusick. Anna is a singer\, composer\, and voice teacher by profession\, and her tai chi teaching is informed by its many similarities with vocal technique\, which she has been practicing and teaching for many years. \n\n\n\nClasses are by donation\, with a portion of the proceeds donated to the Camden Public Library. For more information contact Anna at camdentaiji@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n(Emailing Anna is strongly encouraged so that you can be contacted in case the class is canceled and to confirm if the class will happen in the Amphitheatre or on the Upper Lawn.)
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/tai-chi-and-qigong-in-the-amphitheatre-2-2023-06-26-2023-06-26/2027-01-07/
CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270107T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270107T170000
DTSTAMP:20260731T142958Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Art Afternoons
DESCRIPTION:Ages 5-12 \n\n\n\nSign up to join Miss Amy for hands-on creative art projects just right for kids who love to create! We’ve made paper bag snowflakes\, sculptures\, group mandalas\, agamographs\, valentines\, Tie-dye t-shirts\, watercolor paintings and more. \n\n\n\nAugust 13thAugust 20th – ART WALK 5-7pm (in front of Page Gallery)August 27th – Li Goff will lead us in a beginner’s crochet project \n\n\n\nNo Creative Art Afternoon on August 6th. \n\n\n\nPlease call or email the library at 207-236-3440 or info@librarycamden.org to sign up so we have enough supplies prepped. This program takes place in the Picker Room at the library.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/creative-art-afternoons-2/2027-01-07/
CATEGORIES:Kids' Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270107T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270107T193000
DTSTAMP:20260916T154120Z
CREATED:20260911T205820Z
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SUMMARY:Mid-Coast Audubon: Raptors of New England with Dan Gardoqui (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:The Mid-Coast Audubon‘s series of nature talks in partnership with the Camden Public Library continues on Thursday\, January 7\, at 6:30 PM on Zoom only with Dan Gardoqui\, who will teach the audience all about raptors of New England. Stay tuned for more information! \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Zoom Here\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMID-COAST AUDUBON\, SERVING THE MAINE COUNTIES OF KNOX\, LINCOLN\, AND WALDO \n\n\n\nMid-Coast Audubon is a chapter of Audubon\, and affiliated with Maine Audubon. We cover the midcoast inland from Boothbay Harbor\, west to Windsor and China\, and east along the coast to Bucksport. Our mission is to promote long-term\, responsible use of natural resources through informed membership\, education and community awareness. \n\n\n\nThroughout the year fascinating and informative programs are presented (free!) via the Camden Public Library\, and there are numerous field trips to see birds and learn about the natural history of Maine. Come be part of the fun and learning. Check out our events page for dates/times. You can also watch the recorded presentations from earlier programs.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/mid-coast-audubon-raptors-of-new-england-with-dan-gardoqui-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270108T110000
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CREATED:20251229T174535Z
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UID:98160-1799402400-1799406000@www.librarycamden.org
SUMMARY:Preschool Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us for themed stories\, book extension crafts\, and activities every Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the Picker Room! These are geared for preschool-age children\, but all ages and families are welcome! \n\n\n\nSeptember 4th – GoldfishSeptember 11th – All Sorts of DotsSeptember 18th – Woodland AnimalsSeptember 25th – Super Shapes \n\n\n\n*Please note that there are no Thursday story times currently. Book Time for Babies takes place on Wednesdays\, and Preschool Story Time takes place on Fridays.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/preschool-story-time/2027-01-08/
CATEGORIES:Kids' Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260807T201346Z
CREATED:20260305T154349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T201346Z
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SUMMARY:Work in Progress: A Reading Roundtable for Poets and Writers
DESCRIPTION:This new roundtable group for writers and poets meets on second and fourth Sundays\, 2:00 – 4:00 PM\, in the Picker Room at Camden Public Library. Open to all.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/work-in-progress-a-reading-roundtable-for-poets-and-writers/2027-01-10/
CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270111T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270111T113000
DTSTAMP:20230503T143912Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T143912Z
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi and Qigong
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the many benefits of tai chi and qigong through the exploration of movements and principles. These beginning classes are beneficial for people of all levels of fitness—developing awareness\, relaxation\, energy\, flexibility\, strength\, balance\, and pleasure in the open air. \n\n\n\nTai Chi meets in the Amphitheatre every Monday and Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. \n\n\n\n\nAnna Dembska is a certified teacher of Yang Family tai chi. She studies tai chi and qigong with Mike Shunney in Rockland and Zhong Xuechao (Master Bing) from Wudang Mountain\, China. She has also studied Yang Family tai chi with Grandmaster Yang Jun and San Shou two-person play with Dr. Jay Dunbar and Kathleen Cusick. Anna is a singer\, composer\, and voice teacher by profession\, and her tai chi teaching is informed by its many similarities with vocal technique\, which she has been practicing and teaching for many years. \n\n\n\nClasses are by donation\, with a portion of the proceeds donated to the Camden Public Library. For more information contact Anna at camdentaiji@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n(Emailing Anna is strongly encouraged so that you can be contacted in case the class is canceled and to confirm if the class will happen in the Amphitheatre or on the Upper Lawn.)
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/tai-chi-and-qigong-in-the-amphitheatre-2-2023-06-26-2023-06-26/2027-01-11/
CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270111T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270111T170000
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SUMMARY:Lego Club
DESCRIPTION:Come have fun with legos! Meets most Mondays\, 4:00 – 5:00 PM and will be in the Picker Room when available.* \n\n\n\n*When the Picker Room is not available\, the Lego Club will meet in the J area.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/lego-club/2027-01-11/
CATEGORIES:Kids' Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270112T120000
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SUMMARY:Book Donations Open at the Blue Door Book Shed
DESCRIPTION:We welcome donations of materials that can be added to our collection or sold to support our programs\, including: \n\n\n\n\nHardcover\, paperback\, and audio books\n\n\n\nCDs and DVDs in cases\n\n\n\nPuzzles bagged inside boxes\n\n\n\n\nDue to space and sorting limitations\, we can only accept 2 bags or boxes at a time. \n\n\n\nAll items must be in good or better condition. Items in poor / unsellable condition\, or for which there is no market\, create a financial burden for the Library and extra work for volunteers. \n\n\n\n\nPlease do NOT bring: \n\n\n\n\nBooks with mold or mildew\, musty smell\, water damage\, missing dust jackets\, stained or torn covers\, broken spines\, writing inside\, or other physical damage;\n\n\n\nTextbooks\, condensed books\, self-published books\, encyclopedias\, journals\, or magazines;\n\n\n\nCassette or VHS tapes;\n\n\n\nContemporary fiction more than 10 years old;\n\n\n\nMedical\, health\, computer\, technology\, or reference books more than 2 years old.\n\n\n\n\n\nDonations may be brought in boxes or bags to the blue door book shed located in the Meadow Parking Lot on Atlantic Avenue on Tuesdays from 9am – 12pm. Please do not leave donations at any other time – the weather will get to them before our volunteers do. \n\n\n\nWe rely on volunteers who generously give their time to accept\, sort\, and pack your donations. Due to their time and our space limitations\, we can only accept 2 bags or boxes at a time. Please be prepared to wait for a few minutes while a volunteer accepts your donation. \n\n\n\nIf you have a donation larger than 2 bags/boxes or are unable to come on a Tuesday morning\, please call the Library at (207) 236-3440. A staff member will collect and forward your information to a volunteer who will contact you to make alternative arrangements. \n\n\n\nPlease do not bring donations directly to the Library – there is no storage available at this time. \n\n\n\nThank you for your support of the Camden Public Library!
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/book-donations-at-the-blue-door-book-shed-2/2027-01-12/
CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar
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SUMMARY:Poets' Corner
DESCRIPTION:The Camden Public Library Poets’ Corner is the newest chapter of the Poets’ Corner groups that meet at public libraries in midcoast Maine. The group meets every second and fourth Tuesday in the Picker Room. Poets will have the opportunity to share at least one poem for feedback at every meeting. Please bring printed copies of your poem(s) to share with group members. We take turns reading the poems we have written and listening to poems other poets in the group have written. New poets welcome! Contact Nora at ncurry@librarycamden.org for more information.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/poets-corner/2027-01-12/
CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270112T120000
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SUMMARY:Walsh History Center Hour - On Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a question about the history of Camden\, your ancestors that may have lived in the area\, or the house you live in now? Ken Gross and the Walsh History Center team are happy to try to help find you an answer! To request a link to participate\, or simply ask a question\, email: wporter@librarycamden.org \n\n\n\nPlease let us know a bit about what you are interested in discussing so that we can have our resources ready.  \n\n\n\n\n\n“Anne Fletcher’s birthday carol (flashlight).”  Photo is undated.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/walsh-history-center-hour-on-zoom-2/2027-01-12/
LOCATION:Camden Public Library\, 55 Main Street\, Camden\, ME\, 04843\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270112T130000
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SUMMARY:Leer y Charlar
DESCRIPTION:Leer y Charlar is a Spanish language reading and conversation group. Members chat about each other’s lives in Spanish\, and then discuss the “article of the day” from an online Spanish language newspaper distributed prior to the meeting.  \n\n\n\nMeetings on the second Tuesday of the month will meet on Zoom only. On fourth Tuesdays\, meetings will be hybrid and take place in the Picker Room as well as on Zoom. \n\n\n\nFor more information and to receive a Zoom link to participate\, contact the group organizer Lynne Taylor at leerycharlar@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDid you know? Leer y Charlar has been going on for 9 years!
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/leer-y-charlar-2-2023-12-26/2027-01-12/
LOCATION:Camden Public Library\, 55 Main Street\, Camden\, ME\, 04843\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270112T160000
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SUMMARY:Climate Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Come join others in casual conversation about the multiple polycrises of the moment.  \n\n\n\nThe ultimate goal of these discussions is to inform as well as expand one another’s understandings of the moment we are living in. One of the greatest actions to take to improve our current situation is to talk about it\, as well as forge new alliances and build community. Come join us—let’s see what we can do to thrive in these challenging times. \n\n\n\nThe reading and conversation group meets on second and fourth Tuesday afternoons\, 4:00 – 5:00 PM at Camden Public Library in the Picker Room. If you have questions or would like to participate\, please email camdencan2025@gmail.com. \n\n\n\nLearn more about CamdenCAN at camdencan.org.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/climate-conversations/2027-01-12/
CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270113T110000
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SUMMARY:Book Time for Babies with Miss Amy
DESCRIPTION:Join Miss Amy on Wednesdays at 10 am for stories and songs for your little ones! Wednesday story times are themed for babies. \n\n\n\nOn Thursdays & Fridays at 10 am\, join Miss Amy for preschool- and early elementary-themed stories & book extension crafts. Story times are indoors unless otherwise noted.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/book-time-for-babies-with-miss-amy/2027-01-13/
LOCATION:Camden Public Library\, 55 Main Street\, Camden\, ME\, 04843\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids' Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270113T160000
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SUMMARY:Art & Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday\, Amy Hand facilitates creative art and journaling projects for adults through emails and Zoom. On second Wednesdays\, meetings are held in-person in the Picker Room as well as on Zoom. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in receiving the project ideas or would like to receive a link to participate in the Zoom meeting\, contact: alhand@librarycamden.org
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/art-journaling/2027-01-13/
LOCATION:Camden Public Library\, 55 Main Street\, Camden\, ME\, 04843\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi and Qigong
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the many benefits of tai chi and qigong through the exploration of movements and principles. These beginning classes are beneficial for people of all levels of fitness—developing awareness\, relaxation\, energy\, flexibility\, strength\, balance\, and pleasure in the open air. \n\n\n\nTai Chi meets in the Amphitheatre every Monday and Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. \n\n\n\n\nAnna Dembska is a certified teacher of Yang Family tai chi. She studies tai chi and qigong with Mike Shunney in Rockland and Zhong Xuechao (Master Bing) from Wudang Mountain\, China. She has also studied Yang Family tai chi with Grandmaster Yang Jun and San Shou two-person play with Dr. Jay Dunbar and Kathleen Cusick. Anna is a singer\, composer\, and voice teacher by profession\, and her tai chi teaching is informed by its many similarities with vocal technique\, which she has been practicing and teaching for many years. \n\n\n\nClasses are by donation\, with a portion of the proceeds donated to the Camden Public Library. For more information contact Anna at camdentaiji@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n(Emailing Anna is strongly encouraged so that you can be contacted in case the class is canceled and to confirm if the class will happen in the Amphitheatre or on the Upper Lawn.)
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/tai-chi-and-qigong-in-the-amphitheatre-2-2023-06-26-2023-06-26/2027-01-14/
CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar
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SUMMARY:Creative Art Afternoons
DESCRIPTION:Ages 5-12 \n\n\n\nSign up to join Miss Amy for hands-on creative art projects just right for kids who love to create! We’ve made paper bag snowflakes\, sculptures\, group mandalas\, agamographs\, valentines\, Tie-dye t-shirts\, watercolor paintings and more. \n\n\n\nAugust 13thAugust 20th – ART WALK 5-7pm (in front of Page Gallery)August 27th – Li Goff will lead us in a beginner’s crochet project \n\n\n\nNo Creative Art Afternoon on August 6th. \n\n\n\nPlease call or email the library at 207-236-3440 or info@librarycamden.org to sign up so we have enough supplies prepped. This program takes place in the Picker Room at the library.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/creative-art-afternoons-2/2027-01-14/
CATEGORIES:Kids' Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270115T110000
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SUMMARY:Preschool Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us for themed stories\, book extension crafts\, and activities every Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the Picker Room! These are geared for preschool-age children\, but all ages and families are welcome! \n\n\n\nSeptember 4th – GoldfishSeptember 11th – All Sorts of DotsSeptember 18th – Woodland AnimalsSeptember 25th – Super Shapes \n\n\n\n*Please note that there are no Thursday story times currently. Book Time for Babies takes place on Wednesdays\, and Preschool Story Time takes place on Fridays.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/preschool-story-time/2027-01-15/
CATEGORIES:Kids' Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270117T140000
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SUMMARY:Open Needlepoint Group - Sponsored by Pine Tree Chapter of American Needlepoint Guild
DESCRIPTION:Discover the joy of stitching in community! Bring your own project to work on or come by to check it out. All levels are welcome—whether you’re new to needlepoint or have been stitching for years\, you’ll find a supportive\, creative community. This group is free and no registration is required. Just show up and needlepoint together! Meets on First & Third Sundays\, 2:00 – 3:00 PM in the Picker Room. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis group is put on by The American Needlepoint Guild (ANG) Pine Tree Chapter. ANG is an educational\, non-profit organization whose main purpose is education and cultural development through participation in and encouragement of interest in the art of needlepoint. The Guild was formed in 1972 and has over 10\,200 members. The Pine Tree Chapter was formed in 1986 by stitchers who wished to learn more about needlepoint.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/open-needlepoint-group-sponsored-by-pine-tree-chapter-of-american-needlepoint-guild2-2027-01-03/2027-01-17/
CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi and Qigong
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the many benefits of tai chi and qigong through the exploration of movements and principles. These beginning classes are beneficial for people of all levels of fitness—developing awareness\, relaxation\, energy\, flexibility\, strength\, balance\, and pleasure in the open air. \n\n\n\nTai Chi meets in the Amphitheatre every Monday and Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. \n\n\n\n\nAnna Dembska is a certified teacher of Yang Family tai chi. She studies tai chi and qigong with Mike Shunney in Rockland and Zhong Xuechao (Master Bing) from Wudang Mountain\, China. She has also studied Yang Family tai chi with Grandmaster Yang Jun and San Shou two-person play with Dr. Jay Dunbar and Kathleen Cusick. Anna is a singer\, composer\, and voice teacher by profession\, and her tai chi teaching is informed by its many similarities with vocal technique\, which she has been practicing and teaching for many years. \n\n\n\nClasses are by donation\, with a portion of the proceeds donated to the Camden Public Library. For more information contact Anna at camdentaiji@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n(Emailing Anna is strongly encouraged so that you can be contacted in case the class is canceled and to confirm if the class will happen in the Amphitheatre or on the Upper Lawn.)
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/tai-chi-and-qigong-in-the-amphitheatre-2-2023-06-26-2023-06-26/2027-01-18/
CATEGORIES:Adults' Calendar
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