Camden Public Library

OUT OF AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION TO PROTECT THE HEALTH OF OUR MEMBERS AND STAFF, THE LIBRARY WILL REMAIN CLOSED DURING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK. THIS BOOK GROUP IS EXPLORING OPTIONS FOR COMMUNICATING ONLINE, INCLUDING THROUGH EMAIL AND ZOOM MEETINGS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE GROUP'S ORGANIZER TRACY ANN LORD AT: balancedlightalignment@gmail.com “Women Who Run with the Wolves isn’t just another book. It’s a gift of profound insight, wisdom, and love,” said Alice Walker in 1992 of Jungian analyst…

*THE TALK WITH MARANDA NEMETH ABOUT THE SHEEPSCOT RIVER INITIATIVE HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, AT 7:00 PM The Town of Camden will be presenting a series of talks to provide information to the community about the proposed Megunticook Restoration Project. These talks will allow Camden citizens a chance to hear from involved parties, ask questions, and voice their thoughts. The second presenter in the series is Maranda Nemeth, who will discuss her experience with the Sheepscot River…

The Camden Public Library is closed through the end of April. We will do our best to continue to provide digital programming when possible. On Friday, April 10, Julia will live-stream a reading on the library's Facebook Page. You can find the live-stream by clicking here or in our videos section of the Facebook Page when the live-stream is complete. The reading will remain available in the "Videos" section of the library's Facebook page to be viewed any time after the live-stream…

Each weekday, the Camden Public Library will have a virtual reference hour “Lunch with a Librarian” where you can ask us questions or just see a friendly face. Do you have a burning question for the Walsh History Center, or perhaps a technology issue that is troubling you? Maybe you just finished a book that you just have to share? We would love to hear from you! Using Zoom video conferencing, you can visit us in a virtual room anytime…

DUE TO THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK, THE LIBRARY IS CLOSED OUT OF AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION. THIS PROGRAM WILL INSTEAD BE HOSTED ON THE ZOOM PLATFORM ON THURSDAY, APRIL 16, AT 6:00 PM. PLEASE EMAIL JULIA AT JPIERCE@LIBRARYCAMDEN.ORG FOR A ZOOM LINK TO ATTEND. Local mycologist and author Greg Marley will give a presentation entitled"Mushroom Foraging in Maine and New England: Trends, Favorites, andStories." Mushrooming has taken hold across Maine and the US aspeople flock to the forest and fields chasing…

Each Monday on the Camden Public Library's Facebook Page, Julia will read selections from books about Maine's history. The April 13 reading will be from The Maritime Marauder of Revolutionary Maine: Captain Henry Mowat by Harry Gratwick. In 1775, Captain Henry Mowat infamously ordered the burning of Falmouth--now Portland. That act cast him as the arch-villain in the state's Revolutionary history, but Mowat's impact on Maine went far beyond a single order. The Scottish Mowat began his North American career…

Each weekday, the Camden Public Library will have a virtual reference hour “Lunch with a Librarian” where you can ask us questions or just see a friendly face. Do you have a burning question for the Walsh History Center, or perhaps a technology issue that is troubling you? Maybe you just finished a book that you just have to share? We would love to hear from you! Using Zoom video conferencing, you can visit us in a virtual room anytime…

THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM HAS DECIDED TO TAKE THE PRECAUTION TO CANCEL THE COASTAL MAINE SENIOR COLLEGE CLASSES TO MINIMIZE THE SPREAD OF COVID-19. PLEASE CHECK WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM AND COASTAL SENIOR COLLEGE FOR FURTHER UPDATES ON THEIR CLASS OFFERINGS. Throughout the Shakespeare canon of comedies, tragedies, and histories, memorable characters in their senior years face dilemmas, choices, compromises, and consequences of their actions or the actions of the gods. We shall explore the experiences of…

OUT OF AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION TO PROTECT THE HEALTH OF OUR MEMBERS AND STAFF, THE LIBRARY WILL REMAIN CLOSED DURING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK. DURING THE MONTH OF APRIL, THE LEER Y CHARLAR GROUP WILL BE HOLDING MEETINGS ONLINE USING THE ZOOM PLATFORM. PLEASE CONTACT Lynne Taylor at leerycharlar@gmail.com TO RECEIVE A LINK TO THE ZOOM MEETING. Read and chat – entirely in Spanish! This Spanish language reading and conversation group will continue on “second and fourth Tuesday” meetings  at…

OUT OF AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION DURING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK, THE TUESDAY BOOK CLUB WILL BE TEMPORARILY SUSPENDING ITS IN-PERSON MEETINGS. THE GROUP HAS DECIDED TO HAVE AN EMAIL DISCUSSION ABOUT THIS MONTH'S BOOK. EMAIL JPIERCE@LIBRARYCAMDEN.ORG TO GET CONNECTED. The book for this month is The Line Becomes a River (NF) by Francisco Cantu – For Francisco Cantú the border is in the blood: his mother, a park ranger and daughter of a Mexican immigrant, raised him in the scrublands of the Southwest. Cantú joins…

Each weekday, the Camden Public Library will have a virtual reference hour “Lunch with a Librarian” where you can ask us questions or just see a friendly face. Do you have a burning question for the Walsh History Center, or perhaps a technology issue that is troubling you? Maybe you just finished a book that you just have to share? We would love to hear from you! Using Zoom video conferencing, you can visit us in a virtual room anytime…

OUT OF AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION TO PROTECT THE HEALTH OF OUR MEMBERS AND STAFF, THE LIBRARY WILL REMAIN CLOSED DURING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK. WE ARE WORKING TO RESCHEDULE THIS EXHIBIT AS WELL AS THIS TALK. PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS. During the month of March, visitors to the Camden Public Library's Picker Room can enjoy an exhibit of historic maritime photographs curated by the Penobscot Marine Museum (PMM) in Searsport. On Tuesday, April 14, at 7:00 pm, Captain David…

The Camden Public Library will host Rockland-based permaculture designer, teacher, and builder Jesse Watson for an overview discussion of the permaculture process via the online Zoom platform.  He will highlight permaculture design principles and methods by looking at some case studies in Maine.  Watson will explore how people can grow their own food and heal ecosystems at the same time. He will explain ecosystems designed to produce food and other useful products for all species. Participants will learn strategies for growing…

QUARRY HILL HAS POSTPONED THIS EVENT. PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR INFORMATION ABOUT RESCHEDULING. Internationally known novelist Tess Gerritsen reflects on her evolution as a writer and offers tips for those with stories of their own to tell. Plus: why she’s now drawn to creating characters “of a certain age.” Selected Gerritsen titles will be available for purchase and signing. Admission will be free; however, seating is limited, and registration is required. Call 207-301-6116 or email. This event is part of Quarry…

Each weekday, the Camden Public Library will have a virtual reference hour “Lunch with a Librarian” where you can ask us questions or just see a friendly face. Do you have a burning question for the Walsh History Center, or perhaps a technology issue that is troubling you? Maybe you just finished a book that you just have to share? We would love to hear from you! Using Zoom video conferencing, you can visit us in a virtual room anytime…

Each weekday, the Camden Public Library will have a virtual reference hour “Lunch with a Librarian” where you can ask us questions or just see a friendly face. Do you have a burning question for the Walsh History Center, or perhaps a technology issue that is troubling you? Maybe you just finished a book that you just have to share? We would love to hear from you! Using Zoom video conferencing, you can visit us in a virtual room anytime…

THIS PROGRAM WILL BE HOSTED ONLINE VIA THE ZOOM PLATFORM SINCE THE LIBRARY IS CLOSED DURING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK. PLEASE EMAIL JULIA AT JPIERCE@LIBRARYCAMDEN.ORG TO REQUEST A ZOOM LINK TO ATTEND. On Thursday, April 16, at 6:00 pm, the Camden Public Library and the Maine Mycological Association will host an online presentation by local mycologist and author Greg Marley entitled, “Mushroom Foraging in Maine and New England: Trends, Favorites, and Stories.” The program will be hosted on the Zoom meeting…

OUT OF AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION TO PROTECT THE HEALTH OF OUR MEMBERS AND STAFF, THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED DURING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK. PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR MID-COAST AUDUBON PROGRAMS TO RESUME IN THE FALL. Lessons from Avian Haven Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center – a citizen’s guide to helping the birds of Maine The upcoming presentation will discuss common reasons why birds are admitted to Avian Haven Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center in Freedom and what public citizens can do…

The Camden Public Library is closed through the end of April. We will do our best to continue to provide digital programming when possible. On Friday, April 17, Julia will live-stream a reading on the library’s Facebook Page. You can find the live-stream by clicking here or in our videos section of the Facebook Page when the live-stream is complete. The reading will remain available in the “Videos” section of the library’s Facebook page to be viewed any time after the live-stream…

Each weekday, the Camden Public Library will have a virtual reference hour “Lunch with a Librarian” where you can ask us questions or just see a friendly face. Do you have a burning question for the Walsh History Center, or perhaps a technology issue that is troubling you? Maybe you just finished a book that you just have to share? We would love to hear from you! Using Zoom video conferencing, you can visit us in a virtual room anytime…

April 17 is International Haiku Poetry Day. In honor of the day, Kristen Lindquist and haiku students from her adult ed class will offer a special program: A 30-minute presentation on what haiku really is and how contemporary English-language poets write them. This will be followed by a 30-minute ginko (haiku walk) on the library grounds, after which participants will reconvene back inside and share what they've written! Haiku is probably the most popular poetic form practiced all over the world in…

OUT OF AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION TO PROTECT THE HEALTH OF OUR MEMBERS AND STAFF, THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED DURING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK. PLEASE STAY TUNED AS WE WILL WORK TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS ONLINE AND RESCHEDULE CANCELED LIVE PROGRAMS WHEN POSSIBLE. The Camden Public Library, in partnership with the Camden-Rockport Historical Society, will co-host a program on the life of schooner captain Captain Anders Anderson. Captain Anderson's grandson, John Anderson, will relate interesting details of the life of this immigrant…

DUE TO ABUNDANT CAUTION AROUND DINING OUT DURING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR INFORMATION ABOUT WHEN THIS FUNDRAISER WILL BE RESCHEDULED. THANK YOU. The Hartstone Inn in Camden is again supporting the Camden Public Library in honor of National Library Week by donating 50% of the proceeds of each meal on three different Sunday evenings. This generous offer will be available on April 5, April 19, and April 26, from 5:30 to 8:00…

Each Monday on the Camden Public Library's Facebook Page, Julia will read selections from books about Maine's history. Stay tuned for details about which book Julia will read . . . CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE CAMDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY'S FACEBOOK PAGE.

Each weekday, the Camden Public Library will have a virtual reference hour “Lunch with a Librarian” where you can ask us questions or just see a friendly face. Do you have a burning question for the Walsh History Center, or perhaps a technology issue that is troubling you? Maybe you just finished a book that you just have to share? We would love to hear from you! Using Zoom video conferencing, you can visit us in a virtual room anytime…

Each weekday, the Camden Public Library will have a virtual reference hour “Lunch with a Librarian” where you can ask us questions or just see a friendly face. Do you have a burning question for the Walsh History Center, or perhaps a technology issue that is troubling you? Maybe you just finished a book that you just have to share? We would love to hear from you! Using Zoom video conferencing, you can visit us in a virtual room anytime…

At its regularly scheduled reading and discussion group on the third Tuesday of the month, the Camden Philosophical Society meets to discuss a wide range of topics. Topics and readings will be announced in the weeks leading up to each event. Stay tuned for details, or email Sarah Miller at sarahmiller@usa.net.   

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELED. PLEASE STAY TUNED AS WE HOPE TO RESCHEDULE THIS PRESENTATION TO A FUTURE DATE.   Join Suzanne Balbo for a fun and interactive presentation on how you can reduce the amount of trash you create, followed by an opportunity for questions and conversation.     Suzanne Balbo, co-founder of Zero Waste ME, is a teacher, traveler, organic gardener, and general DIY wizard. She lives on her solar-powered hobby farm with her husband and daughter, where…

Each weekday, the Camden Public Library will have a virtual reference hour “Lunch with a Librarian” where you can ask us questions or just see a friendly face. Do you have a burning question for the Walsh History Center, or perhaps a technology issue that is troubling you? Maybe you just finished a book that you just have to share? We would love to hear from you! Using Zoom video conferencing, you can visit us in a virtual room anytime…

Each weekday, the Camden Public Library will have a virtual reference hour “Lunch with a Librarian” where you can ask us questions or just see a friendly face. Do you have a burning question for the Walsh History Center, or perhaps a technology issue that is troubling you? Maybe you just finished a book that you just have to share? We would love to hear from you! Using Zoom video conferencing, you can visit us in a virtual room anytime…

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELED. PLEASE STAY TUNED AS WE HOPE TO RESCHEDULE THIS PRESENTATION TO A FUTURE DATE. Alan Winick tells the story of a boyhood dream come true. Starting with a brief survey of the history of underwater exploration, he shares anecdotes from the 30-year saga that would culminate in the successful launch of EXPLORER, his one-person submarine. Alan will discuss the engineering challenges encountered in building a personal submersible as well the support provided by his mentor,…

The Camden Public Library is closed through the end of April. We will do our best to continue to provide digital programming when possible. On Friday, April 24, Julia will live-stream a reading on the library’s Facebook Page. You can find the live-stream by clicking here or in our videos section of the Facebook Page when the live-stream is complete. The reading will remain available in the “Videos” section of the library’s Facebook page to be viewed any time after the live-stream…

Each weekday, the Camden Public Library will have a virtual reference hour “Lunch with a Librarian” where you can ask us questions or just see a friendly face. Do you have a burning question for the Walsh History Center, or perhaps a technology issue that is troubling you? Maybe you just finished a book that you just have to share? We would love to hear from you! Using Zoom video conferencing, you can visit us in a virtual room anytime…

OUT OF AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION TO PROTECT THE HEALTH OF OUR VOLUNTEERS, THIS ACTIVITY HAS BEEN POSTPONED. PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR UPDATES. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Spend the morning with friends and neighbors doing a bit of spring-cleaning in the Camden Amphitheatre and Harbor Park. Helpers are needed to pick up sticks and brush, rake leaves, and do a little weeding. Come at 9:00 am with work gloves, hand tools, rakes, and pruners and Parks Director Dave Jackson will guide the…

Simply Books! is the library’s book group for adults. The fall season for the book group begins Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 2:00 pm. Simply Books! is a book group designed for book lovers. There’s no set reading list, we don’t all read the same book, and it’s very informal. We simply bring along whatever book we’re currently reading (usually the ones we’re loving and want to talk about!), and share it with the group.  Simply Books! meetings are on…

If you love beads and all things bead-related, come join us.  We are a social club in the state of Maine whose purpose is to elevate  our members' abilities in the art of beadwork.  Started by a group of mid-coast beaders, the Maine Bead Society (MBS) has grown to include folks from all over the state with a shared love and variety of interests in beads.  With abilities ranging from novice to highly experienced, our group includes stitchers, stringers, wire…

DUE TO ABUNDANT CAUTION AROUND DINING OUT DURING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR INFORMATION ABOUT WHEN THIS FUNDRAISER WILL BE RESCHEDULED. THANK YOU. The Hartstone Inn in Camden is again supporting the Camden Public Library in honor of National Library Week by donating 50% of the proceeds of each meal on three different Sunday evenings. This generous offer will be available on April 5, April 19, and April 26, from 5:30 to 8:00…

Each Monday on the Camden Public Library's Facebook Page, Julia will read selections from books about Maine's history. Stay tuned for details about which book Julia will read . . . CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE CAMDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY'S FACEBOOK PAGE.

Each weekday, the Camden Public Library will have a virtual reference hour “Lunch with a Librarian” where you can ask us questions or just see a friendly face. Do you have a burning question for the Walsh History Center, or perhaps a technology issue that is troubling you? Maybe you just finished a book that you just have to share? We would love to hear from you! Using Zoom video conferencing, you can visit us in a virtual room anytime…

THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM HAS DECIDED TO TAKE THE PRECAUTION TO CANCEL THE COASTAL MAINE SENIOR COLLEGE CLASSES TO MINIMIZE THE SPREAD OF COVID-19. PLEASE CHECK WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM AND COASTAL SENIOR COLLEGE FOR FURTHER UPDATES ON THEIR CLASS OFFERINGS. Throughout the Shakespeare canon of comedies, tragedies, and histories, memorable characters in their senior years face dilemmas, choices, compromises, and consequences of their actions or the actions of the gods. We shall explore the experiences of…

OUT OF AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION TO PROTECT THE HEALTH OF OUR MEMBERS AND STAFF, THE LIBRARY WILL REMAIN CLOSED DURING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK. DURING THE MONTH OF APRIL, THE LEER Y CHARLAR GROUP WILL BE HOLDING MEETINGS ONLINE USING THE ZOOM PLATFORM. PLEASE CONTACT Lynne Taylor at leerycharlar@gmail.com TO RECEIVE A LINK TO THE ZOOM MEETING. Read and chat – entirely in Spanish! This Spanish language reading and conversation group will continue on “second and fourth Tuesday” meetings  at…

Each weekday, the Camden Public Library will have a virtual reference hour “Lunch with a Librarian” where you can ask us questions or just see a friendly face. Do you have a burning question for the Walsh History Center, or perhaps a technology issue that is troubling you? Maybe you just finished a book that you just have to share? We would love to hear from you! Using Zoom video conferencing, you can visit us in a virtual room anytime…

THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM HAS DECIDED TO TAKE THE PRECAUTION TO CANCEL THE COASTAL MAINE SENIOR COLLEGE CLASSES TO MINIMIZE THE SPREAD OF COVID-19. PLEASE CHECK WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM AND COASTAL SENIOR COLLEGE FOR FURTHER UPDATES ON THEIR CLASS OFFERINGS. In 1439 Gutenberg launched a revolution. His movable type and cheap printing methods made books readily accessible, thus spurring on the age of enlightenment and the scientific revolution. In our own lifetime Gutenberg’s achievement has been…

Each weekday, the Camden Public Library will have a virtual reference hour “Lunch with a Librarian” where you can ask us questions or just see a friendly face. Do you have a burning question for the Walsh History Center, or perhaps a technology issue that is troubling you? Maybe you just finished a book that you just have to share? We would love to hear from you! Using Zoom video conferencing, you can visit us in a virtual room anytime…

Each weekday, the Camden Public Library will have a virtual reference hour “Lunch with a Librarian” where you can ask us questions or just see a friendly face. Do you have a burning question for the Walsh History Center, or perhaps a technology issue that is troubling you? Maybe you just finished a book that you just have to share? We would love to hear from you! Using Zoom video conferencing, you can visit us in a virtual room anytime…

On Thursday, April 30, at 7:00 pm, the Camden Public Library welcomes Sally Lobkowicz, "The Lady in the Red Cloak," for an informative and entertaining presentation on Lighthouse Legends & Lore. Lobkowicz will share true stories about lighthouse life, legends that have been passed down through generations, and little-known trivia about some of Maine's beloved lighthouses. This will be a fun and fascinating opportunity for locals and visitors alike to learn more about the beautiful beacons that are so iconic to…

Come hear a wide range of fascinating books read aloud by talented local volunteers - including a Shakespearean actor, a former opera singer, a poet, an audio book narrator, and more! Join us every Friday afternoon at 11:00 am in the comfortable seating by the Teen Section (and sometimes in the History Center). Librarians and community members take turns reading each week. Readings last 30 - 60 minutes. If you are interested in being a volunteer reader, please contact Julia…

Each weekday, the Camden Public Library will have a virtual reference hour “Lunch with a Librarian” where you can ask us questions or just see a friendly face. Do you have a burning question for the Walsh History Center, or perhaps a technology issue that is troubling you? Maybe you just finished a book that you just have to share? We would love to hear from you! Using Zoom video conferencing, you can visit us in a virtual room anytime…

Each weekday, the Camden Public Library will have a virtual reference hour “Lunch with a Librarian” where you can ask us questions or just see a friendly face. Do you have a burning question for the Walsh History Center, or perhaps a technology issue that is troubling you? Maybe you just finished a book that you just have to share? We would love to hear from you! Using Zoom video conferencing, you can visit us in a virtual room anytime…

This is a new group, similar to the library's Songwriter Sessions, where writers can get together and bounce ideas off of one another. It will not be formally structured, like a workshop, but will be an opportunity for writers to network, discuss their writing, and share experiences in a supportive environment. The group will meet on the first Monday of the month in the History Center from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm. The group's is Christopher Texeira who can be…

THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM HAS DECIDED TO TAKE THE PRECAUTION TO CANCEL THE COASTAL MAINE SENIOR COLLEGE CLASSES TO MINIMIZE THE SPREAD OF COVID-19. PLEASE CHECK WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM AND COASTAL SENIOR COLLEGE FOR FURTHER UPDATES ON THEIR CLASS OFFERINGS. Throughout the Shakespeare canon of comedies, tragedies, and histories, memorable characters in their senior years face dilemmas, choices, compromises, and consequences of their actions or the actions of the gods. We shall explore the experiences of…

Each weekday, the Camden Public Library will have a virtual reference hour “Lunch with a Librarian” where you can ask us questions or just see a friendly face. Do you have a burning question for the Walsh History Center, or perhaps a technology issue that is troubling you? Maybe you just finished a book that you just have to share? We would love to hear from you! Using Zoom video conferencing, you can visit us in a virtual room anytime…

THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM HAS DECIDED TO TAKE THE PRECAUTION TO CANCEL THE COASTAL MAINE SENIOR COLLEGE CLASSES TO MINIMIZE THE SPREAD OF COVID-19. PLEASE CHECK WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM AND COASTAL SENIOR COLLEGE FOR FURTHER UPDATES ON THEIR CLASS OFFERINGS. In 1439 Gutenberg launched a revolution. His movable type and cheap printing methods made books readily accessible, thus spurring on the age of enlightenment and the scientific revolution. In our own lifetime Gutenberg’s achievement has been…

Each weekday, the Camden Public Library will have a virtual reference hour “Lunch with a Librarian” where you can ask us questions or just see a friendly face. Do you have a burning question for the Walsh History Center, or perhaps a technology issue that is troubling you? Maybe you just finished a book that you just have to share? We would love to hear from you! Using Zoom video conferencing, you can visit us in a virtual room anytime…

Each weekday, the Camden Public Library will have a virtual reference hour “Lunch with a Librarian” where you can ask us questions or just see a friendly face. Do you have a burning question for the Walsh History Center, or perhaps a technology issue that is troubling you? Maybe you just finished a book that you just have to share? We would love to hear from you! Using Zoom video conferencing, you can visit us in a virtual room anytime…

Daniel Hart, of Hart Computers, will be offering a series of tech talks on the first Thursdays of the month. These talks will cover a different topic each month and are designed to help take some of the mystery and confusion out of navigating the ever-changing world of computers, the internet, and hand-held personal devices. These classes are FREE and open to the public.  Daniel Hart’s presentation will be on the topic of The Basics of Windows (Apple operations systems…

Come hear a wide range of fascinating books read aloud by talented local volunteers - including a Shakespearean actor, a former opera singer, a poet, an audio book narrator, and more! Join us every Friday afternoon at 11:00 am in the comfortable seating by the Teen Section (and sometimes in the History Center). Librarians and community members take turns reading each week. Readings last 30 - 60 minutes. If you are interested in being a volunteer reader, please contact Julia…

Each weekday, the Camden Public Library will have a virtual reference hour “Lunch with a Librarian” where you can ask us questions or just see a friendly face. Do you have a burning question for the Walsh History Center, or perhaps a technology issue that is troubling you? Maybe you just finished a book that you just have to share? We would love to hear from you! Using Zoom video conferencing, you can visit us in a virtual room anytime…

Once a month, on the second Sunday we offer one-on-one 30-45 minute appointment slots with our Technology Coordinator. Bring your device and bring your questions – we’ll do our best to answer them! Please sign up online in advance and let us know what you’d like to discuss. Sign up here! FAQ: 1). How long are the appointments? Each appointment is 30-45 minutes long. Sign up here. 2). Do I need a Camden Public Library card to make an appointment? Yes. Camden residents receive a…

Each weekday, the Camden Public Library will have a virtual reference hour “Lunch with a Librarian” where you can ask us questions or just see a friendly face. Do you have a burning question for the Walsh History Center, or perhaps a technology issue that is troubling you? Maybe you just finished a book that you just have to share? We would love to hear from you! Using Zoom video conferencing, you can visit us in a virtual room anytime…

The book for this month is First: Sandra Day O’Connor (NF) by Evan Thomas - biography of Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court and frequently the tie-breaking vote in pivotal decisions on divisive social issues.  Meets second Tuesdays of the month at 1:00 pm. New members always welcome!

Each weekday, the Camden Public Library will have a virtual reference hour “Lunch with a Librarian” where you can ask us questions or just see a friendly face. Do you have a burning question for the Walsh History Center, or perhaps a technology issue that is troubling you? Maybe you just finished a book that you just have to share? We would love to hear from you! Using Zoom video conferencing, you can visit us in a virtual room anytime…

THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM HAS DECIDED TO TAKE THE PRECAUTION TO CANCEL THE COASTAL MAINE SENIOR COLLEGE CLASSES TO MINIMIZE THE SPREAD OF COVID-19. PLEASE CHECK WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM AND COASTAL SENIOR COLLEGE FOR FURTHER UPDATES ON THEIR CLASS OFFERINGS. In 1439 Gutenberg launched a revolution. His movable type and cheap printing methods made books readily accessible, thus spurring on the age of enlightenment and the scientific revolution. In our own lifetime Gutenberg’s achievement has been…

Each weekday, the Camden Public Library will have a virtual reference hour “Lunch with a Librarian” where you can ask us questions or just see a friendly face. Do you have a burning question for the Walsh History Center, or perhaps a technology issue that is troubling you? Maybe you just finished a book that you just have to share? We would love to hear from you! Using Zoom video conferencing, you can visit us in a virtual room anytime…

Each weekday, the Camden Public Library will have a virtual reference hour “Lunch with a Librarian” where you can ask us questions or just see a friendly face. Do you have a burning question for the Walsh History Center, or perhaps a technology issue that is troubling you? Maybe you just finished a book that you just have to share? We would love to hear from you! Using Zoom video conferencing, you can visit us in a virtual room anytime…

“Women Who Run with the Wolves isn’t just another book. It’s a gift of profound insight, wisdom, and love,” said Alice Walker in 1992 of Jungian analyst and  storyteller Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes' ground-breaking book.  “Within every woman lies a wild and natural creature, a powerful force filled with good instincts, passionate creativity, and ageless knowing. Her name is Wild Woman but she is an endangered species.” Almost forty years have passed since Dr. Estes first wrote those words.  Today the call has never…