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.  UPDATE: At its final gathering for the year, on Tuesday, Dec. 17, the Camden Philosophical Society will hold an open discussion of the interconnected themes we read, thought and talked…

The U.S. Constitution requires only that the decennial census be a population count. Since the first census in 1790 however, the need for useful information about the United States' population and economy became increasingly evident. 2020 is a census year, and the U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting thousands of people across the country to assist with the count. Nur Collins of the US Census Bureau will be holding an informational session to help interested members of the community learn about…

At a time when mainstream media is often under siege, the former editor of the Boston Globe will describe how newspapers make their decisions. Storin will explore the allegations of liberal bias against East Coast papers, what makes a good journalist, what is the future of print, and many other questions as seen from inside the business. The talk is free and open to all. Matt Storin served as editor of The Boston Globe from 1993 to 2001.  Earlier, he was…

Arguably one of the best unconventional Christmas movies, this charming, emotionally rich comedy-drama was adapted from Nick Hornby's bestselling novel. The film stars Hugh Grant as an irresponsible bachelor who, with the help of a complicated young boy, finally learns how to grow up. PG-13. 118 minutes. Free.

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…

Joan Marshall Losee's show, Beyond the Coast: A Portrait of Maine Farms and Landscapes, will be on exhibit in the Picker Room of the Camden Public Library throughout the month of January. Losee, a fine art painter based in Camden, has assembled a show that reflects her intrigue over the past two years with the farms and landscapes of inland Maine. "Many of my paintings reflect this interest," says Losee, "and the experience has broadened my knowledge of Maine and its vast…

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 Backing Up Your Devices; mainly focusing on…

The Camden Public Library will be hosting an artist's reception for Joan Losee, the January Artist of the Month, in the Picker Room on Saturday, Janaury 4, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Losee, a fine art painter based in Camden, has assembled a show called Beyond the Coast: A Portrait of Maine Farms and Landscapes that reflects her intrigue over the past two years with the farms and landscapes of inland Maine. "Many of my paintings reflect this interest," says Losee,…

New Ventures Maine creates an empowering environment for Maine people to define and achieve their career, financial, and small business goals. Through tuition-free classes and individual coaching, we help people find good jobs, start or return to college, launch small businesses, manage their money and build their assets. This workshop will help you to envision what you want to be doing in ten years' time. This is a powerful exercise that will allow you to find motivation to make your dreams a…

Robert Klose's sixth book — and second novel — is his most pointed and daring. Life on Mars (July 2019) takes a satirical look at evolution vs. Intelligent Design — a sort of feint by anti-evolutionists to get creationism into the classroom by assiduously avoiding the mention of God. Instead, reference is made to a “higher” or “superior” intelligence. But what if the Intelligent Design folks are right and the evolutionists are wrong?  In something of an absurdist recap of…

Do you ever wonder what hides under the ice of a frozen Maine pond? Have you ever witnessed close up the springtime explosion of amphibian life that follows winter? Join Maine Master Naturalist and photographer Edwin Barkdoll for an evening of exploring life under the ice culminating in the annual amphibian emergence and migration. We will examine many creatures, from nearly microscopic crustaceans to the shy salamanders and boisterous frogs who emerge after ice breakup. Expect to leave and never…

New Ventures Maine creates an empowering environment for Maine people to define and achieve their career, financial, and small business goals. Through tuition-free classes and individual coaching, we help people find good jobs, start or return to college, launch small businesses, manage their money and build their assets. Class description: Whether you are looking for a job, starting a business, or simply want to be more confident, attend this class to assess your confidence and learn concrete tools to help you…

Every January, the Camden Public Library hosts a series of workshops to inspire the community to get creative and learn new skills during one of the coldest, darkest months of the year.  During this session, local mixed-media fiber artist and writer Robinsunne will teach participants how to use everyday paper materials, like maps, to create beautiful and unique pocket portfolios.  Robinsunne's Statement About Envelope Pocket Portfolios:  "Delight and surprise your mind by creating an interactive small art journal that we like…

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…

New Ventures Maine creates an empowering environment for Maine people to define and achieve their career, financial, and small business goals. Through tuition-free classes and individual coaching, we help people find good jobs, start or return to college, launch small businesses, manage their money and build their assets. Do you wish you could set aside (or save) more money towards your goals? Come and share what works for you, and learn some new tips and money-savings habits as well.   For more…

The book for this month is The Guest Book (F) by Sarah Blake – Tells the story of three generations of the Milton family (an old money family who summer on their own island off the coast of Maine) and the secrets they keep – buried secrets that eventually come to light for a painful reckoning.            Meets second Tuesdays of the month at 1:00 pm. New members always welcome!

Every January, the Camden Public Library hosts a series of workshops to inspire the community to get creative and learn new skills during one of the coldest, darkest months of the year.  During this session, librarian Loraine will teach the basic skills used in the ancient art of papercutting. Using sharp blades and paper participants can make some truly beautiful designs. Templates will be available for use, or participants can create their own. All of the Jumpstart January program are designed…

The Camden Public Library and The Mid-Coast Audubon Society will host a talk by Sarah Gladu, Director of Education and Environmental Monitoring for Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust, and the Chair of the Maine Coastal Observing Alliance (https://mcoascience.org/). MCOA is an alliance of non-profits collecting water quality data from the Mid-coast region, with a focus on coastal acidification and understanding the relationship between nutrients in estuaries and pH. When excessive nutrients enter estuaries, coastal acidification can increase, which has negative implications…

New Ventures Maine creates an empowering environment for Maine people to define and achieve their career, financial, and small business goals. Through tuition-free classes and individual coaching, we help people find good jobs, start or return to college, launch small businesses, manage their money and build their assets. Class description: Whether you are looking for a job, starting a business, or simply want to be more confident, attend this class to assess your confidence and learn concrete tools to help you…

Throughout 2020, the Camden Public Library will be celebrating Maine's Bicentennial with a series of dynamic programs that touch on the many facets of the state's history.  The first program of 2020 will be part of a winter series of Sunday afternoon talks co-hosted by the Camden-Rockport Historical Society. As an introduction to the Bicentennial, David Cheever's program will delve into the little known facts that influenced the formation of the State of Maine from before 1820 and leading up to…

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.   

Gen Z has an uncertain future. Our environment, democracy, economy, and way of life are being threatened by a changing climate, increasing debt, and harsh political atmosphere. In a time when the futures of young people are so relevant to today’s politics, teenagers need a platform to stand up and speak out. But a generational divide keeps activists of different ages from experiencing critical media the same way. How can boomers and teenagers work together to make change? How can…

New Ventures Maine creates an empowering environment for Maine people to define and achieve their career, financial, and small business goals. Through tuition-free classes and individual coaching, we help people find good jobs, start or return to college, launch small businesses, manage their money and build their assets. Class description: Whether you are looking for a job, starting a business, or simply want to be more confident, attend this class to assess your confidence and learn concrete tools to help you…

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…

The Camden Public Library is delighted to host the Camden Garden Club's 2020 Winter Horticulture Series on Tuesdays beginning January 28 and running through February 25. The talks are free and open to the public. Below is the list of program speakers and topics. Please check back for additional details closer to the program date. You can find out more information about the Camden Garden Club on their website: https://www.camdengardenclub.org/ January 28, 2020  Speaker: Heron Breen, Fedco Seeds Coordinator of Research…

Every January, the Camden Public Library hosts a series of workshops to inspire the community to get creative and learn new skills during one of the coldest, darkest months of the year.  During this session, librarian Amy will review the art of doodle stitching and embroidery and teach basic stitching techniques. Participants should bring a piece of clothing, a cloth purse, or any item made of thin fabric to embellish with embroidery. Needles, thread and embroidery hoops will be provided. …

Every January, the Camden Public Library hosts a series of workshops to inspire the community to get creative and learn new skills during one of the coldest, darkest months of the year.  During this session, Programs Coordinator Julia will review popular recipes from Colonial New England Cookbooks and teach participants how to adapt and recreate the recipes in a modern kitchen. Participants will make switchel, shrub, a homemade salad dressing, and journey cakes. All of the Jumpstart January program are…

The Camden Public Library is delighted to host the Camden Garden Club's 2020 Winter Horticulture Series on Tuesdays beginning January 28 and running through February 25. The talks are free and open to the public. Below is the list of program speakers and topics. Please check back for additional details closer to the program date. You can find out more information about the Camden Garden Club on their website: https://www.camdengardenclub.org/ January 28, 2020  Speaker: Heron Breen, Fedco Seeds Coordinator of Research…

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…

As part of the library's Black History Month programming, Camden favorite Michael Paul Lund of Serendipity Recordings returns to deliver an inspiring talk on the life of the multi-talented and prolific Paul Robeson. Lund says this is his favorite theatrical lecture topic, and he has delivered it in four different states:  New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and Maine.  Robeson was a highly educated scholar and lawyer who spoke eight languages fluently and sang in twelve. He was famous both for his cultural…

The Camden Public Library is delighted to host the Camden Garden Club's 2020 Winter Horticulture Series on Tuesdays beginning January 28 and running through February 25. The talks are free and open to the public. Below is the list of program speakers and topics. Please check back for additional details closer to the program date. You can find out more information about the Camden Garden Club on their website: https://www.camdengardenclub.org/ January 28, 2020  Speaker: Heron Breen, Fedco Seeds Coordinator of Research…

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 the Border Patrol. Plagued by nightmares, he abandons the Patrol for civilian life. But when an immigrant friend travels to Mexico to visit his dying mother and does not return, Cantú discovers that the border…

We are a civilization engulfed in images: advertisements, notices, sign posts, unprecedented in human history. “Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?” TS Eliot prophetically wrote some 80 years ago. Painter, photographer, and filmmaker Kathryn Oliver will discuss the sacred symbolism of Eastern Iconography. Oliver will talk about how iconography, known as "Windows into Eternity" points past itself to a larger cosmic mystery. She will focus on the influence and…

New Ventures Maine creates an empowering environment for Maine people to define and achieve their career, financial, and small business goals. Through tuition-free classes and individual coaching, we help people find good jobs, start or return to college, launch small businesses, manage their money and build their assets. This workshop will help you to envision what you want to be doing in ten years' time. This is a powerful exercise that will allow you to find motivation to make your dreams a…

Slavery in America played a defining role in Maine’s history and identity. The 200th anniversary of Maine’s statehood is a good time to recognize how much effect the issue of slavery and race had on the existence and the character of the State of Maine. Eileen Kurtis-Kleinman will present a talk on “Abolitionism and the Underground Railroad Along the Coast of Maine” on Sunday, February 16, at 2:00 pm at the Camden Public Library.  Author and educator Kurtis-Kleinman will discuss colonial Maine’s…

The Camden Public Library is delighted to host the Camden Garden Club's 2020 Winter Horticulture Series on Tuesdays beginning January 28 and running through February 25. The talks are free and open to the public. Below is the list of program speakers and topics. Please check back for additional details closer to the program date. You can find out more information about the Camden Garden Club on their website: https://www.camdengardenclub.org/ January 28, 2020  Speaker: Heron Breen, Fedco Seeds Coordinator of Research…