CAMDEN — Camden Public Library provides the following calendar of events for July 2021

Thursday, July 1, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Tech Help Via Zoom and Email. Do you have a question about a new device you've purchased? Do you need help transferring photos from your camera to your computer? We'll try our best to help you navigate your technology troubles. Visit librarycamden.org/learn-research/techhelphour to make an appointment.

Thursday, July 1, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Preview Event for Camden Shakespeare Festival’s Play “Aquitania.” Stephen Legawiec, playwright and creative director of the Camden Shakespeare Festival, presents an online preview program about his play “Aquitania,” which will be performed in the Camden Amphitheatre this summer. To request a Zoom link to attend, email jpierce@librarycamden.org.

Friday, July 2, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Yoga in the Amphitheatre. Every Tuesday and Friday enjoy views of Camden Harbor while being guided through a sequence of yoga poses with certified instructor Denyse Robinson. All levels welcome. Donations accepted with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Camden Public Library. For more information, contact Denyse 207-975-5325 or email denyserobinson@gmail.com. (Pre-registration is highly recommended so that you can be reached if classes are canceled.)

Friday, July 2, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Pre-School Outdoor Story Time with Miss Amy. An in-person story time in the Amphitheatre every Friday, especially for pre-school-aged children. Please bring a blanket to sit on. Weather permitting. For more information, email Miss Amy at: alhand@librarycamden.org.

Friday, July 2, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Explorations Read Aloud: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court. Local thespian Joseph Coté will read aloud selections from Mark Twain’s novel. In the story from 1889, a quintessential self-reliant New Englander brings to King Arthur’s Age of Chivalry the “great and beneficent” miracles of nineteenth-century engineering and American ingenuity. New readings become available to watch every Friday at 11:00 am in the “videos” section of the library’s YouTube Channel and Facebook Page.

Friday, July 2, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Free Historic Walking Tour of Camden. Meet in the Camden Public Library’s Children’s Garden to enjoy a walking tour of several historic sites in downtown Camden. Ends at the Village Green. Free, donations accepted (to benefit the library). Appropriate for all ages. Moderate amount of walking required. 

Friday, July 2, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Online Chess Club. The chess club will be holding online matches every Friday. Members may also challenge other members at any time. You can join the club at https://lichess.org/team/camden-chess-club. If you need help registering or want more information contact Evan Annis at Camdenchessclub@gmail.com

Sunday, July 4, 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Independence Day Concerts in the Camden Amphitheatre. Kicks off at 1:00 pm with a concert by a pop ensemble from Maine’s 195^th Army National Guard Band. The Camden Rotary Club’s annual “Music by the Sea” celebration begins at 3:00 pm and will feature music from Midcoast Brass Quintet and The Right Track. Free. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for comfortable seating.

Monday, July 5, 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Sound Bathing and Gong Event. Enjoy the relaxing and transformative sound of gongs and chimes in the gorgeous Camden Amphitheatre. Musical instrument creator and Sound Therapist Jim Doble will create waves of sound to help participants sonically cleanse, rejuvenate, rest, and recuperate. Bring something comfortable to lie on, such as a blanket or yoga mat. Donations accepted with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Camden Public Library. To attend, please contact Jim Doble: jim@elementaldesign.me, call (207) 785-2212. (Pre-registration is encouraged so that you can be reached if the program is canceled.)

Monday, July 5, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Tai Chi in the Amphitheatre. Every Monday and Wednesday, join instructor Anna Dembska for tai chi classes for all levels. Donations accepted with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Camden Public Library. For more info and to register, email Anna at camdentaiji@gmail.com. (Sign-up is highly recommended so that you can be reached if classes are canceled.)

Tuesday, July 6, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Yoga in the Amphitheatre. Every Tuesday and Friday enjoy views of Camden Harbor while being guided through a sequence of yoga poses with certified instructor Denyse Robinson. All levels welcome. Donations accepted with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Camden Public Library. For more information, contact Denyse 207-975-5325 or email denyserobinson@gmail.com. (Pre-registration is highly recommended so that you can be reached if classes are canceled.)

Tuesday, July 6, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Chat with Miss Amy on Zoom. Every Tuesday, parents and children are invited to catch up with children’s librarian Miss Amy in a social chat on Zoom. Email alhand@librarycamden.org for a link to attend.

Tuesday, July 6, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Colin Woodard Book Event for Union in the Camden Amphitheatre. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to hear New York Times Bestselling Author Colin Woodard discussing his new book Union: The Struggle to Forge the Story of United States Nationhood. Autographed copies of the book will be for sale.

Wednesday, July 7, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Outdoor Story Time with Miss Amy. Children's librarian Miss Amy has reintroduced in-person story times and crafts with masks and social distancing. Please bring a blanket to sit on. For all ages. Weather permitting. Email Miss Amy to register at: alhand@librarycamden.org

Wednesday, July 7, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Camden Brain Injury Support Group. Brain injury survivors and their loved ones come together to discuss ways to work through challenging neurological conditions. Meets on first Wednesdays. Contact Carol for more information at 207-273-2090.

Wednesday, July 7, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Art & Journaling. Meetings on Zoom, and project ideas through email. Join this creative group for a different project every Wednesday. Email Amy at alhand@libarycamden.org if you would like to be emailed project ideas and a link to the Zoom meeting.

Wednesday, July 7, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Tai Chi in the Amphitheatre. Every Monday and Wednesday, join instructor Anna Dembska for tai chi classes by donation for all levels. A portion of the donations collected will benefit the Camden Public Library. For more info and to sign-up, email Anna at camdentaiji@gmail.com. (Sign-up is highly recommended so that you can be reached if classes are canceled.)

Thursday, July 8, 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Yoga Nidra in the Amphitheatre. Camden-based Health & Wellness Coach Hester Kohl Brooks will facilitate Yoga Nidra programs every Thursday in July and August from 8:00 – 9:00 am. Yoga Nidra is a relaxing form of guided meditation. Bring something comfortable to lie down on or sit upon. Free, donations accepted, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Camden Public Library. For more information and to sign-up, email Hester at hesterkohlwellness@gmail.com. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged so you can be contacted in case the class is canceled or moved.

Thursday, July 8, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Tech Help Hour Zoom and Email. Do you have a question about a new device you've purchased? Do you need help transferring photos from your camera to your computer? We'll try our best to help you navigate your technology troubles. Visit librarycamden.org/learn-research/techhelphour to make an appointment.

Friday, July 9, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Yoga in the Amphitheatre. Every Tuesday and Friday enjoy views of Camden Harbor while being guided through a sequence of yoga poses with certified instructor Denyse Robinson. All levels welcome. Donations accepted with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the Camden Public Library. For more information, contact Denyse 207-975-5325 or email denyserobinson@gmail.com. (Pre-registration is highly recommended so that you can be reached if classes are canceled.)

Friday, July 9, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Pre-School Outdoor Story Time with Miss Amy. An in-person story time in the Amphitheatre every Friday, especially for pre-school-aged children. Please bring a blanket to sit on. Weather permitting. For more information, email Miss Amy at: alhand@librarycamden.org.

Friday, July 9, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Explorations Read Aloud: The Edge of Loss. Local thespian Joseph Coté will read aloud selections from Kristina McMorris’ novel, a compelling story that moves from Ireland in 1918 to New York to San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz in 1937. New readings become available to watch every Friday at 11:00 am in the “videos” section of the library’s YouTube Channel and Facebook Page.

Friday, July 9, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Free Historic Walking Tour of Camden. Meet in the Camden Public Library’s Children’s Garden to enjoy a walking tour of several historic sites in downtown Camden. Ends at the Village Green. Free, donations accepted (to benefit the library). Appropriate for all ages. Moderate amount of walking required. 

Friday, July 9, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Online Chess Club. The chess club will be holding online matches every Friday. Members may also challenge other members at any time. You can join the club at https://lichess.org/team/camden-chess-club. If you need help registering or want more information contact Evan Annis at camdenchessclub@gmail.com.

Monday, July 12, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Walsh History Center Hour on Zoom. 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 you find an answer! Email kgross@librarycamden.org to request a Zoom link to participate.

Monday, July 12, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Tai Chi in the Amphitheatre. Every Monday and Wednesday, join instructor Anna Dembska for tai chi classes for all levels. Donations accepted with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Camden Public Library. For more info and to register, email Anna at camdentaiji@gmail.com. (Sign-up is highly recommended so that you can be reached if classes are canceled.)

Tuesday, July 13, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Yoga in the Amphitheatre. Every Tuesday and Friday enjoy views of Camden Harbor while being guided through a sequence of yoga poses with certified instructor Denyse Robinson. All levels welcome. Donations accepted with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Camden Public Library. For more information, contact Denyse 207-975-5325 or email denyserobinson@gmail.com. (Pre-registration is highly recommended so that you can be reached if classes are canceled.)

Tuesday, July 13, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Chat with Miss Amy on Zoom. Every Tuesday, parents and children are invited to catch up with children’s librarian Miss Amy in a social chat on Zoom. Email alhand@librarycamden.org for a link to attend.

Tuesday, July 13, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Leer y Charlar on Zoom. This Spanish language reading and conversation group is now meeting online via Zoom. Join in to practice your Spanish! For more information and to request a link to attend, email Lynne Taylor at leerycharlar@gmail.com.

Tuesday, July 13, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A Palm Beach Scandal Book Event. Author Susannah Marren (a.k.a. Susan Shapiro Barash) will be discussing her new book, set in the exclusive glamorous world of Palm Beach. The story follows two sisters as one offers the ultimate selfless act to the other, proving the very meaning of family, in this novel of artifice and intrigue. Email jpierce@librarycamden.org to request a Zoom link to attend.

Wednesday, July 14, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Outdoor Story Time with Miss Amy. Children's librarian Miss Amy has reintroduced in-person story times and crafts with masks and social distancing. Please bring a blanket to sit on. For all ages. Weather permitting. Email Miss Amy to register at: alhand@librarycamden.org.

Wednesday, July 14, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Art & Journaling. Meetings on Zoom, and project ideas through email. Join this creative group for a different project every Wednesday. Email Amy at alhand@libarycamden.org if you would like to be emailed project ideas and a link to the Zoom Meeting.

Wednesday, July 14, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Tai Chi on the Upper Lawn. Every Monday and Wednesday, join instructor Anna Dembska for tai chi classes by donation for all levels. A portion of the donations collected will benefit the Camden Public Library. For more info and to sign-up, email Anna at camdentaiji@gmail.com. (Sign-up is highly recommended so that you can be reached if classes are canceled.)

Wednesday, July 14, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. YES Dance Theatre Ensemble’s Performance of Motionally Available. Eight stories told by six bodies in this “truth sharing through embodied theatre and improvisational dance” in the Camden Amphitheatre. Tickets $20 at yesyouarethatgood.org. Performances July 14, 15, & 16. Venue-sponsored by the Camden Public Library.

Thursday, July 15, 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Yoga Nidra in the Amphitheatre. Camden-based Health & Wellness Coach Hester Kohl Brooks will facilitate Yoga Nidra programs every Thursday in July and August from 8:00 – 9:00 am. Yoga Nidra is a relaxing form of guided meditation. Bring something comfortable to lie down on or sit upon. Free, donations accepted, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Camden Public Library. For more information and to sign-up, email Hester at hesterkohlwellness@gmail.com. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged so you can be contacted in case the class is canceled or moved.

Thursday, July 15, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Tech Help on Zoom and Email. Do you have a question about a new device you've purchased? Do you need help transferring photos from your camera to your computer? We'll try our best to help you navigate your technology troubles. Visit librarycamden.org/learn-research/techhelphour to make an appointment.

Thursday, July 15, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. YES Dance Theatre Ensemble’s Performance of Motionally Available. Eight stories told by six bodies in this “truth sharing through embodied theatre and improvisational dance” in the Camden Amphitheatre. Tickets $20 at yesyouarethatgood.org. Performances July 14, 15, & 16. Venue-sponsored by the Camden Public Library.

Friday, July 16, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Yoga in the Amphitheatre. Every Tuesday and Friday enjoy views of Camden Harbor while being guided through a sequence of yoga poses with certified instructor Denyse Robinson. All levels welcome. Donations accepted with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Camden Public Library. For more information, contact Denyse 207-975-5325 or email denyserobinson@gmail.com. (Pre-registration is highly recommended so that you can be reached if classes are canceled.)

Friday, July 16, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Pre-School Outdoor Story Time with Miss Amy. An in-person story time in the Amphitheatre every Friday, especially for pre-school-aged children. Please bring a blanket to sit on. Weather permitting. For more information, email Miss Amy at: alhand@librarycamden.org.

Friday, July 16, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Explorations Read Aloud: Less. Local thespian Joseph Coté will read aloud from Andrew Sean Greer’s national bestseller and Pulitzer Prize winning book, hailed as a love story, a satire of the American abroad, and a rumination on time and the human heart. New readings become available to watch every Friday at 11:00 am in the “videos” section of the library’s YouTube Channel and Facebook Page.

Friday, July 16, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Free Historic Walking Tour of Camden. Meet in the Camden Public Library’s Children’s Garden to enjoy a walking tour of several historic sites in downtown Camden. Ends at the Village Green. Free, donations accepted (to benefit the library). Appropriate for all ages. Moderate amount of walking required.

 Friday, July 16, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Online Chess Club. The chess club will be holding online matches every Friday. Members may also challenge other members at any time. You can join the club at https://lichess.org/team/camden-chess-club. If you need help registering or want more information contact Evan Annis at camdenchessclub@gmail.com.

Friday, July 16, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. YES Dance Theatre Ensemble’s Performance of Motionally Available. Eight stories told by six bodies in this “truth sharing through embodied theatre and improvisational dance” in the Camden Amphitheatre. Tickets $20 at yesyouarethatgood.org. Performances July 14, 15, & 16. Venue-sponsored by the Camden Public Library.

Saturday, July 17, 8:30 AM to 9:45 AM. Saturday Yoga in the Amphitheatre. Start off the weekend being guided through a sequence of yoga poses with certified instructor Denyse Robinson. All levels welcome. Donations accepted with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Camden Public Library. For more information, contact Denyse 207-975-5325 or email denyserobinson@gmail.com. (Pre-registration is highly recommended so that you can be reached if classes are canceled.)

Monday, July 19, 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Sound Bathing and Gong Event. Enjoy the relaxing and transformative sound of gongs and chimes in the gorgeous Camden Amphitheatre. Musical instrument creator and Sound Therapist Jim Doble will create waves of sound to help participants sonically cleanse, rejuvenate, rest, and recuperate. Bring something comfortable to lie on, such as a blanket or yoga mat. Donations accepted with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Camden Public Library. To attend, please contact Jim Doble: jim@elementaldesign.me, call (207) 785-2212. (Pre-registration is encouraged so that you can be reached if the program is canceled.)

Monday, July 19, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Walsh History Center Hour on Zoom. 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! Email kgross@librarycamden.org to request a Zoom link to participate.

Monday, July 19, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Tai Chi on the Upper Lawn. Every Monday and Wednesday, join instructor Anna Dembska for tai chi classes by donation for all levels. A portion of the donations collected will benefit the Camden Public Library. For more info and to sign-up, email Anna at camdentaiji@gmail.com. (Sign-up is highly recommended so that you can be reached if classes are canceled.)

Monday, July 19, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Mondaynite Jazz Orchestra (MoJO) Concert. Live music returns to the Camden Amphitheatre with a free performance by this local favorite. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy MoJO’s blend of traditional big band, Latin, funk, and blues.

Tuesday, July 20, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Yoga in the Amphitheatre. Every Tuesday and Friday enjoy views of Camden Harbor while being guided through a sequence of yoga poses with certified instructor Denyse Robinson. All levels welcome. Donations accepted with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Camden Public Library. For more information, contact Denyse 207-975-5325 or email denyserobinson@gmail.com. (Pre-registration is highly recommended so that you can be reached if classes are canceled.)

Tuesday, July 20, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Chat with Miss Amy on Zoom. Every Tuesday, parents and children are invited to catch up with children’s librarian Miss Amy in a social chat on Zoom. Email alhand@librarycamden.org for a link to attend.

Tuesday, July 20, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Tuesday Book Club. For July, the group will be gathering to discuss Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano. The group meets in the Amphitheatre in good weather and on Zoom in inclement weather. Email jpierce@librarycamden.org to be connected to the group’s coordinator.

Tuesday, July 20, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Camden Philosophical Society Meeting. Check the calendar on librarycamden.org for the latest information about what this lively group will be reading and discussing online in July. Email sarahmiller@usa.net to be added to the group’s email list and to receive a Zoom link to attend.

Wednesday, July 21, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Outdoor Story Time with Miss Amy. Children's librarian Miss Amy has reintroduced in-person story times and crafts with masks and social distancing. Please bring a blanket to sit on. Weather permitting. Email Miss Amy to register at: alhand@librarycamden.org.

Wednesday, July 21, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Art & Journaling. Meetings on Zoom, and project ideas through email. Join this creative group for a different project every Wednesday. Email Amy at alhand@libarycamden.org if you would like to be emailed project ideas and a link to the Zoom Meeting.

Wednesday, July 21, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Tai Chi on the Upper Lawn. Every Monday and Wednesday, join instructor Anna Dembska for tai chi classes by donation for all levels. A portion of the donations collected will benefit the Camden Public Library. For more info and to sign-up, email Anna at camdentaiji@gmail.com. (Sign-up is highly recommended so that you can be reached if classes are canceled.)

Wednesday, July 21, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Camden Shakespeare Festival’s Play “Aquitania.” The Camden Shakespeare Festival returns to the Camden Amphitheatre this summer with Aquitania. The Los Angeles Times called author-director Stephen Legaweic’s play “a work of haunting visual beauty and mythological resonance” and “an inventive synthesis of stage, dance, and song.” Details and tickets can be found online at camdenshakespeare.org. Co-sponsored by the Camden Public Library.

Thursday, July 22, 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Yoga Nidra in the Amphitheatre. Camden-based Health & Wellness Coach Hester Kohl Brooks will facilitate Yoga Nidra programs every Thursday in July and August from 8:00 – 9:00 am. Yoga Nidra is a relaxing form of guided meditation. Bring something comfortable to lie down on or sit upon. Free, donations accepted, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Camden Public Library. For more information and to sign-up, email Hester at hesterkohlwellness@gmail.com. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged so you can be contacted in case the class is canceled or moved.

Thursday, July 22, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Tech Help on Zoom and Email. Do you have a question about a new device you've purchased? Do you need help transferring photos from your camera to your computer? We'll try our best to help you navigate your technology troubles. Visit librarycamden.org/learn-research/techhelphour to make an appointment.

Thursday, July 22, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Camden Shakespeare Festival’s Play “Aquitania.” The Camden Shakespeare Festival returns to the Camden Amphitheatre this summer with Aquitania. The Los Angeles Times called author-director Stephen Legaweic’s play “a work of haunting visual beauty and mythological resonance” and “an inventive synthesis of stage, dance, and song.” Details and tickets can be found online at camdenshakespeare.org. Co-sponsored by the Camden Public Library.

Friday, July 23, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Yoga in the Amphitheatre. Every Tuesday and Friday enjoy views of Camden Harbor while being guided through a sequence of yoga poses with certified instructor Denyse Robinson. All levels welcome. Donations accepted with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Camden Public Library. For more information, contact Denyse 207-975-5325 or email denyserobinson@gmail.com. (Pre-registration is highly recommended so that you can be reached if classes are canceled.)

Friday, July 23, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Pre-School Outdoor Story Time with Miss Amy. An in-person story time in the Amphitheatre every Friday, especially for pre-school-aged children. Please bring a blanket to sit on. Weather permitting. For more information, email Miss Amy at: alhand@librarycamden.org.

Friday, July 23, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Online Chess Club. The chess club will be holding online matches every Friday. Members may also challenge other members at any time. You can join the club at https://lichess.org/team/camden-chess-club. If you need help registering or want more information contact Evan Annis at camdenchessclub@gmail.com.

Friday, July 23, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Camden Shakespeare Festival’s Play “Aquitania.” The Camden Shakespeare Festival returns to the Camden Amphitheatre this summer with Aquitania. The Los Angeles Times called author-director Stephen Legaweic’s play “a work of haunting visual beauty and mythological resonance” and “an inventive synthesis of stage, dance, and song.” Details and tickets can be found online at camdenshakespeare.org. Co-sponsored by the Camden Public Library.

Monday, July 26, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Walsh History Center Hour on Zoom. 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! Email kgross@librarycamden.org to request a Zoom link to participate.

Monday, July 26, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Tai Chi in the Amphitheatre. Every Monday and Wednesday, join instructor Anna Dembska for tai chi classes by donation for all levels. A portion of the donations collected will benefit the Camden Public Library. For more info and to sign-up, email Anna at camdentaiji@gmail.com. (Sign-up is highly recommended so that you can be reached if classes are canceled.)

Tuesday, July 27, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Yoga in the Amphitheatre. Every Tuesday and Friday enjoy views of Camden Harbor while being guided through a sequence of yoga poses with certified instructor Denyse Robinson. All levels welcome. Donations accepted with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Camden Public Library. For more information, contact Denyse 207-975-5325 or email denyserobinson@gmail.com. (Pre-registration is highly recommended so that you can be reached if classes are canceled.)

Tuesday, July 27, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Chat with Miss Amy on Zoom. Every Tuesday, parents and children are invited to catch up with children’s librarian Miss Amy in a social chat on Zoom. Email alhand@librarycamden.org for a link to attend.

Tuesday, July 27, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Leer y Charlar on Zoom. This Spanish language reading and conversation group is now meeting online via Zoom. Join in to practice your Spanish! For more information and to request a link to attend, email Lynne Taylor at leerycharlar@gmail.com.

Tuesday, July 27, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Camden Shakespeare Festival’s Play “Aquitania.” The Camden Shakespeare Festival returns to the Camden Amphitheatre this summer with Aquitania. The Los Angeles Times called author-director Stephen Legaweic’s play “a work of haunting visual beauty and mythological resonance” and “an inventive synthesis of stage, dance, and song.” Details and tickets can be found online at camdenshakespeare.org. Co-sponsored by the Camden Public Library.

Wednesday, July 28, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Outdoor Story Time with Miss Amy. Children's librarian Miss Amy has reintroduced in-person story times and crafts with masks and social distancing. Please bring a blanket to sit on. Weather permitting. Email Miss Amy to register at: alhand@librarycamden.org.

Wednesday, July 28, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Art & Journaling. Meetings on Zoom, and project ideas through email. Join this creative group for a different project every Wednesday. Email Amy at alhand@libarycamden.org if you would like to be emailed project ideas and a link to the Zoom Meeting.

Wednesday, July 28, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Tai Chi on the Upper Lawn. Every Monday and Wednesday, join instructor Anna Dembska for tai chi classes by donation for all levels. A portion of the donations collected will benefit the Camden Public Library. For more info and to sign-up, email Anna at camdentaiji@gmail.com. (Sign-up is highly recommended so that you can be reached if classes are canceled.)

Wednesday, July 28, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Camden Shakespeare Festival’s Play “Aquitania.” The Camden Shakespeare Festival returns to the Camden Amphitheatre this summer with Aquitania. The Los Angeles Times called author-director Stephen Legaweic’s play “a work of haunting visual beauty and mythological resonance” and “an inventive synthesis of stage, dance, and song.” Details and tickets can be found online at camdenshakespeare.org. Co-sponsored by the Camden Public Library.

Thursday, July 29, 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Yoga Nidra in the Amphitheatre. Camden-based Health & Wellness Coach Hester Kohl Brooks will facilitate Yoga Nidra programs every Thursday in July and August from 8:00 – 9:00 am. Yoga Nidra is a relaxing form of guided meditation. Bring something comfortable to lie down on or sit upon. Free, donations accepted, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Camden Public Library. For more information and to sign-up, email Hester at hesterkohlwellness@gmail.com. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged so you can be contacted in case the class is canceled or moved.

Thursday, July 29, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Tech Help on Zoom and Email. Do you have a question about a new device you've purchased? Do you need help transferring photos from your camera to your computer? We'll try our best to help you navigate your technology troubles. Visit librarycamden.org/learn-research/techhelphour to make an appointment.

Thursday, July 29, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Camden Shakespeare Festival’s Play “Aquitania.” The Camden Shakespeare Festival returns to the Camden Amphitheatre this summer with Aquitania. The Los Angeles Times called author-director Stephen Legaweic’s play “a work of haunting visual beauty and mythological resonance” and “an inventive synthesis of stage, dance, and song.” Details and tickets can be found online at camdenshakespeare.org. Co-sponsored by the Camden Public Library.

Thursday, July 29, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Songwriter Sessions on Zoom. A supportive group meeting online for songwriting, performance practice, and collaborating. For more information and a link to participate, email Ken Gross at kgross@librarycamden.org.

Friday, July 30, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Camden on Canvas: Plein-Air Event Weekend. The library, in collaboration with Colin Page, of Page Gallery, is hosting an event with twenty notable landscape artists from around New England. The artists will be painting outdoors throughout Camden on July 30, 31, and the morning of August 1, as part of a benefit for the library. Public wet-paint exhibit, followed by ticketed reception and auction on August 1 in the Camden Amphitheatre. Information booth and map to where painters may be painting will be located in Harbor Park. Thanks to Lead Sponsor Ken Gardiner, Edward Jones Investments. Support also provided by Allen Insurance and Financial,
Lyman-Morse, RE/MAX Jaret & Cohn, and Viking, Inc. Details at librarycamden.org/CamdenOnCanvas.

Friday, July 30, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Yoga in the Amphitheatre. Every Tuesday and Friday enjoy views of Camden Harbor while being guided through a sequence of yoga poses with certified instructor Denyse Robinson. All levels welcome. Donations accepted with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Camden Public Library. For more information, contact Denyse 207-975-5325 or email denyserobinson@gmail.com. (Pre-registration is highly recommended so that you can be reached if classes are canceled.)

Friday, July 30, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Pre-School Outdoor Story Time with Miss Amy. An in-person story time in the Amphitheatre every Friday, especially for pre-school-aged children. Please bring a blanket to sit on. Weather permitting. For more information, email Miss Amy at: alhand@librarycamden.org.

Friday, July 30, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Online Chess Club. The chess club will be holding online matches every Friday. Members may also challenge other members at any time. You can join the club at https://lichess.org/team/camden-chess-club. If you need help registering or want more information contact Evan Annis at camdenchessclub@gmail.com.

Friday, July 30, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Camden Shakespeare Festival’s Play “Aquitania.” The Camden Shakespeare Festival returns to the Camden Amphitheatre this summer with Aquitania. The Los Angeles Times called author-director Stephen Legaweic’s play “a work of haunting visual beauty and mythological resonance” and “an inventive synthesis of stage, dance, and song.” Details and tickets can be found online at camdenshakespeare.org. Co-sponsored by the Camden Public Library.

Saturday, July 31, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Camden on Canvas: Plein-Air Event Weekend. The library, in collaboration with Colin Page, of Page Gallery, is hosting an event with twenty notable landscape artists from around New England. The artists will be painting outdoors throughout Camden on July 30, 31, and the morning of August 1, as part of a benefit for the library. Public wet-paint exhibit, followed by ticketed reception and auction on August 1 in the Camden Amphitheatre. Information booth and map to where painters may be painting will be located in Harbor Park. Thanks to Lead Sponsor Ken Gardiner, Edward Jones Investments. Support also provided by Allen Insurance and Financial, Lyman-Morse, RE/MAX Jaret & Cohn, and Viking, Inc. Details at librarycamden.org/CamdenOnCanvas.

Thursday, July 29, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Huge Book Sale Under the Tent. The used book event will run Thursday, July 29, through Sunday, August 1, and will be set up under a huge tent adjacent to the Blue Door Book Shed on Atlantic Ave. The book shed and event tent can be reached via the parking lot on the left just past the Camden Amphitheatre. Ten thousand books, DVDs, CDs, and audio books will be on sale for great prices to benefit the library.

Friday, July 30, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Huge Book Sale Under the Tent. The used book event will run Thursday, July 29, through Sunday, August 1, and will be set up under a huge tent adjacent to the Blue Door Book Shed on Atlantic Ave. The book shed and event tent can be reached via the parking lot on the left just past the Camden Amphitheatre. Ten thousand books, DVDs, CDs, and audio books will be on sale for great prices to benefit the library.

Saturday, July 31, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Huge Book Sale Under the Tent. The used book event will run Thursday, July 29, through Sunday, August 1, and will be set up under a huge tent adjacent to the Blue Door Book Shed on Atlantic Ave. The book shed and event tent can be reached via the parking lot on the left just past the Camden Amphitheatre. Ten thousand books, DVDs, CDs, and audio books will be on sale for great prices to benefit the library.

Sunday, August 1, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Huge Book Sale Under the Tent. The used book event will run Thursday, July 29, through Sunday, August 1, and will be set up under a huge tent adjacent to the Blue Door Book Shed on Atlantic Ave. The book shed and event tent can be reached via the parking lot on the left just past the Camden Amphitheatre. Ten thousand books, DVDs, CDs, and audio books will be on sale for great prices to benefit the library.