Calendar of Events at Camden Public Library for second half of May
Month-Long Events:
May 1 through 31, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. "Wild Animals, Wild Places: Art by Jim Arnosky." During the month of May, the Camden Public Library will host an exhibit of paintings in the Picker Room Gallery by well-known artist, author, and naturalist Jim Arnosky. Arnosky’s highly-regarded books for young readers inspire a love of nature. The artwork on exhibit will feature scenes of wildlife, habitat, and culture from places where he and his wife Deanna travel to research his books. Visit librarycamden.org for details.
Programs and Events
Monday, May 16, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Monday Morning Book Club. For the month of May, the group will be reading and discussing “Hamnet” by Maggie O’Farrell. The group (formerly known as the Tuesday Book Club) will now be meeting in person in the Picker Room of the Camden Public Library on 3rd Mondays at 10:00 am. To be connected with the group’s coordinator, email jpierce@librarycamden.org. New members are welcome!
Tuesday, May 17, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Tai Chi in the Amphitheatre. 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, May 17, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Camden Philosophical Society. This lively group meets in person in the Picker Room of the Camden Public Library to discuss a variety of philosophical topics and readings. There is an option to join the meeting via Zoom. Email sarahmiller@usa.net or visit librarycamden.org for details and links to the readings.
Tuesday, May 17, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Author Talk with Margie Patlak: "More than Meets the Eye." The Camden Public Library welcomes award-winning science writer and memoirist Margie Patlak for a presentation about her book "More than Meets the Eye: Exploring Nature and Loss on the Coast of Maine." The book explores the unique nature of the Maine coast and how it can open a door to deeper ties and insights. Register at librarycamden.org/events to attend the program on Zoom. For digital publication, here is the registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pHgNAx_ER0CN6MHpwHGH7Q
Thursday, May 19, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Outdoor Preschooler Story Time with Miss Amy. Children's librarian Miss Amy hosts outdoor story times in the Camden Amphitheatre especially themed for preschoolers on Thursday mornings. Weather permitting. For information email Miss Amy: alhand@librarycamden.org.
Thursday, May 19, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tai Chi in the Amphitheatre. 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.
Friday, May 20, 10:00 a.m to 11:00 a.m. Indoor Preschooler Story Time with Miss Amy. Children's librarian Miss Amy reintroduces indoor story times in the library's Picker Room, especially themed for preschoolers on Friday mornings. For information email Miss Amy: alhand@librarycamden.org.
Friday, May 20, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Explorations Read-Aloud: "The Bell Jar." Local thespian Joseph Coté will read aloud from Sylvia Plath's American Classic, "The Bell Jar," a realistic and emotional novel about a woman battling mental illness and societal pressure. New readings become available to watch every Friday at 11:00 am in the “videos” section of the Camden Public Library’s YouTube Channel and Facebook Page.
Friday, May 20, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday Film Club: Far East Deep South. The Camden Public Library's film club salutes Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage by watching "Far East Deep South," a documentary which explores the seldom-told history of Chinese immigrants living in the American South during the late 1800s to mid-1900s. Email jpierce@librarycamden.org for information about how to stream to the film and to request a Zoom link to attend the discussion.
Monday, May 23, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. 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, May 23, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tai Chi in the Amphitheatre. In a special Monday afternoon class, the public is invited to 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, May 24, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 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, May 24, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Guide to a Single Person's Estate Plan. Jesse Bifulco, an Elder Law Attorney with Penbay Estate Planning Law Center, will provide a free informational session in the Camden Public Library's Picker Room. The content of the talk is geared especially toward unmarried people or people without relatives. The program can be attended in person or via Zoom. Email jpierce@librarycamden.org to register.
Wednesday, May 25, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Book Time for Babies with Miss Amy. Children's librarian Miss Amy hosts outdoor story times in the Camden Amphitheatre especially themed for toddlers and babies on Wednesday mornings. Weather permitting. For information email Miss Amy: alhand@librarycamden.org.
Wednesday, May 25, 4:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m. 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, May 25, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Community Mindfulness Meditation Group. The public is invited to gather on 2nd and 4th Wednesdays in the library's Picker Room to participate in a free, one-hour Community Mindfulness Meditation. Community Mindfulness is an initiative which aims to blend foundational wellness practices with a light, supportive, and fun group experience. For more information email: benjaminsilverman1@gmail.com.
Thursday, May 26, 10:00 a.m to 11:00 a.m. Preschooler Story Time with Miss Amy. Children's librarian Miss Amy hosts outdoor story times in the Camden Amphitheatre especially themed for preschoolers on Thursday mornings. Weather permitting. For information email Miss Amy: alhand@librarycamden.org.
Thursday, May 26, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tai Chi in the Amphitheatre. 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, May 26, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Songwriter Sessions. 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, May 27, 10 a.m to 11 a.m. Indoor Preschooler Story Time with Miss Amy. Children's librarian Miss Amy reintroduces indoor story times in the library's Picker Room, especially themed for preschoolers on Friday mornings. For information email Miss Amy: alhand@librarycamden.org.
Friday, May 27, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Explorations Read Aloud: Gilead. Local thespian Joseph Coté will read aloud from Gilead by Marilynne Robinson, Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Critics Circle Award. New readings become available to watch every Friday at 11:00 am in the “videos” section of the Camden Public Library’s YouTube Channel and Facebook Page.
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