CAMDEN — Camden Public Library has announced its Calendar of Events for January 2023.

 

Month-Long Events:

January 4 through January 29, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. "Resurgence: UMVA in the Midcoast” Exhibit in the Picker Room Gallery at the Camden Public Library. After many years of dormancy, a new effort to bring back the Midcoast Chapter of the Union of Maine Visual Artists is culminating in this group exhibition at the Camden Public Library during the month of January. The art exhibited includes photography, painting, monoprints, and mixed media work. Find more information at librarycamden.org.

 

January 3 through January 31. Jumpstart January (In Person and on Zoom).

All month long in January, the Camden Public Library is offering a special “Jumpstart January” series of hands-on workshops for adults. These programs are designed to nurture mind, body, and creativity, as well as inspire a positive start to the new year. Spots are limited, so sign up now at librarycamden.org/jj2023.

 

Programs and Events:

Tuesday, January 3, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Accepting Book Donations at the Camden Public Library’s Blue Door Book Shed. Every Tuesday, the Camden Public Library accepts donations of books, audiobooks, and CDs & DVDs in cases that are in good or better condition.  Donations may be brought in boxes or bags to the blue door book shed located in the Meadow Parking Lot on Atlantic. Please visit librarycamden.org to review the donation policy before donating. This is a great way to support the library.

 

Tuesday, January 3, 12:00 p.m. – 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 at the Camden Public Library are happy to try to help find you an answer! To request a link to participate, or simply ask a question, email: kgross@librarycamden.org. Please let us know a bit about what you are interested in discussing so that we can have our resources ready. Every Tuesday.

 

Tuesday, January 3, 6:00 pm. Resting into the New Year Phase 1: Rest (On Zoom)

Join local wellness instructor Hester Kohl Brooks in the first part of a 3-part online Yoga Nidra series. Lay down in the comfort of your own home to experience the 3-phase Daring to Rest Yoga Nidra method. In this phase (Rest), you'll tend to physical exhaustion. For more information, visit librarycamden.org/jj2023. Register to attend on Zoom here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqcOmgrDsoG9F59xqeJCKZ-GIb1q-NI0Ps

 

Wednesday, January 4, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Book Time for Babies with Miss Amy (In Person). Children's librarian Miss Amy hosts an outdoor story time in the Camden Amphitheatre Wednesdays, from 10 to 11 a.m., themed for toddlers and babies. Weather permitting. For information, email Miss Amy: alhand@librarycamden.org.

 

Wednesday, January 4, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Art & Journaling for Teens & Adults (On Zoom). Amy Hand of the Camden Public Library will be facilitating creative art and journaling projects through emails and via the online Zoom meeting platform. If 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. Every second Wednesday of the month.

 

Thursday, January 5, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Outdoor Preschooler Story Time in the Children’s Garden (In Person). Children’s librarian Miss Amy will be hosting in-person story times and crafts in the Children’s Garden at the Camden Public Library every Thursday, themed for preschool-age children; all ages and families are welcome. Please bring a blanket to sit on.

 

Thursday, January 5, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Outdoor Tai Chi & Qigong (In Person). These beginning tai chi and qigong classes are beneficial for people of all levels of fitness. Classes are by donation with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Camden Public Library. Contact Anna Dembska at camdentaiji@gmail.com to register ahead of time and be alerted on a location change in case of inclement weather. Every Monday and Thursday.

 

Thursday, January 5, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Creative Art Afternoons (In Person). This is a wonderful after-school activity for kids who are interested in developing their artistic skills and experimenting with new crafts. One-hour projects are facilitated by Youth Librarian Miss Amy. Call 236-3440 to sign up for the September sessions. Every Thursday.

 

Thursday, January 5, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Virtual Watercolor Paint-Along (On Zoom). Learn watercolor techniques through a guided paint-along session, led by artist Erica Qualey. All participants will be provided with the same drawing, so the focus will be on watercolor techniques. Pre-registration is required. Learn more and sign up at librarycamden.org/jj2023.

 

Friday, January 6, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Indoor Preschooler Story Time (In Person). Children’s librarian Miss Amy will be hosting in-person story times and crafts in the Picker Room at the Camden Public Library. These story times are geared for preschool-age children, but all ages and families are welcome! Every Friday.

 

Friday, January 6, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Explorations Read-Aloud for Adults (Online). Every Friday, the Camden Public Library's YouTube Channel and Facebook Page streams a new recording of local thespian Joseph Coté reading aloud selections from a wide variety of fascinating and entertaining books of fiction and non-fiction. On January 6, Coté will read aloud from Patricia Highsmith’s novel The Two Faces of January, an "award-winning classic psychological thriller” by the author of Strangers on a Train and The Talented Mr. Ripley.

 

Friday, January 6, 4:00 pm to 6:00 p.m. Camden Chess Club (Online). The chess club will be holding online matches every Friday. You can join the club for free online on Lichess.org under the community section, or you can visit https://lichess.org/team/camden-chess-club. For more information, contact Evan Annis at: camdenchessclub@gmail.com

 

Saturday, January 7, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Show Opening & Artist’s Reception for the Midcoast Chapter of the Union of Maine Visual Artist’s “Resurgence: UMVA in the Midcoast” Exhibit at Camden Public Library (In Person). During the month of January, the Camden Public Library will host an exhibit by members of the Midcoast Chapter of the Union of Maine Visual Artists. The public is invited to view the exhibit, meet the artists, and enjoy refreshments and live music during the opening reception on Saturday at Camden Public Library in the Picker Room Gallery.

 

Monday, January 9, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Outdoor Tai Chi & Qigong (In Person). These beginning tai chi and qigong classes are beneficial for people of all levels of fitness. Classes are by donation with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Camden Public Library. Contact Anna Dembska at camdentaiji@gmail.com to register ahead of time and be alerted on a location change in case of inclement weather. Every Monday and Thursday.

 

Monday, January 9, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Maine Student Book Award Book Group (In Person). Join us and hear what other 4th – 8th graders have to say about the books they’re reading. Books can be from the MSBA list or off the list! Did you read a book you loved or really didn’t like? We want to hear about it! If interested, please email Miss Amy at alhand@librarycamden.org for more information. Every first Monday of the month.

 

Tuesday, January 10, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Accepting Book Donations at the Camden Public Library’s Blue Door Book Shed. The Camden Public Library is accepting donations of books, audiobooks, and CDs & DVDs in cases that are in good or better condition.  Donations may be brought in boxes or bags to the blue door book shed located in the Meadow Parking Lot on Atlantic. Please visit librarycamden.org to review the donation policy before donating. This is a great way to support the library. Every Tuesday.

 

Tuesday, January 10, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm. Relationship Intelligence Workshop (In Person) This workshop will provide you with a new perspective on your personal relationships with tools to cultivate and sustain them. Led by Michael Shell and Rev. Gabriel Burford. Optional further discussion and reflection will take place from 12 – 1 PM. Pre-registration is required. Learn more and sign up at librarycamden.org/jj2023.

 

Tuesday, January 10, 12:00 p.m. – 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 at the Camden Public Library are happy to try to help find you an answer! To request a link to participate, or simply ask a question, email: kgross@librarycamden.org. Please let us know a bit about what you are interested in discussing so that we can have our resources ready. Every Tuesday.

 

Tuesday, January 10, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Leer y Charlar Spanish Conversation Group (On Zoom). Read and chat – entirely in Spanish! We’ll chat in Spanish about what’s new in our lives and then move on to the article of the day selected from an online Spanish language newspaper and distributed prior to the meeting. FMI contact Lynne Taylor at leerycharlar@gmail.com. ¡Hasta pronto!

 

Tuesday, January 10, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Slow Stitching Mandalas (Hybrid: In Person and on Zoom). Join local artist Robinsunne for a guided, contemplative practice of sewing mandalas. Participants may finish in class or carry their beautiful project into the new year. This workshop will take place simultaneously in person at the library and on Zoom. Pre-registration and a $10 materials fee are required. Learn more and sign up at librarycamden.org/jj2023.

 

Wednesday, January 11, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Book Time for Babies with Miss Amy. Children's librarian Miss Amy hosts an outdoor story time in the Camden Amphitheatre Wednesdays, from 10 to 11 a.m., themed for toddlers and babies. Weather permitting. For information, email Miss Amy: alhand@librarycamden.org.

 

Wednesday, January 11, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Art & Journaling for Teens & Adults (In-Person and On Zoom). Amy Hand of the Camden Public Library will be facilitating creative art and journaling projects through emails and via the online Zoom meeting platform. If 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. Every Wednesday. On second Wednesdays, the program will happen simultaneously in person and on Zoom.

 

Wednesday, January 11, 2:00 pm. Beginners & Senior Fitness Dancing (In Person). Rita Swidrowski, a senior and dance instructor at the YMCA, will lead a variety of cha-chas, twists, boogies, and mambos to pop songs old and new. No dance experience is necessary and each person is encouraged to follow his or her body’s needs and abilities. Rock in the new year with some dance! Pre-registration is required. Learn more and sign up at librarycamden.org/jj2023.

 

Thursday, January 12, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Outdoor Preschooler Story Time in the Children’s Garden. Children’s librarian Miss Amy will be hosting in-person story times and crafts in the Children’s Garden at the Camden Public Library every Thursday, themed for preschool-age children; all ages and families are welcome. Please bring a blanket to sit on.

 

Thursday, January 12, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Outdoor Tai Chi & Qigong. These beginning tai chi and qigong classes are beneficial for people of all levels of fitness. Classes are by donation with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Camden Public Library. Contact Anna Dembska at camdentaiji@gmail.com to register ahead of time and be alerted on a location change in case of inclement weather. Every Monday and Thursday.

 

Tuesday, January 12, 6:00 pm. Resting into the New Year Phase 2: Release (On Zoom). Join local wellness instructor Hester Kohl Brooks in the second part of a 3-part online Yoga Nidra series. Lay down in the comfort of your own home to experience the 3-phase Daring to Rest Yoga Nidra method. In this phase (Release), you'll tend to mental and emotional exhaustion. For more information, visit librarycamden.org/jj2023. Register to attend on Zoom here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsdeuqrDooGNewIxsqrXME3eGH5U0U9ZvD

 

Thursday, January 12, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Creative Art Afternoons. This is a wonderful after-school activity for kids who are interested in developing their artistic skills and experimenting with new crafts. One-hour projects are facilitated by Youth Librarian Miss Amy. Call 236-3440 to sign up for the September sessions. Every Thursday.

 

Thursday, January 12, 6:00 pm. Learn to Make Accordion Books (Hybrid: In Person and on Zoom). Amy Hand will teach several adaptations of this easy book craft. If you feel inclined, you can enter your book into our Annual Accordion Book Art Show at the library! This workshop will take place simultaneously in person at the library and on Zoom. Pre-registration and a $10 materials fee are required. For more information, visit librarycamden.org/jj2023.

 

Friday, January 13, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Indoor Preschooler Story Time (In Person). Children’s librarian Miss Amy will be hosting in-person story times and crafts in the Picker Room at the Camden Public Library. These story times are geared for preschool-age children, but all ages and families are welcome! Every Friday.

 

Friday, January 13, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Explorations Read-Aloud for Adults (Online). Every Friday, the Camden Public Library's YouTube Channel and Facebook Page streams a new recording of local thespian Joseph Coté reading aloud selections from a wide variety of fascinating and entertaining books of fiction and non-fiction. For January 13, Coté will read aloud from Kerry Emanuel’s book Divine Wind: The History and Science of Hurricanes. Kerry Emanuel, one of the world’s leading authorities on hurricanes, gives us an engaging account of these awe-inspiring meteorological events, revealing how hurricanes and typhoons have literally altered human history, thwarting military incursions and changing the course of explorations.

 

Friday, January 13, 4:00 pm to 6:00 p.m. Camden Chess Club (Online). The chess club will be holding online matches every Friday. You can join the club for free online on Lichess.org under the community section, or you can visit https://lichess.org/team/camden-chess-club. For more information, contact Evan Annis at: camdenchessclub@gmail.com

 

Monday, January 16, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Outdoor Tai Chi & Qigong (In Person). These beginning tai chi and qigong classes are beneficial for people of all levels of fitness. Classes are by donation with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Camden Public Library. Contact Anna Dembska at camdentaiji@gmail.com to register ahead of time and be alerted on a location change in case of inclement weather. Every Monday and Thursday.

 

Tuesday, January 17, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Accepting Book Donations at the Camden Public Library’s Blue Door Book Shed. Every Tuesday, the Camden Public Library accepts donations of books, audiobooks, and CDs & DVDs in cases that are in good or better condition.  Donations may be brought in boxes or bags to the blue door book shed located in the Meadow Parking Lot on Atlantic. Please visit librarycamden.org to review the donation policy before donating. This is a great way to support the library.

 

Tuesday, January 17, 12:00 p.m. – 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 at the Camden Public Library are happy to try to help find you an answer! To request a link to participate, or simply ask a question, email: kgross@librarycamden.org. Please let us know a bit about what you are interested in discussing so that we can have our resources ready. Every Tuesday.

 

Tuesday, January 17, 12:00 pm. Painting Morning Sun in Watercolor (In Person)

Watercolor artist Jaeohk Cho Keenan will instruct on how to paint morning sun and sunrise landscapes with watercolor. Techniques are also applicable for painting other kinds of light. Pre-registration and a $10 materials fee are required. For more information and to sign up, visit librarycamden.org/jj2023.

 

Tuesday, January 17, 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Camden Philosophical Society (In-Person and On Zoom). The Camden Philosophical Society’s next regularly scheduled reading and discussion group is at 3:30 pm on Tuesday, Dec. 20. Our reading selection will be from Jean Jacques Rousseau’s Second Discourse. Contact Sarah Miller at sarahmiller@usa.net if you are interested in attending. Every third Tuesday of the month.

 

Wednesday, January 18, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Book Time for Babies with Miss Amy (In Person). Children's librarian Miss Amy hosts an outdoor story time in the Camden Amphitheatre Wednesdays, from 10 to 11 a.m., themed for toddlers and babies. Weather permitting. For information, email Miss Amy: alhand@librarycamden.org. Every Wednesday.

 

Wednesday, January 18, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Brown Bag Lunch with the Artists. In an accompaniment to this month’s exhibit in the Picker Room Gallery, Union of Maine Visual Artists members Deb Vendetti and Kelly Desrosiers will be sharing about their work and process during lunchtime on Wednesday. Bring your lunch to the Picker Room at the library for a presentation and Q&A with the artists. Learn more about the work they will be discussing here: librarycamden.org/event/brown-bag-lunch-with-the-artists/.

 

Wednesday, January 18, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Art & Journaling for Teens & Adults (On Zoom). Amy Hand of the Camden Public Library will be facilitating creative art and journaling projects through emails and via the online Zoom meeting platform. If 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. Every Wednesday.

 

Thursday, January 19, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Outdoor Preschooler Story Time in the Children’s Garden. Children’s librarian Miss Amy will be hosting in-person story times and crafts in the Children’s Garden at the Camden Public Library every Thursday, themed for preschool-age children; all ages and families are welcome. Please bring a blanket to sit on. Every Thursday.

 

Thursday, January 19, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Outdoor Tai Chi & Qigong. These beginning tai chi and qigong classes are beneficial for people of all levels of fitness. Classes are by donation with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Camden Public Library. Contact Anna Dembska at camdentaiji@gmail.com to register ahead of time and be alerted on a location change in case of inclement weather. Every Monday and Thursday.

 

Thursday, January 19, 6:00 pm. Resting into the New Year Phase 3: Rise (On Zoom). Join local wellness instructor Hester Kohl Brooks in the third part of a 3-part online Yoga Nidra series. Lay down in the comfort of your own home to experience the 3-phase Daring to Rest Yoga Nidra method. In this phase (Rise), you'll tend to “life purpose exhaustion.” For more information, visit librarycamden.org/jj2023. Register to attend on Zoom here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpd-6upjsuHt23KRqiTXGHjEq1FIyig_dz

 

Thursday, January 19, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Creative Art Afternoons. This is a wonderful after-school activity for kids who are interested in developing their artistic skills and experimenting with new crafts. One-hour projects are facilitated by Youth Librarian Miss Amy. Call 236-3440 to sign up for the September sessions. Every Thursday.

 

Thursday, January 19, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Mid Coast Audubon Series: Climate Change and the Maine Ski Industry with Dr. Elizabeth Burakowski (On Zoom).

The Mid-Coast Audubon‘s series of nature talks in partnership with the Camden Public Library continues with an online program about climate change and the ski industry in Maine. Our ski resorts may be adjusting to local climate change, but much is still left to be lost. Dr. Elizabeth Burakowski explores the effects of a changing climate on the ski industry and the future outlook of winter in the United States. Register to attend on Zoom here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_08B1jOjVQBa-DpfOI90jPw

 

Friday, January 20, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Indoor Preschooler Story Time. Children’s librarian Miss Amy will be hosting in-person story times and crafts in the Picker Room at the Camden Public Library. These story times are geared for preschool-age children, but all ages and families are welcome! Every Friday.

 

Friday, January 20, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Explorations Read-Aloud for Adults (Online). Every Friday, the Camden Public Library's YouTube Channel and Facebook Page streams new recording of local thespian Joseph Coté reading aloud selections from a wide variety of fascinating and entertaining books of fiction and non-fiction. For January 20, Coté will read aloud from Elizabeth Strout’s book Olive Kitteridge, winner of the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Set in the fictional small town of Crosby, Maine, Olive Kitteridge offers profound insights into the human condition—its conflicts, its tragedies and joys, and the endurance it requires.

 

Friday, January 20, 4:00 pm to 6:00 p.m. Camden Chess Club (Online). The chess club will be holding online matches every Friday. You can join the club for free online on Lichess.org under the community section, or you can visit https://lichess.org/team/camden-chess-club. For more information, contact Evan Annis at: camdenchessclub@gmail.com

 

Sunday, January 22, 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Painting Workshop: Abstraction and the Landscape (In Person). Students will reflect on the use of abstraction as a response to landscape and create their own abstract landscape works. Artists to be explored include Andrew Wyeth, Vincent Van Gogh, Joan Mitchell, and John Walker. Led by local artist Karen Jelenfy. Pre-registration and a $10 materials fee are required. For more information and to sign up, visit librarycamden.org/jj2023.

 

 

Monday, January 23, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Monday Morning Book Club (Hybrid: In Person and on Zoom). The Monday Morning Book Club meets in the Picker Room of the Camden Public Library on 4th Mondays at 10:00 am. For the month of January, the group will be reading and discussing Night of the Living Rez by Morgan Talty. To be connected with the group’s coordinator, email jsagaser@librarycamden.org. New members are always welcome! This month’s meeting will be simultaneously in person and on Zoom. To receive a Zoom link, email jsagaser@librarycamden.org.  

 

Tuesday, January 24, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Accepting Book Donations at the Camden Public Library’s Blue Door Book Shed. The Camden Public Library is accepting donations of books, audiobooks, and CDs & DVDs in cases that are in good or better condition.  Donations may be brought in boxes or bags to the blue door book shed located in the Meadow Parking Lot on Atlantic. Please visit librarycamden.org to review the donation policy before donating. This is a great way to support the library. Every Tuesday.

 

Tuesday, January 24, 12:00 p.m. – 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 at the Camden Public Library are happy to try to help find you an answer! To request a link to participate, or simply ask a question, email: kgross@librarycamden.org. Please let us know a bit about what you are interested in discussing so that we can have our resources ready. Every Tuesday.

 

Tuesday, January 24, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Leer y Charlar Spanish Conversation Group (On Zoom). Read and chat – entirely in Spanish! We’ll chat in Spanish about what’s new in our lives and then move on to the article of the day selected from an online Spanish language newspaper and distributed prior to the meeting. FMI contact Lynne Taylor at leerycharlar@gmail.com. ¡Hasta pronto!

 

Tuesday, January 24, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. YA Book Lovers (On Zoom). If you love YA books, please join us for our monthly book group meeting. This month, we are reading books from the new North Star YA Book Award list. If you would like to join us, please email Miss Amy at alhand@librarycamden.org to get a Zoom link to the meeting. To view the 2022/23 List of North Star YA Award Nominees, visit https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AzWzMBzMuR07pjXCDYUgSAKMpJkR4mzl/view.

 

Tuesday, January 24, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. S.E.A. (Stewardship Education Alliance) Grantee Presentations and Celebrations (In Person). Teachers who received grants from local organization S.E.A. (Stewardship Education Alliance) will present their projects in the Picker Room at the library, with time for celebration and chatting afterwards. Anyone who is interested in learning more about S.E.A. and the projects of local teachers who have received S.E.A. grants are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served. Learn more about S.E.A. at https://stewardshipeducationalliance.org/.

 

Wednesday, January 25, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Book Time for Babies with Miss Amy (In Person). Children's librarian Miss Amy hosts an outdoor story time in the Camden Amphitheatre Wednesdays, from 10 to 11 a.m., themed for toddlers and babies. Weather permitting. For information, email Miss Amy: alhand@librarycamden.org. Every Wednesday.

 

Wednesday, January 25, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Art & Journaling for Teens & Adults (On Zoom). Amy Hand of the Camden Public Library will be facilitating creative art and journaling projects through emails and via the online Zoom meeting platform. If 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. Every Wednesday.

 

Wednesday, January 25, 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Camden Nursing Circle (In Person). Expectant and nursing parents are encouraged to join a community nursing circle in the Picker Room of the Camden Public Library. The group welcomes families of all stripes and nurslings of all ages. Come with your nursing-related questions, concerns or curiosities, or come simply to commune. The gathering will be facilitated by Lulu Churchill (CLC) with input about library resources from children’s librarian Amy Hand. Lulu Churchill completed her certification in Lactation Management through the Center for Breastfeeding at the Healthy Children Project.

 

Thursday, January 26, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Outdoor Preschooler Story Time in the Children’s Garden (In Person). Children’s librarian Miss Amy will be hosting in-person story times and crafts in the Children’s Garden at the Camden Public Library every Thursday, themed for preschool-age children; all ages and families are welcome. Please bring a blanket to sit on. Every Thursday.

 

Thursday, January 26, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Outdoor Tai Chi & Qigong (In Person). These beginning tai chi and qigong classes are beneficial for people of all levels of fitness. Classes are by donation with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Camden Public Library. Contact Anna Dembska at camdentaiji@gmail.com to register ahead of time and be alerted on a location change in case of inclement weather. Every Monday and Thursday.

 

Thursday, January 26, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Creative Art Afternoons (In Person). This is a wonderful after-school activity for kids who are interested in developing their artistic skills and experimenting with new crafts. One-hour projects are facilitated by Youth Librarian Miss Amy. Call 236-3440 to sign up for the September sessions. Every Thursday.

 

Thursday, January 26, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Songwriter Sessions (In-Person and On Zoom). Come find a supportive group for your songwriting in the Picker Room at the Camden Public Library or on Zoom! All levels of songwriting are welcome. Email Ken Gross at kgross@librarycamden.org for more information or to receive the Zoom link.

 

Friday, January 27, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Indoor Preschooler Story Time (In Person). Children’s librarian Miss Amy will be hosting in-person story times and crafts in the Picker Room at the Camden Public Library. These story times are geared for preschool-age children, but all ages and families are welcome! Every Friday.

 

Friday, January 27, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Explorations Read-Aloud for Adults (Online). Every Friday, the Camden Public Library's YouTube Channel and Facebook Page streams a new recording of local thespian Joseph Coté reading aloud selections from a wide variety of fascinating and entertaining books of fiction and non-fiction. On January 27, Coté will read aloud from Julia Pardoe’s book The Beauties of the Bosphorus. The British travel writer Julia S. H. Pardoe (1806-62), who, suffering from consumption, had been taken south early in her youth, accompanied her father to Constantinople in 1835 and was famous for her literary reports on Portugal and the Near East even as a child.

 

Friday, January 27, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Camden Chess Club (Online). The chess club will be holding online matches every Friday. You can join the club for free online on Lichess.org under the community section, or you can visit https://lichess.org/team/camden-chess-club. For more information, contact Evan Annis at: camdenchessclub@gmail.com

 

Saturday, January 28, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Camden Winterfest Community Event. Winterfest returns to the Amphitheatre at Camden Public Library with all the classic traditions! Features include ice carving, doggie fashion show with prizes, Sundog’s polar plunge, delicious food from local vendors, music, a story walk, face painting and indoor craft stations for kids, and more! For more information and to sign up for ice carving, visit librarycamden.org/event/winterfest2023/.

 

Monday, January 30, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Outdoor Tai Chi & Qigong (In Person). These beginning tai chi and qigong classes are beneficial for people of all levels of fitness. Classes are by donation with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Camden Public Library. Contact Anna Dembska at camdentaiji@gmail.com to register ahead of time and be alerted on a location change in case of inclement weather. Every Monday and Thursday.

 

Tuesday, January 31, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Accepting Book Donations at the Camden Public Library’s Blue Door Book Shed. The Camden Public Library is accepting donations of books, audiobooks, and CDs & DVDs in cases that are in good or better condition. Donations may be brought in boxes or bags to the blue door book shed located in the Meadow Parking Lot on Atlantic. Please visit librarycamden.org to review the donation policy before donating. This is a great way to support the library. Every Tuesday.

 

Tuesday, January 31, 12:00 p.m. – 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 at the Camden Public Library are happy to try to help find you an answer! To request a link to participate, or simply ask a question, email: kgross@librarycamden.org. Please let us know a bit about what you are interested in discussing so that we can have our resources ready. Every Tuesday.

 

Tuesday, January 31, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Valentine Papercraft (Hybrid: In Person and on Zoom). Paper and book artist Joelle Webber will instruct on how to create sculpted paper roses and other Valentine papercrafts. This workshop will take place simultaneously in person at the library and on Zoom. Pre-registration and a $10 materials fee are required. Visit librarycamden.org/jj2023 for more information and to sign up.