Here is the schedule of events from the Camden Public Library for the weeks of Nov. 5-19. 

Thursday, November 5
Camden Library Coffeehouse features Will Brown and Fredi LaPorte, a lovely combination of acoustic guitar and fiddle, with songs from many traditions. Brown and LaPorte are substituting for the trio Meteora, who were originally scheduled. Admission to the Coffeehouse is only $5; refreshments will be available.

Friday, November 6      
Book Launch and Fashion Show with author Ronni Arno at the Camden Public Library from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The evening will feature a fashion show with kids ages 9 to 13 and a reading and book signing with local author Ronni Arno, complete with food, fun, fashion, and prizes!

Sunday, November 8
Reception for the exhibiting artists of “There is Life after Stroke,” a display of work by the Midcoast Stroke Support Group, 2:00 pm at the Camden Public Library. The art will be on display for the month of November, including several different artists and media.

Monday, November 9
“Test Yourself for Allergies and Food Intolerances,” presented by Dr. Susan Miller, as part of the Destination Wellness Brown Bag Lunch Series, 12:00 Noon to 1:00 p.m., all are welcome. Miller will describe a new form of energy medicine and biofeedback, called BioEnergetic Kinesiology.

Tuesday, November 10
“Leer y charlar” is “Read and chat,” entirely in Spanish! This Spanish-language reading and conversation group will continue second and fourth Tuesdays at 1:00 pm at the Camden Public Library.

The Tuesday Book Club meets monthly on the second Tuesday of the month at 1:00 pm at the Camden Public Library. All are welcome; please call Nina at 470-7473 for more information. The book choice for the next meeting is “Painted Girls” by Cathy Marie Buchanan.

Camden Philosophical Society Reading Group discussion session, 4:00 pm at the Camden Public Library, the topic will be “The Moral Philosophy of David Hume,” on the work of the Scottish philosopher and his influence on contemporary philosophy and ethics. All who enjoy a good discussion are welcome.

Camden Public Library will host an informational session with the University College at Rockland (URock) for people interested in returning (or starting) college. Free, call 596-6906 to sign up. 5:30 to 6:30 pm in the second-floor meeting room. Chip Curry will discuss the courses, programs, support services, and scholarship and financial aid opportunities that are available.

Thursday, November 12
“Weathering Shame” will be presented by one of Maine’s leading weathermen, WCSH 6 News Center’s Kevin Mannix and his social worker wife Linda Rota, 7:00 pm at the Camden Public Library. The book is a personal journey of shame and stigma penned by two respected professionals about their individual experiences with shame throughout their childhood and adult lives, stemming from growing up with alcoholism, severe depression, and suicide. The authors’ goal is for readers to benefit from their struggles, raise awareness, and be inspired and encouraged.

“Get Started on Your Career Plan,” 7:00 pm at the Camden Public Library. New Ventures Maine (formerly Maine Center for Women, Work, and Community) will offer a free workshop on career planning at the Camden Public Library. To register or for more information call Melinda at 593-7942 or email melinda.wildes@maine.edu.

Saturday, November 14
Indoor Book Sale at the Camden Public Library, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, to benefit the book fund.

Sunday, November 15
Indoor Book Sale at the Camden Public Library, 1:00 - 5:00 pm, to benefit the book fund.

Tuesday, November 17
“The Gift of Tangier” with Anouar Majid, 7:00 pm at the Camden Public Library, presented by the Camden Conference. Majid is the author of five critically acclaimed books on Islam and the West.

Thursday, November 19
Louis Bevier, Maine ornithologist and advanced bird identifier, will present a program on Rare Birds of Maine, 7:00 pm at the Camden Public Library, hosted by the Midcoast Audubon Society.