Calendar of Events at the Camden Public Library for July

Long-Term Events:

July 1 through July 28, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. "Wm. Francis Brown: Carver of Bellamy Eagles and Nautical Folk Art." During the month of July, the Camden Public Library will host an exhibit of gilded and painted carvings in the Picker Room Gallery by acclaimed carver William Francis Brown. The exhibit will display a sampling of Brown’s award-winning folk art, with a focus on his carvings in the iconic style of 19th century carver John Haley Bellamy of Kittery, Maine. The show will also feature some of Brown’s popular Maine and New England-based nautical and folk carvings. Visit librarycamden.org for details.

Programs and Events

Friday, July 1, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Yoga in the Amphitheatre. Every Tuesday and Friday morning, Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT) Denyse Robinson will offer a morning yoga class in the Camden Amphitheatre. Classes are by donation. Robinson will guide participants through a sequence of Yoga poses that are both grounding and uplifting. Suitable for all levels. Contact Robinson at 207-975-5325 or denyserobinson@gmail.com for details.

Friday, July 1, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Indoor Preschooler Story Time with Miss Amy. Children's librarian Miss Amy hosts in-person story times and crafts in doors in the Picker Room at the Camden Public Library. For all ages. For information email Miss Amy: alhand@librarycamden.org.

Friday, July 1, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.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, July 1, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free Historic Walking Tours of Camden. Meet in the Camden Public Library’s Children’s Garden to enjoy a walking tour of several historic sites in downtown Camden, including the Camden Public Library grounds and Amphitheatre. Learn about the people, places, and industries that continue to make Camden a special destination. The tour ends at the Village Green. Free, donations accepted (to benefit the library). Appropriate for all ages. Moderate amount of walking required.

Monday, July 4, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.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.

Monday, July 4, 2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. “Music By the Sea!” a Fourth of July Concert Event. The Camden Rotary Club presents its free annual Fourth of July concert event “Music By the Sea!” featuring the Casco Bay Wind Ensemble, singer/songwriter Chris Ross, and The Right Track. Audience members are invited to bring picnic blankets and camp chairs to sit on.

Tuesday, July 5, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Yoga in the Amphitheatre. Every Tuesday and Friday morning, Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT) Denyse Robinson will offer a morning yoga class in the Camden Amphitheatre. Classes are by donation. Robinson will guide participants through a sequence of Yoga poses that are both grounding and uplifting. Suitable for all levels. Contact Robinson at 207-975-5325 or denyserobinson@gmail.com for details.

Wednesday, July 6, 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, July 6, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Center for Wildlife Studies “Wild Maine” Series: Native and Non-native Plants of Camden Harbor. The Center for Wildlife Studies “Wild Maine” series of nature programs, in partnership with the Camden Public Library, continues in July with a guided walk through the Camden Amphitheatre and the adjacent Harbor Park. Dr. Kathy Crowley, Instructor at Center for Wildlife Studies and Assistant Professor of Plant Biology at Unity College will lead the walk and discuss the fascinating mixture of native and non-native plant species that create a diverse floral backdrop for beautiful Camden Harbor. Free with a limit of twenty-five participants. Reserve your spot by emailing: info@centerforwildlifestudies.org

Wednesday, July 6, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Art & Journaling. Librarian Amy Hand facilitates creative art and journaling projects through emails and via the Zoom online meeting platform every Wednesday. Email Amy at alhand@libarycamden.org to receive project ideas and a link to participate in the Zoom Meeting.

Thursday, July 7, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Yoga Nidra: Guided Relaxation. Health and Wellness Coach Hester Kohl Brooks will facilitate Yoga Nidra in the Camden Amphitheatre on Thursday mornings. Classes are by donation. Yoga Nidra is a form of guided meditation that brings the body into a state of deep relaxation. It does not require holding poses or other physical exercise. Contact Brooks at hesterkohlwellness@gmail.com for details.

Thursday, July 7, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Harbor Arts Huge Book Sale Under the Tent. Visit the Camden Public Library’s huge book sale, featuring ten thousand books, DVDs, CDs, and audio books, from Thursday, July 7, through Sunday, July 10. The sale will take place under the large tent adjacent to the Blue Door Book Shed on Atlantic Ave. Discover bestsellers, classics, local interest, history, children’s books, cookbooks, rare finds, and so much more. Hardcover books will be priced at $3, trade paperbacks at $2, and mass market at $1. Children’s books will range from $ .50 to $2. CDs and DVDs will only be $1. Special books and sets will be priced a little higher.

Thursday, July 7, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Summer Reading Program "Oceans of Possibilities" with Miss Amy. Children are invited to join Miss Amy in the Amphitheatre on Thursday mornings in July for the Camden Public Library's summer reading program. This year's theme is "Oceans of Possibilities," and weekly activities will include sea stories, crafts, live marine animal encounters, and more. Weather dependent. For information and to sign up, email Miss Amy: alhand@librarycamden.org.

Friday, July 8, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Yoga in the Amphitheatre. Every Tuesday and Friday morning, Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT) Denyse Robinson will offer a morning yoga class in the Camden Amphitheatre. Classes are by donation. Robinson will guide participants through a sequence of Yoga poses that are both grounding and uplifting. Suitable for all levels. Contact Robinson at 207-975-5325 or denyserobinson@gmail.com for details.

Friday, July 8, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Harbor Arts Huge Book Sale Under the Tent. Visit the Camden Public Library’s huge book sale, featuring ten thousand books, DVDs, CDs, and audio books, from Thursday, July 7, through Sunday, July 10. The sale will take place under the large tent adjacent to the Blue Door Book Shed on Atlantic Ave. Discover bestsellers, classics, local interest, history, children’s books, cookbooks, rare finds, and so much more. Hardcover books will be priced at $3, trade paperbacks at $2, and mass market at $1. Children’s books will range from $ .50 to $2. CDs and DVDs will only be $1. Special books and sets will be priced a little higher.

Friday July 8, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.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, July 8, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Explorations Read-Aloud: "Left Foot, Right Foot" by Ellen Goldsmith. Local thespian Joseph Coté will read aloud from Maine poet Ellen Goldsmith’s work recounting her life-threatening illness. 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, July 8, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free Historic Walking Tours of Camden. Meet in the Camden Public Library’s Children’s Garden to enjoy a walking tour of several historic sites in downtown Camden, including the Camden Public Library grounds and Amphitheatre. Learn about the people, places, and industries that continue to make Camden a special destination. The tour ends at the Village Green. Free, donations accepted (to benefit the library). Appropriate for all ages. Moderate amount of walking required.

Saturday, July 9, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Harbor Arts & Books Fair. Explore the Harbor Arts & Books Fair, an admission-free, family-friendly event, at the Camden Public Library. Exhibitor booths for the summer 2022 show will be in Camden’s historic Harbor Park and Amphitheatre and on the street that passes through the park, at the head of picturesque Camden Harbor. Find gifts, unique artwork, and handcrafted items, with the opportunity to meet the artists who created them.

Saturday, July 9, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Harbor Arts Huge Book Sale Under the Tent. Visit the Camden Public Library’s huge book sale, featuring ten thousand books, DVDs, CDs, and audio books, from Thursday, July 7, through Sunday, July 10. The sale will take place under the large tent adjacent to the Blue Door Book Shed on Atlantic Ave. Discover bestsellers, classics, local interest, history, children’s books, cookbooks, rare finds, and so much more. Hardcover books will be priced at $3, trade paperbacks at $2, and mass market at $1. Children’s books will range from $ .50 to $2. CDs and DVDs will only be $1. Special books and sets will be priced a little higher.

Sunday, July 10, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Harbor Arts & Books Fair. Explore the Harbor Arts & Books Fair, an admission-free, family-friendly event, at the Camden Public Library. Exhibitor booths for the summer 2022 show will be in Camden’s historic Harbor Park and Amphitheatre and on the street that passes through the park, at the head of picturesque Camden Harbor. Find gifts, unique artwork, and handcrafted items, with the opportunity to meet the artists who created them.

Sunday, July 10, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Harbor Arts Huge Book Sale Under the Tent. Visit the Camden Public Library’s huge book sale, featuring ten thousand books, DVDs, CDs, and audio books, from Thursday, July 7, through Sunday, July 10. The sale will take place under the large tent adjacent to the Blue Door Book Shed on Atlantic Ave. Discover bestsellers, classics, local interest, history, children’s books, cookbooks, rare finds, and so much more. Hardcover books will be priced at $3, trade paperbacks at $2, and mass market at $1. Children’s books will range from $ .50 to $2. CDs and DVDs will only be $1. Special books and sets will be priced a little higher.

Monday, July 11, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Free Career Center Services. On 2nd and 4th Monday mornings, a representative from the Career Center will be available at the Camden Public Library to assist members of the public with help writing resumes, learning about job search resources, and more. For more information, contact Marie Curtis at 207-707-2818.

Monday, July 11, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.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.

Monday, July 11, 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, July 11, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Maine Student Book Award Book Chat Group. Students in grades 4 through 8 are invited to join children's librarian Miss Amy at the library to discuss books on and off the Maine Student Book Award List. 

Tuesday, July 12, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Yoga in the Amphitheatre. Every Tuesday and Friday morning, Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT) Denyse Robinson will offer a morning yoga class in the Camden Amphitheatre. Classes are by donation. Robinson will guide participants through a sequence of Yoga poses that are both grounding and uplifting. Suitable for all levels. Contact Robinson at 207-975-5325 or denyserobinson@gmail.com for details.

Tuesday, July 12, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Leer y Charlar on Zoom. This Spanish language reading and conversation group meets on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 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.

Wednesday, July 13, 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, July 13, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Art & Journaling. Librarian Amy Hand facilitates creative art and journaling projects through emails and via the Zoom online meeting platform every Wednesday. Email Amy at alhand@libarycamden.org to receive project ideas and a link to participate in the Zoom Meeting.

Wednesday, July 13, 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.

Wednesday, July 13, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Camden Shakespeare Festival Presents: “As You Like It” — 1960s Summer of Love Makeover. The Camden Shakespeare Festival returns to the Amphitheatre for another fantastic season of live outdoor theatre! This year, Shakespeare’s beloved comedy As You Like It gets a “Summer of Love” makeover as Rosalind tries to win the man of her dreams in the most outlandish way possible. Songs of the 1960s are performed live in this crowd-pleasing favorite. The show will be presented on various dates July 13 to August 7. Details and tickets at camdenshakespeare.org.

Thursday, July 14, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Yoga Nidra: Guided Relaxation. Health and Wellness Coach Hester Kohl Brooks will facilitate Yoga Nidra in the Camden Amphitheatre on Thursday mornings. Classes are by donation. Yoga Nidra is a form of guided meditation that brings the body into a state of deep relaxation. It does not require holding poses or other physical exercise. Contact Brooks at hesterkohlwellness@gmail.com for details.

Thursday, July 14, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Summer Reading Program "Oceans of Possibilities" with Miss Amy. Children are invited to join Miss Amy in the Amphitheatre on Thursday mornings in July for the Camden Public Library's summer reading program. This year's theme is "Oceans of Possibilities," and weekly activities will include sea stories, crafts, live marine animal encounters, and more. Weather dependent. For information and to sign up, email Miss Amy: alhand@librarycamden.org.

Thursday, July 14, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Camden Shakespeare Festival Presents: “As You Like It” — 1960s Summer of Love Makeover. The Camden Shakespeare Festival returns to the Amphitheatre for another fantastic season of live outdoor theatre! This year, Shakespeare’s beloved comedy As You Like It gets a “Summer of Love” makeover as Rosalind tries to win the man of her dreams in the most outlandish way possible. Songs of the 1960s are performed live in this crowd-pleasing favorite.  The show will be presented on various dates July 13 to August 7. Details and tickets at camdenshakespeare.org.

Friday, July 15, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Yoga in the Amphitheatre. Every Tuesday and Friday morning, Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT) Denyse Robinson will offer a morning yoga class in the Camden Amphitheatre. Classes are by donation. Robinson will guide participants through a sequence of Yoga poses that are both grounding and uplifting. Suitable for all levels. Contact Robinson at 207-975-5325 or denyserobinson@gmail.com for details.

Friday July 15, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.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, July 15, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Explorations Read-Aloud: "Shakespearean: On Life and Language in Times of Destruction" by Robert McCrum. Local thespian Joseph Coté will read aloud from Robert McCrum’s narrative of Shakespeare’s life and creativity in a salute to the Camden Shakespeare Festival. 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, July 15, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free Historic Walking Tours of Camden. Meet in the Camden Public Library’s Children’s Garden to enjoy a walking tour of several historic sites in downtown Camden, including the Camden Public Library grounds and Amphitheatre. Learn about the people, places, and industries that continue to make Camden a special destination. The tour ends at the Village Green. Free, donations accepted (to benefit the library). Appropriate for all ages. Moderate amount of walking required.

Friday, July 15, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Camden Shakespeare Festival Presents: “As You Like It” — 1960s Summer of Love Makeover. The Camden Shakespeare Festival returns to the Amphitheatre for another fantastic season of live outdoor theatre! This year, Shakespeare’s beloved comedy As You Like It gets a “Summer of Love” makeover as Rosalind tries to win the man of her dreams in the most outlandish way possible. Songs of the 1960s are performed live in this crowd-pleasing favorite.  The show will be presented on various dates July 13 to August 7. Details and tickets at camdenshakespeare.org.

Sunday, July 17, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sound Bathing with Gongs and Chimes. Enjoy the relaxing and transformative sound of gongs and chimes in the gorgeous setting of the Camden Amphitheatre. Musical instrument creator and Sound Therapist Jim Doble will produce waves of sound to help participants sonically cleanse, rejuvenate, rest, and recuperate in a safe environment. Doble will be joined by Forest Weston, who will play a variety of deeply resonating didgeridoos. Program is by optional donation. For more information email Jim Doble at jim@elementaldesign.me or call (207) 785-2212.

Monday, July 18, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Monday Morning Book Club. For the month of July, the group will be discussing “The Personal Librarian” by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. The group meets in the Picker Room of the Camden Public Library on 3^rd Mondays at 10:00 am. To be connected with the group’s coordinator, email jpierce@librarycamden.org. New members are welcome!

Monday, July 18, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.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.

Monday, July 18, 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, July 18, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Free Concert: Mondaynite Jazz Orchestra (MoJO) in the Amphitheatre. Local favorite Mondaynite Jazz Orchestra (MoJO) returns for a free community concert in the beautiful Camden Amphitheatre. The public is invited to enjoy a perfect summer evening outdoors with friends, family, and big band jazz. Bring a chair or blanket, a picnic supper, and your dancing (or tapping) feet.

Tuesday, July 19, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Yoga in the Amphitheatre. Every Tuesday and Friday morning, Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT) Denyse Robinson will offer a morning yoga class in the Camden Amphitheatre. Classes are by donation. Robinson will guide participants through a sequence of Yoga poses that are both grounding and uplifting. Suitable for all levels. Contact Robinson at 207-975-5325 or denyserobinson@gmail.com for details.

Tuesday, July 19, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Camden Shakespeare Festival Presents: “As You Like It” — 1960s Summer of Love Makeover. The Camden Public Library welcomes the Camden Shakespeare Festival back to the Amphitheatre for another fantastic season of live outdoor theatre! The Festival’s annual performances are one of the most anticipated and memorable events of the summer. This year, Shakespeare’s beloved comedy As You Like It gets a “Summer of Love” makeover as Rosalind tries to win the man of her dreams in the most outlandish way possible. Songs of the 1960s are performed live in this crowd-pleasing favorite!

Wednesday, July 20, 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, July 20, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Art & Journaling. Librarian Amy Hand facilitates creative art and journaling projects through emails and via the Zoom online meeting platform every Wednesday. Email Amy at alhand@libarycamden.org to receive project ideas and a link to participate in the Zoom Meeting.

Wednesday, July 20, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Camden Shakespeare Festival Presents: “As You Like It” — 1960s Summer of Love Makeover. The Camden Shakespeare Festival returns to the Amphitheatre for another fantastic season of live outdoor theatre! This year, Shakespeare’s beloved comedy As You Like It gets a “Summer of Love” makeover as Rosalind tries to win the man of her dreams in the most outlandish way possible. Songs of the 1960s are performed live in this crowd-pleasing favorite. The show will be presented on various dates July 13 to August 7. Details and tickets at camdenshakespeare.org.

Thursday, July 21, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Yoga Nidra: Guided Relaxation. Health and Wellness Coach Hester Kohl Brooks will facilitate Yoga Nidra in the Camden Amphitheatre on Thursday mornings. Classes are by donation. Yoga Nidra is a form of guided meditation that brings the body into a state of deep relaxation. It does not require holding poses or other physical exercise. Contact Brooks at hesterkohlwellness@gmail.com for details.

Thursday, July 21, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Summer Reading Program "Oceans of Possibilities" with Miss Amy. Children are invited to join Miss Amy in the Amphitheatre on Thursday mornings in July for the Camden Public Library's summer reading program. This year's theme is "Oceans of Possibilities," and weekly activities will include sea stories, crafts, live marine animal encounters, and more. Weather dependent. For information and to sign up, email Miss Amy: alhand@librarycamden.org.

Thursday, July 21, 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Camden Garden Club 74^th Annual Garden Tour: Amphitheatre & Harbor Park Tour. Join the Camden Garden Club’s 74^th Annual Garden Tour, featuring 30-minute tours of Camden’s Harbor Park and Amphitheatre, a National Historic Landmark, with in-person guided tours of the site. The Annual Garden Tour provides support for public gardens, horticultural programming and educational scholarships. More information about the Tour, including ticket sales, is available at CamdenGardenClub.org. 

Thursday, July 21, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Camden Shakespeare Festival Presents: “As You Like It” — 1960s Summer of Love Makeover. The Camden Shakespeare Festival returns to the Amphitheatre for another fantastic season of live outdoor theatre! This year, Shakespeare’s beloved comedy As You Like It gets a “Summer of Love” makeover as Rosalind tries to win the man of her dreams in the most outlandish way possible. Songs of the 1960s are performed live in this crowd-pleasing favorite. The show will be presented on various dates July 13 to August 7. Details and tickets at camdenshakespeare.org.

Friday, July 22, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Yoga in the Amphitheatre. Every Tuesday and Friday morning, Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT) Denyse Robinson will offer a morning yoga class in the Camden Amphitheatre. Classes are by donation. Robinson will guide participants through a sequence of Yoga poses that are both grounding and uplifting. Suitable for all levels. Contact Robinson at 207-975-5325 or denyserobinson@gmail.com for details.

Friday July 22, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.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, July 22, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Explorations Read-Aloud: "The Luminous Brush: Painting with Egg Tempura" by Altoon Sultan. Local thespian Joseph Coté will read aloud from Altoon Sultan’s exploration of this unique painting technique in a salute to Camden on Canvas. 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, July 22, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free Historic Walking Tours of Camden. Meet in the Camden Public Library’s Children’s Garden to enjoy a walking tour of several historic sites in downtown Camden, including the Camden Public Library grounds and Amphitheatre. Learn about the people, places, and industries that continue to make Camden a special destination. The tour ends at the Village Green. Free, donations accepted (to benefit the library). Appropriate for all ages. Moderate amount of walking required.

Friday, July 22, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Camden Shakespeare Festival Presents: “As You Like It” — 1960s Summer of Love Makeover. The Camden Shakespeare Festival returns to the Amphitheatre for another fantastic season of live outdoor theatre! This year, Shakespeare’s beloved comedy As You Like It gets a “Summer of Love” makeover as Rosalind tries to win the man of her dreams in the most outlandish way possible. Songs of the 1960s are performed live in this crowd-pleasing favorite. The show will be presented on various dates July 13 to August 7. Details and tickets at camdenshakespeare.org.

Monday, July 25, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Free Career Center Services. On 2nd and 4th Monday mornings, a representative from the Career Center will be available at the Camden Public Library to assist members of the public with help writing resumes, learning about job search resources, and more. For more information, contact Marie Curtis at 207-707-2818.

Monday, July 25, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.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.

Monday, July 25, 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, July 25, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sound Bathing with Gongs and Chimes. Enjoy the relaxing and transformative sound of gongs and chimes in the gorgeous setting of the Camden Amphitheatre. Musical instrument creator and Sound Therapist Jim Doble will produce waves of sound to help participants sonically cleanse, rejuvenate, rest, and recuperate in a safe environment. Doble will be joined by Forest Weston, who will play a variety of deeply resonating didgeridoos. Program is by optional donation. For more information email Jim Doble at jim@elementaldesign.me or call (207) 785-2212.

Tuesday, July 26, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Yoga in the Amphitheatre. Every Tuesday and Friday morning, Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT) Denyse Robinson will offer a morning yoga class in the Camden Amphitheatre. Classes are by donation. Robinson will guide participants through a sequence of Yoga poses that are both grounding and uplifting. Suitable for all levels. Contact Robinson at 207-975-5325 or denyserobinson@gmail.com for details.

Tuesday, July 26, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Leer y Charlar on Zoom. This Spanish language reading and conversation group meets on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 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 26, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Camden Shakespeare Festival Presents: “As You Like It” — 1960s Summer of Love Makeover. The Camden Shakespeare Festival returns to the Amphitheatre for another fantastic season of live outdoor theatre! This year, Shakespeare’s beloved comedy As You Like It gets a “Summer of Love” makeover as Rosalind tries to win the man of her dreams in the most outlandish way possible. Songs of the 1960s are performed live in this crowd-pleasing favorite. The show will be presented on various dates July 13 to August 7. Details and tickets at camdenshakespeare.org.

Wednesday, July 27, 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, July 27, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Art & Journaling. Librarian Amy Hand facilitates creative art and journaling projects through emails and via the Zoom online meeting platform every Wednesday. Email Amy at alhand@libarycamden.org to receive project ideas and a link to participate in the Zoom Meeting.

Wednesday, July 27, 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.

Wednesday, July 27, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Camden Shakespeare Festival Presents: “As You Like It” — 1960s Summer of Love Makeover. The Camden Shakespeare Festival returns to the Amphitheatre for another fantastic season of live outdoor theatre! This year, Shakespeare’s beloved comedy As You Like It gets a “Summer of Love” makeover as Rosalind tries to win the man of her dreams in the most outlandish way possible. Songs of the 1960s are performed live in this crowd-pleasing favorite. The show will be presented on various dates July 13 to August 7. Details and tickets at camdenshakespeare.org.

Thursday, July 28, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Yoga Nidra: Guided Relaxation. Health and Wellness Coach Hester Kohl Brooks will facilitate Yoga Nidra in the Camden Amphitheatre on Thursday mornings. Classes are by donation. Yoga Nidra is a form of guided meditation that brings the body into a state of deep relaxation. It does not require holding poses or other physical exercise. Contact Brooks at hesterkohlwellness@gmail.com for details.

Thursday, July 28, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Summer Reading Program "Oceans of Possibilities" with Miss Amy. Children are invited to join Miss Amy in the Amphitheatre on Thursday in July for the Camden Public Library's summer reading program. This year's theme is "Oceans of Possibilities," and weekly activities will include sea stories, crafts, live marine animal encounters, and more. Weather dependent. For information and to sign up, email Miss Amy: alhand@librarycamden.org.

Thursday, July 28, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Songwriter Sessions. A supportive group meeting online for songwriting, performance practice, and collaboration. For more information and a link to participate, email Ken Gross at kgross@librarycamden.org.

Thursday, July 28, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Camden Shakespeare Festival Presents: “As You Like It” — 1960s Summer of Love Makeover. The Camden Shakespeare Festival returns to the Amphitheatre for another fantastic season of live outdoor theatre! This year, Shakespeare’s beloved comedy As You Like It gets a “Summer of Love” makeover as Rosalind tries to win the man of her dreams in the most outlandish way possible. Songs of the 1960s are performed live in this crowd-pleasing favorite. The show will be presented on various dates July 13 to August 7. Details and tickets at camdenshakespeare.org.

Friday, July 29, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Yoga in the Amphitheatre. Every Tuesday and Friday morning, Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT) Denyse Robinson will offer a morning yoga class in the Camden Amphitheatre. Classes are by donation. Robinson will guide participants through a sequence of Yoga poses that are both grounding and uplifting. Suitable for all levels. Contact Robinson at 207-975-5325 or denyserobinson@gmail.com for details.

Friday, July 29, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Camden on Canvas Plein-Air Weekend. The Camden Public Library and artist Colin Page, owner of Page Gallery, present the second “Camden on Canvas,” a plein-air fundraiser being held in Camden and surrounding communities. Twenty notable New England landscape artists will paint, en plein-air, at multiple local sites from Friday morning to Sunday at noon. The weekend will culminate with a ticketed Reception and Live Auction in the Amphitheatre, Sunday, July 3, when the weekend’s new works will be auctioned. Check in at the Plein-air Painting Information Tent at the Camden Public Library entrance on Atlantic Avenue and visit librarycamden.org/camdenoncanvas for more details.

Friday, July 29, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Explorations Read-Aloud: "The Nickel Boys" by Colson Whitehead. Local thespian Joseph Coté will read aloud from Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Nickel Boys. 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 July 29, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Harry Potter Party on the South Lawn. Children and their families are invited to join Miss Amy, Miss Stephanie, and others for the annual Harry Potter Party on the South Lawn of the Camden Public Library. Come in costume from the wizarding world. The party will feature wand making, games, making your own Howler, potions, the Sorting Hat, photo ops, and more.

Friday, July 29, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free Historic Walking Tours of Camden. Meet in the Camden Public Library’s Children’s Garden to enjoy a walking tour of several historic sites in downtown Camden, including the Camden Public Library grounds and Amphitheatre. Learn about the people, places, and industries that continue to make Camden a special destination. The tour ends at the Village Green. Free, donations accepted (to benefit the library). Appropriate for all ages. Moderate amount of walking required.

Friday, July 29, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Camden Shakespeare Festival Presents: “As You Like It” — 1960s Summer of Love Makeover. The Camden Shakespeare Festival returns to the Amphitheatre for another fantastic season of live outdoor theatre! This year, Shakespeare’s beloved comedy As You Like It gets a “Summer of Love” makeover as Rosalind tries to win the man of her dreams in the most outlandish way possible. Songs of the 1960s are performed live in this crowd-pleasing favorite. The show will be presented on various dates July 13 to August 7. Details and tickets at camdenshakespeare.org.

Saturday, July 30, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Camden on Canvas Plein-Air Weekend. The Camden Public Library and artist Colin Page, owner of Page Gallery, present the second “Camden on Canvas,” a plein-air fundraiser being held in Camden and surrounding communities. Twenty notable New England landscape artists will paint, en plein-air, at multiple local sites from Friday morning to Sunday at noon. The weekend will culminate with a ticketed Reception and Live Auction in the Amphitheatre, Sunday, July 31, when the weekend’s new works will be auctioned. Check in at the Plein-air Painting Information Tent at the Camden Public Library entrance on Atlantic Avenue and visit librarycamden.org/camdenoncanvas for more details.

Sunday, July 31, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Camden on Canvas Plein-Air Weekend. The Camden Public Library and artist Colin Page, owner of Page Gallery, present the second “Camden on Canvas,” a plein-air fundraiser being held in Camden and surrounding communities. Twenty notable New England landscape artists will paint, en plein-air, at multiple local sites from Friday morning to Sunday at noon. during a free exhibit in the historic Camden Amphitheatre, Sunday, July 31, 1:00 to 3:00 pm. The weekend will culminate with a ticketed Reception and Live Auction in the Amphitheatre, Sunday, July 31, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, when the weekend’s new works will be auctioned. Check in at the Plein-air Painting Information Tent at the Camden Public Library entrance on Atlantic Avenue. Visit librarycamden.org/camdenoncanvas for more details and to purchase tickets for the Reception and Live Auction.