CAMDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS, MARCH 21 thru APRIL 4

Thursday, March 21

The Midcoast Audubon hosts Dr. Barney Balch on “The Global Challenge of Ocean Acidification: A Brief Introduction,” with a short video, “The Acid Test,” 7:00 pm at the Camden Public Library. Balch is Senior Research Scientist at the Ocean Observing and Optics Laboratory at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences in Boothbay.

Tuesday, March 26

Songwriters Session, 6:30 pm in the second floor meeting room at the Camden Public Library. Camden’s well-known songster David Dodson will lead the session. Bring your latest song and try it out for an appreciative audience. The group will meet once a month through the winter, and perform at the June Songwriters’ Coffeehouse. Call 236-3440 for more info.

Tuesday, March 26

Panel discussion, “Specifically for Maine Authors” on writing/publishing/getting published, 7:00 pm at the Camden Public Library, featuring authors Lynn Fernands (Noble House), Steve Powell (Patch Scratching), and Jane Karker of Maine Authors Publishing in Rockland.

Thursday, March 28

Mark Berry of the Downeast Lakes Land Trust presents the story of community-led conservation of the forest landscape around Grand Lake Stream, Maine, including a 15-minute documentary film with a slide talk and discussion, 7:00 pm at the Camden Public Library. Learn about conservation of 370,000 acres as a local economic strategy; community forests; wildlife habitat projects; public recreation opportunities; and a sustainable forest economy.

Tuesday, April 2

Exhibit opening and Maritime Month kickoff at the Camden Public Library, 7:00 pm. Dave Jackson, former publisher of The National Fisherman, will present “A Photo History of Our Oldest Industry,” with photos from the National Fisherman collection of the Penobscot Marine Museum. Favorite photos of the fisheries, from the schooners off the Grand Banks to the stern-trawlers on the Alaskan coast.

Wednesday, April 3

Midcoast Stroke Support Group meets at 10:00 am at the Camden Public Library. All are welcome.

Thursday, April 4

Camden Library Coffeehouse features Ed Geis & Friends, 7:00 pm. The evening’s music will include a mix of original compositions, western folk tunes, and more. Will Brown and David Foley join Ed Geis to create a dynamic trio playing a host of stringed instruments including guitar, laud, and baritone guitar. Admission is $7.