Camden Public Library Events September 25 through October 9

Thursday, September 25

“Butterfly Tea” potluck, 5:30 pm at the Camden Public Library. Celebrate our community monarch butterfly project! Call the library for more information and to sign up, 236-3440.

Saturday, September 27

Simply Books! club meets monthly at the Camden Public Library on the fourth Saturday, at 2:00 pm. Open to everyone, simply bring along whatever book you’re currently reading and share it with the group.

Sunday, September 28

The MidCoast Anthroposophical Society Group presents Glen Williamson in a one-man performance of “Beat the Devil! Faust, the Whole Story!” 3:00 pm at the Camden Public Library. Tickets are $15 at HAVII, The Owl & Turtle Bookstore, and at the event.

Wednesday, October 1

Midcoast Stroke Support Group regular meeting, 10:00 am at the Camden Public Library, open to all.

Thursday, October 2

Steve Gillette and Cindy Mangsen, longtime favorites at the Camden Library Coffeehouse, return to Camden for a single performance at the Coffeehouse at 7:00 pm. Admission is $8/$7 for seniors and students.

Friday, October 3

October Book Sale at the Camden Public Library, outdoors under the tents, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. To benefit the Camden Public Library.

Saturday, October 4

October Book Sale continues at the Camden Public Library, outdoors under the tents, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. To benefit the Camden Public Library. There will also be antiquarian books displayed for sale inside the library

Harbor Arts and Books Fair in Camden Harbor Park and Amphitheatre, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Fifty to sixty exhibitors will display their exquisite work in individual tents. The arts and crafts have been selected by a juried process so the quality is exceptional, varied, and delightful, in a variety of media, from ceramics and pottery to fiber art, glass, jewelry, painting, photography, and some unique categories.

Sunday, October 5

October Book Sale continues at the Camden Public Library, outdoors under the tents, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. To benefit the Camden Public Library.

Harbor Arts and Books Fair continues in Camden Harbor Park and Amphitheatre, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The arts and crafts have been selected by a juried process.

Monday, October 6

Dr. Barbara MacDonald will give a talk on breast cancer at the monthly Wellness Brown Bag Lunch at the Camden Public Library, 12:00 noon, all are welcome.

Tuesday, October 7

Ed Muskie’s biographer, author Jim Witherell, will visit the Camden Public Library at 7:00 to give a presentation on Muskie and on his new book, Ed Muskie: Made in Maine. The book was recently published by Tillbury House Publishers of Thomaston.

Thursday, October 9

“My Money Works,” a free series on personal and family finances, begins at the Camden Public Library at 6:30 pm, and meets for four Thursdays. Learn to live on a budget, use credit wisely, set up a savings plan, and achieve your financial goals. Led by Linda Buckmaster of Maine Centers for Women, Work, and Community. Call 596-2615 to register or email lsbuck@maine.edu.

Opening reception and gallery talk on “300 Years of American Quilts” by Janet Kelsey of the Camden-Rockport Historical Society. Reception at 6:00 and gallery talk at 7:00, on the history of quilts and care and keeping of old quilt treasures.