Camden Public :Library Events September 15 through September 29

Friday, September 9, 2016

Camden Public :Library Events September 15 through September 29

Thursday, September 15

“A History of Ocean Garbage Dumping Practices and Relevant Regulations,” presented by Jack Boak, hosted by Midcoast Audubon Society, 7:00 pm at the Camden Public Library. Boak is a retired Master Mariner who served 35 years on various US-flag merchant ships and is also a Nautical Science Specialist.

Friday, September 16

Movie “James and the Giant Peach” (1996, PG, 1 hr 19 min), free showing at the Camden Public Library for Roald Dahl’s 100th birthday, 4:00 pm.

Sunday, September 18

Cyber Sunday Technology Series at the Camden Public Library will focus on the popular shopping and selling site “Etsy,” 2:00 pm. Everyone is welcome; no need to sign up.

Tuesday, September 20

“Fortify Rights” presented by executive directors Matthew Smith and Amy Smith. Fortify Rights is a not-for-profit NGO based in Bangkok that works to prevent and remedy human rights violations. Part of the Camden Conference community events series, presented at the Camden Public Library at 7:00 pm.

Thursday, September 22

George Mitchell biographer Douglas Rooks will discuss “Statesman: George Mitchell and the Art of the Possible,” 7:00 pm at the Camden Public Library. There will be books available for purchase and signing at the event. Mitchell is one of Maine’s most notable citizens, and a public figure of national and international standing. Rooks is a veteran Maine journalist and columnist.

Saturday, September 24

“Simply Books” is a discussion group that meets monthly at the Camden Public Library at 2:00 pm on fourth Saturdays. Simply bring along whatever book you’re currently reading and share it with the group!

Tuesday, September 27

“Leer y charlar” Spanish discussion group, 1:00 pm at the Camden Public Library. All who are proficient in Spanish are welcome.

The Camden Philosophical Society presents a free showing of the film “Absent God: Emmanuel Levinas and the Humanism of the Other” (68 min) by Yoram Ron, 7:00 pm at the Camden Public Library.

Thursday, September 29

Housing forum on “How to Afford a Home in the Midcoast,” co-hosted by New Ventures Maine and Habitat for Humanity. A panel of speakers will present affordability problems and solutions, 6:00 pm at the Camden Public Library.