Camden Public Library Events October 20 through November 3

Friday, October 14, 2016

Camden Public Library Events October 20 through November 3

Thursday, October 20

First session of Coastal Senior College Class, “Man’s Quest for God” led by instructor Steve Shaw, 12:00 noon at the Camden Public Library. Enroll with Coastal Senior College at 596-6906 or 1-800-286-1594.

Hope Douglas from Wind Over Wings will present “Birds of Prey and a Cockatoo, Too!” with live birds. 7:00 pm at the Camden Public Library, co-hosted by Midcoast Audubon.

Saturday, October 22

Simply Books! is the Camden Public Library’s book group for adults. 2:00 pm, all are welcome. Simply bring whatever book you are currently reading to share.

Sunday, October 23

Cyber Sunday topic is “eBay,” all are welcome, 2:00 pm at the Camden Public Library. Cyber Sundays is a series of weekly technology classes led by Technology Coordinator Olga Zimmerman.

Monday, October 24

Free Medicare information session offered by United Healthcare at the Camden Public Library, 10:00 am, covering Medicare choices, with answers to questions about Medicare Advantage Plans.

“Long Term Care” Elders Seminar offered by Kadonoff & Associates, LLC, free, 1:00 pm at the Camden Public Library.

Tuesday, October 25

Career Planning class begins at Camden Public Library, for four Tuesdays, 10:00 am at the Camden Public Library. Led by Melinda Wildes of New Ventures Maine. To register call 593-7942.

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

Book launch with author Ronni Arno for her new book, “Dear Poppy,” 6:30 pm at the Camden Public Library. Part of this month’s MSBA (Maine Student Book Awards) meeting. Open to all.

Wednesday, October 26

Halloween Spooktacular at the Camden Public Library with stories, games, crafts, and don’t forget to come in costume! 5:00 to 6:00 pm. Spooky snack volunteers please call Miss Amy at the library at 236-3440.

Thursday, October 27

Kerry Hardy will give an illustrated talk on “Old Roads Revisited,” a look at the earliest roads in the area between Belfast and Thomaston, as well as a brief introduction to the various tools available to help sort them out — town histories, old military and topo maps, LIDAR, field work, and more. Part of History Month, 7:00 pm at the Camden Public Library.

Annual Pumpkin Palooza outdoors at the Camden Public Library, 7:00 pm, to show off all the jack-o-lanterns in a collective showing of glowing pumpkins. Drop off your pumpkin in the children’s garden any time that day. All ages and carving talents welcome and encouraged to participate. Take your pumpkin home right after the event.

Saturday, October 29

The Camden Rockport Middle School Vision Committee presents three options for moving forward on the renovation of the middle school, and seeks community input on those options, 3:00 to 4:00 pm in the Picker Room at the Camden Public Library.

Sunday, October 30

Maine Bead Society Meeting, 1:15 pm at the Camden Public Library for beaders across Maine to collaborate on ideas, skills, and talents, open to the public.

Cyber Sunday topic is “Instagram,” all are welcome, 2:00 pm in the second floor meeting room at the Camden Public Library. Cyber Sundays is a series of weekly technology classes led by Technology Coordinator Olga Zimmerman.

Monday, October 31

Free Medicare information session offered by United Healthcare at the Camden Public Library, 10:00 am, covering Medicare choices, with answers to questions about Medicare Advantage Plans.

Tuesday, November 1

“Slow Money Maine” presented by Maine coordinator Bonnie Rukin, 7:00 pm at the Camden Public Library. Slow Money Maine connects local food producers to funding and technical assistance.

Wednesday, November 2

Midcoast Stroke Support Group meeting, 10:00 am at the Camden Public Library. All are welcome. Call 273-2090 for more information.

Thursday, November 3

Lou and Peter Berryman return to the Camden Library Coffeehouse, 7:00 pm, $10 admission. The Berrymans are superlative, clever, and funny songwriters from the heart of America, Wisconsin.