CAMDEN — Movies, yoga, walking tours, art, music, lectures, and more. Camden Public Library has filled its September calendar with a variety of events.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, AT 9:00 AM. YOGA IN THE AMPHITHEATRE. Join Denyse for yoga classes by donation in this beautiful setting. A portion of the funds collected will benefit the library. Every Tuesday and Friday through September 27.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, AT 7:30 PM. CAMDEN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL SNEAK PEEK. Join Ben Fowlie, founder of the Camden International Film Festival (CIFF) and Executive and Artistic Director of the Points North Institute, for a sneak preview of the 15th edition of your local hometown film fest.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, AT 10:00 AM. STROKE SUPPORT GROUP. Stroke survivors, their families, and caregivers meet each first Wednesday of the month to be in community and learn together.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, AT 7:00 PM. COFFEEHOUSE – MEHUMAN. Singer/songwriter and guitarist with influences ranging from old-time gospel, to jazz, to blues, and classic rock.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, AT 11:00 AM. GROWN UP STORY HOUR. A different story read aloud each week by a rotating group of librarians and community members. Every Friday morning.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, AT 4:00 PM. CHESS CLUB. Learn new skills and practice for all levels. New members welcome. Every Friday afternoon.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, AT 4:00 PM. WALKING TOURS. Dave Jackson and Amy Rollins lead entertaining and informative tours of the library grounds and downtown Camden. Every Friday through September 13. Free.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, AT 3:00 PM. Meet the artist and view exquisite fabric art quilts from Linda Shepard's exhibit called "Animal Alchemy" in the Picker Room Gallery.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, AT 1:00 PM. LEER Y CHARLAR. Spanish conversation group for intermediate and fluent speakers wishing to practice. New members welcome! Meets every second and fourth Tuesday.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, AT 1:00 PM. TUESDAY BOOK CLUB. This month's selection is The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time by Mark Haddon. A bestselling modern classic about a boy with autism who sets out to solve the murder of a neighbor’s dog and discovers unexpected truths about himself and the world. The group meets on the second Tuesday of the month. New members welcome!

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, AT 7:00 PM. AUTHOR TALK WITH DANIEL DUNKLE: THE SCRIMSHAW WORM. Local journalist, Daniel Dunkle, presents on his new whaling era novel. A combination of horror, science fiction, and meticulous historical research.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, AT 1:30 PM. POETRY AS COLLABORATIVE EXPRESSION. Quarry Hill and Camden Public Library invite art and poetry lovers age 50 and better to an inspiring educational event. Robert Hake will share works that have sprung from the life of love and art that he shares with his wife. Free admission, but prior registration is required. Please call 301-6116 or qhinfo@pbmc.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, AT 7:00 PM. AUTHOR TALK WITH JOHN BRAGG: EXIT 8. Exit 8 is the story of Roland Tuttle, a Vermont bachelor farmer, who is faced with the loss of his farm as construction of the Interstate Highway system bulldozes its way north through Vermont.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, AT 11:00 AM. GROWN UP STORY HOUR. A different story read aloud each week by a rotating group of librarians and community members. Every Friday morning.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, AT 4:00 PM. CHESS CLUB. Learn new skills and practice for all levels. New members welcome. Every Friday afternoon.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, AT 4:00 PM. WALKING TOURS. Dave Jackson and Amy Rollins lead entertaining and informative tours of the library grounds and downtown Camden. Every Friday through September 13. Free.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15-21. INTERNATIONAL DOT DAYS. Calling all artists! Bring in a white object covered in dots to display at the library by September 16. Inspired by Yayoi Jusama's "Obliteration Room."

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, AT 3:30 PM. CAMDEN PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. Topics will be posted on the library calendar in the weeks leading up to the discussion. All who enjoy a good debate are welcome to join this lively group.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, AT 7:00 PM. Camden Conference Talk by Michael Roskin: The Media and International Relations. Well known journalist and frequent Camden Conference speaker discusses the historic shifts in how we communicate and how these changes are affecting our thinking.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, AT 7:00 PM. MIDCOAST AUDUBON TALKS. Series of presentations that will focus on local conservation topics. Check library website calendar for details in the weeks prior to the program.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, AT 11:00 AM. GROWN UP STORY HOUR. A different story read aloud each week by a rotating group of librarians and community members. Every Friday morning.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, AT 4:00 PM. CHESS CLUB. Learn new skills and practice for all levels. New members welcome. Every Friday afternoon.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, AT 4:00 PM. WALKING TOURS. Dave Jackson and Amy Rollins lead entertaining and informative tours of the library grounds and downtown Camden. Every Friday through September 13. Free.

TUESDAYS, BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 24, AT 10:00 AM. NEW VENTURES: MY MONEY WORKS SERIES.This class can help participants gain the skills and confidence they need to stretch their money, pay their bills, reduce debt, find money for savings, plan for retirement, and set personal financial goals. For more information, to register over the phone, or with questions, contact Melinda at 593-7942 or melinda.wildes@maine.edu. Dates through October 15.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, AT 1:00 PM. LEER Y CHARLAR. Spanish conversation group for intermediate and fluent speakers wishing to practice. New members welcome! Meets every second and fourth Tuesday.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, AT 7:00 PM. FEARLESS EATING - INTERPRETING DIET TRENDS. Health and Wellness Coach Hester Kohl will explain why diets don't work and how to eat what you love while balancing eating for nourishment and enjoyment.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, AT 6:00 PM. SONGWRITERS SESSIONS. A supportive group for songwriters of all levels. The group provides opportunities for feedback, collaboration, and fun. The group meets last Thursday of each month. New members welcome. Call Ken Gross for more information at 236-3440.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, AT 7:00 PM. ONE BRIDGE, TWO VOICES/UN PUENTE, DOS VOCES. Honduran poet Ana María Alemán and Camden poet Janet Gold will discuss and read selections from their book. They will also describe some of the challenges of publishing in a country (Honduras) struggling with economic, social, and political crises, and share inspiring stories of cultural collaboration and creativity from a historic gathering of more than fifty poets from around the world.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, AT 11:00 AM. GROWN UP STORY HOUR. A different story read aloud each week by a rotating group of librarians and community members. Every Friday morning.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, AT 4:00 PM. CHESS CLUB. Learn new skills and practice for all levels. New members welcome. Every Friday afternoon.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, AT 2:00 PM. SIMPLY BOOKS! BOOK CLUB. Bring along whatever book you are currently reading, and share it with the group. Meets the fourth Saturday of the month.