CAMDEN — Games, writing, performances, artist receptions, and lectures are among the many events scheduled for November at the Camden Public Library.

Sunday, November 3 through Saturday, November 30. During Library Operating Hours. “Gift Worthy” Book Sale in the Camden Public Library’s Rotunda. Get your holiday shopping done early, or add to your own collection, with a selection of used books for sale.

Friday, November 1, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Grown Up Story Hour. We never outgrow listening to a good story read aloud. Volunteers read stories for 30-60 minutes. Readers needed. Call Julia 236-3440 if interested in volunteering.

Friday, November 1, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Chess Club. Learn new strategies and test them out. For players of all ages and skill levels. New players welcome.

Monday, November 4, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. United Healthcare Community Medicare Meetings. Have questions answered and find assistance navigating the world of Medicare in these free, informational sessions.

Monday, November 4, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Memoir and Personal Essay Class. Teresa Piccari leads a FREE interactive 2-hour mini session that will provide tools and techniques for developing inspired stories. Come prepared with pen and paper (or laptop) to participate in writing exercises. Registration required. Please call 236-3440 to sign-up.

Monday, November 4, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Puzzle Club. Puzzle-lovers of all ages are welcome to join this brand new club to gather, socialize, and work on puzzle projects together. Meets every Monday.

Tuesday, November 5, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM. Mah-Jongg. Learn to play Mah-Jongg, the ancient tile game of skill, strategy, and chance. Teacher Chris Sady and other experienced players will help teach newcomers the how-to's of the game. Space is limited. Call 236-3440 to register.

Tuesday, November 5, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Keeping Your Hands and Arms Healthy with Sue Michlovitz, PT, PhD. Join in a lively interactive presentation on how to keep your hands, arms, and neck healthy. Discussions will include how to minimize the aches and pains from arthritis and overuse activities.

Wednesday, November 6, 10:00 AM. Brain Injury Support Group. This group welcomes stroke survivors, their families, and friends, as well as anyone facing neurological challenges. Meets first Wednesdays monthly.

Thursday, November 7, 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM. Tech Talk Thursday. Daniel Hart, of Hart Computers, will be offering a series of free 60-90 minute tech talks on the first Thursdays of the month. The topic of the first presentation is passwords.

Thursday, November 7, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Mah-Jongg. Learn to play Mah-Jongg, the ancient tile game of skill, strategy, and chance. Teacher Chris Sady and other experienced players will help teach newcomers the how-to's of the game. Space is limited. Call 236-3440 to register.

Thursday, November 7, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Will Brown and Friends Coffeehouse Performance. Fredi LaPorte and Rick Fitzsimmons will join Will Brown during the concert for several sets of fiddle tunes with guitar accompaniment. The repertoire will dance from traditional New England to Maritime to Celtic to Quebecois and Scandinavian. The admission charge for the Library Coffeehouse is only $10.

Friday, November 8, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Grown Up Story Hour. We never outgrow listening to a good story read aloud. Volunteers read stories for 30-60 minutes. Readers needed. Call Julia 236-3440 if interested in volunteering.

Friday, November 8, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Chess Club. Learn new strategies and test them out. For players of all ages and skill levels. New players welcome.

Saturday November 9, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Mah-Jongg-Play-A-Thon. Learn to play Mah-Jongg, the ancient tile game of skill, strategy, and chance. Teacher Chris Sady will help teach newcomers the how-to's of the game. Experienced players welcome. Space is limited. Call 236-3440 to register.

Saturday November 9, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Artist’s Reception for Obrianna Cornelius. Fine artist and illustrator Obrianna Cornelius will have her watercolor landscapes on exhibit in the Picker Room Gallery of the Camden Public Library during the month of November. She will be on hand at the reception to present and discuss her artwork.

Tuesday, November 12, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Tuesday Book Club. This month the group will be discussing The Library Book by Susan Orlean. Meets second Tuesdays monthly. New members welcome.

Tuesday, November 12, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Leer y Charlar. Spanish language reading and conversation group. Meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays monthly. New members welcome.

Tuesday, November 12, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Knitting Group. Bring your own knitting project, or try out something new! Miss Loraine leads the knitting circle every second Tuesday through June. Supplies provided.

Tuesday, November 12, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Midcoast Women: Women in Agriculture - Seeding the Future. Farming in Maine, with its short growing season and limited infrastructure, challenges farmers’ ability to contribute to our state’s food security while making a living. A panel of Maine women in agriculture will discuss what’s happening from the State House to the fields.

Wednesday, November 13, 4:00 PM. Creative Art & Journaling. Join Miss Amy for different projects every second Wednesday of the month through June. Bring your own journal. Art supplies provided.

Thursday, November 14, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Coastal Mountains Land Trust Talk: Interactions Among Plants and Insects — The Complex Webs They Weave. Presented by Roger Rittmaster, Maine Master Naturalist and author of "Butterflies Up Close: A guide to Butterfly Photography."

Friday, November 15, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Grown Up Story Hour. We never outgrow listening to a good story read aloud. Volunteers read stories for 30-60 minutes. Readers needed. Call Julia 236-3440 if interested in volunteering.

Friday, November 15, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Chess Club. Learn new strategies and test them out. For players of all ages and skill levels. New players welcome.

Saturday, November 16 and Sunday, November 17, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Blue Door Book Shed Book Sale. The Blue Door Book Shed, adjacent to the parking lot just past the Amphitheatre, will be chock full of used books, CD, DVDs, and puzzles for a special two-day super sale.

Saturday, November 16, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Simply Books! Book Club. Fun and informal. Bring whatever book you are currently reading, and share it with the group. Meets fourth Saturdays through May. November meeting is one week early to avoid the holiday weekend. New members welcome.

Monday, November 18, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. United Healthcare Community Medicare Meetings. Have questions answered and find assistance navigating the world of Medicare in these free, informational sessions.

Monday, November 18, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Puzzle Club. Puzzle-lovers of all ages are welcome to join this brand new club to gather, socialize, and work on puzzle projects together. Meets every Monday.

Tuesday, November 19, 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Camden Philosophical Society. This lively group discusses a wide range of topics. Meets third Tuesdays monthly.

Tuesday, November 19, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Camden Conference Talk with Kristen Vekasi - Beyond the Great Firewall: Censorship and Politics in Contemporary China. This free talk explores how information is censored in China, and the implications of censorship for the continued rule of the Chinese Communist Party and China’s foreign relations.

Thursday, November 21, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Songwriter Sessions. Come find a supportive group for your songwriting. All levels of songwriting are welcome. Meets monthly on the last Thursday. November meeting date is one week early to avoid the holiday.

Thursday, November 21, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Mid-Coast Audubon Presentation on Birds, Songs, and Flowers. Naturalist and Registered Maine Guide Gary Roberts will be exploring Maine birds, their unique songs, and the native plants and flowers that can be found in each bird’s habitat.

Friday, November 22, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Grown Up Story Hour. We never outgrow listening to a good story read aloud. Volunteers read stories for 30-60 minutes. Readers needed. Call Julia 236-3440 if interested in volunteering.

Friday, November 22, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Chess Club. Learn new strategies and test them out. For players of all ages and skill levels. New players welcome.

Monday, November 25, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. United Healthcare Community Medicare Meetings. Have questions answered and find assistance navigating the world of Medicare in these free, informational sessions.

Monday, November 25, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Puzzle Club. Puzzle-lovers of all ages are welcome to join this brand new club to gather, socialize, and work on puzzle projects together. Meets every Monday.

Tuesday, November 26, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Leer y Charlar. Spanish language reading and conversation group. Meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays monthly. New members welcome.

Friday, November 1, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Grown Up Story Hour. We never outgrow listening to a good story read aloud. Volunteers read stories for 30-60 minutes. Readers needed. Call Julia 236-3440 if interested in volunteering.

Friday, November 29, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Chess Club. Learn new strategies and test them out. For players of all ages and skill levels. New players welcome.