Saturday, Jan. 3

Opening reception for Jack Silverio's art exhibit Progressions and Proportions at the Camden Public Library, 2 p.m. Silverio is an architect and artist in Lincolnville.

Meeting of the Simply Books Club at the Camden Public Library, 2 p.m. Simply bring along whatever book you're currently reading and share it with the group; all are welcome.

Tuesday, Jan. 6

Cate Lamb will lead a Needle Felting workshop at 7 p.m. at the Camden Public Library. Participants in this hands-on workshop will create a piece of felted art and learn how to create and decorate felt jewelry, ornaments, and sculpture. There will be a $10 materials and registration fee; all materials and tools will be provided. Call the library at 236-3440 to sign up or with questions.

Camden Conference discussion session on "Russia's Neighbors," 7 p.m. at the Camden Public Library, the final in four topics in the series. Participants will be expected to read several short readings, available on the Camden Conference website. The discussion sessions are free of charge.

Wednesday, Jan. 7

Regular meeting of the Midcoast Stroke Support Group, 10 a.m. at the Camden Public Library. All are welcome.

Thursday, Jan. 8

Marbling and Paste Paper workshop at the Camden Public Library with Amy Hand, 7 p.m. Register by calling the library at 236-3440. There will be a $10 materials fee. The workshop is part of the library's Jumpstart January series.

Sunday, Jan. 11

Weaving the Joy basket weaving demonstration by Shirley A. McAfee, 2 p.m. at the Camden Public Library, part of the Camden-Rockport Historical Society's Maine Living Series.

Living from a Creative Center workshop at the Camden Public Library with writing instructor and creativity coach Teresa Piccari, from 2p.m. to 4 p.m. Although the sessions are free, pre-registration is required, as space is limited to 12 people For more information or to register, contact the library at 236-3440. The session is open to writers and artists in all mediums.

Monday, Jan. 12

Erika Manning presents The Peri-Menopausal Years and Beyond at noon at the Camden Public Library as part of the Destination Wellness Brown Bag Lunch series. Manning will focus on the therapeutic use of yoga for women as they transition through the sometimes challenging peri-menopausal years and beyond.

Tuesday, Jan. 13

Leer y Charlar Spanish Book Club, 1 p.m. at the Camden Public Library; all who are proficient in Spanish are welcome.

Tuesday Book Club at the Camden Public Library, meets at 1 p.m. in the Picker Room. For more information, call 470-7473.

Regular meeting of the Reading Group of the Camden Philosophical Society, 4 p.m. at the Camden Public Library. Everyone with an interest in reading and discussion are welcome.

Sumi-e Oriental Brush Painting Workshop with Frederica Marshal, 7 p.m. at the Camden Public Library. The workshop is part of the library's Jumpstart January program for adults. Pre-registration is necessary by calling the library at 236-3440; there will be a $10 materials fee