Camden Public Library events Sept. 24 through Oct. 8
CAMDEN — Here are upcoming events hosted by The Camden Public Library from Sept 24 through Oct. 8. Programs include informative talks, support groups, author talks, and musical performances.
Thursday, September 24
The Camden Conference presents “Chinese Expansion in Africa” at 7 p.m. at the Camden Public Library with speaker Robert Wasserstrom. Wasserstrom will speak on “Phoenix Rising: China’s Expansion in Africa and Latin America.” The topic of this year’s Camden Conference, to be held in February, 2016, is “The New Africa.”
Tuesday, September 29
Ted Raia speaks on “The Demise of the Everglades,” 7 p.m. at the Camden Public Library. Raia will discuss the influence of the sugar industry on the everglades.
Thursday, October 1
John and Rachel Nicholas at the Camden Library Coffeehouse, 7 p.m. $7 admission. Join us for great songwriting, harmonies, and a toe-tapping ensemble. Mike Nickerson will join the group on the standup bass.
Friday, October 2
Fall Outdoor Book Sale under the tents at the Camden Public Library, to benefit the library’s book fund and programs. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, October 3
Fall Outdoor Book Sale under the tents at the Camden Public Library, to benefit the library’s book fund and programs. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Harbor Arts and Books Fair, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Camden’s Amphitheatre and Harbor Park. Over fifty artists, artisans, and craftspeople display their exquisite work in individual tents. The arts and crafts have been selected by a juried process so the quality is exceptional, varied, and delightful.
Tuesday, October 6
“Who is Africa?” discussion series, hosted by the Camden Conference. 7 p.m. at the Camden Public Library, What are the forces that have shaped and continue to affect the cultural, political, and economic landscape of Sub-Saharan Africa? Part One of the discussion series.
Wednesday, October 7
Regular meeting of the Midcoast Stroke Support Group, 10 a.m. at the Camden Public Library, all are welcome.
Thursday, October 8
Heather Moran, author of Camden and Rockport Revisited, will give a gallery talk and book talk at the Camden Public Library at 7 p.m. The Camden-Rockport Historical Society and the Camden Public Library will co-host a display of vintage articles from the collection of the Historical Society at the library throughout the month of October, as part of “Discover History Month.”
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