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April, 2021

  • Library Board Meeting

    The Camden County Public Library Board of Trustees will not be meeting in-person on Tuesday, April 20th.

    The library board meeting packet will be email to all board members. If you have not receive you packet, please contact the library at 252-331-2543.

May, 2021
June, 2021

  • Library Summer Reading Program - Kickoff Week

    Tails and Tales - Camden Public Library Summer Reading Program 2021

    Join us for a summer full of fun, learning, and lots of cool creatures!

    This year programming will take place under a tent outside. Please bring your own bottled water, a towel to sit on, and wear a mask. All programs are appropriate for elementary school-aged children, but families are encouraged to attend!

    Please click here for more information and programming schedule. Pick up your Summer Reading Program materials and activity packs during our KickOff Week, June 7th - June 10th.

  • Library Summer Reading Program

    Tails and Tales - Camden Public Library Summer Reading Program 2021

    Join us for a summer full of fun, learning, and lots of cool creatures!

    This year programming will take place under a tent outside. Please bring your own bottled water, a towel to sit on, and wear a mask. All programs are appropriate for elementary school-aged children, but families are encouraged to attend!

    Please click here for more information and programming schedule.

     

    Today's Programming: Tales Full of Tales with professional storyteller Donna Washington

    2:00pm and 3:30pm

     

  • Library Summer Reading Program

    Tails and Tales - Camden Public Library Summer Reading Program 2021

    Join us for a summer full of fun, learning, and lots of cool creatures!

    This year programming will take place under a tent outside. Please bring your own bottled water, a towel to sit on, and wear a mask. All programs are appropriate for elementary school-aged children, but families are encouraged to attend!

    Please click here for more information and programming schedule.

     

    Today's Programming: Tales Full of Tales with professional storyteller Donna Washington

    2:00pm and 3:30pm

     

  • Library Summer Reading Program

    Tails and Tales - Camden Public Library Summer Reading Program 2021

    Join us for a summer full of fun, learning, and lots of cool creatures!

    This year programming will take place under a tent outside. Please bring your own bottled water, a towel to sit on, and wear a mask. All programs are appropriate for elementary school-aged children, but families are encouraged to attend!

    Please click here for more information and programming schedule.

     

    Today's Programming: Create Your Own Animal Mask

    with professional artist Tunde Afolayan

     at 2:00pm

     

  • Library Summer Reading Program

    Tails and Tales - Camden Public Library Summer Reading Program 2021

    Join us for a summer full of fun, learning, and lots of cool creatures!

    This year programming will take place under a tent outside. Please bring your own bottled water and a towel to sit on. Masks are recommended for those who are not vaccinated. All programs are appropriate for elementary school-aged children, but families are encouraged to attend!

    Please click here for more information and programming schedule.

     

    Today's Programming: Stick Puppet Workshop

    with professional artist Anna Podris and Keith Norval

     at 2:00pm

     

  • Library Summer Reading Program

    Tails and Tales - Camden Public Library Summer Reading Program 2021

    Join us for a summer full of fun, learning, and lots of cool creatures!

    This year programming will take place under a tent outside. Please bring your own bottled water and a towel to sit on. Masks are recommended for those who are not vaccinated. All programs are appropriate for elementary school-aged children, but families are encouraged to attend!

    All programs are appropriate for elementary school-aged children, but families are encouraged to attend!

    Please click here for more information and programming schedule.

     

    Today's Programming: Singing Sock Puppet Workshop

    with professional vocalist Walter Swan

     at 2:00pm

     

July, 2021

  • Independence Day - Library Closed

    Independence Day will be ovserved on Monday, July 5th. Camden Public Library Closed.

  • Library Summer Reading Program

    Tails and Tales - Camden Public Library Summer Reading Program 2021

    Join us for a summer full of fun, learning, and lots of cool creatures!

    This year programming will take place under a tent outside. Please bring your own bottled water and a towel to sit on. Masks are recommended for those who are not vaccinated. All programs are appropriate for elementary school-aged children, but families are encouraged to attend!

    All programs are appropriate for elementary school-aged children, but families are encouraged to attend!

    Please click here for more information and programming schedule.

     

    Today's Programming: Small and Tall Tails

    with NC Aquarium Outreach Coordinator Rhana Paris

     at 2:00pm

     

  • Library Summer Reading Program

    Tails and Tales - Camden Public Library Summer Reading Program 2021

    Join us for a summer full of fun, learning, and lots of cool creatures!

    This year programming will take place under a tent outside. Please bring your own bottled water, a towel to sit on, and wear a mask. All programs are appropriate for elementary school-aged children, but families are encouraged to attend!

    Please click here for more information and programming schedule.

     

    Today's Programming: Reptile Demostration

    with Paul DiDario, owner of OBX Lizard Land

     at 2:00pm

     

  • Library Board Meeting

    The Camden Library Board of Trustees will be meeting at 5:15 pm in the library's community meeting room.

August, 2021

  • Library LEGO Club Drop In

    Lego Club is back! Drop in anytime on Monday, August 16th for your child to make their own Lego masterpiece to be displayed in the library! 

    This is a free program and no registration is required. This is a drop-in, all day event for children of all ages.

  • Library Educator Open House

    You're invited to visit the libary to learn more about our educator resources! Click here for more information on the resources we offer.

September, 2021

  • Labor Day - Library Closed

    Labor Day.  Camden Public Library Will Be Closed.

  • Friends of the Library Meeting

    The Friends of the Library meeting at 3 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

  • Library Toddler Storytime Under the Tent

    Join us for Toddler Storytime Under the Tent! Bring your 2 or 3-year-old to the library for an hour of stories, rhymes, songs, games, and early literacy activities. Craft kits will be available to take home after the event.
    A tent will be set up behind the library. Please bring your own water, as summer temperatures will continue through the end of the month!

  • Library Big Kids Storytime Under the Tent

    Join us for Big Kid Storytime Under the Tent! Bring your 4-6 year-olds to the library for an hour of stories, rhymes, songs, games, and early literacy activities. Craft kits will be available to take home after the event.
    A tent will be set up behind the library. Please bring your own water, as summer temperatures will continue through the end of the month!
     

  • Library Toddler Storytime Under the Tent

    Join us for Toddler Storytime Under the Tent! Bring your 2 or 3-year-old to the library for an hour of stories, rhymes, songs, games, and early literacy activities. Craft kits will be available to take home after the event.
    A tent will be set up behind the library. Please bring your own water, as summer temperatures will continue through the end of the month!

  • Library Big Kids Storytime Under the Tent

    Join us for Big Kid Storytime Under the Tent! Bring your 4-6 year-olds to the library for an hour of stories, rhymes, songs, games, and early literacy activities. Craft kits will be available to take home after the event.
    A tent will be set up behind the library. Please bring your own water, as summer temperatures will continue through the end of the month!
     

  • Library LEGO Club Drop In

    Lego Club is back! Drop in anytime on Monday, September 27th for your child to make their own Lego masterpiece to be displayed in the library! 

    This is a free program and no registration is required. This is a drop-in, all day event for children of all ages.

  • Library Toddler Storytime Under the Tent

    Join us for Toddler Storytime Under the Tent! Bring your 2 or 3-year-old to the library for an hour of stories, rhymes, songs, games, and early literacy activities. Craft kits will be available to take home after the event.
    A tent will be set up behind the library. Please bring your own water, as summer temperatures will continue through the end of the month!

  • Library Big Kids Storytime Under the Tent

    Join us for Big Kid Storytime Under the Tent! Bring your 4-6 year-olds to the library for an hour of stories, rhymes, songs, games, and early literacy activities. Craft kits will be available to take home after the event.
    A tent will be set up behind the library.
     

October, 2021

  • Library Toddler Storytime Under the Tent

    Join us for Toddler Storytime Under the Tent! Bring your 2 or 3-year-old to the library for an hour of stories, rhymes, songs, games, and early literacy activities. Craft kits will be available to take home after the event.
    A tent will be set up behind the library.

  • Library Big Kids Storytime Under the Tent

    Join us for Big Kid Storytime Under the Tent! Bring your 4-6 year-olds to the library for an hour of stories, rhymes, songs, games, and early literacy activities. Craft kits will be available to take home after the event.
    A tent will be set up behind the library.
     

  • Friends of the Library Meeting

    The Friends of the Library meeting at 3 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

  • Library Toddler Storytime Under the Tent

    Join us for Toddler Storytime Under the Tent! Bring your 2 or 3-year-old to the library for an hour of stories, rhymes, songs, games, and early literacy activities. Craft kits will be available to take home after the event.
    A tent will be set up behind the library.

  • Library Big Kids Storytime Under the Tent

    Join us for Big Kid Storytime Under the Tent! Bring your 4-6 year-olds to the library for an hour of stories, rhymes, songs, games, and early literacy activities. Craft kits will be available to take home after the event.
    A tent will be set up behind the library.
     

  • Library LEGO Club Drop In

    Lego Club is back! Drop in anytime on Monday, October 18th for your child to make their own Lego masterpiece to be displayed in the library! 

    This is a free program and no registration is required. This is a drop-in, all day event for children of all ages.

  • Library Board Meeting

    The Camden Library Board of Trustees will be meeting at 5:15 pm in the library's community meeting room.

  • Library Toddler Storytime Under the Tent

    Join us for Toddler Storytime Under the Tent! Bring your 2 or 3-year-old to the library for an hour of stories, rhymes, songs, games, and early literacy activities. Craft kits will be available to take home after the event.
    A tent will be set up behind the library.

  • Library Big Kids Storytime Under the Tent

    Join us for Big Kid Storytime Under the Tent! Bring your 4-6 year-olds to the library for an hour of stories, rhymes, songs, games, and early literacy activities. Craft kits will be available to take home after the event.
    A tent will be set up behind the library.
     

  • Library Fall Fest - Maze & Outdoor Games

    Camden Public Library will be hosting a Fall Festival event beginining October 26th through October 29th.

    The schedule of events are:

    • October 26th
      • 2:00pm - 5:00pm: Maze and Outdoor Games
    • October 27th
      • 2:00pm - 5:00pm: Nature Crafts
      • 3:30pm: Owl Pellet Dissection (Please call to register at 252-331-2543. Space is limited.)
    • October 28th
      • 2:00pm - 5:00pm: Pumpkin Painting
    • October 29th
      • Costume Parade (Please call to register at 252-331-2543.)

     

    October 26th - Maze and Outdoor Games:
     
    Join us behind the library for an afternoon of outdoor fun! We will have a maze set up, as well some of our favorite outdoor games! Halloween-themed activity packs will be available for pick-up.
    This program is free and open to the public, and intended for children of all ages. It is dependent upon the weather forecast, and any cancellations will be announced 24 hours prior to the event.
    If you have any questions please call the library at 252-331-2543.

  • Library Fall Fest - Nature Crafts

    Camden Public Library will be hosting a Fall Festival event beginining October 26th through October 29th.

    The schedule of events are:

    • October 26th
      • 2:00pm - 5:00pm: Maze and Outdoor Games
    • October 27th
      • 2:00pm - 5:00pm: Nature Crafts
      • 3:30pm: Owl Pellet Dissection (Please call to register at 252-331-2543. Space is limited.)
    • October 28th
      • 2:00pm - 5:00pm: Pumpkin Painting
    • October 29th
      • Costume Parade (Please call to register at 252-331-2543.)

     

    October 27th - Nature Crafts:

    Join us in front of the library for an afternoon of nature crafts! We will be making pinecone bird feeders and leaf rubbings for you to take home!
    This program is free and open to the public, and intended for children of all ages. It is dependent upon the weather forecast, and any cancellations will be announced 24 hours prior to the event.
    If you have any questions please call the library at 252-331-2543. 

  • Library Fall Fest - Owl Pellet Dissection

    Camden Public Library will be hosting a Fall Festival event beginining October 26th through October 29th.

    The schedule of events are:

    • October 26th
      • 2:00pm - 5:00pm: Maze and Outdoor Games
    • October 27th
      • 2:00pm - 5:00pm: Nature Crafts
      • 3:30pm: Owl Pellet Dissection (Please call to register at 252-331-2543. Space is limited.)
    • October 28th
      • 2:00pm - 5:00pm: Pumpkin Painting
    • October 29th
      • Costume Parade (Please call to register at 252-331-2543.)

     

    October 27th - Owl Pellet Dissection:

    Come to the library to learn more about owls and what they eat! Sharon Meade from the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education will be leading an owl pellet dissection in the library's meeting room.
    REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT. Supplies and space are limited, so please call the library at 252-331-2543 to reserve your child's place. Feel free to take part in the Nature Crafts event going on the same day!
    This program is free, and intended for children ages 6 and up. This is an indoor program. The CDC recommends that unvaccinated individuals wear a mask indoors. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the library.

  • Library Fall Fest - Pumpkin Painting

    Camden Public Library will be hosting a Fall Festival event beginining October 26th through October 29th.

    The schedule of events are:

    • October 26th
      • 2:00pm - 5:00pm: Maze and Outdoor Games
    • October 27th
      • 2:00pm - 5:00pm: Nature Crafts
      • 3:30pm: Owl Pellet Dissection (Please call to register at 252-331-2543. Space is limited.)
    • October 28th
      • 2:00pm - 5:00pm: Pumpkin Painting
    • October 29th
      • Costume Parade (Please call to register at 252-331-2543.)

     

     

    October 28th - Pumpkin Painting:

    Join us behind the library to paint your own pumpkin! This program is free and open to the public, and intended for children of all ages. It is dependent upon the weather forecast, and any cancellations will be announced 24 hours prior to the event.
    If you have any questions please call the library at 252-331-2543.

  • Library Fall Fest - Monster Masks Workshop

    Camden Public Library will be hosting a Fall Festival event beginining October 26th through October 29th.

    The schedule of events are:

    • October 26th
      • 2:00pm - 5:00pm: Maze and Outdoor Games
    • October 27th
      • 2:00pm - 5:00pm: Nature Crafts
      • 3:30pm: Owl Pellet Dissection (Please call to register at 252-331-2543. Space is limited.)
    • October 28th
      • 2:00pm - 5:00pm: Pumpkin Painting
    • October 29th
      • Monster Mask Workshop: Due to impending rain, we have to cancel the costume parade, and instead are offering a Monster Mask Workshop from 2:00 - 5:00 PM in the library meeting room. Come by to create a spooky or silly monster mask!

     

     

    October 29th - Monster Mask Workshop:

    • Monster Mask Workshop: Due to impending rain, we have to cancel the costume parade, and instead are offering a Monster Mask Workshop from 2:00 - 5:00 PM in the library meeting room. Come by to create a spooky or silly monster mask!
     
    This event is free and open to the public. It is dependent upon the weather forecast, and any cancellations will be announced 24 hours prior to the event.
    If you have any questions please call the library at 252-331-2543.

November, 2021

  • Veterans Day - Library Closed

    Veterans Day.  Camden Public Library Will Be Closed.

  • Library Adult Book Club

    The Camden Public Library Adult Book Club will meet at 3:30 pm. The public is invited to attend.

  • Library Thanksgiving Craft Pick-up

    Come by the library to grab a Thanksgiving craft or two for your child! We will have four different options for different age groups, all on a table just inside the library. The crafts will be out from Wednesday, November 17th to Wednesday, November 24th, or while supplies last.

  • Library Toddler Storytime Under The Tent

    The weather is in favor for "Storytimes under a tent" on Thursday, November 18th! Enjoy an hour of stories, rhymes, songs, and games. 
     
    Toddler Storytime -- 10:30am for ages 2 - 3 year olds
    Big Kids Storytime --1:30pm for ages 4 - 6 year olds
     
    This will be an outdoor event, subject to weather cancellation. A tent will be set up behind the library. Please call (252) 331-2543 for more information.

  • Library Big Kids Storytime Under The Tent

    The weather is in favor for "Storytimes under a tent" on Thursday, November 18th! Enjoy an hour of stories, rhymes, songs, and games. 
     
    Toddler Storytime -- 10:30am for ages 2 - 3 year olds
    Big Kids Storytime --1:30pm for ages 4 - 6 year olds
     
    This will be an outdoor event, subject to weather cancellation. A tent will be set up behind the library. Please call (252) 331-2543 for more information.

  • Thanksgiving - Library Closed

    Thanksgiving Observance. Camden Public Library Will Be Closed on Thursday and Friday.

December, 2021

  • Library Craft Pick-Up

    Come by the library to pick up a holiday themed craft kit! We will have options for children of all ages. Kits will be available until December 22nd or as long as supplies last.

    This program is free and open to the public.

  • Library Christmas Ornament Keepsake

    Stop by the library to create your very own Christmas keepsake ornament! We will have all the supplies and guidance ready for you and your kids to make something beautiful. We will have the ornament station open until December 22nd or as long as supplies last.

    This program is free and open to the public.

  • Library Craft Pick-Up

    Come by the library to pick up a holiday themed craft kit! We will have options for children of all ages. Kits will be available until December 22nd or as long as supplies last.

    This program is free and open to the public.

  • Library Christmas Ornament Keepsake

    Stop by the library to create your very own Christmas keepsake ornament! We will have all the supplies and guidance ready for you and your kids to make something beautiful. We will have the ornament station open until December 22nd or as long as supplies last.

    This program is free and open to the public.

  • Library Craft Pick-Up

    Come by the library to pick up a holiday themed craft kit! We will have options for children of all ages. Kits will be available until December 22nd or as long as supplies last.

    This program is free and open to the public.

  • Library Adult Book Club

    The Camden Public Library Adult Book Club will meet at 3:30 pm. The public is invited to attend.

  • Library Craft Pick-Up

    Come by the library to pick up a holiday themed craft kit! We will have options for children of all ages. Kits will be available until December 22nd or as long as supplies last.

    This program is free and open to the public.

  • Library Craft Pick-Up

    Come by the library to pick up a holiday themed craft kit! We will have options for children of all ages. Kits will be available until December 22nd or as long as supplies last.

    This program is free and open to the public.

  • Library LEGO Club Drop In

    Lego Club is back! Drop in anytime on Monday, December 20th for your child to make their own Lego masterpiece to be displayed in the library! 

    This is a free program and no registration is required. This is a drop-in, all day event for children of all ages.

  • Library Craft Pick-Up

    Come by the library to pick up a holiday themed craft kit! We will have options for children of all ages. Kits will be available until December 22nd or as long as supplies last.

    This program is free and open to the public.

  • Christmas - Library Closed

    Christmas Observance. Camden Public Library Will Be Closed on Thursday, December 23rd, Friday, December 24th, Saturday, December 25th, and Monday, December 27th.

  • Christmas - Library Closed

    Christmas Observance. Camden Public Library Will Be Closed on Thursday, December 23rd, Friday, December 24th, Saturday, December 25th, and Monday, December 27th.

  • New Years - Library Closed

    New Years Observance. Camden Public Library Will Be Closed on Friday, December 31st and Saturday, January 1st, 2022for New Years Day.

Library Menu

Camden County Library is a Member of

 

Location:

118 NC Highway 343 North
Camden, NC 27921

Contact:

Phone: 252-331-2543 | Fax: 252-331-2196

Hours:

Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Sunday
Closed

 

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