Camden Public Library, Public library and National Historic Landmark in Camden, Maine.
The library building stands on Main Street, featuring classical architecture with stone walls, large windows, and columns framing its entrance point.
The Federal Society established the first library in Camden during 1796, starting with 200 books when the town contained only 15 houses.
The Walsh History Center within the library maintains extensive records, documents, and photographs chronicling the development of Camden and surrounding communities.
The library offers weekly programs including book clubs, author presentations, exercise classes, and children's activities throughout the calendar year.
The grounds include an amphitheater designed by Fletcher Steele, representing one of the few public projects completed by this landscape architect.
Location: Camden
Inception: 1928
Website: https://librarycamden.org
GPS coordinates: 44.21111,-69.06500
Latest update: March 8, 2025 00:01
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