Winter Carnivals in Maine Exhibit. Celebrate Maine’s rich history of holding winter carnivals with an exhibit curated by the Maine Ski & Snowboard Museum. Learn about this tradition which first became popular in the 1920’s. In the Camden Public Library’s Picker Room throughout January, 10:00 – 6:00. FMI: librarycamden.org.

Camden Philosophical Society Meeting. Check the calendar on librarycamden.org for the latest information about what the group will be reading and discussing online in the current month. Hosted by the by the Camden Public Library, third Tuesdays, 4:00 –  6:00, via Zoom. To get on the group’s email list and for a Zoom link: [email protected].

Come Boating! Belfast’s Community Boating Organization and the Belfast Free Library are teaming up once again to offer the Winter Adventure Series. The three evening programs about adventures on the water will be on Zoom. The first program features Nicolle Littrell, Belfast, Maine’s DoryWoman. Tuesday, January 18,  6:30 – 8:00. For the link: belfastlibrary.org/virtual-programs.

Pokémon Winter Reading Challenge. Kids and teens can win prizes in a special Pokémon Winter Reading Challenge which runs through April 1, 2022. Become a Pokémon Reading Master. For all the details stop by the Library (5 Parker Point “Rd), got to https://bhpl.libcal.com/event/, or contact Kendall at [email protected] or 374-5515.

Irish Night at Blue: First shows scheduled for 2022 cancelled because of Covid, shows still scheduled for the end of January. Get the latest updates at https://www.facebook.com/IrishNightAtBlue/. Blue will require proof of vaccination or negative test within the last 48 hours. Masks recommended when not actively eating, drinking, or performing.

Giustra Art Exhibit: Peter E . Giustra exhibits a mixture of his original pastels, prints on canvas and folk art wooden sculptures. Through February at the  Eastern Tire Garage Art Gallery, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, 70 Park St, Rockland.  Proceeds from sales go to the Knox County Nurses’ Guild Scholarship Fund. FMI: 207-594-5250.

Book Time for Babies with Miss Amy. Children’s librarian Miss Amy hosts outdoor story times in the Camden Amphitheatre especially themed for toddlers and babies on Wednesday mornings,10:00 – 11:00. Please bring a blanket to sit on. Weather permitting. For information email Miss Amy: [email protected]. Presented by the Camden Public Library.

After School Mosaic Class: Cut and arrange glass tiles to create whatever mosaic pattern or image you like and  leave with a finished mosaic piece. All materials included, step by step instructions. Masked, distanced and safe. Wednesdays, January 19th and 26th,  February 2nd,  3:30 to 5:30, Artwaves, 1345a State Highway 102, Bar Harbor. FMI: artwavesmdi.org.

Downeast Trout Unlimited Meeting: Megan Hess: Mayfly Life Cycle & Winter Fishing Techniques. Wednesday, January 19, 5:30 – 7:00, via Zoom, free, registration required. To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqduCqrzsuH9QG2g9K8KVv3akboXtRrcnq.Contact Tammy Packie at [email protected] for information.

MDI Hospital / Birch Bay Village Virtual Caregiver Support Group: Wednesdays 5:30 – 6:30 pm.  These virtual sessions are hosted by Melissa Violette, Music Therapy Director, and incorporate coping skills, group sharing and other strategies to help caregivers.  For more information:  https://www.mdihospital.org/news/free-telehealth-music-therapy-support-groups.