CAMDEN — Here are the events taking place at the Camden Public Library.

Tuesday, Jan. 5
The Camden Conference will host a discussion of "The New Africa: Challenges and Hope" at 7 p.m., all are welcome. In the fourth and final session of the Camden Conference New Africa Discussion Series, the group will reflect upon the challenges that confront sub-Sahara Africa in joining the global community.

Thursday, Jan. 7
"Essential Oil Health Creations" hands-on craft workshop for adults at 7 p.m. The workshop is part of "Jumpstart January" at the library, call to sign up, $10 materials fee, 236-3440.

Sunday, Jan. 10
Illustrated talk, "Kosti Ruohomaa, Legendary Photographer of Maine" presented by Deanna Bonner-Ganter, Maine State Museum Curator of Photography, Art, and Archives, 2 p.m., hosted by the Camden-Rockport Historical Society.

Monday, Jan. 11
"Slow Down Aging at the Cellular Level" panel discussion at the monthly Brown Bag Lunch series, hosted by Destination Wellness Midcoast Maine at noon at the Camden Public Library. The presentation features a lively panel with nutritionist Judi Valentine, Ph.D., Bowen body work practitioner Sherrie Clark, R.N., and neuromuscular therapist Susan Barnes.

Tuesday, Jan. 12
"Leer y charlar" is a Spanish language reading and conversation group which meets on second and fourth Tuesdays at 1 p.m., at the Camden Public Library. All who are proficient in Spanish are welcome, for more information contact leerycharlar@gmail.com.

The Tuesday Book Club meets monthly on the second Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m., at the Camden Public Library. All are welcome, please call Nina at 470-7473 for more information. The book choice for this month is "Nature of the Beast" by Louise Penny.

General Meeting of the Camden Philosophical Society, 4 p.m., open to all participants interested in discussing the future activities of the society and, in particular, what topics should provide the focus for its reading and discussion group over the coming year.

Beaded Jewelry Workshop, 7 p.m. as part of the library's "Jumpstart January" series of craft workshops for adults. Please call the Library at 236-3440 to register; there is a $10 materials fee for each workshop which will be collected at the workshop.

Thursday, Jan. 14
"Your Next Career Move: Tools to Get Started," 5:30 p.m. Ready for a career change, but don't know where to start? This workshop will help point you in the right direction. What to consider when making a career choice, the steps involved in creating a career plan, and the resources available to help you succeed, led by Melinda Wildes of New Ventures Maine.

"Sumi-e Landscape of Maine" with Frederica Marshall, a hands-on workshop at 6 p.m., part of the Library's "Jumpstart January" series of craft workshops for adults. Please call the Library at 236-3440 to register; there is a $10 materials fee for each workshop which will be collected at the workshop. Learn to paint the gorgeous environment of Maine in the ancient style of Asian Brush Painting with international award-winning artist Frederica Marshall. Birch and evergreen trees, rocks, sky, and water will create an amazing ink and watercolor experience for you! No previous experience is necessary, a beginner's mind is welcome.