Adults
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The Camden County Library District provides many learning and enriching events and library services for adult patrons and guests. Are you looking to further your career, changing your job, or looking to head back to school? Be sure to look at the education opportunities that we have to offer; all you need is a library card and computer access. Need help learning how to use these resources? Any of our friendly staff are ready to assist you today.
Or maybe you are looking for something to do during the day or want to make new friends. Why not drop in on any one of our weekly events that include book clubs, genealogy workshops, movie showings, and more. And remember, all
of these events and library services for adults are either at no charge or are for a minimal fee.
Do you need space to work? We have a somewhat private computer lab, allowing you to work in a quiet area with access to printers, email, and Microsoft Word and Excel. Or it may be that you need banners or large format posters printed. If you are a guest to the Lake area and need to use our computers for work, we have guest passes available, for which there is a small fee of $1.00 for 60 minutes. If you bring your device, you can use our Wi-Fi connection free of charge.
Events & Programs
Are you looking for something fun to do? Why not join us for a game or two at one of our libraries?
Are you looking for something fun to do? Why not join us for a game or two at one of our libraries?
Are you looking for something fun to do? Why not join us for a game or two at one of our libraries?
Get crafty at the Library! We have different craft programs for everyone to try their hand at...
Do you want to find groups of people who enjoy the fun side of life? Check out these groups at our libraries...
Do you want to find groups of people who enjoy the fun side of life? Check out these groups at our libraries...
Do you want to find groups of people who enjoy the fun side of life? Check out these groups at our libraries...
Book clubs, that is! We invite you to join us for lively discussions, great reading, and maybe a yummy treat or two at our library book clubs
Book clubs, that is! We invite you to join us for lively discussions, great reading, and maybe a yummy treat or two at our library book clubs.
Book clubs, that is! We invite you to join us for lively discussions, great reading, and maybe a yummy treat or two at our library book clubs
Are you having a bad day? Learn ways to help soothe your mind by stepping back, relaxing, and recharging with these programs at your local library.
Are you having a bad day? Learn ways to help soothe your mind by stepping back, relaxing, and recharging with these programs at your local library.
Are you having a bad day? Learn ways to help soothe your mind by stepping back, relaxing, and recharging with these programs at your local library.
Do you know who you are related to? Let us help you trace your family tree using Ancestry Library Edition, HeritageQuest, and many local resources.
Do you know who you are related to? Let us help you trace your family tree using Ancestry Library Edition, HeritageQuest, and many local resources.
Do you know who you are related to? Let us help you trace your family tree using Ancestry Library Edition, HeritageQuest, and many local resources.
Good Reads
| Camdenton | ||
|---|---|---|
| Big Niangua Book Club | 4th Wed. of the Month | 12:30 p.m. |
| Christian Fiction Book Club | 3rd Wed. of the Month | 10 a.m. |
| Climax Springs | ||
| Overbooked Book Club | 3rd Wed. of the month | 2 pm |
| Macks Creek | ||
| 1st Reads | 1st Wed. of the Month | 2 p.m. |
| Osage Beach | ||
| Hooked On Books | 3rd Thurs. of the Month | 11 a.m. |
| Stoutland | ||
| Cookies Bookies | 3rd Tues. of the Month | 6:15 p.m. |
| Sunrise Beach | ||
| Page Turners | 3rd Wed. of the Month | 1:30 p.m. |
| Best Contemporary Novel | ||
|---|---|---|
| Book Title | Author | |
| Bayou Book Thief | Ellen Byron | |
| Death by Bubble Tea | Jennifer J. Chow | |
| Fatal Reunion | Annette Dashofy | |
| Dead Man’s Leap | Tina de Bellegarde | |
| A World of Curiosities** | Louise Penny** | |
| Book Title | Author | |
| Fiction | The Swimmers | Julie Otsuka |
| Nonfiction | An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us | Ed Yong |
| Audiobook of the Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Award for the Best | Book Title | Author | Narrators |
| Audiobook of the Year | Finding Me | Viola Davis | Viola Davis |
| Autobiography/Memoir | Unprotected: A Memoir | Billy Porter | Billy Porter |
| Fiction | Mad Honey | Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan | Carrie Coon, Key Taw, Jodi Picoult, and Jennifer Finney Boylan |
| Humor | Happy-Go-Lucky | David Sedaris | David Sedaris |
| Multi-Voiced Performance | Sparring Partners | John Grisham | Jeff Daniels, Ethan Hawke, January LaVoy, and John Grisham |
| Thriller/Suspense | Greenwich Park | Katherine Faulkner | Laura Kirman |
| Superior Achievement in a Novel | ||
|---|---|---|
| Book Title | Author | |
| **My Heart is a Chainsaw | Stephen Graham Jones | |
| The Queen of the Cicadas | V. Castro | |
| The Final Girl Support Group | Grady Hendrix | |
| Children of Chicago | Cynthia Pelayo | |
| The Book of Accidents | Chuck Wendig | |
| Best Novel | ||
|---|---|---|
| Book Title | Author | |
| **Notes on an Execution | Danya Kukafka | |
| Devil House | John Darnielle | |
| Like a Sister | Kellye Garrett | |
| Gangland | Chuck Hogan | |
| The Devil Takes You Home | Gabino Iglesias |
| Best Novel | |
|---|---|
| Book Title | Author |
| **A Desolation Called Peace | Arkady Martine |
| The Galaxy, and the Ground Within | Becky Chambers |
| Light from Uncommon Stars | Ryka Aoki |
| A Master of Djinn | P. Djeli Clark |
| Project Hail Mary | Andy Weir |
| She Who Became the Sun | Shelley Parker-Chan |
| Book Title | Author | |
| Fiction | Demon Copperhead | Barbara Kingsolver |
| Trust | Hernan Diaz | |
| Drama | English | Sanaz Toossi |
| History | Freedom’s Dominion: A Saga of White Resistance to Federal Power | Jefferson Cowie |
| Biography | G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century | Beverly Gage |
| Memoir or Autobiography | Stay True | Hua Hsu |
| Poetry | Then the War: And Selected Poems, 2007-2020 | Carl Phillips |
| General Nonfiction | His Name is George Floyd: one Man’s Life and the Struggle for Racial Justice | Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa |
| Kingdom of Characters: The Language Revolution that Made China Modern | Jing Tsu | |
| Sounds Wild and Broken: Sonic Marvels, Evolution’s Creativity, and the Crisis of Sensory Extinction | David George Haskell | |
| Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives and on the Health of the Nation | Linda Villarosa |
The October – December 2023 issue of Between the Pages is out now!
Read it online or pick up a copy at your local library today.
Inside, you will find times and dates for storytimes, NERF nights, crafts for adults, and more!
Publishers Weekly Bestsellers
Education
High School Equivalency Center
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College Admissions Test Preparation
Prepare for important exams like the ACT, SAT, AP Tests, and more.
Achieve your undergrad goals and prepare for future success.
Achieve your personal education and career goals.
Resume and Cover Letter Builders
Find out how to build a strong resume and write a cover letter.
Video courses to learn popular software and computer basics.
Make your work goals a reality–start a new career or advance in your current field.
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