The Camden Public Library plans to host museum curator Laureen LaBar for an online presentation about her new book, “Maine Quilts: 250 Years of Comfort and Community,” at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, via Zoom.

In her book, LaBar coaxes stories out of objects and uses those stories to enlighten, entertain, and bring new voices to Maine history.

Register for a Zoom link to attend by visiting the “What’s Happening” adult events calendar at librarycamden.org.

“Maine Quilts” accompanies a major two-year exhibit at the Maine State Museum. Stories abound, and lesser-known aspects of the state’s history are brought to light, but the star attractions are the quilts themselves. Ranging from surviving Colonial-era quilts to present-day creations, more than 150 are presented in full color.

A former archaeologist, LaBar is chief curator of history and decorative arts at the Maine State Museum. She has written two previous books, including “Uncommon Threads: Wabanaki Textiles, Clothing, and Costume,” and lives outside Augusta.

This program is part of the library’s “Discover History Month” series of events, sponsored by Camden Riverhouse Hotel & Inn. Additional support is provided by The Smiling Cow.