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Rockport Public Library
1 Limerock Street
P.O. Box 8
Rockport, ME 04856
207-236-3642
rpl@rockport.lib.me.us
HOURS
Mon - Sat: 9:30 to 5:30
Except Wed: 11:00 to 8:00
Sun: CLOSED
SOCIAL MEDIA
NEWS
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Friends of the Rockport Public Library will hold their next BIG book sale in the lower level of the library on Friday, Sept. 19 and Saturday, Sept. 20, from 9 AM to 3 PM. Volunteers are needed for set-up, break-down, cashiers, and table restocking. This is a fun opportunity to help out at a very important fundraiser for the library -- and a great chance to socialize with members of our community! To sign up for a shift, stop by the library or call 207-236-3642. If you have questions, you can email the Friends at frpl22booksale@gmail.com.
ADULT PROGRAM
An Evening with Sebastian Junger
September 19, at 6:30 p.m.
The Rockport Library Foundation is excited to welcome award-winning journalist, director, and best-selling author SEBASTIAN JUNGER for a talk at the Rockport Opera House. Known for riveting and emotionally compelling books like The Perfect Storm, War, and Tribe, Junger will present his latest book, In My Time of Dying. His near-fatal health emergency lead to this powerful reflection on death—and what might follow. The book is part medical drama, part searing autobiography, and part rational inquiry into the ultimate unknowable mystery.
The event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Learn more about the program, and reserve your seats by clicking HERE.
FAMILY PROGRAM
Music Together® Music Class
September 11, at 10:00 a.m.
Join us this fall for this amazing musical adventure provided to our library by the Midcoast Music Academy! Starting September 11, the Music Together® at Midcoast Music Academy class will be at the Rockport Public Library the second Thursday of each month.
The Music Together® at Midcoast Music Academy class is for ages 0 through 5 with caregiver(s). The class follows the recommendations of child development researchers—grouping children in a natural, family-style learning. Each child participates at their own level. Any caregivers (parents, grandparents, nanny)can bring the children.
Music Together® is 45-minute early childhood music and movement for families. This class is free. Open to all families.
There is no registration for this class, but we encourage families to come early as space is limited.
On Exhibit
On Exhibit
Your Rockport Library card grants you access to a vast online library of ebooks and audiobooks to enjoy on the web, a tablet, or your mobile device. CLICK HERE to learn more.
Your Rockport Library card also grants you access to thousands of critically acclaimed and award-winning films, socumentaries, and TV series on the Kanopy streaming platform. Families can also enjoy unlimited content on Kanopy Kids. CLICK HERE to get started.
Start searching billions of records and discover your family's story. CLICK HERE for access. (This resource can only be accessed while using a computer inside the library.)
Explore a hub of online resources that includes databases and full text articles from magazines, newspapers, journals and reference. CLICK HERE to dive in.
The Friends of the Rockport Public Library introduces library lovers to each other while building connections throughout our community. Hosting meetings, events, and book sales, the organization supports the library on several levels. In past years, we have helped purchase library materials; supported the annual butterfly gardens; provided new book stacks and exterior railings; and funded programs that serve everyone using the library. CLICK HERE to learn more about volunteer and membership opportuntities.
The Foundation is an IRS 501.c3 not-for-profit organization formed in 2018 by a small group of dedicated Rockport residents to raise the required funding for the new Rockport Public Library. While we successfully raised the initial funding for the building and furnishings, we’ve now set our sights on developing a world-class speaker series. CLICK HERE to learn more.
