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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
Some Changes to Book Donation Policy
On October 1, the Friends of the Rockport Public Library will resume accepting donations of gently used books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, and puzzles in GOOD CONDITION (cover and pages must be intact, and no mold or mustiness). Due to limited storage space, donations are now limited to a maximum of 3 BOXES OR BAGS OF BOOKS per family, every 4 months. The Friends cannot accept VHS tapes, cassette tapes, magazines, encyclopedias, or any tech/medical/health/reference books more than 4 years old.
We are grateful for the public's donations, as book sale revenue is very important to supporting the library and its programs. Thank you.
ADULT PROGRAM
The Trail Less Trampled:
Hiking All of the Maine Mountain Guide
An Appalachian Mountain Club, Maine Chapter, Event
October 23, at 6:00 p.m.
Amy Niemczura-Sowa is a lifelong Mainer and a lifelong hiker. She is the first person to complete all the trails, spurs, and mentioned distances in the 12th edition of the Maine Mountain Guide. After briefly discussing her process, she will share photos and stories of “less-trampled” trails featured in the book. She hopes to encourage others to seek new places and experiences in the state.
Learn more about AMC Maine at: https://amcmaine.org
FAMILY PROGRAM
Halloween Costume Parade
October 30, at 4:00 p.m.
Families are invited to dress up and join Youth Librarian Stephanie in Memorial Park (across from the Rockport Library) for a Halloween parade through Rockport Village. After, there will be cider, chocolate milk, and treats! Musical guests Brandon and Jackie Gibbons, from Outbound Music Lessons, will be providing interactive musical fun, assisting Stephanie with a sound-filled Halloween story, and will be available to chat about their in-home music lessons for students in the area!
In the event of rain, our event will be moved inside the library. To learn more about Brandon and Jackie Gibbons and Outbound Music Lessons, visit their website outboundmusiclessons.com
October 2 - 30
Through These Eyes
Fine Art Photography
by Harrah Lord
Artist's Reception:
Friday, October 4,
3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
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.
