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Rockport Public Library
1 Limerock Street
P.O. Box 8
Rockport, ME 04856


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207-236-3642

 

 

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rpl@rockport.lib.me.us

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Mon - Sat: 9:30 to 5:30
Except Wed: 11:00 to 8:00
Sun: CLOSED

 

 

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Some Changes to Book Donation Policy

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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.

 

Featured Events

 

 

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ADULT PROGRAM

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The Basques & the Wabanaki
in an Age of Autocrats: 1420 to 1620

With Richard S. Sloan
October 16, at 6:00 p.m.

The first talk in the Camden Conference Community Events Series at the Rockport Public Library will take place on Wednesday, October 16, at 6 p.m. Richard S. Sloan will give a presentation drawing from his book “Exceptions to Their Rule” (published in December 2023). Sloan’s program will examine how two cultures — the Basques and the Wabanaki — governed themselves, defended their freedoms, and created industrial level operations that fished for cod, hunted whales, and traded furs in the two centuries before the Mayflower landed near Plymouth Rock. 

 

FAMILY PROGRAM

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Northern Stars Planetarium present: "The Wonderful Night Sky."
October 16, at 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

at The Rockport Opera House

 Families will learn about stars, meteors, and the Moon.  This event will be held at the Rockport Opera House with two show times to choose from. Your family can register for the 4:00pm or 5:30pm show.This event is generously sponsoredby the Rockport Library Foundation.

SPACE IS LIMITED. PLEASE CALL THE LIBRARY, 236-3642, TO REGISTER. IDEAL FOR GRADES 1-6

 

 

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On Exhibit

October 2 - 30

Through These Eyes
Fine Art Photography
by Harrah Lord

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Artist's Reception:
Friday, October 4,

3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

 

Popular Digital Resources

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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.


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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.


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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.)


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Explore a hub of online resources that includes databases and full text articles from magazines, newspapers, journals and reference. CLICK HERE to dive in.

 

Friends of the Rockport Public Library

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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.


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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.


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