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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
The Rockport Library Foundation will host an evening with award-winning journalist and author Rachel Slade on Friday, May 23, at 6:30 p.m. at the Rockport Opera House. Slade will give a slideshow presentation entitled, “What Would it REALLY Take to Bring Manufacturing Back to the US?”
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ADULT PROGRAM
Efficient & Effective Garden Maintenance
May 14, at 1:00 p.m.
Maine Master Gardner Volunteer John Fromer will give a slideshow talk discussing strategies for effectively and efficiently approaching weeding and garden maintenance. The program will be presented at the Rockport Public Library and is part of the library’s spring series of free horticulture programs in partnership with Merryspring Nature Center.
Fromer will discuss weeding methods; staking; mulching; deadheading and disbudding; and seasonal care for flowers and vegetables. The program will also cover perennial plants for a low maintenance flower garden and important tasks for spring and fall clean-up. Learn more about Merryspring Nature Center on their website: merryspring.org
FAMILY PROGRAM
Saturday Morning Family Art Class
May 17, at 10:30 a.m.
Join Stephanie for a morning art class for the whole family! We will be learning about Gustav Klimt, studying his “Tree of Life” painting, and then recreating his work with our own personal flair!
Space is limited. Call 236-3642 to register.
FUN FOR EVERYONE
Donut Dash 5K
June 14, at 8:00 a.m.
Registration is now open for the Rockport Public Library Donut Dash 5K to be held in tandem with the Town of Rockport’s Third Annual Donut Festival. Proceeds from the 5K benefit the Friends of the Rockport Public Library.
The Donut Dash starts in beautiful Rockport village in front of the Rockport Library. The course travels along the coast through Beauchamp Point, offering fantastic ocean views. Water and snacks (including donuts!) will be provided after the race in Rockport's Marine Park, while supplies last. This event is open to runners and walkers of all ages and skills. Strollers are allowed, but be mindful of traffic as most of the race does not have a sidewalk.
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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.
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.
