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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?”
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND RESERVE SEATS.

ADULT PROGRAM

Rockport Donut Festival Book Sale
June 13 & 14, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Tables will be filled with thousands of books, spanning a wide variety of genres — fiction, mystery, history, biography, cookbooks, gardening, art, Maine, children, young adult, and a large selection of “specials.” DVDs, CDs, puzzles and more will be also available. Most items will be priced between $.50 and $5, and the selections will be refreshed often.

Only checks and cash will be accepted at the sale. Volunteers are needed for help with table and book set up, cashiering, and clean up. Please contact the library at 236-3642 for more information.

The sale will run in tandem with the Town of Rockport’s Third Annual Donut Festival.

FAMILY PROGRAM

Edible Minecraft Festival
May 31, at 10:30 a.m. 

Families are invited to compete in a Minecraft-themed bake-off. Participants should create their edible desserts at home, and bring them to the library for judging on the day of the event. Entries can be a shape, a prop, a character, or a build from the game.

Guest judges Vicki Murray of LAUGH loud, SMILE big, and teachers Jessie Odgren and Jim Morse of Camden-Rockport Middle School, will present awards for creativity, taste, and (this is a technical term) Minecraftiness. Costumes are encouraged. The public will be able to sample the dessert entries once judging is complete.

Family bakers must register to participate, limited to 10 families. Please call the library at 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.

FOR ALL OF THE DETAILS, AND TO SIGN UP:
CLICK HERE

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.