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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 Friends of the Rockport Public Library are once again accepting donations of books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, and puzzles in good condition. They ask that donations be limited to 3 boxes/bags per person. For more information about book donations, book sales, and the Friends, CLICK HERE.

ADULT PROGRAM

Perennials for Butterflies & Hummingbirds
March 5, at 1:00 p.m.

The Rockport Public Library announces a new horticulture series in partnership with Merryspring Nature Center. In monthly talks from March through May, Merryspring Nature Center Program Director (and Maine Master Gardener Volunteer) John Fromer will offer free gardening classes at the Rockport Library covering a variety of topics and culminating in a special tour on Merryspring’s flower gardens in mid-June.

The series will kick off with a presentation entitled, “Perennials for Butterflies & Hummingbirds.” Fromer will cover specific varieties of plants, as well as how to arrange and grow them in a manner that supports butterfly and hummingbird populations.

Learn more about Merryspring Nature Center on their website: merryspring.org

FAMILY PROGRAM

Saturday Morning Family Art Class
February 22, at 10:30 a.m. 

Join Stephanie for a pop-up morning art class for the whole family! There will be two projects to work on depending on participants age and interest. We will be learning about Vincent Van Gogh and recreating his style using oil pastels. For those interested, there will also be a project creating winter birch trees using the tape resist art style. 
Free event, open to families.
Space is limited, so please RSVP by
calling 207-236-3642.

The display showcases fiber art pieces created with techniques from global fabric traditions like sashiko and batik.

Each year members of Art Quilts Maine are provided with a thematic prompt to produce work that will then go on to tour to throughout the state, including libraries and galleries. Learn more at ARTQUILTSMAINE.ORG.

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.