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

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NEW MAGAZINES!

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Did you know that the Rockport Public Library carries magazines to read in the library or check out and take home? Pictured above are just a few of the newest magazines that we’ve started to carry! Other popular titles in our collection are Dwell, The Atlantic, The Week, Fine Gardening, Down East, and many more! We also carry newspapers like The New York Times, The Bangor Daily News, and The Midcoast Villager.

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ADULT PROGRAM

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Story as Medicine: Using the Power of Narrative to Shape How We See and Live
February 4, at 1 p.m.

Author and authenticity coach Suzanne Carver invites participants to explore the stories they tell — about themselves, their past, and what they believe is possible — and how those stories quietly shape the way they live. Rather than focusing on writing technique, this interactive talk centers on awareness, reflection, and choice: noticing which narratives support us, which ones limit us, and where we have the power to consciously reshape the stories we’re living by.

CLICK HERE to learn more about this free program.

FAMILY PROGRAM

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Valentine’s Day Family Tea Party!
February 7, at 10:30 a.m.

It’s time for our annual Valentine’s Day Tea Party! Families will be greeted by cafe waiters who will seat families at the decorated tables in the Rockport Room. Specialty menus will be provided, filled with drink choices and treats. Once orders are placed with your waiter, families are encouraged to create homemade Valentines together.

AND bring your dancing shoes as we welcome back the award-winning band, The Gibbonses! 

Free event, open to families. 
Space is limited, call 236-3642 to RSVP. 

To learn more about The Gibbonses, you can visit their website at: https://www.thegibbonses.com/

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book cover for remain: a supernatural love story by nicholas sparks with m. night shyamalan. large yellow text overlays a night sky and a lit house with one window illuminated in the foreground.
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On Exhibit

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In honor of Black History Month, the Rockport Public Library will feature a month-long exhibit explore the life of beloved African American composer Scott Joplin, whose joyful and irrepressible ragtime music paved the way for jazz. The material featured in the exhibit is from acclaimed author/illustrator Stephen Costanza’s book King of Ragtime: The Story of Scott Joplin.

On Saturday, Feb. 28, at 10:30 a.m., a Multimedia Family Show will complement the exhibit. Costanza will provide a dynamic, music-filled presentation that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the process for creating his book about Scott Joplin. Books will be available for purchase at the event.

Youth Librarian Stephanie Curcione encourages families to explore other beautifully illustrated, musically-influenced books by Costanza. On Saturday, Feb. 21, at 10:30 a.m., Curcione will lead families in the creation of art inspired by Costanza’s book Vivaldi and the Invisible Orchestra. Space is limited. Call the library at 207-236-3642 to register. CLICK HERE to learn more.

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Rockport Library Foundation

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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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March 2025

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May 2025

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September 2025

Friends of the Rockport Library

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. Read More.

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