The Library will be CLOSED on Tuesday, Nov. 3 to accomodate VOTING FOR ROCKPORT RESIDENTS in the lower level. Voting hours will be 8 AM - 8 PM.

We're currently closed
View Hours

Manage Account

Welcome to Rockport Public Library

CONNECT WITH US

A simple black house icon with a triangular roof and a door, enclosed in a black circle on a white background.

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

Black phone receiver icon with two curved lines indicating sound or signal, enclosed in a black circle on a white background, symbolizing a phone call or contact by telephone.

207-236-3642

A black envelope icon centered inside a black circle on a white background, symbolizing email or messaging.

[email protected]

HOURS

A simple black and white clock icon showing the time as 4:00. The clock has a round face with black hour and minute hands and no numbers or markings.

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

SOCIAL MEDIA

facebook logo
instagram logo

NEWS

a close up of an emerald ash borer beetle on a leaf, featured below the title emerald ash borer: rockport community response. leaf and wood graphics decorate the border.

If you missed the Rockport Conservation Commission‘s presentation about the Emerald Ash Borer, the presenter, Georgia Urso, has made her slideshow available on the Town of Rockport’s website. CLICK HERE to view the slides.

Upcoming Events

View Calendar
View Events

ADULT PROGRAM

text overlay on a satellite map of the eastern united states reading dark sky maine presents: protecting maines dark skies, with a red arrow pointing to a dark, unlit area of maine circled in red.

Protecting Maine’s Dark Skies
November 4, at 6:00 p.m.

A dark night sky is about more than just beautiful views—it’s essential for wildlife, human health, and our sense of wonder! Because of Maine’s vast swaths of uninhabited forestland, the state has some of the darkest, clearest night skies east of the Mississippi River. In this talk, astronomers John Meader and Shawn Laatsch, along with Maine Master Naturalist Serena Sanborn, will explain why dark skies matter and what you can do to make a difference where you live. This program is presented in partnership with the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), Maine Chapter. CLICK HERE for more info.

FAMILY PROGRAM

a young girl sits at a table with an art project during a saturday morning family art class, decorated with cartoon turkeys and autumn leaves.

Saturday Morning Family Art Class: Thankful Jars
November 14, at 10:30 a.m.

Join Stephanie for a Thanksgiving-themed Family Art Class. We will be creating thankful jars to bring home to celebrate the season. All materials will be provided!

Space is limited. Registration required.

Call 207-236-3642 to register.

book cover for a court of splintered harmony by sarah j. maas, featuring an illustration of a burning campfire over a pink and orange gradient background.
blue book cover titled the cruelest game by matthew futterman, featuring a broken tennis racket above its shadow and a quote from billie jean king in the top right corner.
book cover for freight by ryan lowell, featuring a nighttime road scene with light trails and two review blurbs at the bottom.
book cover for retro: a novel by jessica m. goldstein, featuring bold white text on a blue background with colorful, curving lines and small star shapes for a vintage inspired look.
book cover for an illustrated guide to tacos and burritos, featuring colorful illustrations of tacos, a burrito, guacamole, and red onions.
book cover for whistler by ann patchett, showing two horses standing on grass under a starry night sky, with mountains in the background. the title and authors name are in large white text.

On Exhibit

two art exhibit flyers: one promoting susan dowleys oil paintings of maine landscapes, the other featuring judy odells glacier erratic photographs with book art by sandy weisman. both run sept 2–oct 29.

Discover more paintings by Susan Dowley HERE. See more of Judy O’Dell’s photography HERE. Explore more book art by Sandy Weisman HERE.

Popular Digital Resources

Rockport Library Foundation

Logo for the Rockport Library Foundation featuring an illustration of a brick building with a clock, alongside the organizations name in large, elegant text.

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.

A woman with long, curly black hair wearing a black top, layered gold necklaces, and bold makeup with dark eyeliner and red lipstick, stands against a light-colored background.
Yashica Dutt 2025
A woman with long dark hair and glasses wears a black turtleneck sweater and looks confidently at the camera against a dark gray background.
Rachel Slade 2025
A middle-aged man with short gray hair and blue eyes wears a dark blazer over a white shirt. He faces the camera with a serious expression. The background is softly blurred with warm tones.
Sebastian Junger 2025
peter sagal funny headshot
Peter Sagal 2026

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.

img 3608 2
1000011130
img 2348
A man in a pink shirt and cap holds several books, including a biography of Theodore Roosevelt, while browsing a table full of more books in a bookstore or library.