The Rockport Library will be CLOSED on Monday, September 7 for Labor Day.

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

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

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NEWS

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SEPTEMBER 18 & 19, 9AM – 3 PM

Sail into our Friends of the Rockport Public Library‘s Big September Book Sale, and shop an excellent selection of books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, and puzzles.

Volunteers are integral to making these book sales a success! If you would like to sign up for a shift, please stop into the library or call 207-236-3642.


Upcoming Events

ADULT PROGRAM

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On a Mission: The Smithsonian History of US Women Astronauts
September 2, at 6:00 p.m.

Valerie Neal, emerita curator in the Department of Space History at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, will present her new book. On a Mission: The Smithsonian History of US Women Astronauts spans 45 years and 61 astronauts to share the epic journeys of women who made space for themselves in a male-dominated field.

CLICK HERE to learn more

FAMILY PROGRAM

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Music Together® Class

September 10, at 10:00 a.m.

Join the fun, music, and movement as The Music Together® visits the Rockport Public Library!

The Music Together® at Midcoast Music Academy class is for ages 0 through 5 with caregiver(s). The class follows the recommendations of child development researchers—grouping children in a natural, family-style learning. Each child participates at their own level. Any caregivers (parents, grandparents, nanny)can bring the children. 

Music Together® is 45-minute early childhood music and movement for families. This class is free. Open to all families. There is no registration for this class, but we encourage families to come early as space is limited.



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.



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.


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.