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Rockport Public Library
1 Limerock Street
P.O. Box 8
Rockport, ME 04856
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Mon – Sat: 9:30 to 5:30
Except Wed: 11:00 to 8:00
Sun: CLOSED
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Summer Reading Events
Young patrons are invited to participate in the annual Summer Reading Program.
This year’s theme is inspired by a line from William Shakespeare’s play As You Like It, “All the world’s a stage.” Activities will include an opportunity to explore characters and stories with theater professionals; learn individuality through movement with yoga; create in an interactive art workshop with guest artist/author Stephen Costanza; design and construct theater masks; and celebrate the end of summer with prizes awarded to those who participated in the Summer Reading Challenge.
A kickoff party with guests from the Camden Shakespeare Festival will be held on July 14 at 1p.m. Summer Reading Challenge activity sheets will be available, and students can learn more about related events.
Space is limited for these programs. Please call the library at 207-236-3642 to register. Additional details about these events and other offerings from the Rockport Library can be found at rockportlibrary.net.
Upcoming Events
ADULT PROGRAM
It’s Nor Just Hearing – It’s Brain Health
August 26, at 6:00 p.m.
The Rockport Library welcomes back audiologist Dr. Angela Loavenbruck for a presentation about hearing loss and an update about new technology and exciting advancements in hearing aids.
CLICK HERE to learn more.
FAMILY PROGRAM
“Gear Heads” Interactive Art Workshop
July 28, at 1:00p.m.
A two-part workshop with acclaimed children’s author/artist Stephen Costanza. He will present his recently illustrated book, “The Sole Man.” There will be art, history, and fun trivia!
Next, kids are encouraged to create gears using various materials based off of a crazy-looking machine found in The Sole Man.
Registration is required. Please call the library, 236-3642, to sign up.
On Exhibit
This month, we’re featuring idyllic and iconic images of Maine captured in textile art by Elaine O’Neil in our lower level Art Hall and Rockport Room. Learn more about Elaine by visiting her website: elaineoneil.com
Popular Digital Resources
Ancestry
Start searching billions of records and discover your family’s story. CLICK HERE for access.
CloudLibrary
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.
Digital Maine 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.
Kanopy
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.
Rockport Library Foundation
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.
