Events

The first program in this season’s Camden Conference Community Events at the Rockport Public Library will take place on Wednesday, October 15, at 6 PM. Arthur Levin will provide an insider’s look at life in the Middle East with a slideshow presentation entitled, “An Expatriate Perspective on Living in the United Arab Emirates.” The program is free and open to the public. Levin and his wife, Joan Pew, resided in the UAE from 2012 to 2015. Levin will share what initially brought them there, what life was like as American expatriates, and some of the cultural experiences they encountered in their journeys throughout the Middle East. Levin will conclude with a broad reflection on the positive and negative aspects of their time in the UAE.  About the presenter: Arthur Levin most recently served as Senior Security Specialist and Regional Lead with Chemonics International, one of USAID’s largest implementing partners. In this role, he oversaw risk management for more than 40 complex humanitarian programs across Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, with a focus on intelligence analysis, physical security, and emergency preparedness. He has led and supported crisis response efforts for USAID programming in Ukraine, Sudan, Afghanistan, Syria, Lebanon, Israel,...

On Thursday, October 16, at 10 AM, Maine Fibershed founder Pat Harpell will be a guest at the Rockport Library’s weekly story time and introduce toddlers and pre-k children to the wonderful wooly world of weaving. The free program will include a story time, signing, movement activities, and a weaving craft — along with a look at the most kid-friendly, hands-on parts of the library’s month-long Maine Fibershed exhibit. There will also be LOTS MORE for kiddos and the whole family to enjoy on Saturday, October 25, beginning at 10 AM at the Maine Fibershed Festival Day. CLICK HERE for more details.

Join Stephanie for a morning art class for the whole family! We will be learning about Claude Monet, Impressionism, using watercolors, and then recreating his work with our own personal flair! Space is limited. Call 236-3642 to register.

Join Maine Fibershed's Pat Harpell in the lower level of the Rockport Public Library for a pop-up community weaving on a genuine Earth Loom (instruction provided). We'd love your help to create a beautiful communal tapestry to display at the Rockport Public Library during the month of October as we celebrate the Maine Fibershed Festival. You'll also have a chance to check out our brand new exhibit (upstairs and downstairs) full of gorgeous, handmade, hand-dyed rugs, scarves and more. . . . all naturally Made in Maine! For more details on ALL of the activities and events related to the Maine Fibershed Festival at the Rockport Library, visit the calendar: rockportlibrary.net/calendar. Be sure to join us for our big Maine Fibershed Festival Day on Saturday, October 25. CLICK HERE to learn more!

The next program in the Rockport Public Library’s series in partnership with the Appalachian Mountain Club, Maine Chapter, will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m. The program entitled “Conservation in Our Community” will highlight nearly 40 years of conservation work by the Coastal Mountains Land Trust (CMLT). The program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. CMLT Board President Jeff Davis and Senior Stewardship and Land Protection Manager Jack Shaida will share details on the work CMLT does across 16 towns, from Rockport to Prospect, and how conservation can be beneficial to communities in different ways. They’ll touch on land protection, stewardship, sustainability, and their Learning Landscapes Program, while answering overarching questions like: “What is a Land Trust?” and “How Do Conservation Easements Work?” About the presenters: Jeff Davis, Coastal Mountains Land Trust’s 15th Board President, has been involved with the Land Trust for over a decade, initially serving as a stewardship volunteer. Jeff spent his career in marketing and advertising, serving as a partner and director at Sandelman & Associates for 25 years and President for 10 years. After more than 20 years of enjoying summers in the Midcoast, Jeff and...

The Rockport Public Library will host the Maine Fibershed Festival from October 3 - 30 — a month-long exhibit complimented by special events focused on how Maine’s Soil-to-Soil fiber system weaves together a strong, stable, and connected community. A Fibershed is a geographical region where natural fiber is produced, processed, made into textiles, and ultimately composted. The exhibit and the events will highlight how Maine’s network of local, natural fiber producers, dyers, processors, and artisans are working together to create a healthier environment, income equality, and a strong fiber community. On Friday, Oct. 3, at 1 p.m., Earth Loom creator Susan Barrett Merrill and historical storyteller Cathi Belcher invite the public to attend the warping of an Earth Loom in the library’s lower level. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EVENT. Maine Fibershed’s Festival Day will take place on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the upper and lower levels of the Rockport Library. Fiber enthusiasts of all ages can check out live demonstrations and meet farmers, mill owners, dyers, spinners, weavers, makers, menders and natural fiber composters. A complete list of participating exhibitors and demonstrations can be found at rockportlibrary.net. Following the demonstrations, Dr....