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  • Close-up of a person holding a black mug, with two other people in the background gesturing as they have a conversation. The scene suggests a casual, social interaction, possibly in a home or office setting.
    Discussion Group

    Discussion Group

    Marine Room

    This group is open to discussing all viewpoints and ideas. Topics are typically related to local, national, and global current events. This group meets every Tuesday at 10:00 AM for 60 to 90 minutes.

  • a promotional graphic titled the joy prescription for aging well through connection and meaning features a smiling woman labeled cristina lindsay (otr/l) and a photo of a therapy dog labeled mango. logo: “let’s feel better series 2026.”.
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    The Joy Prescription for Aging Well Through Connection and Meaning

    On Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 1 PM the Rockport Public Library will kick off their winter/spring series entitled “Let’s Feel Better in 2026.” The first presentation will be given by Cristina Lindsay, OTR/L, who, alongside her therapy dog Mango, will discuss “The Joy Prescription for Aging Well Through Connection and Meaning." The program will take a fresh look at how enrichment-based therapies can help people stay independent, connected, and full of purpose. Instead of focusing only on physical recovery, Lindsay will explain how OT therapists can use meaningful activities — from hobbies and community engagement to creative and social experiences — to support emotional well-being and everyday independence. Lindsay will also share how using the comfort and joy of animal-assisted therapy can foster connection in ways traditional approaches often can’t. Cristina Lindsay worked for years as an occupational therapist in both hospital and home health settings. During this time, she witnessed the challenges the aging population faced, particularly those with dementia or mobility limitations. Driven by a passion for improving quality of life, she launched her business, Thrive OT, to provide social and emotional support, helping individuals maintain their highest level of independence while connecting and engaging in meaningful ways....

  • A group of young children sit together on the floor in a classroom, smiling and looking at a book being read aloud by an unseen adult. The kids appear engaged and happy.
    Toddler Story Time

    Toddler Story Time

    Join Youth Librarian Stephanie on Thursdays at 10 a.m. to hear stories; sing songs; create art; and practice shapes, colors, and numbers! Ideal for ages 2 and 3.

  • A scattered pile of playing cards featuring various suits and face cards, including kings, queens, eights, and sevens, overlapping each other on a white background.
    Bridge

    Bridge

    Stop by to play this fun and challenging classic card game. Players of all levels are welcome. This group meets on Thursdays, at 1:00 PM.

  • the words tech help appear next to a stack of electronic devices, including a tablet, smartphone, laptop, and a wireless computer mouse.
    Tech Help Hour

    Tech Help Hour

    Marine Room

    Just drop in during our Tech Help Hour, and a staff member will assist you with whatever your tech needs are. We can help with anything from basic computer questions to using your IPad with the Maine Download Library. This free service is offered every Thursday at 4:00 PM.

  • Poets’ Corner

    The Rockport Public Library Poets’ Corner is a welcoming group of local poets of all ages and backgrounds. Email Bill Eberle at [email protected] for more information. This group meets on 1st and 3rd Thursdays, at 4:00 PM for approximately 60-90 minutes. Learn more about other poetry events in the area on the Midcoast Poetry Calendar: midcoastpoetrycalendar.com

  • Close-up of people playing mahjong, with hands arranging white and green mahjong tiles on a wooden rack and game table. Some tiles have Chinese characters and symbols.
    Mahjong

    Mahjong

    Rockport Room (Lower Level)

    Mahjong or mah-jongg (English pronunciation: mah-JONG) is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. It is commonly played by four players (with some three-player variations). This group meets on Fridays, at 10:00 AM for approximately 90-120 minutes.

  • The Eiffel Tower in Paris is centered in a photo overlaid with the colors of the French flag: blue on the left, white in the middle, and red on the right.
    French Conversation Group

    French Conversation Group

    Marine Room

    Parlez-vous français? Practice your French with friends and neighbors who are also fluent speakers. This group meets every Monday and Friday at 1:30 PM for approximately 60 min.

  • course advertisement with ancient greek columns, a smiling woman in front of greek ruins, and text: ancient greek for beginners. a 10 week course presented by elizabeth ogle.
    Ancient Greek for Beginners

    Ancient Greek for Beginners

    Have you ever wanted to read The Odyssey or the New Testament in the original language? By the end of this fast-paced 10-week course, you will be able to read and write (and speak!) basic sentences in Ancient Greek as it was spoken in Athens around 500 BCE. (It will not help you order a coffee in Greece!) This course is open to all ages and is ideal for those who have never studied Ancient Greek before. About the Instructor: Elizabeth Ogle recently earned her master’s in Greek and Latin Languages & Literature from Oxford University, where she focused on Greek tragedy and the Underworld. She performed in the first Greek play ever to be staged in the original language and with reconstructed Ancient Greek music, instruments, and masks. She has over four years of assistant teaching experience across all age groups. SPACE IN THE CLASS IS LIMITED. PLEASE CALL THE LIBRARY AT 207-236-3642 TO SIGN UP. Photo info: Picture of Elizabeth Ogle taken on Aegina at the temple of Aphaia.

  • promotional image for the 2026 camden conference titled rivers of the middle east, presented by mark van baalen. features a riverfront middle eastern town and a photo of mark van baalen.
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    Rivers of the Middle East – A Camden Conference Community Event

    The Middle East is a generally arid region with few rivers. But as a result, the rivers that do flow there have an outsized importance, both physically and historically. In fact, some of these resources are listed among the great rivers of the world. This talk will focus on a few of these rivers and emphasize their geographical, historical, and current importance, including the struggle for water rights today. ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Mark Van Baalen is trained as a geologist but also has a deep interest in history. He received his Ph.D. from Harvard and is currently an Associate in Earth & Planetary Sciences at that university. Together with his wife, Louisa, he has traveled widely and led excursions to all continents of the Earth, lecturing on the natural and human history of remote regions. ABOUT THE CAMDEN CONFERENCE: Established in 1987, the nonprofit Camden Conference provides a non-partisan community forum that fosters in-depth discussion of foreign affairs through year-round programming and our signature multi-day annual conference each February. This year's conference topic is Today’s Middle East: Power, Politics & Players, and it will be held in person and via livestream February 20-22, 2026. For more information, visit camdenconference.org. This...