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    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.

  • Lego Club

    Lego Club is back! Join Stephanie in the Children's Room the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 4pm. Drop in for free play with Legos or try out one of our builders challenges.Ideal for ages 4-12.

  • 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.

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    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.

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    Donut Festival Book Sale

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    The Friends of Rockport Public Library (FRPL) will hold their second big book sale of the year on Friday, June 12, and Saturday, June 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Located in the lower level of the Rockport Public Library, the sale will run in tandem with the Town of Rockport’s Fourth Annual Donut Festival. Tables will be filled with thousands of books, spanning a wide variety of genres — fiction, mystery, history, biography, cookbooks, gardening, art, Maine, children, young adult, and a large selection of “specials.” DVDs, CDs, puzzles, and more will also be available, with most items priced between $.50 and $5. Selections will be refreshed often. “In the past year, some of FRPL’s book sale revenue helped fund the building and installation of Little Free Libraries at Penobscot Bay YMCA, MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital Beebe Health Center, and at Mid-Coast Recreation Center,” said Ben Blackmon, Director of the Rockport Public Library. “The outreach project was in partnership with students at the Mid-Coast School of Technology and offers the public access to free books in community hubs outside of the library.” FRPL is also sponsoring the Rockport Library Donut Dash 5K on June 13, at 8:00 a.m....

  • 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.

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    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.

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    DONUT DASH 5K Family Fun Run/Walk

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    Registration is now open for the Rockport Public Library Donut Dash 5K to be held on Saturday, June 13, at 8:00 am. The family fun run and walk will be held in tandem with the Town of Rockport’s Fourth Annual Donut Festival. Proceeds from the 5K benefit the Friends of the Rockport Public Library. The Donut Dash starts in beautiful Rockport village in front of the Rockport Library. The course travels along the coast through Beauchamp Point, offering fantastic ocean views. Water and snacks (including donuts!) will be provided after the race in Rockport's Marine Park, while supplies last. This event is open to runners and walkers of all ages and skills. Strollers are allowed, but be mindful of traffic as most of the race does not have a sidewalk. Early registration costs $25 for adults 18 and older, and $20 for ages 11 to 17. Kids 10 and under must also register, but there is no charge for them to participate. SAVE TIME AND MONEY by signing up online now! Race day registration is $30 for everyone 11 and up and will occur from 7:00 to 7:45 a.m. at the Rockport Library. The race begins at 8:00 a.m. The...

  • 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.

  • 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.