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    CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING

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    The Rockport Public Library will be CLOSED FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28. We will reopen for regular operating hours on Saturday, November 29. We wish you and your families a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

  • a cartoon animal wearing a blue knitted sweater crochets a red heart. text reads, chronicles of yarnia: tween fiber arts class.

    Chronicles of Yarnia: Tween Fiber Arts Class

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    Tweens are invited to our pop-up fiber arts class. In this month’s class we will be making holiday garland out of yarn to decorate for the holidays! Ideal for ages 10-12. Free. Space is limited.

  • 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.

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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.

  • A person sews white lace onto blue fabric. Nearby are floral fabrics, a basket of colorful thread spools, scissors, and a box of sewing supplies, all on a wooden table.

    Fiber Arts

    Do you knit, spin, crochet, embroider, felt, or practice other types of fiber arts? Would you like to work on your projects alongside other like-minded enthusiasts? This lively group is a great place to ask questions, share tips, and enjoy the company of other fiber artists. Meets on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesdays (when there is a 5th Tuesday!) at 3:00 p.m. in the library's lower level. New members are always welcome.

  • four abstract black and white plant drawings in a grid on the left; bold text on the right reads midcoast poetry journal volume 2 celebration, with celebration in red.

    Midcoast Poetry Journal Vol. 2 Celebration

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    The Rockport Public Library Poets’ Corner will host a celebration of the second volume of the Midcoast Poetry Journal on Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 6 p.m. in the lower level of the Rockport Public Library. The new volume is a collection of poems by nearly fifty Midcoast poets. The public is invited to enjoy readings by the contributing poets followed by an open mic. Copies of the journal will be available for purchase at the event (just in time for the holidays)! More information about the Journal and to find details about other poetry happenings in the midcoast, visit midcoastpoetrycalendar.com.

  • 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.

  • Six smiling adults, four men and two women, sit around a wooden table in a bright room with large windows. Papers, books, and a hat are on the table; a model sailboat is visible on the right.

    Poets’ Corner

    Poets’ Corner
    Marine Room

    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

  • image with blue pinecones and needles, the friends of the rockport public library logo, and text: “december book sale at the rockport public library.”.

    December Book Sale

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    Whether you are looking for the perfect gift or curating a stack of cozy reads to get you through the winter, the deals and selection offered at the Friends of the Rockport Public Library’s December Book Sale are unbeatable! The sale will be held in the library’s lower level on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5 and 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shoppers can browse thousands of gently used books, DVDs, CDs, audio books, puzzles, vinyl records, and more! Most items are priced between $.50 and $5. For the ultimate bargain, visitors are invited to purchase a Friends of the Rockport Public Library membership for $20, which includes a new purple tote bag that can be filled, for no extra cost. The totes can be refilled at future 2026 book sales for only $10. Ask for details at the sale. All proceeds from the book sale will benefit the Rockport Library. Volunteers are needed to make the event a success. To sign up for a shift, stop by the library or call 207-236-3642. Learn more about the Friends by visiting: rockportlibrary.net/friends-of-the-rockport-library

  • 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.