Events

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

  • 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 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.

  • a flyer for pop up/drop in family art afternoon: thankful jars with a smiling woman wearing glasses on the left and a photo of a decorated jar, markers, and notes on the right. event led by dr. carrie contey.

    Pop-Up/Drop-In Family Art Afternoon: Thankful Jars

    Take a pause before the holidays begin.. Families are invited to explore simple, hands-on activities that spark appreciation — for life, love, and one another.You’ll leave with a handmade reminder, a few new ideas, and a little more ease in your system. Led by developmental psychologist and parenting guide Carrie Contey, Ph.D., founder of Evolving Family Life — a fresh, soulful approach to growing, relating, and thriving together. This is a free event. Open to all families. Drop in anytime.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • a red background with the words closing early in bold white capital letters.

    CLOSING AT 5:30pm

    Featured

    The Library will be closing at 5:30PM on November 26.

  • a red rectangular sign with the word closed in bold, white, capital letters centered.

    CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING

    Featured

    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!