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    Pollinator-Friendly Vs. Ornamental Flowers

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    Birds, bats, bees, butterflies, beetles, and other small mammals are integral pollinators whose natural activities sustain our ecosystems. However, many people fill their gardens with over-hybridized plant varieties that have been bred for their ornamental value. Double blooms, exotic species, and other engineered qualities — while pretty — create plants that are difficult for all pollinators and can be detrimental to local habitats when cultivated in large numbers (like pollenless sunflowers). Maine Master Gardener Volunteer John Fromer will discuss varieties of flowering plants that are both beautiful and valuable to our local pollinators, give examples of non-pollinator friendly flowers, and provide tips for growing these in the Midcoast region. This talk is part of the Rockport Library’s Spring Horticulture Series in partnership with Merryspring Nature Center.  CLICK THE LOGO BELOW to learn more about Merryspring Nature Center.  SAVE THE DATES FOR MORE EVENTS IN THIS SERIES: Wednesday, May 13, from 1 to 2 PM, at Rockport Library:Merryspring Mapped – Know as you go! Wednesday, June 17, from 1 to 2 PM, AT MERRYSPRING NATURE CENTER:Exploring the Interpretive Trail – Highlights of Merryspring. 

  • a young child taps a drum next to an adult. text reads, “join us for class this fall!” beside it is a large circle with “music together®” and smaller circles saying, “make beautiful music together.”.

    Music Together

    Music Together® is a 45-minute early childhood music and movement class through the Midcoast Music Academy, for ages 0 through 5 with caregiver(s).  Free. Open to all families.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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    2nd Annual SEED FEST

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    The Rockport Public Library will host its second annual SEED FEST on Saturday, April 11. This free, family-friendly event will take place on the upper and lower levels of the library. From 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., visitors can browse educational exhibits and activities covering seed-starting, pollinators, soil health, composting, native plants, heirloom vegetables, growing rice and grains in Maine, Wabanaki food sovereignty, and much more! At 12:30 p.m., Petra Page-Mann of Fruition Seeds will deliver an interactive keynote presentation. Page-Mann and her nonprofit seed company are strong advocates of “gift culture,” which involves giving away seeds to promote food cultivation and community building. This ethos aligns perfectly with the theme of SEED FEST. The event is generously sponsored by the Rockport Library Foundation and is organized in partnership with several organizations, listed alphabetically: Herbal Hummingbird Hub, Knox Lincoln County Beekeepers, Knox-Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District, Maine Grains and Maine Grain Alliance, Maine Heirloom Seed Network, Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, Maine Rice Project at Ararat Farms, Merryspring Nature Center, Niweskok: From the Stars to Seeds, Roots n Shoots, University of Maine Cooperative Extension, and Wild Seed Project. The exhibiting partners will provide valuable information, hands-on activities, items...

  • 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.

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    Murder in Mud Season: A Maine Crime Writers Event

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    Discover your new favorite crime writer at “Murder in Mud Season,” a lively and spine-tingling event to be held on Wednesday, April 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Rockport Public Library. More than a dozen acclaimed and up-and-coming mystery, horror, and crime writers will read 5-min selections from their recent works. In between authors, there will be jokes, trivia, snacks, and raffles! The event is presented by Maine Crime Writers, a self-described “merry band of mystery, suspense, thriller, and true crime writers who live in and write about the great state of Maine.” Robert Kelley and Jule Selbo will host, and confirmed authors attending include: Bruce Robert Coffin, Paul Doiron, Tess Gerritson, Matt Cost, Allison Keeton, Maureen Anne Jennings, Maureen Milliken, Jon Lewis, Ryan Lowell, Anne Britting Oleson, and Julia Spencer-Fleming. THE EVENT WILL BE LIMITED TO 75 ATTENDEES WHO WILL BE ADMITTED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS. Books will be available for purchase.  Stay on top of all of the news regarding your favorite Maine crime writers by visiting:mainecrimewriters.com