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    Curious About a Plant-Based Diet?

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    The next program in the Rockport Public Library’s “Let’s Feel Better in 2026” series will be held on Wednesday, Mar. 4, at 1 p.m. Nancy Albertson, certified Plant-Based Coach with Food Revolution Network, will give an interactive presentation for those who are curious about how and why to incorporate more plant-based foods into their diet. The event is free, open to the public, and will include a few delicious plant-based snacks for attendees to sample. The library will also have plant-based cookbooks readily on hand for inspired attendees to borrow. Albertson is part of the group Plant Powered MAINE, which was formed to support those currently practicing a plant-based lifestyle or anyone that is looking to embark on a plant-based wellness journey. The group facilitates gatherings, potlucks, documentary screenings, and more. 

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    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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    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

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    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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    My Favorite Vegetables: Growing Gourmet

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    Spring has nearly sprung, which means it’s time to kick off the Rockport Public Library’s Spring Horticulture Talks, in partnership with Merryspring Nature Center. The first presentation entitled, “My Favorite Vegetables: Growing Gourmet,” will take place on Wednesday, Mar. 11, at 1 p.m. in the library’s lower level. All programs in this series, held monthly from March through June, are free and open to the public. From 1998 to 2020, John and Kathy Fromer grew gourmet vegetables for fine restaurants, caterers, B&B’s, and markets. Selected for their taste and unique colors, these vegetables were still warm from the garden when delivered. Varieties were chosen to thrive in midcoast Maine and provide bountiful harvests from a one-acre garden. Because they did not travel from afar, the produce had excellent shelf life and maintained their flavor and nutritional value.   John Fromer will discuss these selections and provide tips on how to grow them. Most are only available to grow from seed due to their uniqueness. Fortunately, gourmet vegetables are no harder to grow than standard varieties! John Fromer is a Maine Master Gardener Volunteer and the Program Director at Merryspring Nature Center, a 66-acre sanctuary in Camden and Rockport dedicated to preserving the natural...

  • a group of young children sit closely together on the floor, smiling and listening as an adult reads aloud from a picture book in a colorful classroom.

    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.

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    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.