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Sunday, April 4All DayBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Children's RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Rockport RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Trustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
ZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
LIBRARY CLOSED FOR EASTER
For your convenience, all items checked in upon reopening will be backdated and there will be no overdue fines or penalties.
Also, please remember that all of our digital services, such as OverDrive and Freegal are always available, even when the library is closed.
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Tuesday, April 136:00—7:00 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Virtual Author Talk: Tobey Pearl
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT. TO REGISTER, FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW. https://zoom. us/webinar/register/WN_J6JZYJf1SpGeFukkJ9pcgwWe invite you to join us for an online conversation with Tobey Pearl, author of the new book, Terror to the Wicked: America's First Trial by Jury That Ended a War and Helped to Form a Nation.…Learn MoreTuesday, April 137:00—8:00 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Boston Globe Film Critic Ty Burr Handicaps The 2021 Oscars Tuesday, April 13, 7pm
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT. TO REGISTER, FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW. https://us02web. zoom. us/webinar/register/9116146469863/WN_K1OGSnN6SGCJaZ3qPrf4NACalling all movie lovers! Boston Globe film critic Ty Burr will break down this year's slate of Oscar nominations and reveal his predictions.…Learn More14
Wednesday, April 147:00—8:00 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Coral Reef Canvas Painting - Adult Virtual Art Class
Paint a coral reef and sea life on a canvas using dramatic silhouettes!Looking up from the bottom of the sea we will create a painting using dramatic silhouettes of coral reef and sea life in black paint. Using different tones of blue mixed with white, your eye will be drawn to the starburst of sunlight above.…Learn More15
Thursday, April 156:30—8:00 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
A Taste of Ayurveda with Claire Ragozzino-Zoom Presentation
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT - TO REGISTER FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW:https://bigelowlibrary. assabetinteractive. com/calendar/a-taste-of-ayurveda-with-claire-ragozzino-zoom-presentation/The healing science of Ayurveda originated in India more than 5,000 years ago and is often referred to as “The Mother of All Healing”.…Learn MoreThursday, April 157:00—8:00 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Mass. Book Award Poetry Winners Karen Skolfield, Oliver de la Paz & Andrea Cohen Thursday, April 15,
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT. TO REGISTER, FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW. https://us02web. zoom. us/webinar/register/2816137718803/WN_eu19jkgORRO6UNIrPqBq9wEnjoy a Poetry Month Celebration with local award-winning authors Karen Skolfield, Oliver de la Paz, and Andrea Cohen.…Learn More16
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Saturday, April 1711:00 AM—12:00 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Doodling Workshop With Cara Bean For Ages 6-12
Like to doodle? Join cartoonist and art educator Cara Bean for this playful workshop, where we'll draw and sketch in an open and relaxed environment.18
Sunday, April 182:00—4:00 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Notable Fiction Book Club: Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
Notable Fiction Zoom meeting: Sunday, April 18 from 2:00 p. m. to 4:00 p. m to discuss Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
At the home of a South American country's vice president, a lavish birthday party is being held in honor of Mr. Hosokawa, a powerful Japanese businessman.…Learn More
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Monday, April 19All DayBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Children's RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
OtherRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Rockport RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Trustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
LIBRARY CLOSED FOR PATRIOT'S DAY
For your convenience, all items checked in upon reopening will be backdated and there will be no overdue fines or penalties.
Also, please remember that all of our digital services, such as OverDrive and Freegal are always available, even when the library is closed.…Learn More
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Wednesday, April 217:00—8:00 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Sy Montgomery on How to be a Good Creature (Zoom Program)
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT. FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER. https://chelmsfordlibrary. libcal. com/event/7535787Sy Montgomery’s 28 books for both adults and children have garnered many honors. The Soul of an Octopus was a 2015 Finalist for the National Book Awards.…Learn MoreWednesday, April 217:00—8:00 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
The History Of The Merrimack River & How To Clean It Up Wednesday, April 21, 7pm
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT. TO REGISTER, FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW. https://us02web. zoom. us/webinar/register/3216159938588/WN_9qB2ee1TRqytvb0GC1TbCQLocal author and journalist Dyke Hendrickson will discuss his new book, Merrimack: The Resilient River, An Illustrated Narrative of the Most Historic River in New England, in this Zoom webinar.…Learn More22
Thursday, April 222:00—3:00 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Armchair Travel To The National Parks Of The Northwest Thursday, April 22, 2pm
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT. TO REGISTER, FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW. https://zoom. us/webinar/register/4016153214023/WN_Q8h2RdKjQrO2v9wqTZD1nwTucked up in the northwestern corner of the Lower 48 is a wondrous assortment of six National Parks. Four of them preserve volcanoes of the Cascade Range, the easternmost edge of the Pacific Ocean’s great Ring of Fire, and the other two uniquely qualify as paradises for tree lovers.…Learn MoreThursday, April 227:00—8:00 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Author Talk: Dianne Finch
“Big Data in Small Slices” offers those new to data gathering and visualization the opportunity to better understand data itself. Using the concept of the “data backstory,” each chapter features discussions with experts, from marine scientists to pediatricians and city government officials, who produce datasets in their daily work.…Learn MoreThursday, April 227:00—8:00 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Academy Awards -- The Good, The Bad & The Outrageous Thursday, April 22, 7pm
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT. TO REGISTER, FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW. https://us02web. zoom. us/webinar/register/1916146960723/WN_Gr3oqS5KSUmcGKvQWaDLVAHow did the annual Academy Awards get started? Why was it created, and who exactly votes? Who has won (or lost) the award over the years? What are some famous (and infamous) moments from the ceremony itself? And, of course, who are this year’s nominees in a very different-looking award season? Come join Frank Mandosa to brush up on your Oscar knowledge for the biggest night in Hollywood!
About Frank Mandosa: Frank Mandosa is a full-time Massachusetts High School Film and English teacher.…Learn More23
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Saturday, April 2411:00 AM—12:00 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Sculpt a Clay Sloth For Teens & Tweens
Chill out with Pop up Art School and sculpt a friendly sloth with air dry clay. Our instructor takes you through the process step-by-step, so you’ll end the class with something you’ll be proud to hang in your home, or give as a gift!25
Sunday, April 251:00—3:00 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Dungeons & Dragons Club Meeting
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Tuesday, April 271:00—2:30 PMOtherRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
The library will be opening at 2:30 on Tuesday, April 27th due to staff development.
The library will be opening at 2:30 on Tuesday, April 27th due to staff development. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Tuesday, April 277:00—8:00 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
A New Approach To Conservation That Starts In Your Yard with Doug Tallamy Tuesday, April 27, 7pm
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT. TO REGISTER, FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW. https://zoom. us/webinar/register/6116146921236/WN_q--n68mdQLir9UaBgZ3RdwRecent headlines about global insect declines and three billion fewer birds in North America are a bleak reality check about how ineffective our current landscape designs have been at sustaining the plants and animals that sustain us.…Learn More28
Wednesday, April 2812:00—1:00 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Noon Time Book Club - Save me the plums: My Gourmet memoir by Ruth Reichl
This is the story of a former Berkeley hippie entering the corporate world and worrying about losing her soul. It is the story of the moment restaurants became an important part of popular culture, a time when the rise of the farm-to-table movement changed, forever, the way we eat.…Learn MoreWednesday, April 284:00—5:30 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
History Book Club: The Quest for Truth in History. How do we know it’s true?
We’ve just gone through a difficult time in our national history, when what you may have believed may have been false, and what was “false” depended upon your political orientation. Propaganda and deception have always been used by governments against the outside world and for their own people.…Learn More
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Thursday, April 2910:30—11:30 AMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Rockport Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Meeting Notice for 20210429
Thursday, April 297:00—8:00 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Connecting Within Through Meditation
“Connecting Within Through Meditation”
Take control of your life! Meditation is a simple way to deal with the daily stress we’re all familiar with. By incorporating this simple technique into your busy schedule, you can make it work for you.…Learn MoreThursday, April 297:00—8:00 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Attracting Birds, Butterflies, Bees & Other Beneficials To Your Backyard Thursday, April 29, 7pm
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT. TO REGISTER, FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW. https://us02web. zoom. us/webinar/register/WN_kPagNxvDRZaV1Tu4FuyZgQNaturalist and landscaper John Root will discuss how to create a nature sanctuary in your backyard by meeting the needs of beneficial wildlife for food, cover, and water.…Learn More30