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Friday, January 1All 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 NEW YEAR'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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Thursday, January 77:00—8:00 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Bessie’s Story: Watching the Lights Go Out
BESSIE’S STORY - Watching the Lights Go Out is an inspiring story about a charming, brave, unpretentious chocolate Lab who gradually loses her eyesight. The author chronologically leads the reader from the original diagnosis of terminal blindness for his beloved four-year-old pet through the two-and-a-half-year transition to sightlessness.…Learn More8
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Monday, January 117:00—8:30 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
VIRTUAL PROGRAM: The New Normal New England Road Trip with Ted Reinstein MONDAY, JANUARY 11 7:00—8
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. **
Join Ted Reinstein, reporter for WCVB’s “Chronicle,” as he regales you with quirky characters in New England, authentic and beloved diners in tiny towns, familiar landmarks and “who knew?” places plus finds off the beaten path.…Learn More12
Tuesday, January 127:00—8:00 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Start the New Year With Meditation
The New Year is a time to create a clean slate. Join Eileen Carlotto, longtime meditator for this powerful workshop. Eileen has been inspiring audiences on how to practice and learn this very simple technique which provides many benefits. There will even be a little meditation sitting at the end.…Learn More13
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Sunday, January 172:00—4:00 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Notable Fiction Book Club: Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov
Notable Fiction Zoom meeting: Sunday, December 20 from 2:00 p. m. to 4:00 p. m to discuss Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov
Cultural and literary sensation about a man who marries a widow in order to be near and carry on an affair with her teenage daughter
Contact: ljspublic@earthlink.…Learn More18
Monday, January 18All 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 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. 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, January 207:00—8:00 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Night Sky Canvas Painting
Join Pop-up Art School for a fun canvas painting event. Follow step-by-step to create a magical star-filled night sky with silhouettes of a hillside and trees. It's amazing what you can create with simple brush techniques! Don't forget to pick up your kit at the Back Porch pick-up.…Learn More21
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Friday, January 227:00—8:30 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
VIRTUAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR SERIES: Ace Atkins Discusses His Latest Robert B. Parker Spenser Novel
Bestselling author Ace Atkins will discuss his latest book, Robert B. Parker's Someone To Watch Over Me: A Spenser Novel, in conversation with author Ingrid Thoft, in this Zoom webinar.
How To Register: Register directly on Zoom HERE.
How To Buy A Copy Of The Book: Autographed copies of Someone To Watch Over Me will be available for sale before and during the event from our bookstore partner -- Wellesley Books.…Learn More23
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Wednesday, January 2712:00—1:00 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Noon Time Book Club - Lady Clementine: A Novel by Marie Benedict
Lady Clementine is the ferocious story of the ambitious woman beside Winston Churchill, the story of a partner who did not flinch through the sweeping darkness of war, and who would not surrender to expectations or to enemies. Copies (including large print and audio) are available after Jan 1 2020 , for back porch pick up or to place on hold.…Learn More28
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Friday, January 297:00—8:30 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
VIRTUAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR SERIES: Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child Discuss 'The Scorpion's Tail'
Bestselling authors Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child will discuss their latest book, The Scorpion's Tail, in conversation with bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan, in this Zoom webinar.
How To Register: Register directly on Zoom HERE.
How To Buy A Copy Of The Book: Autographed copies of The Scorpion's Tail will be available for sale before and during the event from our bookstore partner -- Wellesley Books.…Learn More30
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