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Monday, August 111:00 AM—1:00 PMTrustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Which Craft? Circle
Work on your needlecraft project while enjoying lively conversation with similar creatives. No instruction - just a getaway for experienced crafters! We'll save a seat for you.2
Tuesday, August 210:00—11:30 AMChildren's RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
OtherRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Preschool Storytime in the Garden
Join Miss Emily for stories and songs in the garden! The children's room will be open from 10:30-11:30 after storytime so children can pick out books and play.Tuesday, August 22:00—4:00 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Tuesday at Two Midday Matinee, IN PERSON, JUST SHOW UP!
Tuesday at Two Midday Matinee films that bring us back to the original "big screen era".Tuesday, August 23:00—4:00 PMOtherRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Art & Sensory Class in the Garden
Join Sarah Brown for Art and Sensory in the Garden each Tuesday! Please register and plan to remain with your child for the class.3
Wednesday, August 310:00—11:00 AMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Rockport Democratic Town Committee
Meeting of the Rockport Democratic Town Committee.
Wednesday, August 31:00—2:00 PMChildren's RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Play to Learn Playgroup
A fun playgroup for child and caregiver! Share songs, stories and sensory activities with your child.
Play to Learn Playgroups are made possible through the collaboration of the Rockport Library and Pathways for Children and funded through the MA Department of Early Education & Care Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) grant.…Learn MoreWednesday, August 34:00—5:30 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Board and Card Games at the Library!
For kids ages 9+! Bring a game or choose from the library's selection including chess, SkipBo, Slamwich and more!
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Thursday, August 44:00—5:00 PMTrustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Cubing Club
Rubik's cube solving for kids! Share strategies and compete with timed solves. The library has cubes and one timing mat, or bring your own!All are welcome. Children under 9 must be accompanied by a caregiver. For more information contact esouza@rockportlibrary.…Learn MoreThursday, August 44:30—5:30 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Friends of the Library Meeting
Join this group of dedicated volunteers who assist the library independent of the town's contributions5
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Saturday, August 6All DayChildren's RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
On Saturdays We Craft!
Come craft with us! Join us at the craft table in the Children's Room where you will discover a new craft each week! Crafts are placed on the table at 10:00am and are available as long as supply lasts!…Learn More7
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Monday, August 810:00—11:30 AMRockport RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Rockport Garden Club historical committee meeting
Meeting of the Rockport Garden Club's historical committee
Monday, August 811:00 AM—1:00 PMTrustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Which Craft? Circle
Work on your needlecraft project while enjoying lively conversation with similar creatives. No instruction - just a getaway for experienced crafters! We'll save a seat for you.Monday, August 81:00—2:30 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Agate Watercolor Painting with Pop Up Art School
Create a beautiful watercolor painting of an agate slice. Learn how to use a wet on wet watercolor technique and salt on wet watercolor paint. This painting is easy and fun to do. Leave the class with a striking piece of art to give as a gift or hang on your wall! Open to tweens, teens and adults.Monday, August 83:00—4:00 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Summer Night Sounds with Hands on Nature
What makes those amazing songs we hear outside our window during the warm summer nights? Is that a cricket or a katydid or a treefrog? Come join us as we learn to decipher which fascinating creatures make each sound. You might be surprised at what you…Learn More
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Tuesday, August 910:00—11:30 AMChildren's RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
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CANCELED - Preschool Storytime in the Garden
Join Miss Emily for stories and songs in the garden! The children's room will be open from 10:30-11:30 after storytime so children can pick out books and play.Tuesday, August 92:00—4:00 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Tuesday at Two Midday Matinee, IN PERSON, JUST SHOW UP!
Tuesday at Two Midday Matinee films that bring us back to the original "big screen era".Tuesday, August 92:00—3:00 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
FDR's Four Freedoms Via ZOOM with Rockport and Tewksbury Library
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. CLICK HERETO REGISTER with the Tewksbury Library and receive a ZOOM LINK. On January 6, 1941, Franklin Roosevelt shared with the country his vision for a world founded on “four essential freedoms" -- freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 93:00—4:00 PMOtherRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
CANCELED - Art & Sensory Class in the Garden
Join Sarah Brown for Art and Sensory in the Garden each Tuesday! Please register and plan to remain with your child for the class.Tuesday, August 97:00—8:15 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Rockport Library Movie Discussion Group THIS EVENT IS VIRTUAL ONLY VIA ZOOM
Join a dedicated group of passionate movie lovers as we meet virtually to discuss the film and its content. We ask that you please watch the film before meeting which may be seen on a number of platforms including KANOPY from the Rockport Public Library for free and registering at https://rockportlibrary.…Learn More10
Wednesday, August 1011:00 AM—12:15 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
History of the Love Song Via ZOOM with Rockport and Tewksbury Library
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER with the Tewksbury Library and receive a ZOOM LINK:The love song is ubiquitous in pop culture. From Frank Sinatra to Justin Bieber, Bette Midler to Taylor Swift, nearly everyone has contributed to the love song in one way or another.…Learn MoreWednesday, August 101:00—2:00 PMChildren's RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Play to Learn Playgroup
A fun playgroup for child and caregiver! Share songs, stories and sensory activities with your child.
Play to Learn Playgroups are made possible through the collaboration of the Rockport Library and Pathways for Children and funded through the MA Department of Early Education & Care Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) grant.…Learn MoreWednesday, August 104:00—5:30 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Board and Card Games at the Library!
For kids ages 9+! Bring a game or choose from the library's selection including chess, SkipBo, Slamwich and more!
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Thursday, August 1111:00 AM—12:00 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
UPDATED Date: Hydrangeas: Which One Is Right For Me? ZOOM with Rockport and Tewksbury Library
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER with the Tewksbury Library and receive a ZOOM LINK. This lecture focuses on the key points that gardeners should consider before they invest in a hydrangea.…Learn MoreThursday, August 112:30—4:00 PMOtherRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Rolie Polie Guacamole Concert
Celebrate the completion of Rockport's Summer Reading 2022 with an outdoor family concert at Milbrook Meadow! Winner of the prestigious Parents’ Choice® and NAPPA Awards, Rolie Polie Guacamole has developed a smart, parent-friendly musical style that dresses up original tunes and classic covers with vibrant harmonies and deft instrumental layers, plugging in a sizzling electric current of rhythm that lights up lyrics humming with relevance and humor.…Learn More
Thursday, August 114:00—5:00 PMTrustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Cubing Club
Rubik's cube solving for kids! Share strategies and compete with timed solves. The library has cubes and one timing mat, or bring your own!All are welcome. Children under 9 must be accompanied by a caregiver. For more information contact esouza@rockportlibrary.…Learn MoreThursday, August 117:00—8:15 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
"The Power of Mediation" Arlene Samsel, VIA ZOOM
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. REGISTER and receive a ZOOM LINK**Enjoy meditation with one of our favorites, Arlene Samsel, as she speaks to the "power of meditation".
About the mediation presenter: Arlene Samsel Arlene Samsel is uniquely qualified and experienced in meditation, public speaking, and the performing arts.…Learn More12
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Saturday, August 13All DayChildren's RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
On Saturdays We Craft!
Come craft with us! Join us at the craft table in the Children's Room where you will discover a new craft each week! Crafts are placed on the table at 10:00am and are available as long as supply lasts!…Learn MoreSaturday, August 1310:00—11:00 AMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Rockport Democratic Town Committee
Meeting of the Rockport Democratic Town Committee
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Sunday, August 142:00—3:15 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Mushroom Talk for Family and Kids REGISTRATION REQUIRED
As of AUGUST 1, this program has now been changed to an IN-PERSON program in the Brenner Room at the Rockport Library on Sunday August 14 @ 2pm, rather than a walk to forage on Friday August 12. The lack of rain equals lack of mushrooms, but alas, we will reschedule at another date for a walk when the rain supplies us with the gift of the fungus and let you know via our newsletter, social media, and posters in the library! The new program will be a learning experience about mushrooms for kids 6 and up and adults alike! Please REGISTER for this event as its limited to 25 people.…Learn More15
Monday, August 1511:00 AM—1:00 PMTrustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Which Craft? Circle
Work on your needlecraft project while enjoying lively conversation with similar creatives. No instruction - just a getaway for experienced crafters! We'll save a seat for you.Monday, August 154:00—5:30 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Monday Afternoon Book Club: The Book That Changed America by Randall Fuller
For more information, or if you would like to join, please email baudano@rockportlibrary. org.
There will be copies of this book available at the circulation desk in the weeks leading to the meeting.
This event is taking place IN-PERSON at the library.16
Tuesday, August 1610:00—11:30 AMChildren's RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
OtherRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Preschool Storytime in the Garden
Join Miss Emily for stories and songs in the garden! The children's room will be open from 10:30-11:30 after storytime so children can pick out books and play.Tuesday, August 162:00—4:00 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Tuesday at Two Midday Matinee, IN PERSON, JUST SHOW UP!
Tuesday at Two Midday Matinee films that bring us back to the original "big screen era".Tuesday, August 162:00—3:00 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
A Trip To Norway with the Traveling Librarian ZOOM with Tewksbury Library
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER with the Tewksbury Library and receive a ZOOM LINK:Join Jeff Klapes, the Traveling Librarian, for another of his popular armchair travel presentations. This series highlights travel photography and stories and travel tips about destinations around the world.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 163:00—4:00 PMOtherRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Art & Sensory Class in the Garden
Join Sarah Brown for Art and Sensory in the Garden each Tuesday! Please register and plan to remain with your child for the class.17
Wednesday, August 171:00—2:00 PMChildren's RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Play to Learn Playgroup
A fun playgroup for child and caregiver! Share songs, stories and sensory activities with your child.
Play to Learn Playgroups are made possible through the collaboration of the Rockport Library and Pathways for Children and funded through the MA Department of Early Education & Care Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) grant.…Learn MoreWednesday, August 173:00—4:00 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
LEGO Club
LEGO Club is back! Come build with friends and the library's collection of LEGO bricks. 5+ please.Wednesday, August 174:00—5:30 PMTrustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Board and Card Games at the Library!
For kids ages 9+! Bring a game or choose from the library's selection including chess, SkipBo, Slamwich and more!
Wednesday, August 177:00—8:00 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
What About Pluto! VIA ZOOM
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. REGISTER and receive a ZOOM LINK**Explore the discoveries of one of NASA's biggest missions: The New Horizons spacecraft to Pluto. We'll talk about the challenges of venturing into deep space and the successes we've been able to celebrate.…Learn MoreWednesday, August 177:00—8:00 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
District Attorney Candidates' open forum - hosted by the Rockport Democratic Town Committee
Come see an open forum featuring the current candidates for District Attorney hosted by the Rockport Democratic Town Committee.
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Thursday, August 184:00—5:00 PMTrustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Cubing Club
Rubik's cube solving for kids! Share strategies and compete with timed solves. The library has cubes and one timing mat, or bring your own!All are welcome. Children under 9 must be accompanied by a caregiver. For more information contact esouza@rockportlibrary.…Learn More19
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Saturday, August 20All DayChildren's RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
On Saturdays We Craft!
Come craft with us! Join us at the craft table in the Children's Room where you will discover a new craft each week! Crafts are placed on the table at 10:00am and are available as long as supply lasts!…Learn More21
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Monday, August 2211:00 AM—1:00 PMTrustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Which Craft? Circle
Work on your needlecraft project while enjoying lively conversation with similar creatives. No instruction - just a getaway for experienced crafters! We'll save a seat for you.Monday, August 227:00—8:30 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Fake News, Misinformation, and You: How to Navigate News in the Modern World /Dr Kyle Moody ZOOM
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. REGISTER and receive a ZOOM LINK**Fake News, Misinformation, and You: How to Navigate News in the Modern World
This talk focuses on how fake news is produced, and how you can avoid misinformation and bots from around the world as you scroll through rapidly changing information.…Learn More23
Tuesday, August 2310:00—11:30 AMChildren's RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
OtherRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
CANCELED - Preschool Storytime in the Garden
Join Miss Emily for stories and songs in the garden! The children's room will be open from 10:30-11:30 after storytime so children can pick out books and play.Tuesday, August 232:00—4:00 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Tuesday at Two Midday Matinee NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED, JUST SHOW UP!
Tuesday at Two Midday Matinee films that bring us back to the original big screen eraTuesday, August 232:00—3:00 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
The Energy Crisis of the 1970's -Jimmy Carter Library- Via ZOOM with Tewksbury Library
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER with the Tewksbury Library and receive a ZOOM LINK:Have you heard the phrase: “not since the ‘70s” lately? On February 2, 1977, less than two weeks after assuming the Presidency, Jimmy Carter addressed the nation in a televised “fireside chat” to speak to Americans about the looming Energy Crisis.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 233:00—4:00 PMOtherRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Art & Sensory Class in the Garden
Join Sarah Brown for Art and Sensory in the Garden each Tuesday! Please register and plan to remain with your child for the class.24
Wednesday, August 2411:00 AM—12:15 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Living with Wildlife in Massachusetts VIA ZOOM with Tewksbury Library
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER with the Tewksbury Library and receive a ZOOM LINK:We share Massachusetts with a diverse range of wildlife that you may have come across exploring your neighborhood or making headlines in the news.…Learn MoreWednesday, August 241:00—2:00 PMChildren's RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Play to Learn Playgroup
A fun playgroup for child and caregiver! Share songs, stories and sensory activities with your child.
Play to Learn Playgroups are made possible through the collaboration of the Rockport Library and Pathways for Children and funded through the MA Department of Early Education & Care Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) grant.…Learn MoreWednesday, August 244:00—5:00 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Board and Card Games at the Library!
For kids ages 9+! Bring a game or choose from the library's selection including chess, SkipBo, Slamwich and more!
Wednesday, August 245:30—6:30 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Rockport Counts Down to Kindergarten
ROCKPORT COUNTS DOWN TO KINDERGARTENA community celebration for kindergarteners and their families. Meet Rockport teachers, staff & community supporters. Receive FREE backpack, book and community resources giveaways! Sign up for a library card. Enjoy an interactive performance by Jammin’ with You.…Learn More
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Thursday, August 2511:00 AM—12:15 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
The Gilded World of Isabella Stewart Gardner ZOOM with Tewksbury Library
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER with the Tewksbury Library and receive a ZOOM LINK:The life of Boston’s arts patroness typifies the lives of many of the wealthy and cultured Americans who lived during the Gilded Age of American History.…Learn MoreThursday, August 253:30—4:30 PMTrustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Cubing Club
Rubik's cube solving for kids! Share strategies and compete with timed solves. The library has cubes and one timing mat, or bring your own!All are welcome. Children under 9 must be accompanied by a caregiver. For more information contact esouza@rockportlibrary.…Learn More26
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Saturday, August 27All DayChildren's RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
On Saturdays We Craft!
Come craft with us! Join us at the craft table in the Children's Room where you will discover a new craft each week! Crafts are placed on the table at 10:00am and are available as long as supply lasts!…Learn More28
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Monday, August 2911:00 AM—1:00 PMTrustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Which Craft? Circle
Work on your needlecraft project while enjoying lively conversation with similar creatives. No instruction - just a getaway for experienced crafters! We'll save a seat for you.Monday, August 297:00—8:00 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
District Attorney Candidates' open forum - hosted by the Rockport Democratic Town Committee
Come see an open forum featuring the current candidates for District Attorney hosted by the Rockport Democratic Town Committee.
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Tuesday, August 3010:00—11:30 AMChildren's RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
OtherRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
CANCELED - Preschool Storytime in the Garden
Join Miss Emily for stories and songs in the garden! The children's room will be open from 10:30-11:30 after storytime so children can pick out books and play.Tuesday, August 302:00—4:00 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Tuesday at Two Midday Matinee NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED, JUST SHOW UP!
Tuesday at Two Midday Matinee films that bring us back to the original big screen eraTuesday, August 302:00—3:15 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
The Life and Times of President Ronald Reagan ZOOM with Tewksbury Library
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER and receive a ZOOM LINK. **Ronald Reagan, born in Tampico, Illinois in 1911, considered himself a Californian at heart. Learn about President Reagan from his boyhood in Dixon, Illinois to his rising star power as a Hollywood actor, then his shift into politics in the 1950's; leading to his election as the Governor of California and culminating in his 'role of a lifetime,' President of the United States.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 307:00—8:15 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Geology of Mars VIA ZOOM
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. REGISTER and receive a ZOOM LINK**Ever wondered about the rocks and the geology of Mars? Is it like the earth or other planets? Does it have an atmosphere and weather? What is below the surface? Does Mars have any evidence of water on it now or in the past? Are there strong magnetic fields associated with Mars? Find out the answers to these questions and others as geologist, Dr.…Learn More31
Wednesday, August 311:00—2:00 PMChildren's RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
CANCELED - Play to Learn Playgroup
A fun playgroup for child and caregiver! Share songs, stories and sensory activities with your child.
Play to Learn Playgroups are made possible through the collaboration of the Rockport Library and Pathways for Children and funded through the MA Department of Early Education & Care Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) grant.…Learn MoreWednesday, August 314:00—5:30 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
History Book Club
How Should We Deal with China? Let's dig into the history of China and try to learn how the United States should approach China, in terms of human rights, trade policy, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Global Warming, Nuclear Weapon Proliferation, autonomous weapons, public health, and much more.…Learn More