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Thursday, September 13:30—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 MoreThursday, September 14:30—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 contributions2
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Saturday, September 3All 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 More4
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Monday, September 5All DayBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Children's RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
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Trustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
LIBRARY CLOSED FOR LABOR 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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Tuesday, September 62:00—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 era7
Wednesday, September 74:00—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, September 810:00—11:30 AMRockport RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Garden Club Historical Committee Meeting
Meeting of the historical committee of the Rockport Garden Club
Thursday, September 83:30—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 More9
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Saturday, September 10All 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, September 1010:00—10:45 AMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Rockport Democratic Town Committee Monthly Meeting
Rockport Democratic Town Committee Monthly Meeting
Saturday, September 1011:00 AM—12:00 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
UFUND Start U Reading series Presents Magician Ed Pop!
Magician Ed Popielarcyzk has been working with libraries for the past 20 years entertaining families with interactive magic tricks that provoke children to dive deep into their imaginations. Events include unique tricks, comedy, storytelling and tons of audience participation.…Learn More11
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Monday, September 1211:00 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, September 123:15—4:15 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Monday Fun- LEGOs and Crafting
Come unwind after school with the library's collection of LEGO bricks, or create with crafting supplies. Children under 9 must be accompanied by a caregiver.13
Tuesday, September 13All DayZoomRockport 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 MoreTuesday, September 132:00—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 era14
Wednesday, September 141:00—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, September 144:00—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, September 153:30—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 MoreThursday, September 157:00—8:15 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Mosaic: Who Paid For The Silver Bullet? A book talk by Michael Meltsner IN-PERSON NO REGISTRATION
Come and meet and listen to local Author, Michael Meltsner, speak about his book; A life changing true crime story, the book, Mosaic: Who Paid for the Bullet? tells the compelling story of the sixties murder of a charismatic doctor who courted danger trying to dismantle a racially segregated healthcare system in a large southern city.…Learn More16
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Saturday, September 17All 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 More18
Sunday, September 182:00—4:00 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Notable Fiction Book Club: Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan
Notable Fiction Zoom meeting: Sunday, September 18 from 2:00 p. m. to 4:00 p. m to discuss Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan. Her earlier work, A Visit from the Goon Squad got a 2011 Pulitzer Prize for fiction. Contact: lseigel@earthlink. net Email to add your name to the Notable Fiction list and you can then be sent a Zoom invite to this meeting and upcoming meetings.…Learn More19
Monday, September 1910:00—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, September 1911:00 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, September 193:15—4:15 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Monday Fun- LEGOs and Crafting
Come unwind after school with the library's collection of LEGO bricks, or create with crafting supplies. Children under 9 must be accompanied by a caregiver.Monday, September 194:00—5:30 PMTrustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Monday Afternoon Book Club: Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Wilson
Join the Monday Afternoon Book Club at the library at 4:00 to discuss Jacqueline Woodson's book Another Brooklyn. 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.…Learn MoreMonday, September 197:00—8:15 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
"Deeper into Meditation, Meditate on the Inner Light" with Dave Buck VIA ZOOM
THIS PROGRAM IS VIRTUAL ONLY VIA ZOOM Meditate on the Inner Light In the fast-paced world we live in many of us are stressed out and don’t have the time to tend to the natural core needs of our being. Dave Buck long time meditator will be discussing why meditation is necessary for physical and spiritual health & well-being.…Learn More20
Tuesday, September 202:00—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 era21
Wednesday, September 211:00—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, September 214:00—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!
Wednesday, September 216:30—8:00 PMTrustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Intro. to Genealogy Workshop, IN-PERSON, NO REGISTRATION
Join our Information Services Librarian Brian Audano - who will lead an introductory workshop on Genealogy in the Brenner Room. Wednesday, September 217:00—9:00 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Rockport School Committee Meeting
Rockport School Committee meeting meets in the Brenner Room on designated Wednesdays starting at 7pm. For details about the Rockport School Committee, please go to: https://www. rpk12. org/apps/pages/index. jsp?uREC_ID=1895378&type=d&pREC_I…Learn More22
Thursday, September 223:30—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 More23
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Saturday, September 24All 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 More25
Sunday, September 252:00—3:30 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Anime Club - Spy x Family
All teens are welcome at Rockport Public Library's new Anime Club! We will be watching the first two or three episodes of popular anime Spy x Family and enjoying some snacks. World peace is at stake and secret agent Twilight must undergo his most difficult mission yet—pretend to be a family man.…Learn MoreSunday, September 253:00—4:15 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
European Art Series: Botticelli: Beauty, Virtue, and Bonfire of the Vanities VIA ZOOM
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. YOU WILL RECEIVE A ZOOM LINK ONCE YOU REGISTER BY CLICKING HERE**"Botticelli: Beauty, Virtue and the Bonfire of the Vanities"Sandro Botticelli was a leading artist of the early Italian Renaissance with a distinctive linear style.…Learn More26
Monday, September 2611:00 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, September 263:15—4:15 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Monday Fun- LEGOs and Crafting
Come unwind after school with the library's collection of LEGO bricks, or create with crafting supplies. Children under 9 must be accompanied by a caregiver.27
Tuesday, September 272:00—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, September 277:00—8:15 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Mediation as Medication Via ZOOM
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Attached at the bottom of this posting are the ZOOM details**“Meditation as Medication - A Doctor’s Perspective” Dr. Matthew Raider Can meditation improve high blood pressure, anxiety, depression, or pain? If a doctor told you to meditate, would you hesitate? Matthew Raider, MD is a clinical physician and coordinating director of the Geriatric Teaching Program in Family Medicine at Middlesex Hospital in Connecticut.…Learn More28
Wednesday, September 281:00—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, September 283:15—4:00 PMTrustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Middle Grade Readers
The Library's new Middle Grade book club invites 5th-8th graders to read and discuss recent books. Our first title will be Dress Coded by Carrie Firestone. Copies are available at Emily's desk in the children's room. Snacks will be provided!Wednesday, September 284:00—5:30 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
History Book Club
Trials of historical significance. Read about the Nuremberg War Crimes Trials (1945-46), or the Trial of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg (1951), Burning of the Reichstag trial (1933), or the Trial of Galileo Galilei (1633), Martin Luther and the Diet of Worms, (1521) (not what it sounds like), the Trial and Death of Socrates by Plato (399 BC), or many more.…Learn MoreWednesday, September 284:00—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, September 293:30—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 More30