September 2023

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Saturday, September 2All DayChildren's RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

On Saturdays We Craft!

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 More
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Tuesday, September 52:00—4:15 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

TUESDAY at TWO Midday Matinee

TUESDAY at TWO Midday Matinee Every Tuesday at 2pm we will show a film designed to bring us back to the days of the big screen when black and white film was king and a large bucket of popcorn was 10 Cents! Enjoy classic films of Alfred Hitchcock, James Dean, Bette Davis, as well as featured films of the 60's, 70's, 80's, and today! While we would love to serve snacks and allow you to bring a drink, we will ask that you enjoy your snacking before the movie as we continue to follow Covid protocols.…Learn More

Tuesday, September 55:00—6:30 PMTrustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club: When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill

Join us for our Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Club's discussion of Kelly Barnhill's When Women Were Dragons. Praised as "one of the best science fiction and fantasy books of 2022" by Kirkus Reviews, When Women Were Dragons is Kelly Barnhill's adult fantasy debut - after having won the Newbery Medal for her 2016 book The Girl Who Drank the Moon.…Learn More
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Wednesday, September 610:00—10:30 AMChildren's RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Wednesday Morning Playgroup

Wednesday Morning PlaygroupA fun playgroup for child and caregiver. Enjoy songs, rhymes, stories and sensory activities. Come play and socialize!

Wednesday, September 62:00—3:45 PMTrustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Games People Play: Board Game Time for Adults IN -PERSON ONLY

Games People Play: Board Game Time for Adults IN -PERSON ONLYThis program is IN-PERSON ONLY-NO REGISTRATION REQUIREDEver wanted to play scrabble but couldnt find any one to play with in the afternoon?   How about an inkling to play cribbage with a few others? Are you one who excels at gin rummy and wants to show others how to play?  If you have answered YES to any of these questions, you are a perfect match for the GAMES PEOPLE PLAY at the library.…Learn More

Wednesday, September 65:00—9:00 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Rockport School Committee Meeting

Rockport School Committee MeetingRockport School Committee meeting meets in the Brenner Room on designated Wednesdays starting at 7:00 p. m. The Policy Sub Committee meets in the Brenner Room from 5:30 -6:30 p. m. prior to the Rockport School Committee meeting.
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Thursday, September 73:30—5:00 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
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HYBRID: Rockport Civics League meeting

HYBRID: Rockport Civics League meetingToday 7 September at 4 PM our new Town Moderator Brian Sullivan will meet with us to answer questions about Fall Town Meeting. Everyone is welcome. Join us in the library Brenner Room or on Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.…Learn More

Thursday, September 74:30—5:30 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Friends of the Library Meeting

Friends of the Library MeetingJoin this group of dedicated volunteers who assist the library independent of the town's contributions!
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Saturday, September 9All DayChildren's RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

On Saturdays We Craft!

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 More

Saturday, September 910:00—11:00 AMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

The Pineapple Project: a play for kids exploring gender

The Pineapple Project: a play for kids exploring genderA theatrical performance celebrating each child's freedom to be who they are. Best suited for audience ages 3-8.
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Monday, September 1112:30—2:30 PMTrustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Sit & Knit Circle

Sit & Knit CircleWork on your knitting and needlecraft projects while enjoying lively conversation with similar creatives. No instruction is provided, but all are welcome to pull up a chair, break out your needlecraft, and join the conversation.

Monday, September 113:15—4:15 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Monday Fun- LEGOs and Crafting

a girl building with LEGO bricksCome 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.
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Tuesday, September 1210:00—11:00 AMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

VIRTUAL: Unleash Your Potential with AI Technology: Igniting Productivity, Creativity, and Wellness

VIRTUAL: Unleash Your Potential with AI Technology: Igniting Productivity, Creativity, and WellnessDo you have questions about how you can use AI to maximize your resources and play with your creative juices? Then this workshop is for you! In this captivating workshop, participants will explore how AI technology and tools can supercharge their productivity, ignite their creativity, and elevate their overall well-being.…Learn More

Tuesday, September 122:00—4:00 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

TUESDAY at TWO Midday Matinee

TUESDAY at TWO Midday Matinee Every Tuesday at 2pm we will show a film designed to bring us back to the days of the big screen when black and white film was king and a large bucket of popcorn was 10 Cents! Enjoy classic films of Alfred Hitchcock, James Dean, Bette Davis, as well as featured films of the 60's, 70's, 80's, and today! While we would love to serve snacks and allow you to bring a drink, we will ask that you enjoy your snacking before the movie as we continue to follow Covid protocols.…Learn More

Tuesday, September 126:30—7:30 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

VIRTUAL: Rockport Library Movie Discussion Group

VIRTUAL: Rockport Library Movie Discussion GroupJoin 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 register  at https://rockportlibrary.…Learn More

Tuesday, September 127:00—8:00 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

VIRTUAL: Andrew Carnegie & the Carnegie Libraries

VIRTUAL: Andrew Carnegie & the Carnegie LibrariesThe topic is a combination of Carnegie and the steel industry + the philanthropy and library project. Presenter Rick Feingold will cover both the Homestead and Braddock libraries in Pittsburgh. Carnegie gets an "A" for his philanthropy. The Carnegie Foundation is still an active and well funded organization today.…Learn More
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Wednesday, September 1310:00—10:30 AMChildren's RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Wednesday Morning Playgroup

Wednesday Morning PlaygroupA fun playgroup for child and caregiver. Enjoy songs, rhymes, stories and sensory activities. Come play and socialize!

Wednesday, September 132:00—3:45 PMTrustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Games People Play: Board Game Time for Adults IN -PERSON ONLY

Games People Play: Board Game Time for Adults IN -PERSON ONLYThis program is IN-PERSON ONLY-NO REGISTRATION REQUIREDEver wanted to play scrabble but couldnt find any one to play with in the afternoon?   How about an inkling to play cribbage with a few others? Are you one who excels at gin rummy and wants to show others how to play?  If you have answered YES to any of these questions, you are a perfect match for the GAMES PEOPLE PLAY at the library.…Learn More

Wednesday, September 137:00—8:00 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

VIRTUAL - Author Heather Wolf Discusses "Find More Birds: 111 Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever

VIRTUAL - Author Heather Wolf Discusses "Find More Birds: 111 Surprising Ways to Spot Birds WhereverThis one is for our bird and nature lovers! Author Heather Wolf will be with us discussing her new book "Find More Birds: 111 Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are". It will be a fascinating conversation about being in the moment and noticing the wonderful and varied birds around us.…Learn More
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Thursday, September 143:30—5:00 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
ZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

HYBRID: Rockport Civics League meeting

HYBRID: Rockport Civics League meetingEveryone is welcome. For those who can't join us in the library, here is the Zoom info: Topic: Rockport Civic League Time: Sep 14, 2023 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web. zoom.…Learn More
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Friday, September 153:00—4:45 PMTrustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Anime Club - Spy x Family

Anime Club - Spy x FamilyAll teens are welcome at Rockport Public Library's Anime Club! We will be watching a few episodes of the popular series 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 More
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Saturday, September 16All DayChildren's RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

On Saturdays We Craft!

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 More
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Monday, September 1812:30—2:30 PMTrustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Sit & Knit Circle

Sit & Knit CircleWork on your knitting and needlecraft projects while enjoying lively conversation with similar creatives. No instruction is provided, but all are welcome to pull up a chair, break out your needlecraft, and join the conversation.

Monday, September 183:15—4:15 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Monday Fun- LEGOs and Crafting

a girl building with LEGO bricksCome 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 184:00—5:30 PMTrustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Monday Afternoon Book Club: Buffalo Girls by Larry McMurtry

Monday Afternoon Book Club: Buffalo Girls by Larry McMurtryFor 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.

Monday, September 187:00—8:00 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

VIRTUAL - Author Erica Cirino Discusses "Thicker Than Water The Quest for Solutions to the Plastic C

VIRTUAL - Author Erica Cirino Discusses "Thicker Than Water The Quest for Solutions to the Plastic CJoin Erica Cirino, photojournalist, scientist, and artist, as she discusses her book "Thicker Than Water: The Quest for Solutions to the Plastic Crisis". As plastic pollution piles up, time to negotiate real solutions is running out, and meanwhile plastics’ impacts on the Earth and our health grows worse.…Learn More
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Tuesday, September 192:00—4:30 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

TUESDAY at TWO Midday Matinee

TUESDAY at TWO Midday Matinee Every Tuesday at 2pm we will show a film designed to bring us back to the days of the big screen when black and white film was king and a large bucket of popcorn was 10 Cents! Enjoy classic films of Alfred Hitchcock, James Dean, Bette Davis, as well as featured films of the 60's, 70's, 80's, and today! While we would love to serve snacks and allow you to bring a drink, we will ask that you enjoy your snacking before the movie as we continue to follow Covid protocols.…Learn More

Tuesday, September 194:00—5:30 PMTrustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Poetry Writers Group

Meeting of the Poetry Writers Group at 4 PM IN-PERSON. For more info please contact baudano@rockportlibrary. org

Tuesday, September 197:00—8:00 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

VIRTUAL: Magic in the Medium: Image-Making in Mesopotamia

VIRTUAL: Magic in the Medium: Image-Making in MesopotamiaJoin Miriam K. Said, PhD, Tufts University Assistant Professor of Ancient Art for a fascinating art history lecture across different periods and regions spanning the Bronze and Iron Ages in the ancient Middle East. Miriam Said is an art historian specializing in the art and architecture of the ancient Near East and Mediterranean world in the first millennium BCE.…Learn More
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Wednesday, September 2010:00—10:30 AMChildren's RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Wednesday Morning Playgroup

Wednesday Morning PlaygroupA fun playgroup for child and caregiver. Enjoy songs, rhymes, stories and sensory activities. Come play and socialize!

Wednesday, September 202:00—3:45 PMTrustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Games People Play: Board Game Time for Adults IN -PERSON ONLY

Games People Play: Board Game Time for Adults IN -PERSON ONLYThis program is IN-PERSON ONLY-NO REGISTRATION REQUIREDEver wanted to play scrabble but couldnt find any one to play with in the afternoon?   How about an inkling to play cribbage with a few others? Are you one who excels at gin rummy and wants to show others how to play?  If you have answered YES to any of these questions, you are a perfect match for the GAMES PEOPLE PLAY at the library.…Learn More

Wednesday, September 203:00—4:00 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

VIRTUAL - Afternoon Tea with Author Louise Hare, Discussing "Harlem After Midnight"

VIRTUAL - Afternoon Tea with Author Louise Hare, Discussing "Harlem After Midnight"We're excited to be celebrating a book birthday with author Louise Hare! Her new book, "Harlem After Midnight" just came out on August 29th and is a must read for anyone who loves historical fiction, mysteries, and jazz music from the 1930s ! Louise is joining us from "across the pond" - so BYOT (bring your own tea) for this very special Q&A.…Learn More

Wednesday, September 205:00—9:00 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Rockport School Committee Meeting

Rockport School Committee MeetingRockport School Committee meeting meets in the Brenner Room on designated Wednesdays starting at 7:00 p. m. The Policy Sub Committee meets in the Brenner Room from 5:30 -6:30 p. m. prior to the Rockport School Committee meeting.

Wednesday, September 207:00—8:00 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

VIRTUAL - Q&A with Historical Fiction & Romance Author Piper Huguley

VIRTUAL - Q&A with Historical Fiction & Romance Author Piper HuguleyPiper Huguley is an author of historical fiction featuring African American characters. She tells the untold stories of people who might have been lost to time. Her most recent book, "By Her Own Design: a novel of Ann Lowe, Fashion Designer to the Social Register" tells the inspiring story of the Black fashion designer of Jackie Kennedy’s wedding dress.…Learn More
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Thursday, September 213:30—5:00 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
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HYBRID: Rockport Civics League meeting

HYBRID: Rockport Civics League meetingEveryone is welcome. For those who can't join us in the library, here is the Zoom info: Topic: Rockport Civic League Time: Sep 21, 2023 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web. zoom.…Learn More
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Friday, September 221:00—2:15 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

VIRTUAL - New England Shorebirds with Bill Gette

VIRTUAL - New England Shorebirds with Bill Gette Shorebirds are one of the most interesting and diverse groups of birds. In New England, we have the opportunity to observe not only species that nest in our area (e. g. , Killdeer, Piping Plover), but also shorebirds (Whimbrel, White-rumped Sandpiper) that pass through our area on their long spring and fall migrations.…Learn More
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Saturday, September 23All DayChildren's RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

On Saturdays We Craft!

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 More

Saturday, September 231:00—2:30 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

How to Prepare for Climate Change- Video Presentation

a photo of David PogueMost people assume that governments, corporations, and institutions are the only entities capable of developing protection against climate chaos. But for his new book “How to Prepare for Climate Change,” New York Times bestselling author David Pogue spent a year researching the answers to a new question: How can an individual prepare for the coming era of chaos?
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Monday, September 2512:30—2:30 PMTrustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Sit & Knit Circle

Sit & Knit CircleWork on your knitting and needlecraft projects while enjoying lively conversation with similar creatives. No instruction is provided, but all are welcome to pull up a chair, break out your needlecraft, and join the conversation.

Monday, September 253:15—4:15 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Monday Fun- LEGOs and Crafting

a girl building with LEGO bricksCome 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 254:30—6:00 PMTrustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Notable Fiction Book Club: Secondhand Time by Svetlana Alexievich

Notable Fiction Book Club: Secondhand Time by Svetlana AlexievichThis NY Times Best Seller is both literary and historical. It is a sensitive reveal of Soviet/Russian voices and culture from the days of Stalin to Gorbachev. Then in 1991 they were suddenly just Russian. Alexievich tells stories from kitchen tables to machinations of the powerful.…Learn More

Monday, September 255:00—6:30 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Crystals with the Tarot Collective

Crystals with the Tarot CollectiveJoin Leeza Masia for a workshop all about crystals. Leeza has an exciting & colorful collection of crystals that she is happy to share about with you. She will go in depth focusing on metaphysical properties of the stones, including how to cleanse or charge a stone, along with what chakra they may correspond with, geological facts, & the ways some stones have been used through ancient times.…Learn More
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Tuesday, September 262:00—4:00 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

TUESDAY at TWO Midday Matinee

TUESDAY at TWO Midday Matinee FAMILY FRIENDLY MATINEE! Students on a half-day are encouraged to join!Every Tuesday at 2pm we will show a film designed to bring us back to the days of the big screen when black and white film was king and a large bucket of popcorn was 10 Cents! Enjoy classic films of Alfred Hitchcock, James Dean, Bette Davis, as well as featured films of the 60's, 70's, 80's, and today! While we would love to serve snacks and allow you to bring a drink, we will ask that you enjoy your snacking before the movie as we continue to follow Covid protocols.…Learn More
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Wednesday, September 2710:00—10:30 AMChildren's RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Wednesday Morning Playgroup

Wednesday Morning PlaygroupA fun playgroup for child and caregiver. Enjoy songs, rhymes, stories and sensory activities. Come play and socialize!

Wednesday, September 272:00—3:45 PMTrustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Games People Play: Board Game Time for Adults IN -PERSON ONLY

Games People Play: Board Game Time for Adults IN -PERSON ONLYThis program is IN-PERSON ONLY-NO REGISTRATION REQUIREDEver wanted to play scrabble but couldnt find any one to play with in the afternoon?   How about an inkling to play cribbage with a few others? Are you one who excels at gin rummy and wants to show others how to play?  If you have answered YES to any of these questions, you are a perfect match for the GAMES PEOPLE PLAY at the library.…Learn More

Wednesday, September 276:30—7:30 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

VIRTUAL - Imagine 2200: Climate Fiction for Future Ancestors with Tory Stephens Climate Fiction Crea

VIRTUAL - Imagine 2200: Climate Fiction for Future Ancestors with Tory Stephens Climate Fiction CreaJoin Tory Stephens of Grist Magazine, an independent non-profit media organization focused on the climate crisis, and learn how he created Imagine 2200: Climate Fiction for Future Ancestors. Imagine is a storytelling initiative that calls for fiction writers to envision the next 180 years of equitable climate progress, imagining intersectional worlds of abundance, adaptation, reform, and hope.…Learn More
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Thursday, September 2810:00—11:00 AMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

VIRTUAL - At the Sports Stadium with NBC Sports Boston/NBC 10's Sports Journalist, Trenni Casey

VIRTUAL - At the Sports Stadium with NBC Sports Boston/NBC 10's Sports Journalist, Trenni CaseyMeet Trenni (Kusnierek) Casey, on-air sports journalist for NBC Sports Boston/NBC 10! We'll be discussing how Trenni got to where she is, what it takes to be a sportscaster in New England, esp as a woman, and the current state of Boston sports! Bring your questions, this is sure to be a fascinating and enlightening conversation!Trenni (Kusnierek) Casey is the host of Arbella Early Edition.…Learn More

Thursday, September 283:30—5:00 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
ZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

HYBRID: Rockport Civics League meeting

HYBRID: Rockport Civics League meetingEveryone is welcome. For those who can't make it to the library, here is a Zoom invitation: Topic: Rockport Civic League…Learn More
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Friday, September 29All DayBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Mid-Autumn Festival, Craft Day!

Mid-Autumn Festival, Craft Day!The Mid-Autumn Festival is a Chinese holiday that is held on the 15th day of the eighth month in the lunar calendar, when the moon is believed to be the brightest. To celebrate, families gather having mooncakes, making tong yuen, playing with lanterns, and gazing at the moon.…Learn More

Friday, September 292:00—3:00 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

VIRTUAL: How NASA is Combating Climate Change

VIRTUAL: How NASA is Combating Climate ChangeVIRTUAL: How NASA Is Combating Climate Change **PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. **The missions of NASA’s Earth Science Division help us to understand our planet’s interconnected systems, from a global scale down to minute processes.…Learn More
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Saturday, September 30All DayChildren's RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

On Saturdays We Craft!

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 More