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Saturday, February 1All 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, February 111:00 AM—12:30 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Nina MacLaughlin with John R. Nelson: A Special Winter Solstice Event
Join the Rockport Public Library for a special Winter Solstice program with Mass Book Award Winner Nina MacLaughlin, in conversation with Gloucester author John R. Nelson!
If you embrace the shorter days and chilly temperatures, if Winter is a season that you cherish for its memories and traditions, if you love writing that takes your breath away with lyrical leaps across time and space, you’ll want to join us for a celebration of the season and an engaging discussion of MacLaughlin’s beautiful book-length essay.…Learn More2
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Monday, February 33:15—4:15 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
LEGO Club
Come unwind after school with the library's collection of LEGO bricks. Children under 9 must be accompanied by a caregiver.4
Tuesday, February 410:30 AM—12:30 PMTrustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Essex Regional Social Worker Open Office Hours
EERPHC open office hours with Social Worker, Jessie Palm every 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 10:30-12:30 PMTuesday, February 410:30—11:00 AMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Preschool Storytime
Join Miss Emily for stories and songs! For all children age 0-5, who must be accompanied by a caregiver. Tuesday, February 45:30—6:30 PMTrustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Meditation for Stress Reduction
Join us for a small group meditation monthly in the Trustees room. In this one hour program, you will experience two meditations with simple instructions, followed by discussion and time for Q&A.
Led by Eileen Carlotto, a retired middle-school art teacher, author, and illustrator from Gloucester.…Learn More5
Wednesday, February 510:30—11:00 AMChildren'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, February 512:00—2:00 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Open Mahjong Play!
Join a lively group of seniors of all skill levels for a weekly game of Mahjong. The only requirement is that players know enough about Mahjong to be able to play the game without instruction. If you have a set bring it, but it is not required.…Learn MoreWednesday, February 52:00—3:45 PMTrustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Games People Play: Board Game Time for Adults IN -PERSON ONLY
This 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 MoreWednesday, February 55:00—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 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, February 56:00—6:45 PMTrustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
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Rockport Civic League Weekly Meeting
RCL is a group of Rockport citizens who provide civic information to Rockport citizens. …Learn More
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Thursday, February 610:30—11:00 AMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Babies and Books
A fun and relaxed introduction to early literacy for babies 0-2 and their caregivers. We will share board books and songs while you bond with your child!Photo by Daniel Reche7
Friday, February 710:30—11:00 AMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Toddler Storytime
Come join us for stories, songs and rhymes for this active and wiggly age!
For children ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers. Friday, February 74:00—4:45 PMTrustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Stitch & Snack
Let's kick off the weekend with a snack and some crafting time! Bring your knitting or other craft project or just show up and we will provide supplies- and snacks. Email Emily esouza@rockportlibrary. org with questions, snack requests or food allergies.…Learn More8
Saturday, February 8All 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 More9
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Monday, February 1010:00 AM—12:00 PMRockport RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Rockport Garden Club historical committee meeting
Meeting of the Rockport Garden Club historical committee
Monday, February 103:15—4:15 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
LEGO Club
Come unwind after school with the library's collection of LEGO bricks. Children under 9 must be accompanied by a caregiver.Monday, February 107:00—8:00 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
VIRTUAL: Connecting to the Love Within Through Meditation
Join long time meditator John Bednarik as he offers this engaging workshop on how to use the practice of meditation to incorporate more love and peace in your life which in turn will have a profound transformation on your overall well-being. Learn how to let go of anger, fear and worry in order to create more harmonious relationships, improve work and home environments, and experience a deep sense of personal peace and love.…Learn More11
Tuesday, February 1110:30—11:00 AMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Preschool Storytime
Join Miss Emily for stories and songs! For all children age 0-5, who must be accompanied by a caregiver. Tuesday, February 116:30—7:30 PMZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Movie Discussion Group
Movie Discussion Group via Zoom, 2nd Tuesdays at 6:30pm12
Wednesday, February 1210:30—11:00 AMChildren'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, February 1212:00—2:00 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Open Mahjong Play!
Join a lively group of seniors of all skill levels for a weekly game of Mahjong. The only requirement is that players know enough about Mahjong to be able to play the game without instruction. If you have a set bring it, but it is not required.…Learn MoreWednesday, February 122:00—3:45 PMTrustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Games People Play: Board Game Time for Adults IN -PERSON ONLY
This 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 More13
Thursday, February 1310:30—11:00 AMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Babies and Books
A fun and relaxed introduction to early literacy for babies 0-2 and their caregivers. We will share board books and songs while you bond with your child!Photo by Daniel RecheThursday, February 132:30—3:30 PMTrustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Modern Drama Discussion Group
Join a meeting of the Modern Drama Discussion group.…Learn More
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Friday, February 1410:30—11:30 AMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Toddler Storytime
Come join us for stories, songs and rhymes for this active and wiggly age!
For children ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers. Once a month, we will offer a simple age appropriate craft after Toddler Storytime. This week please plan to stay until 11:30 AM.Friday, February 1412:00—2:00 PMTrustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Essex Regional Social Worker by Appointment Office Hours
EERPHC office hours by appointment with Social Worker, Jessie Palm every 2nd and 4th Friday, 12:00-2:00 PMFriday, February 144:00—4:45 PMTrustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Stitch & Snack
Let's kick off the weekend with a snack and some crafting time! Bring your knitting or other craft project or just show up and we will provide supplies- and snacks. Email Emily esouza@rockportlibrary. org with questions, snack requests or food allergies.…Learn More15
Saturday, February 15All 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 More16
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Monday, February 17All DayBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
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LIBRARY CLOSED FOR PRESIDENTS' 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, February 1810:30 AM—2:30 PMTrustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Essex Regional Social Worker Open Office Drop-In Hours
EERPHC open office hours with Social Worker, Jessie Palm every 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 10:30-12:30 PMTuesday, February 1810:30—11:00 AMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Preschool Storytime
Join Miss Emily for stories and songs! For all children age 0-5, who must be accompanied by a caregiver. Tuesday, February 184:00—5:30 PMBrenner 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, February 184:30—6:00 PMTrustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Notable Fiction Book Club: After Lives by Abdulrazak Gurnah
Contact: ljspublic@earthlink. net via 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. We will email out questions about the novel a few days before the meeting. This is a timely conversation and should be a good meeting.…Learn MoreTuesday, February 185:30—6:45 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Monthly Cookbook Club
Do you love to cook and bake? Want to hang out with others who do too? Come join us at the Rockport Library for a new monthly Cookbook Club! Share your experiences, samples, recipes and hacks with other food lovers and cooking enthusiasts. The theme each month is determined by the attendees the month prior.…Learn MoreTuesday, February 186:15—8:30 PMTrustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Rockport Exchange Board Meeting
Meeting of the Rockport Exhange Board (Farmer's Market)
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Wednesday, February 1910:30—11:00 AMChildren'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, February 1912:00—2:00 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Open Mahjong Play!
Join a lively group of seniors of all skill levels for a weekly game of Mahjong. The only requirement is that players know enough about Mahjong to be able to play the game without instruction. If you have a set bring it, but it is not required.…Learn MoreWednesday, February 192:00—3:45 PMTrustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Games People Play: Board Game Time for Adults IN -PERSON ONLY
This 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 MoreWednesday, February 196:00—6:45 PMTrustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
ZoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Rockport Civic League Weekly Meeting
RCL is a group of Rockport citizens who provide civic information to Rockport citizens. …Learn More
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Thursday, February 2010:30—11:00 AMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Babies and Books
A fun and relaxed introduction to early literacy for babies 0-2 and their caregivers. We will share board books and songs while you bond with your child!Photo by Daniel Reche21
Friday, February 214:00—4:45 PMTrustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Stitch & Snack
Let's kick off the weekend with a snack and some crafting time! Bring your knitting or other craft project or just show up and we will provide supplies- and snacks. Email Emily esouza@rockportlibrary. org with questions, snack requests or food allergies.…Learn More22
Saturday, February 22All 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 More23
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Monday, February 243:15—4:15 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
LEGO Club
Come unwind after school with the library's collection of LEGO bricks. Children under 9 must be accompanied by a caregiver.Monday, February 244:00—5:30 PMTrustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Monday Afternoon Book Club
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.…Learn More25
Tuesday, February 2510:30—11:00 AMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Preschool Storytime
Join Miss Emily for stories and songs! For all children age 0-5, who must be accompanied by a caregiver. 26
Wednesday, February 2610:30—11:00 AMChildren'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, February 2612:00—2:00 PMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Open Mahjong Play!
Join a lively group of seniors of all skill levels for a weekly game of Mahjong. The only requirement is that players know enough about Mahjong to be able to play the game without instruction. If you have a set bring it, but it is not required.…Learn MoreWednesday, February 262:00—3:45 PMTrustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Games People Play: Board Game Time for Adults IN -PERSON ONLY
This 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 More27
Thursday, February 2710:30—11:00 AMBrenner RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Babies and Books
A fun and relaxed introduction to early literacy for babies 0-2 and their caregivers. We will share board books and songs while you bond with your child!Photo by Daniel Reche28
Friday, February 2812:00—2:00 PMTrustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Essex Regional Social Worker by Appointment Office Hours
EERPHC office hours by appointment with Social Worker, Jessie Palm every 2nd and 4th Friday, 12:00-2:00 PMFriday, February 284:00—4:45 PMTrustees RoomRockport Public Library17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
Stitch & Snack
Let's kick off the weekend with a snack and some crafting time! Bring your knitting or other craft project or just show up and we will provide supplies- and snacks. Email Emily esouza@rockportlibrary. org with questions, snack requests or food allergies.…Learn More