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Rockport Public Library
1 Limerock Street
P.O. Box 8
Rockport, ME 04856
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HOURS
Mon – Sat: 9:30 to 5:30
Except Wed: 11:00 to 8:00
Sun: CLOSED
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NEWS
SEPTEMBER 18 & 19, 9AM – 3 PM
Sail into our Friends of the Rockport Public Library‘s Big September Book Sale, and shop an excellent selection of books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, and puzzles.
Volunteers are integral to making these book sales a success! If you would like to sign up for a shift, please stop into the library or call 207-236-3642.
Upcoming Events
ADULT PROGRAM
Education in the People’s Republic of China
September 16, at 6:00 p.m.
For the first talk in the Rockport Public Library’s fall series of programs in partnership with the Camden Conference, Trevor Paul will give an account of the years he spent living and working in Tianjin, China, experiencing the country’s private and public education systems firsthand.
Paul will discuss the realities and misconceptions around Chinese education. He will also explore recent changes in education policies and structures, as well as what those moves might suggest about the country’s views of the future.
CLICK HERE to learn more
FAMILY PROGRAM
Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers: The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow
October 17, at 10:30 a.m.
In this comedic version of the classic Washington Irving tale, schoolteacher Ichabod Crane helps the Headless Horseman find a new head and a spookier image. Meanwhile, a jealous Brom Bones tries to run Ichabod out of town as they both vie for the affection of Katrina Van Tassel.
Length of show: approx. 50 minutes
Recommended audience: ages 4 and up
Seating is limited. Please arrive early. This is a free event.
On Exhibit
Discover more paintings by Susan Dowley HERE. See more of Judy O’Dell’s photography HERE. Explore more book art by Sandy Weisman HERE.
Popular Digital Resources
Ancestry
Start searching billions of records and discover your family’s story. CLICK HERE for access.
CloudLibrary
Your Rockport Library card grants you access to a vast online library of ebooks and audiobooks to enjoy on the web, a tablet, or your mobile device. CLICK HERE to learn more.
Digital Maine Library
Explore a hub of online resources that includes databases and full text articles from magazines, newspapers, journals and reference. CLICK HERE to dive in.
Kanopy
Your Rockport Library card also grants you access to thousands of critically acclaimed and award-winning films, socumentaries, and TV series on the Kanopy streaming platform. Families can also enjoy unlimited content on Kanopy Kids. CLICK HERE to get started.
Rockport Library Foundation
The Foundation is an IRS 501.c3 not-for-profit organization formed in 2018 by a small group of dedicated Rockport residents to raise the required funding for the new Rockport Public Library. While we successfully raised the initial funding for the building and furnishings, we’ve now set our sights on developing a world-class speaker series. CLICK HERE to learn more.
Friends of the Rockport Library
The Friends of the Rockport Public Library introduces library lovers to each other while building connections throughout our community. Hosting meetings, events, and book sales, the organization supports the library on several levels. In past years, we have helped purchase library materials; supported the annual butterfly gardens; provided new book stacks and exterior railings; and funded programs that serve everyone using the library. Read More.
