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! https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/on-sa......More

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! https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/on-saturdays-we-craft-338/

Children's Room Rockport Public Library, 17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Colorful Clay Tile Craft with Kulina Folk Art

Experience the joy of molding and shaping clay with this immersive and engaging program! Introducing our all ages, family-friendly hands-on workshop that embraces creativity and explores various techniques! Join us as we dive into the magical world of clay this tile ......More

Experience the joy of molding and shaping clay with this immersive and engaging program! Introducing our all ages, family-friendly hands-on workshop that embraces creativity and explores various techniques! Join us as we dive into the magical world of clay this tile project. Using white clay, Kulina Folk Art staff will guide you in creating a masterpiece. Delight in painting your creation with our non-toxic acrylic paints, boasting an array of vibrant colors. At the end of the workshop, each participant will proudly take home their meticulously crafted tile. No glazing or kiln firing required - just pure artistic fun! Dive in and let your creativity shine! With adult participation required with each child under the age of 8, this is a bonding experience like no other. https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/colorful-clay-tile-craft-with-kulina-folk-art/

Brenner Room Rockport Public Library, 17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Homeschool Art Club

Join other homeschool families in an open-ended process art project. All ages welcome. For more information contact Emily at [email protected] or call (978)546-6934. https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/homeschool-art-club-52/

Brenner Room Rockport Public Library, 17 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. https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lego-club-72/

Brenner Room Rockport Public Library, 17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Monday Afternoon Book Club

For more information, or if you would like to join, please email [email protected]. 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. https://rock......More

For more information, or if you would like to join, please email [email protected]. 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. https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/monday-afternoon-book-club-19/

Trustees Room Rockport Public Library, 17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Notable Fiction Book Club

Contact: [email protected] 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 conver......More

Contact: [email protected] 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. Please join us. Availability: Book is on order at the Circulation Desk at Rockport Library.  https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/notable-fiction-book-club-17/

Brenner Room Rockport Public Library, 17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Essex Regional Social Worker Open Office Drop-In Hours

Jessie Palm, a Social Worker for the Eastern Essex Regional Public Health Coalition will hold open office hours at the library......More

Jessie Palm, a Social Worker for the Eastern Essex Regional Public Health Coalition will hold open office hours at the library every first and third Tuesday of the month in the Trustees Room.   Patrons are welcome to drop-in on Tuesdays and encouraged to contact Jessie if you would like to setup a time to meet by appoint. Jessie Palm, LICSW is here to help connect you with government benefits and services, nonprofit organizations, support groups, volunteer opportunities, donation programs, and other local resources in support of you and your family's overall health and wellbeing. All are welcome to seek support in a confidential setting.  No appointment necessary, however,  click here if you would like to schedule an appointment with Jessie or scan the QR code below. https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/essex-regional-social-worker-open-office-hours-280/

Trustees Room Rockport Public Library, 17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Games People Play: Board Game Time for Adults

This program is IN-PERSON ONLY-NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED Ever 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......More

This program is IN-PERSON ONLY-NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED Ever 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.  Come on by from 2:00pm-3:45pm on Wednesday afternoons to meet and play games with others.    While kids (require a parent or guardian) and teens are not excluded, this group focuses on offering a laid-back afternoon for adults at the library.  Wednesday afternoons from 2:00pm-3:45pm will be dedicated to folks playing checkers, cards, Monopoly, Cribbage, Yahtze or any other board game that you wish to bring or access one of these games that the library already owns.  NO SIGN-UPS, just drop in!  This program is IN-PERSON ONLY-NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/games-people-play-board-game-time-for-adults-in-person-only-225/

Trustees Room Rockport Public Library, 17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

TUESDAY at TWO Midday Matinee

Every Tuesday at 2pm we show a film and the theme, genre, and decade will vary widely from week to week! Come watch a movie on our big screen in the Brenner room and bring a snack to enjoy. To accommodate anyone that is hearing impaired, captions will be used for al......More

Every Tuesday at 2pm we show a film and the theme, genre, and decade will vary widely from week to week! Come watch a movie on our big screen in the Brenner room and bring a snack to enjoy. To accommodate anyone that is hearing impaired, captions will be used for all Matinee showings. (Assisted listening devices are available upon request.) This week's film: At the end of the Civil War, a Confederate team is ordered to rob a Union payroll train but the war ends leaving these men with their Union loot, until the Feds come looking for it. 1956, NR, 1 hour 29 mins https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tuesday-at-two-midday-matinee-333/

Brenner Room Rockport Public Library, 17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Poetry Writers Group

Meeting of the Poetry Writers Group at 4 PM IN-PERSON. For more info please contact [email protected] https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/poetry-writers-group-28/

Trustees Room Rockport Public Library, 17 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 our monthly Cookbook Club!  Share your experiences, samples, recipes and hacks with other food lovers and cooking enthusiasts.   The theme this month is: ......More

Do you love to cook and bake? Want to hang out with others who do too? Come join us at the Rockport Library for our monthly Cookbook Club!  Share your experiences, samples, recipes and hacks with other food lovers and cooking enthusiasts.   The theme this month is: NUTS & FRUIT. Each month's theme is determined by the attendees the month prior.  Ask the front desk or search our online catalog for help selecting a cookbook with recipes for each theme. Bring enough of your creation to share with 10-12 people and the library will provide paper plates and plastic cutlery.  Feel free to bring your own silverware and place settings if you would like!  Come and share about how you chose your cookbook, what you liked or didn’t like about the recipe, your experience making it, and if you modified it at all. Sign up each month to register for the cookbook club meeting.     https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/monthly-cookbook-club-36/

Brenner Room Rockport Public Library, 17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Rockport Exchange Board Meeting

Meeting of the Rockport Exhange Board (Farmer's Market) https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/rockport-exchange-board-meeting-43/

Trustees Room Rockport Public Library, 17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

VIRTUAL: Great Performers: Peggy Lee with Clint Edwards

As one of America's great popular singers, Peggy Lee rose to stardom on the merits of her singing talent. We'll explore how she also developed her strong musical voice in the role of songwriter, lyricist, musical arranger of several classic songs, and pop cultural inf......More

As one of America's great popular singers, Peggy Lee rose to stardom on the merits of her singing talent. We'll explore how she also developed her strong musical voice in the role of songwriter, lyricist, musical arranger of several classic songs, and pop cultural influencer. (Featuring songs such as It's A Good Day, Why Don't You Do Right, Fever and more). Register HERE for Zoom link Made possible, in part, by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust. Presented in cooperation with a variety of other area libraries. RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-great-performers-peggy-lee-with-clint-edwards/

Zoom Rockport Public Library, 17 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 ......More

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. Photo by cottonbro from Pexels https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/play-to-learn-playgroup-228/

Children's Room Rockport Public Library, 17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Historical Fiction Book Club

Join our Historical Fiction book club. No registration is required.  To join the group's mailing list, send a message to [email protected].  https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/historical-fiction-book-club-16/

Brenner Room Rockport Public Library, 17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Dungeons and Dragons

Teen Dungeons and Dragons meeting. For more information please email [email protected] https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/dungeons-and-dragons-157/

Trustees Room Rockport Public Library, 17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

VIRTUAL: No Pressure Book Club

Are you looking for a book club that doesn’t put any pressure on you to read a specific book and pretend you liked it? Then we’ve got the perfect club for you! Join our No Pressure Book Club, where we get together with other book lovers to chat about books, any books,......More

Are you looking for a book club that doesn’t put any pressure on you to read a specific book and pretend you liked it? Then we’ve got the perfect club for you! Join our No Pressure Book Club, where we get together with other book lovers to chat about books, any books, the ones we’re currently reading, the ones we’ve finished, or even the ones we’d love to read someday.  Register to receive the Zoom link for our monthly online book club.  We will meet the third Wednesday of every month. https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-no-pressure-book-club-9/

Zoom Rockport Public Library, 17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Rockport Civic League Weekly Meeting

RCL is a group of Rockport citizens who provide civic information to Rockport citizens.  https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/rockport-civic-league-weekly-meeting-110/

Trustees Room Rockport Public Library, 17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Rockport Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monthly meeting of the Rockport Board of Trustees. The public is welcome.  https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/rockport-public-library-board-of-trustees-meeting-40/

Trustees Room Rockport Public Library, 17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

School Committee meeting

School Committee meetings https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/school-committee-meeting-9/

Brenner Room Rockport Public Library, 17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Work Opportunities Unlimited weekly North Shore meeting

Work Opportunities Unlimited provides job placement, job training and community participation related services to students and adults who may experience a disability and others who could benefit from support to reach their employment and/or community access goals. Se......More

Work Opportunities Unlimited provides job placement, job training and community participation related services to students and adults who may experience a disability and others who could benefit from support to reach their employment and/or community access goals. Services are as follows: Supported Employment Vocational Rehabilitation Ticket-to-Work Youth Services Transition Services Community Support https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/work-opportunities-unlimited-weekly-north-shore-meeting-61/

Trustees Room Rockport Public Library, 17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Art & Sensory Class with Sarah Brown

Children of preschool to upper elementary age and their caregivers are invited to explore their creativity  with art educator Sarah Brown. Projects are always step-by-step and hands-on to encourage sensory guidance and fine motor skills, and to help create individual ......More

Children of preschool to upper elementary age and their caregivers are invited to explore their creativity  with art educator Sarah Brown. Projects are always step-by-step and hands-on to encourage sensory guidance and fine motor skills, and to help create individual masterpieces!  This program is free but registration is required due to limited materials. Children must be accompanied by at least one adult. About Sarah: Sarah Brown is an experienced Special Education Teacher with a demonstrated history of working in the primary/secondary education industry. Skilled in Literacy, Early Childhood Education, Classroom Management, Early Childhood Literacy, and Teaching Reading. Strong education professional with a Master of Education (M.Ed.) focused in Curriculum and Instruction: Specialization in Literacy from Lesley University. https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/art-sensory-class-with-sarah-brown-2/

Brenner Room Rockport Public Library, 17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Stories & Songs

Join Miss Emily for a weekly story time featuring picture books and songs! All ages are welcome- caregivers to stay with their children. https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/stories-songs-16/

Brenner Room Rockport Public Library, 17 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.  https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/toddler-storytime-162/

Brenner Room Rockport Public Library, 17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Music with Miss Katie

Join preschool teacher and musician Miss Katie for a fun music-filled sing-along storytime! Movement, Instruments, Songs, Stories and more! Children under 9 must be accompanied by a caregiver. Siblings welcome! https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calend......More

Join preschool teacher and musician Miss Katie for a fun music-filled sing-along storytime! Movement, Instruments, Songs, Stories and more! Children under 9 must be accompanied by a caregiver. Siblings welcome! https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/music-with-miss-katie-24/

Brenner Room Rockport Public Library, 17 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 [email protected] with questions, snack requests or food allergies. Open to Middl......More

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 [email protected] with questions, snack requests or food allergies. Open to Middle and High School students. https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/stitch-snack-96/

Trustees Room Rockport Public Library, 17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Rockport Town Democratic Committee Meeting

Rockport Town Democratic Committee Meeting. https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/rockport-town-democratic-committee-meeting-12/

Trustees Room Rockport Public Library, 17 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! https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/on-sa......More

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! https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/on-saturdays-we-craft-339/

Children's Room Rockport Public Library, 17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Solstice Community Yoga Class with Erin McKay of Treetop Yoga

Join us for a free yoga class at the library! This will be a yoga class to welcome in the Winter Solstice for the whole community.  All ages welcome! Yoga mats provided. No experience necessary. About Erin - Erin McKay's (E-RYT500) yoga journey began in graduate sch......More

Join us for a free yoga class at the library! This will be a yoga class to welcome in the Winter Solstice for the whole community.  All ages welcome! Yoga mats provided. No experience necessary. About Erin - Erin McKay's (E-RYT500) yoga journey began in graduate school when she attended her first heated power yoga class. Though her initial experience left her worried about fainting or falling over, yoga would later become her sanctuary and passion. After moving to the North Shore of Massachusetts in 2011, Erin was training for half marathons and the Boston Marathon when she decided to try yoga again, this time as a complement to her running routine. Taking classes at Treetop Yoga, Erin gradually built a consistent practice. Following the birth of her fourth child, as running became less central to her routine, yoga emerged as both a physically satisfying workout and a rare moment of solitude amid the busy days of parenting four children. What began as a supplementary practice evolved into a deep passion. Inspired by the supportive instruction she received, Erin completed her 200 hour teacher training and eventually took the leap to purchase Treetop Yoga, transforming from student to studio owner. Shortly after becoming a studio owner and completing her 300 hour YTT, Erin transformed her studio to a virtual platform and was able to maintain the close-knit Treetop community through the pandemic. A self-proclaimed arm balance enthusiast, Erin teaches various yoga styles with a focus on proper alignment. Her teaching philosophy is shaped by remembering her own beginnings on the mat, creating space for students to discover what resonates with them personally. This approach has made her classes accessible to practitioners of all levels and backgrounds. Erin has expanded her teaching beyond the studio walls, organizing and leading transformative yoga retreats across the globe. Her retreat destinations include Tanzania, Italy, Morocco, Panama, and Colombia, where she creates immersive experiences that blend yoga practice with cultural exploration and community building. An active community member, Erin is passionate about developing programs and workshops that foster connection and introduce mindfulness into educational settings for students ages 2-18. She lives in Gloucester, MA, with her husband, Sean, and their four children: Caroline, Liam, Finn, and Cormac. Whether you're joining her in the studio or traveling to distant shores, Erin creates a welcoming environment where you can deepen your practice while discovering new perspectives—both on and off the mat. https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/solstice-community-yoga-class/

Brenner Room Rockport Public Library, 17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Pajama Movie Party with Cocoa in the Brenner!

Come in your pajamas and enjoy a nice cup of warm cocoa while watching one of the best holiday movies ever.  On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spiri......More

Come in your pajamas and enjoy a nice cup of warm cocoa while watching one of the best holiday movies ever.  On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas. Starring Tom Hanks. 2004, G, 1h 40m https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/pajama-movie-party/

Brenner Room Rockport Public Library, 17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Homeschool Art Club

Join other homeschool families in an open-ended process art project. All ages welcome. For more information contact Emily at [email protected] or call (978)546-6934. https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/homeschool-art-club-53/

Brenner Room Rockport Public Library, 17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

VIRTUAL: Armchair Travel To Paris (A LIVE Walk Highlighting Christmas In Paris)

French tour guide Patrick Herpe returns to give viewers a live tour of Paris. He'll be walking while ZOOMing with us to show live video of Place Vendôme, the sublime royal square built under Louis XIV and redesigned by Napoleon. The magic of Christmas will be on displ......More

French tour guide Patrick Herpe returns to give viewers a live tour of Paris. He'll be walking while ZOOMing with us to show live video of Place Vendôme, the sublime royal square built under Louis XIV and redesigned by Napoleon. The magic of Christmas will be on display, as will the luxury of the neighborhood's palaces and jewelry stores. After passing by the opera house, tour will conclude at the magical Christmas Windows Display of the Galeries Lafayette department store. Register https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-armchair-travel-to-paris-a-live-walk-highlighting-christmas-in-paris/

Zoom Rockport Public Library, 17 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. https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lego-club-73/

Brenner Room Rockport Public Library, 17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Games People Play: Board Game Time for Adults

This program is IN-PERSON ONLY-NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED Ever 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......More

This program is IN-PERSON ONLY-NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED Ever 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.  Come on by from 2:00pm-3:45pm on Wednesday afternoons to meet and play games with others.    While kids (require a parent or guardian) and teens are not excluded, this group focuses on offering a laid-back afternoon for adults at the library.  Wednesday afternoons from 2:00pm-3:45pm will be dedicated to folks playing checkers, cards, Monopoly, Cribbage, Yahtze or any other board game that you wish to bring or access one of these games that the library already owns.  NO SIGN-UPS, just drop in!  This program is IN-PERSON ONLY-NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/games-people-play-board-game-time-for-adults-in-person-only-226/

Trustees Room Rockport Public Library, 17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

TUESDAY at TWO Midday Matinee

Every Tuesday at 2pm we show a film and the theme, genre, and decade will vary widely from week to week! Come watch a movie on our big screen in the Brenner room and bring a snack to enjoy. To accommodate anyone that is hearing impaired, captions will be used for al......More

Every Tuesday at 2pm we show a film and the theme, genre, and decade will vary widely from week to week! Come watch a movie on our big screen in the Brenner room and bring a snack to enjoy. To accommodate anyone that is hearing impaired, captions will be used for all Matinee showings. (Assisted listening devices are available upon request.) This week's film: Wealthy Edward Morgan becomes charmed with a curly-haired orphan and her pretty older sister Mary and arranges to adopt both under the alias of "Mr. Jones."  1935, G, 1 hour 15 mins https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tuesday-at-two-midday-matinee-334/

Brenner Room Rockport Public Library, 17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

Art Hive: A Creative Space for Art

Join us for a community art space where participants bring in their own writing, arts or crafts projects to meet, exchange ideas, and socialize with fellow artists and creatives in an inclusive and respectful environment. All skill levels welcome. Patrons are asked to......More

Join us for a community art space where participants bring in their own writing, arts or crafts projects to meet, exchange ideas, and socialize with fellow artists and creatives in an inclusive and respectful environment. All skill levels welcome. Patrons are asked to bring in their own supplies and projects to work on.  Meetings are monthly on the fourth Tuesday of the month in-person from 5-6:30PM. https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/art-hive-a-creative-space-for-artists-7/

Brenner Room Rockport Public Library, 17 School Street, Rockport, MA, 01966