Rockport Public Library
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Saturday May 11 All Day
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
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Saturday May 11 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Growing Native: Bringing Back the Pollinators
Presented by The Rockport Public Library and The Library Garden Volunteers Join the Rockport Garden Club’s team of volunteers: Mary Korslund, Audry Truitt,......More
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Monday May 13 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Rockport Garden Club historical committee meeting
Meeting of the Rockport Garden Club historical committee https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/rockport-garden-club-historical-committee-meeting-42/
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Monday May 13 12:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Sit & Knit Circle
Work 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. https://rockportlibrary.assabetintera......More
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Monday May 13 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
VIRTUAL: Online English Conversation Group
Practice speaking English with other adult ESOL learners in an informal and friendly group setting. The group is led by a librarian from the Boston Public Library and will take place online. Class requires basic English speaking skills (for beginner students, please ......More
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Monday May 13 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
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. https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/monday-fun-legos-and-crafting-87/
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Monday May 13 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
Modern Drama Discussion Group
Join a meeting of the Modern Drama Discussion group. https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/modern-drama-discussion-group-15/
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Tuesday May 14 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
VIRTUAL: Rockport Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Rockport Library Board of Trustees. Agenda and zoom link are available through the town's website when posted. https://www.rockportma.gov/129/Agendas Date is subject to change closer to the ......More
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Tuesday May 14 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Preschool Storytime
Join Miss Emily for stories and songs! For all preschool-aged children, who must be accompanied by a caregiver. https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/preschool-storytime-92/
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Tuesday May 14 2:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
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 ......More
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Tuesday May 14 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club: The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler
Join our Sci-Fi & Fantasy book club as we discuss Ray Nayler's The Mountain in the Sea! No registration is required; to join the group's mailing list send a message to [email protected] https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/sci-fi-fant......More
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Tuesday May 14 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
VIRTUAL: Movie Discussion Group
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 r......More
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Tuesday May 14 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Sandy Bay Historical Society Meeting
Monthly meeting of Sandy Bay Historical Society. Guest speakers to be announced. https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/sandy-bay-historical-society-meeting-106/
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Tuesday May 14 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
VIRTUAL: Reimagine Your Garden - Time for a Makeover?
Learn how to makeover your garden. Following a brief discussion of the features of wild landscapes fundamental to naturalistic landscape design, garden consultant Deborah Chud takes you inside her process of reimagination. The modest scale of the plantings she reimagi......More
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Wednesday May 15 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
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
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Wednesday May 15 2:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Games People Play: Board Game Time for Adults IN -PERSON ONLY
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
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Wednesday May 15 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Creative Writers - Grades 4-8
With Miss Emily, writers will do some free writing and respond to a couple of creative writing prompts. Open to kids in grades 4-8. https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/creative-writers/
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Wednesday May 15 5:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Rockport School Committee Meeting - CANCELED
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. https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteract......More
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Wednesday May 15 6:15pm - 6:45pm EDT
Rockport Exchange Board Meeting
Rockport Exchange Board Meeting https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/rockport-exchange-board-meeting-24/
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Wednesday May 15 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
VIRTUAL: Online English Conversation Group
Practice speaking English with other adult ESOL learners in an informal and friendly group setting. The group is led by a volunteer instructor from the Boston Public Library and will take place online. Class requires basic English speaking skills (for beginner studen......More
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Wednesday May 15 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
VIRTUAL: Photography on the Fly with Margie Patlak
Exploring Wild and Wondrous Maine While Hiking, Biking, Kayaking, Skiing, Skating, and Balancing on Slippery Seaweed-Covered Rocks. In a Zoom slide show, award-winning science writer, memoirist, and photographer Margie Patlak will talk about what inspired her to take......More
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Thursday May 16 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
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 Reche https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/babies-and-books-56/
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Thursday May 16 11:00am - 12:45pm EDT
VIRTUAL: Online ESOL Reading and Discussion Class
This online class is designed for adult English language learners with some English experience (Level 2 or higher). Each week, we will read aloud a news article or short story, review new vocabulary from the reading, and discuss the article/story content. Students w......More
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Thursday May 16 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
VIRTUAL: Online English Conversation Group
Practice speaking English with other adult learners in an informal and friendly group setting. The group is led by a librarian at the Boston Public Library and will take place online. Class requires basic English speaking skills (for beginner students, please contact......More
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Thursday May 16 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Rockport Civic League weekly meeting
RCL is a group of Rockport citizens who provide civic information to Rockport citizens. Everyone is welcome. For those who can't join us in the library, here is the Zoom info: https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/rockport-civic-league-weekly-me......More
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Friday May 17 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
VIRTUAL: Harvard Law School Legal Services Center Drop-In Office Hours
2023 Virtual Legal Services Drop-In Hours are Fridays 10:00am to 12:00pm. No appointment needed; Zoom information below. Staff at the Legal Services Center at Harvard Law School will provide advice and referral information to patrons about civil legal issues includ......More
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Friday May 17 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
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-29/
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Friday May 17 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
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
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Saturday May 18 All Day
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
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Saturday May 18 All Day
Motif No. 1 Day
Stay tuned for in-library events. For in-town events, see https://rockportusa.com/motif-no-1-day/ https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/motif-no-1-day/
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Saturday May 18 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Longtime Passing: A Memoir of Vietnam
"Long Time Passing" -- Readings and accompanying slide show from John Herrick's memoir. The War in Vietnam may seem to have been a long time ago, but in many ways it is with us still. This presentation is the story of one draftee who spent a year in the infantry du......More
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Monday May 20 12:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Sit & Knit Circle
Work 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. https://rockportlibrary.assabetintera......More
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Monday May 20 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
VIRTUAL: Online English Conversation Group
Practice speaking English with other adult ESOL learners in an informal and friendly group setting. The group is led by a librarian from the Boston Public Library and will take place online. Class requires basic English speaking skills (for beginner students, please ......More
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Monday May 20 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
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. https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/monday-fun-legos-and-crafting-88/
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Monday May 20 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Monday Afternoon Book Club: Fruit of the Drunken Tree by Ingrid Rojas Contreras
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
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Monday May 20 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
VIRTUAL: Meet Romance Author Camilla Evergreen: "How to Find Love When You're Weird"
We are thrilled to be chatting with romance author Camilla Evergreen whose book "How to Find Love When You're Weird" makes it clear that people on the spectrum, and all people, are worthy......More
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Tuesday May 21 10:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Essex Regional Social Worker Open Office Hours
Jessie Palm, a Social Worker for the Eastern Essex Regional Public Health Coalition will hold open office hours at the library......More
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Tuesday May 21 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Preschool Storytime
Join Miss Emily for stories and songs! For all preschool-aged children, who must be accompanied by a caregiver. https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/preschool-storytime-93/
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Tuesday May 21 2:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
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 ......More
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Tuesday May 21 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
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-9/
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Tuesday May 21 5:30pm - 6:45pm EDT
Monthly Cookbook Club
Join our patron-led Monthly Cookbook Club with a new theme for recipes on the 3rd Tuesday of each month! Do you love to cook and bake? Want to hang out with others who do? Come join us at the Rockport Library for a new monthly Cookbook Club! Share your experiences,......More