Rockport Public Library
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Monday June 17 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 June 17 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 June 17 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-91/
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Monday June 17 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Monday Afternoon Book Club: Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides
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 June 17 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
A Centennial Celebration of Nat King Cole
Celebrate over 100 years of Nat King Cole with an educational concert featuring stories from his incredible life woven together with live renditions of his numerous hits. This concert and lecture lead Brian Kane will leave you singing, smiling, and with a better under......More
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Tuesday June 18 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
VIRTUAL: Author Talk w/ Adam Smyth Discusses "The Book-Makers - A History of the Book in Eighteen Li
Books have transformed humankind by enabling authors to create, document, and entertain. Yet we know little about the individuals who brought these fascinating objects into existence and of those who first experimented in the art of printing, design, and binding. Who ......More
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Tuesday June 18 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-97/
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Tuesday June 18 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 June 18 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-10/
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Tuesday June 18 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
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Tuesday June 18 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
[VIRTUAL] Magical Girls & Fighting Dreamers: An Exploration of Queer Representation in Manga & Anime
The Morrill Memorial Library is thrilled to offer a virtual presentation by its own Youth Services Librarian, Dina Delic, called "Magical Girls and Fighting Dreamers: An Exploration of Queer Representation in Manga & Anime" on Tuesday, June 18 starting at 7:00pm on Zo......More
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Wednesday June 19 All Day
LIBRARY CLOSED FOR JUNETEENTH
Library closed for Juneteenth Holiday https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/library-closed-for-juneteenth-3/
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Wednesday June 19 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 June 19 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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Thursday June 20 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-94/
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Thursday June 20 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 June 20 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 June 20 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
VIRTUAL: Author Talk and Q&A with Mercury Stardust
This online event is co-sponsored by the Newton Free Library From TikTok stardom to full-blown author, join us virtually on June 20th at 7:00 PM as we welcome famous trans handywoman, Mercury Stardust! The Rowley Public Library, in conjunction with 50+ other librari......More
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Friday June 21 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 June 21 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-68/
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Friday June 21 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 June 22 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 June 22 9:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Rockport Library at The Farmer's Market!
Stop by our table at Harvey Park for arts and crafts, sign up cards, and general information on the library. For more information click HERE. https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/rockport......More
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Saturday June 22 10:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Rockport Dems Art Build Workshop for Parade
Rockport Dems art build workshop for parade https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/rockport-dems-art-build-workshop-for-parade/
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Saturday June 22 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Introduction to Songwriting Workshop
Join us for FREE introductory workshop on songwriting with the talented and long-time musician & studio owner, Jake Pardee. Along with his lovely fiancé, Scarlett they will guide you through the entire songwriting process from initial idea to finished demo! In this ......More
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Monday June 24 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 June 24 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 June 24 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-92/
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Monday June 24 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
Notable Fiction Book Club: David Copperfield by Charles Dickens
Contact: [email protected] 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 conversati......More
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Monday June 24 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
An Acoustic Night Out with Joe Leary in the Brenner!
Join us for Joe Leary’s “Acoustic Night Out...” A longtime seasoned performer, Joe has that way of bringing your musical memories to life as he takes you on a journey with the classic acoustic music from the 60’s & 70’s (Eagles, Jimmy Buffett, Bob Dylan, Jim Croce, J......More
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Tuesday June 25 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-98/
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Tuesday June 25 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
VIRTUAL: Armchair Travel To Northeastern France - Cathedrals, Romantic Village & Old Wine
Explore the magnificent cathedral cities of Reims, Metz, and Strasbourg before heading into the heart of Alsace, with its blend of French and German cultures. Take a van tour along La Route des Vins, through medieval fairytale villages and to the castle of Haut Koenig......More
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Tuesday June 25 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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Wednesday June 26 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 June 26 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Rescue Readers With Cape Ann Animal Aid
Want to help local shelter animals that are waiting for their forever homes? Join the Rockport Public Library and Cape Ann Animal Aid for "Rescue Readers", a monthly program where you can sign up to read to dogs or pup......More
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Wednesday June 26 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
Dungeons and Dragons
Have you always wanted to play D&D? Are you already an avid D&D player? Whether you have been playing for years or are new to the game the library invites you to join our new club. For those of you who may be unsure of what D&D is, no problem. Below you will find bri......More
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Wednesday June 26 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Micro Adventures in Massachusetts with Alison O'Leary
Waterfalls – River Explorations – Islands – Abandoned Towns – Mountain Biking – Wildlife Spotting – AND MORE!! Massachusetts is full of history, spectacular scenery, hiking trails, and other wonderful opportunities for adventure. The best part is most of these places......More
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Wednesday June 26 6:00pm - 6:45pm EDT
Rockport Civic League weekly meeting
RCL is a group of Rockport citizens who provide civic information to Rockport citizens. Everyone is welcome. https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/rockport-civic-league-weekly-meeting-47/
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Wednesday June 26 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
VIRTUAL: 1969 Stonewall Rebellion
Join author, Milo Todd on Zoom as he discusses the Stonewall Rebellion, a grassroots movement that sparked LGBTQ+ rights across the country. What happened during the multi-night rebellion around the Stonewall Inn in June ......More
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Wednesday June 26 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