Rockport Public Library
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Monday June 10 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-43/
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Monday June 10 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 10 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 10 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-90/
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Monday June 10 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-16/
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Monday June 10 5:00pm - 6:45pm EDT
Bike Maintenance and Repair Workshop
Bring your bike and get ready for a hands-on demonstration of replacing tubes, adjusting brakes, and more. We will meet in the library garden outside the rear entrance. Note: rain date will be Tuesday June 11. https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar......More
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Monday June 10 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
VIRTUAL: Author Caitlin Cass Discusses "Suffrage Song The Haunted History of Gender, Race and Voting
We hope you can join the discussion for what is going to be a fascinating conversation with author, Caitlin Cass on her book, "......More
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Tuesday June 11 10:00am - 11:00am 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 June 11 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-96/
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Tuesday June 11 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
VIRTUAL: Armchair Travel To Beijing, China
Beijing was the dynastic capital of China from the mid-13th century until the fall of the Qing dynasty in 1912. Beijing became the capital of the People's Republic of China in 1949. Explore the places that once belonged to the emperors of China. The traditional Beij......More
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Tuesday June 11 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 11 5:00pm - 6:45pm EDT
RAIN DATE- Bike Maintenance and Repair Workshop
Workshop is Monday, June 10- this is a rain date. Bring your bike and get ready for a hands-on demonstration of replacing tubes, adjusting brakes, and more. We will meet in the library garden outside the rear entrance. https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com......More
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Tuesday June 11 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club: New York, 2140 by Kim Stanley Robinson
Join our Sci-Fi & Fantasy book club as we discuss Kim Stanley Robinson's New York, 2140! No registration is required; to join the group's mailing list send a message to [email protected] https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/sci-fi-fan......More
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Tuesday June 11 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 June 11 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
VIRTUAL: Author, Chris Castellani, Leading Man
Go behind the scenes of Christopher Castellani's critically-acclaimed novel, Leading Men, which dramatizes the tempestuous relationship between Tennessee Williams, his longtime partner Frank Merlo, and their protégé, an aspiring Swedish actress named Anja Bloom. It i......More
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Tuesday June 11 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Sandy Bay Historical Society Meeting - Main Street Through the Decades
Monthly meeting of Sandy Bay Historical Society. Main Street Through the Decades by Robert Burbank, Ingrid Brown and Les Bartlett https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/sandy-bay-historical-society-meeting-107/
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Wednesday June 12 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 12 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 12 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Juneteenth Movie: Stamped From The Beginning
Showing of "Stamped from the Beginning" by the Juneteenth Committee. Hosted by the Unitarian Universalist Society of Rockport and the First Congregational Church of Rockport, this film will be projected on the big ......More
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Wednesday June 12 6:00pm - 6:45pm EDT
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Wednesday June 12 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ Inclusion 101
Knowledge can empower individuals to make cultural change. With 1 in 5 Gen Z individuals identifying as LGBTQ+, it is imperative that the community understand the foundational principles of gender, sexuality, and allyship. This workshop encourages individuals at all l......More
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Wednesday June 12 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 13 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-93/
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Thursday June 13 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 13 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 13 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
VIRTUAL: Author Talk w/ Ben Kane - Discussion of "StormCrow: A Gripping and Epic Viking Adventure"
If you are a fan of the Viking Era, please join the conversation with author, Ben Kane as he discusses "StormCrow". On the east coast of Ireland thirteen-year old F......More
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Friday June 14 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 14 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-67/
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Friday June 14 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 15 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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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