Rockport Public Library

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!…Learn More

Meeting of the Rockport Garden Club historical committee

Join other homeschool families in an open-ended process art project. All ages welcome. For more information contact Emily at esouza@rockportlibrary. org or call (978)546-6934.

Have a question, idea, concern, or simply want to chat about the Rockport Public Library? Drop in during the Director’s Community Office Hour for an open, friendly conversation in the Trustees Room. This monthly hour is a chance for patrons to share feedback, learn about library projects, or talk one-on-one with Library Director Cindy Grove.…Learn More

Come unwind after school with the library's collection of LEGO bricks. Children under 9 must be accompanied by a caregiver.

EERPHC open office hours with Social Worker, Jessie Palm every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 11:00-1:00 PM

Have a question, idea, concern, or simply want to chat about the Rockport Public Library? Drop in during the Director’s Community Office Hour for an open, friendly conversation in the Trustees Room. This monthly hour is a chance for patrons to share feedback, learn about library projects, or talk one-on-one with Library Director Cindy Grove in a relaxed and supportive setting.…Learn More

This program is IN-PERSON ONLY-NO REGISTRATION REQUIREDEver 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.…Learn More

Join us for an enlightening presentation on the various ways to repurpose what you may consider just rain water or ground water into more sustainable and environmentally conscientious ways. As a community aware of the importance of water conservation, we invite Isaac DaRowe, founder of Earthwater Design Solutions, Inc.…Learn More

Coming soon

Join curator Rachel Vogel for a virtual tour of the exhibition Parasol Press: Breaking New Ground in this Zoom webinar. The first exhibition to survey Parasol Press’s remarkable publications from 1970–2014, this exhibition showcases radical innovations that pushed the boundaries of printmaking and secured Parasol’s place as one of the most important print publishers of the twentieth century.…Learn More

A graphic novel book club for elementary age students. For our first meeting we will read any of the I Survived graphic novels. Best for grades 2-5

School Committee meetings

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Open to the public. The agenda can be found under the town's posted meetings.

Join our Non-Fiction Book Group, meeting on Zoom on the third Wednesday of every month from 6:00–7:30 PM. Each month we explore a nonfiction title from a different area of the Dewey Decimal System. Register for this monthly group to receive the zoom link.…Learn More

Discover something new each month with the Rockport Public Library’s nonfiction book club. We travel across the Dewey Decimal System — sampling books from science, nature, history, culture, health, and beyond. Our monthly Zoom meetings are friendly, informal, and perfect for anyone who loves learning in a relaxed, supportive environment.…Learn More

School Committee meetings

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.…Learn More

Join Miss Emily for a weekly story time featuring picture books and songs! All ages are welcome- caregivers to stay with their children.

In 1972, the United States completed the 6th manned exploration of the Moon. It had taken a decade and billions of dollars to create the technology and procedures to make it a reality. In the half century since then no one has gone back. Following the completion of the Space Shuttle program, America elected to cobble together spare parts to build a spacecraft that can head back towards the Moon.…Learn 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!…Learn More

Monthly meeting of Rockport Democrats

Through Me To You Puppetry invites you to join Newton and the gang for Puppet Story Time! Newton and his puppet friends take turns reading stories and singing songs with the children. At the end of the 30-minute show, his “Mom,” Leigh, gives the kids a brief demo of various puppet styles (moving mouth puppets, glove puppets, arm & rod puppets, finger puppets).…Learn More

Come unwind after school with the library's collection of LEGO bricks. Children under 9 must be accompanied by a caregiver.

EERPHC open office hours with Social Worker, Jessie Palm every 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 11-1pm

This program is IN-PERSON ONLY-NO REGISTRATION REQUIREDEver 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.…Learn More

Meeting of the Poetry Writers Group at 4 PM IN-PERSON. For more info please contact baudano@rockportlibrary. org

Do you love to cook and bake? Want to hang out with others who do too? Come join us at the Rockport Library for a new monthly Cookbook Club! Share your experiences, samples, recipes and hacks with other food lovers and cooking enthusiasts. The theme this month is: ASPARAGUS AND RHUBARB and is determined by the attendees the month prior.…Learn More

Meeting of the Rockport Exhange Board (Farmer's Market)

Are you ready to get clear on what you really want and determine what’s next in your career? Your career isn’t about following someone else’s map. It’s about trusting your own compass and being the C. E. O. of your career. C = Curiosity E = Be Engaged O = Take Ownership.…Learn More

Rockport citizens meet to discuss Civic issues about Rockport Government…Learn 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.…Learn More

Join Miss Emily for a weekly story time featuring picture books and songs! All ages are welcome- caregivers to stay with their children.

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!…Learn More

Join us for a Saturday morning movie!Desperate to be a big guy, SpongeBob sets out to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs by following the Flying Dutchman, a mysterious swashbuckling ghost pirate, to the deepest depths of the deep sea. 2025, PG, 1h 28min.

Join us as we watch one of the new releases in our library collection!The Four Horsemen reunite and team up with a new generation of young illusionists to expose a diamond heiress's global money laundering scheme for criminals. 2025, PG-13, 1h 53min.…Learn More

Join other homeschool families in an open-ended process art project. All ages welcome. For more information contact Emily at esouza@rockportlibrary. org or call (978)546-6934.

Join Nicole Altieri of Pathways for Children for a circle story time for babies. Best for ages 0-18 months; older siblings are welcome. Pop Up Storytimes 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.

Come unwind after school with the library's collection of LEGO bricks. Children under 9 must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Contact: baudano@rockportlibrary. org 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.…Learn More

EERPHC open office hours with Social Worker, Jessie Palm every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 11:00-1:00 PM

This program is IN-PERSON ONLY-NO REGISTRATION REQUIREDEver 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.…Learn More

Join us for our Mystery Book Club. We will meet the fourth Tuesday of each month. There will be copies of this book at the circulation desk in the weeks leading up to the meeting. No registration is required. To join the group's mailing list, send a message to ssherburne@rockportlibrary.…Learn More

Are you a writer -- or an aspiring writer -- looking for some support? The Tewksbury Writing Group is open to everyone who's interested in writing -- all genres, all skill levels. Each meeting -- which will take place via Zoom -- features a guest speaker (typically a published author or editor) offering some tips of the trade.…Learn More

This interactive session will be packed with information to help you become more productive, including: the use/misuse of social media in a search; networking tips; a job hunter’s elevator speech, resumes and references, cover letters; and job search statistics.…Learn 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.…Learn More

Join Miss Emily for a weekly story time featuring picture books and songs! All ages are welcome- caregivers to stay with their children.

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!…Learn 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!…Learn More

Join other homeschool families in an open-ended process art project. All ages welcome. For more information contact Emily at esouza@rockportlibrary. org or call (978)546-6934.

Come unwind after school with the library's collection of LEGO bricks. Children under 9 must be accompanied by a caregiver.

EERPHC open office hours with Social Worker, Jessie Palm every 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 11-1pm

This program is IN-PERSON ONLY-NO REGISTRATION REQUIREDEver 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.…Learn More

For those new to Medicare, this is the #1 question most people have when seeking additional insurance. However, even if you’re already on a plan, it’s always a good idea to reevaluate your choices each year. Circumstances change, and so can your health plan.…Learn More

The No Pressure Book Club invites you to come as you are and talk about whatever you’re reading—or hoping to read. There’s no assigned book and no pressure, just a relaxed conversation with fellow book lovers. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM.

School Committee meetings

Join Miss Emily for a weekly story time featuring picture books and songs! All ages are welcome- caregivers to stay with their children.

The Friends of the Rockport Library, a volunteer organization, raises money through membership dues, donations, and book sales to support library programs and resources not covered by town, state, or federal government.

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!…Learn More

Meeting of the Rockport Garden Club historical committee

Join other homeschool families in an open-ended process art project. All ages welcome. For more information contact Emily at esouza@rockportlibrary. org or call (978)546-6934.

Have a question, idea, concern, or simply want to chat about the Rockport Public Library? Drop in during the Director’s Community Office Hour for an open, friendly conversation in the Trustees Room. This monthly hour is a chance for patrons to share feedback, learn about library projects, or talk one-on-one with Library Director Cindy Grove.…Learn More

Come unwind after school with the library's collection of LEGO bricks. Children under 9 must be accompanied by a caregiver.

EERPHC office hours by appointment with Social Worker, Jessie Palm every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 10:00-2:00 PM

Have a question, idea, concern, or simply want to chat about the Rockport Public Library? Drop in during the Director’s Community Office Hour for an open, friendly conversation in the Trustees Room. This monthly hour is a chance for patrons to share feedback, learn about library projects, or talk one-on-one with Library Director Cindy Grove in a relaxed and supportive setting.…Learn More

This program is IN-PERSON ONLY-NO REGISTRATION REQUIREDEver 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.…Learn More

Bring your poetry, spoken word, short stories, acapella songs or an acoustic instrument you would like to share with a like-hearted crowd. You will have a microphone, keyboard provided, and you will feel encouraged to share a 5-10 minute set, depending on time.…Learn More

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Open to the public. The agenda can be found under the town's posted meetings.

Coming soon

Join us for a free, interactive workshop designed to help individuals of all ages understand stress, its effects on the brain and body, and most importantly—how to manage it effectively. Learn about the science behind stress, why it happens, and the difference between healthy stress and harmful stress.…Learn More

MARCH (Mitigation, Adaptation, Resilience, Climate Hub) – This new regional group will brings together the municipalities of Gloucester, Rockport, Essex, and Manchester-by-the-Sea along with nonprofits, businesses, and academic partners to align on science-based, actionable climate resilience projects.…Learn More

Join Miss Emily for a weekly story time featuring picture books and songs! All ages are welcome- caregivers to stay with their children.

Monthly meeting of Rockport Democrats

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!…Learn More

Join Nicole Altieri of Pathways for Children for a circle story time for babies. Best for ages 0-18 months; older siblings are welcome. Pop Up Storytimes 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.

Come unwind after school with the library's collection of LEGO bricks. Children under 9 must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Contact: baudano@rockportlibrary. org 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.…Learn More

EERPHC open office hours with Social Worker, Jessie Palm every 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 11-1pm

This program is IN-PERSON ONLY-NO REGISTRATION REQUIREDEver 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.…Learn More

Meeting of the Poetry Writers Group at 4 PM IN-PERSON. For more info please contact baudano@rockportlibrary. org

Do you love to cook and bake? Want to hang out with others who do too? Come join us at the Rockport Library for a new monthly Cookbook Club! Share your experiences, samples, recipes and hacks with other food lovers and cooking enthusiasts. The theme each month is determined by the attendees the month prior.…Learn More

Meeting of the Rockport Exhange Board (Farmer's Market)

Join our Non-Fiction Book Group, meeting on Zoom on the third Wednesday of every month from 6:00–7:30 PM. Each month we explore a new nonfiction title from a different area of the Dewey Decimal System. Register for this monthly group to receive the zoom link.…Learn More

Discover something new each month with the Rockport Public Library’s nonfiction book club. We travel across the Dewey Decimal System — sampling books from science, nature, history, culture, health, and beyond. Our monthly Zoom meetings are friendly, informal, and perfect for anyone who loves learning in a relaxed, supportive environment.…Learn More

School Committee meetings

Join Miss Emily for a weekly story time featuring picture books and songs! All ages are welcome- caregivers to stay with their children.

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!…Learn More

Come unwind after school with the library's collection of LEGO bricks. Children under 9 must be accompanied by a caregiver.

EERPHC office hours by appointment with Social Worker, Jessie Palm every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 10:00-2:00 PM

This program is IN-PERSON ONLY-NO REGISTRATION REQUIREDEver 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.…Learn More

Join us for our Mystery Book Club. We will meet the fourth Tuesday of each month. There will be copies of this book at the circulation desk in the weeks leading up to the meeting. No registration is required. To join the group's mailing list, send a message to ssherburne@rockportlibrary.…Learn More

Join Miss Emily for a weekly story time featuring picture books and songs! All ages are welcome- caregivers to stay with their children.

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!…Learn More

Join us for a Saturday morning movie!returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up.…Learn More

Join us as we watch one of the new releases in our library collection!Our lives are the sum of our choices. Tom Cruise is Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. 2025, PG-13, 171 mins.…Learn More

Come unwind after school with the library's collection of LEGO bricks. Children under 9 must be accompanied by a caregiver.

This program is IN-PERSON ONLY-NO REGISTRATION REQUIREDEver 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.…Learn More

The No Pressure Book Club invites you to come as you are and talk about whatever you’re reading—or hoping to read. There’s no assigned book and no pressure, just a relaxed conversation with fellow book lovers. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM.