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 Join Miss Katie for stories, songs, and dances for children of all ages. Each week we will have a new theme and new ways to wiggle our sillies out.

Kathrin Gabriel-Jones

There’s a lot going on in the world right now. Sometimes it can be hard to distinguish our own voices in the midst of this, and it may be difficult to find, much less walk, our own paths.

Join Kathrin Gabriel-Jones to discover how we might reclaim our voices and our experiences using a Personal Compass Rose to orient ourselves to our own perspective. We can rekindle a sense of space in our lives, and remember that the landscape of our lives is more than the lawn society gives us.

As an Encouragement Coach, Kathrin brings 30 years of experience in healthcare, education, leadership, and creativity to help people explore their internal landscape and advocate for their own lives. She is a certified professional coach.

Let’s take a walk!

Walkers of all ages and abilities are invited to meet at the Library every Wednesday morning to go on a 45-55 minute walk around town. Walks will be led by librarians and no walker will be left behind. Join us for some exercise and conversation. In case of inclement weather, we will walk indoors in the library. Bring a friend or make some new ones! The walking club is intended for adults; children and teens are welcome if accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Participants of this program will be asked to sign a waiver of liability.

Hear volunteer storyteller Ms. Judy read from a variety of picture books then color or work on a craft together.

Louis Carrier

Do you want to learn more about how to use a computer? During this workshop, participants will have a chance to hear about National Digital Equity Center’s new Aging Well With Technology curriculum which is designed for residents aged 55+, as well as many other computer skills classes. The workshop will be presented by Louis Carrier, NDEC Digital Literacy Instructor, who will also include a few important tips for staying safe on the Internet. All workshops provided by NDEC are free of charge. The Maine Digital Inclusion Initiative is a program of the National Digital Equity Center committed to closing the digital divide in rural Maine This workshop and subsequent classes are co-sponsored by Island Institute.

Judith Carpenter

Amy Carpenter

Mother and daughter, Judith Carpenter and Amy Carpenter, launched books within one month of each other last fall. Their books are very different, but both felt called to write them in hopes of offering a useful response to some of the challenges of our time. A licensed psychotherapist (Amy) and an episcopal priest (Judith), they each took about a year to complete the books that have earned them both glowing reviews thus far.

For years, these two have honored, celebrated, and encouraged one another’s writing, despite their differences and unique ways of handling challenges. They are excited to tell their writing stories and to share what was most (and least) helpful along the way. Come join with us in an evening of conversation.

Jessie & Patty will lead a workshop for all ages to create masks & noisemakers for the Mardi-Gras style parade at Rockland FrostFest (Saturday, February 15 at 11 AM). They hope that participants will join them at both the workshop and the parade, but it is not required. All supplies are provided.

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 Join Miss Katie for stories, songs, and dances for children of all ages. Each week we will have a new theme and new ways to wiggle our sillies out.

Midcoast Women presents a Collective Voices: Maine Women Share Their Stories event. Participation in sport means something different to everyone who plays. Regardless the level at which you perform, the physical, social and emotional benefits can be enormous. Every game or training session is an opportunity to face a challenge. Three generations of women tell stories of meeting the challenge in “Stepping Up to the Plate,” a talk moderated by Susanna Liller.

Let’s take a walk!

Walkers of all ages and abilities are invited to meet at the Library every Wednesday morning to go on a 45-55 minute walk around town. Walks will be led by librarians and no walker will be left behind. Join us for some exercise and conversation. In case of inclement weather, we will walk indoors in the library. Bring a friend or make some new ones! The walking club is intended for adults; children and teens are welcome if accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Participants of this program will be asked to sign a waiver of liability.

Hear volunteer storyteller Ms. Judy read from a variety of picture books then color or work on a craft together.

Did you get a new device over the holidays and want to borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks? Maybe you have questions about the new CloudLibrary upgrade? Join librarian Jessie Blanchard in getting familiar with this fun (and free!) app, whether you are using for the first time or want to learn how to use it better. Please have your own device, call 594-0310 to sign up.

Location: Board Room

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Appellant: Wayne & Beverly Nelson

Property Address: 25 Mountain View Drive

Map/Lot: 74A18

Join us for a screening of the 1942 classic starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. Winner of the Academy Award for Outstanding Motion Picture, this romantic drama has stood the test of time and been named one of the top five movies in history by the American Film Institute.

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! Welcome to our 7th annual community-building “Love Your Library; Your Library Loves You” Open House!  There is no charge for this fun-filled evening, and delicious soups, hot food, drinks, and desserts will be served. Jazz duo Bill Barnes and Dave Briggs will provide music in the Reading Room. There will crafts led by local artist Susan Beebe, a roaming juggler, and informal conversation with our super staff. Come for the food, learn information about some resources you might not know about, and much, much more.

Susan Beebe

A drop-in class for youth ages 8 and up. All supplies provided. Learn drawing skills that will allow you to draw anything realistically. Sign-up is encouraged, but not required.

 Join Miss Katie for stories, songs, and dances for children of all ages. Each week we will have a new theme and new ways to wiggle our sillies out.

Let’s take a walk!

Walkers of all ages and abilities are invited to meet at the Library every Wednesday morning to go on a 45-55 minute walk around town. Walks will be led by librarians and no walker will be left behind. Join us for some exercise and conversation. In case of inclement weather, we will walk indoors in the library. Bring a friend or make some new ones! The walking club is intended for adults; children and teens are welcome if accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Participants of this program will be asked to sign a waiver of liability.

Hear volunteer storyteller Ms. Judy read from a variety of picture books then color or work on a craft together.

(This is not Patty & Jessie!)

Join Patty and Jessie for our annual celebration of all things dinosaur! We will have a dino-story and then follow our paleontologists on a scavenger hunt… you never know who you might find! Then use your finely-tuned excavating skills on… chocolate chip cookies!?

Let’s build!

Calling all builders! Come join LEGO Guy Jon for an afternoon of making, creating and story-sharing at Rockland Public Library’s LEGO Club!  LEGO Club is held every 3rd Thursday in the Children’s Room from 4:15-500 pm. Kids of all ages are welcome to use their imaginations to build.

Library policy is that children age 10 and under be accompanied by an adult.

The energy advisory committee meets on the third Thursday of every month in the Board room of Rockland City Hall at 6pm.

Will Brown

Will Brown will present a concert of his arrangements of songs and tunes from the Folk, Appalachian, Maritime, Celtic and Transatlantic genres. He has led workshops for The Folklore Society of Greater Washington several times, as well as being a guest performer for them. He has played and recorded with many well-known Maine musicians during the past 40 years. Brown had the opportunity to arrange his favorite Utah Phillips song, Going Away, which is included on the 2009 Grammy-nominated compilation Singing Through The Hard Times.

Susan Beebe

A drop-in class for youth ages 8 and up. All supplies provided. Learn drawing skills that will allow you to draw anything realistically. Sign-up is encouraged, but not required.

This week: Mardi Gras

Catinka Knoth will lead an art workshop series for adults, on creating motifs for celebrations of February: Chinese New Year – the Year of the Rat, Valentine’s Day, and Mardi Gras. Classes meet in the Community Room. Led by Knoth, participants will create their own art.

Knoth paints watercolors of Maine and whimsical animal scenes, which she offers as cards and prints. She teaches a free weekly children’s drawing class at Rockland Public Library, sponsored by Wendy and Keith Wellin. Knoth provides the classes free of charge, with materials supplied. Friends of Rockland Library host the workshops, which are open to the public. FMI Knoth at 593-6085, or Rockland Library at 594-0310.

Join the book discussion, led by staffer, Mary Ann Giasson. This month we are reading A Town Like Alice by Nevil Shute

Coming up:

March 30th Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime
April 27th Anne of Green Gables
May 26th The Kite Runner

Come relax and chat! New members are always welcome.

The Short Term Rental Task Force and Study Group for the City of Rockland is holding a public meeting on Monday, February 24 at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall.  The Task Force has been studying the current regulations for short term rentals in Rockland and is seeking public input before making recommendations to the City Council to refine our current Short Term Rental ordinance.

If you are unable to attend the meeting, please send your comments to: RocklandSTR@gmail.com

 Join Miss Katie for stories, songs, and dances for children of all ages. Each week we will have a new theme and new ways to wiggle our sillies out.

This week: Mardi Gras

“Let’s Draw February’s Celebrations!”

Children will draw images from February’s celebrations and traditions at Rockland Public Library’s ongoing drawing workshops led by artist Catinka Knoth. Participants draw along with Knoth as she demonstrates how to draw and make motifs for Chinese New Year, Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, and Mardi Gras.

Knoth leads children age 6 and up in these “follow along” sessions every Tuesday. Children 10 and under should be accompanied by Knoth expects participants to be able to work independently and encourages adults to join in the drawing fun. Local patrons Wendy and Keith Wellin sponsor the program, which is free with all materials supplied, and hosted by Friends of Rockland Library. Contact Katie Drago, children’s librarian, at 594-0310 for more information.

Let’s take a walk!

Walkers of all ages and abilities are invited to meet at the Library every Wednesday morning to go on a 45-55 minute walk around town. Walks will be led by librarians and no walker will be left behind. Join us for some exercise and conversation. In case of inclement weather, we will walk indoors in the library. Bring a friend or make some new ones! The walking club is intended for adults; children and teens are welcome if accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Participants of this program will be asked to sign a waiver of liability.

Hear volunteer storyteller Ms. Judy read from a variety of picture books then color or work on a craft together.

This month Ms. Jessie and special guest Teresa in using toothpicks and gumdrops hearts to build the highest tower or the longest bridge! All it takes is a little love and engineering!

Dr. Deb Peabody

Hester Kohl

Do you feel tired a lot? Is it difficult for you to get the quantity & quality of sleep you need? Join Hester Kohl, a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, and Dr. Deb Peabody, a Family Physician, to learn about the latest research on sleep including how it affects your metabolism, immune system, and the health of the brain. Identify what might be keeping you from sleeping well and learn daily habits to encourage deep and restful sleep.

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Teens & tweens are invited to meet and play various games including: Prime Climb, Catan, Ticket to Ride, Skip-Bo, Boggle, Chess/checkers, and an assortment of Professor Noggins Trivia Games. Please feel free to share your own favorites, too! Runs every other Friday.

Susan Beebe

A drop-in class for youth ages 8 and up. All supplies provided. Learn drawing skills that will allow you to draw anything realistically. Sign-up is encouraged, but not required.

Swapping puzzles gives you a chance to clear out your collection and discover new puzzles! Community members are invited to bring gently used puzzles (no missing pieces, please) to the Library from Tuesday, February 18 until Friday, February 28. For each puzzle donated, you will receive a ticket to pick out a “new-for-you” puzzle (that someone else has brought in) at the swap. This community swap is free and open to all who have tickets.