Saturday stories and crafts with Miss Jean in the Children’s room. All ages are welcome.

For all ages and experience levels. Play a few rounds of Magic the Gathering. Newbies encouraged, so bring friends. A variety of decks and dice will be provided if you don’t have your own or if you want to try a new deck.

This week: Hummingbirds & rhododendrons

“Birds, Blooms, & Berries”

Local artist Catinka Knoth will lead a series of free drawing classes for adults on creating birds and floral or berry motif art and cards Participants will create art using pencils, colored pencils, crayons, and sometimes
scissors, with an emphasis on drawing in color. Students do warm-up practices before
working on final drawings. Each week is a different bird and plant combination – birds such as hummingbirds, cedar waxwings, and cardinals. Knoth will give instruction and guidance. She invites students of all levels to come make art in this communal and diverse environment.

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.

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This week: summer activities and trips to the shore

“Let’s Draw Jubilant June!”

Children will explore ‘early summer’ themes for this month’s children’s drawing classes led by Catinka Knoth at Rockland Public Library. June provides subjects such as summer activities and seashore scenes; Father’s Day cards; floral scenes with poppies, roses, lilacs, and lupine; and 4th of July celebrations. Students follow along with Knoth as she demonstrates drawing a variety of motifs. Knoth gears the classes for age 6 and up, including the young at heart. She expects participants to be able to work independently for the most part. Children age 10 and under need adult accompaniment, according to Library policy.

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 Jean Young, children’s librarian, at 594-0310 for more information.

Sherrie Clark

Come learn how Bowen therapy might change your entire body’s posture. Experience hands on demonstrations of Bowen and learn some easy home stretches to sustain your correct posture. In as few as 3-4 sessions, you may experience the deep relaxation of gentle massage like moves from warm, healing hands. Bowen moves relax tight, sore muscles; inflamed and painful tendons and can correct the entire body’s spinal posture. If you suffer from Migraines, Sciatica, plantar fasciitis, or any joint pain such as (neck, TMJ, hip, knee, shoulder or ankle) Bowen might help. Sherrie Clark RN, is a Professional Bowen Practitioner.

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

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 30 to 45 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.

After Wednesday storytime, join Naomi Howe and her therapy dog, a Scottish Deer Hound named Gypsy. Naomi will educate everyone on the proper ways to greet a new dog, then Gypsy will enjoy some time in the Children’s Room. Kids are welcome to use this time to practice their reading skills by reading to this furry friend.

Gypsy is here after the 1st and 3rd storytimes of the month.

Sing, sway, and clap with your little one at our story time focused on singing together. A great introduction for your baby to words, sounds, and new friends. Perfect for birth to age two, and welcome to any child who enjoys music.

Alan Clark

Alan Clark will present a talk and read from Toward the Fair Weather Bell, his chronicle of a summer spent with his daughter on Criehaven Island, a time of often ecstatic revelation and transformation in that extraordinary place. An artist and poet, Clark put this book together with excerpts taken from the many journals he kept during that time. Criehaven or Ragged Island, located, beyond Matinicus, is sparsely populated island and about an hour or so by lobster boat from Spruce Head.

*This event takes place at the Farnsworth Museum*

Children and their grownups are invited to the Farnsworth Museum of Rockland for free this morning, to enjoy an art-themed storytime with Miss Katie. Afterwards, families can explore the museum exhibits for free!

It’s time for the annual book, plant, and bake sale at the Rockland Public Library! There will be Friends Early Bird shopping starting at 8 AM (join or renew at the door). Sponsored by the Friends of RPL, this is our biggest book sale of the year, held in the Community Room of the library. Books have been collected all year in preparation for this event. There is quite a diverse selection, with something for everyone. We have an especially well treasured, large collection of high quality sci-fi this year. We’ve also set aside some book treasures on a special shelf in the Book Stop, books which we have previously sold online, for your perusal. Come check it all out!

The plant sale is held on the lawn of the Library. Generous donations from community gardeners include a rich selection of all kinds of plants. So far this year, there is a small selection of Barth day lilies, other lovely day lilies, peonies, along with a assortment of irises, hostas, lupines, lamb’s ears, raspberries, tomatoes, lilacs, and more. Remember, there is always room in your garden for an extra plant or two. Or ten.

As always, the Book and Plant Sale is complimented by the bake sale. Prepared by Rockland Public Library volunteers, there will be a selection of baked goods: pies, cakes, breads, cookies, and more. All proceeds benefit the Library.

If you would like more information, contact friendsofrocklandpubliclibrary@gmail.com or Rebecca Albright: 207-975-3946. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, rain or shine!

Saturday stories and crafts with Miss Jean in the Children’s room. All ages are welcome.

This week: Cardinals & lilacs

“Birds, Blooms, & Berries”

Local artist Catinka Knoth will lead a series of free drawing classes for adults on creating birds and floral or berry motif art and cards Participants will create art using pencils, colored pencils, crayons, and sometimes
scissors, with an emphasis on drawing in color. Students do warm-up practices before
working on final drawings. Each week is a different bird and plant combination – birds such as hummingbirds, cedar waxwings, and cardinals. Knoth will give instruction and guidance. She invites students of all levels to come make art in this communal and diverse environment.

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. For more information about Knoth’s work visit www.catinkacards.com

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This week: Father’s Day cards

“Let’s Draw Jubilant June!”

Children will explore ‘early summer’ themes for this month’s children’s drawing classes led by Catinka Knoth at Rockland Public Library. June provides subjects such as summer activities and seashore scenes; Father’s Day cards; floral scenes with poppies, roses, lilacs, and lupine; and 4th of July celebrations. Students follow along with Knoth as she demonstrates drawing a variety of motifs. Knoth gears the classes for age 6 and up, including the young at heart. She expects participants to be able to work independently for the most part. Children age 10 and under need adult accompaniment, according to Library policy.

Sponsored by Wendy and Keith Wellin, the workshops, for age 6 and up,are free and open to the public, with all materials provided. Knoth expects participants to be able to work independently for the most part. Children age 10 and under should be accompanied by an adult. Ongoing workshops meet every Tuesday, 4-5 pm, Community Room, Rockland Public Library, 80 Union St., hosted by Friends of Rockland Library. FMI – Jean Young, children’s librarian, 594-0310.

Elizabeth Garber

In this powerful memoir, Elizabeth Garber describes her father, visionary architect Woodie Garber’s deepening mental illness, the destruction of her family, and her own slow healing from his abuse. Beautifully written and heartbreaking, it is also a survivor’s story—about a young woman trying to rescue her family and herself. Now a mother and a healer, Garber’s story offers the hope that we can process trauma and move on, that we can each become the architects of our own lives.

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

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 30 to 45 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.

Sing, sway, and clap with your little one at our story time focused on singing together. A great introduction for your baby to words, sounds, and new friends. Perfect for birth to age two, and welcome to any child who enjoys music.

Celebrate National Fairy Day by crafting your own mischievous sprite. Miss Katie will teach you how to cut, glue, and dress your very own fairy!

Creative Art Crew is for adults and children. All are welcome!

FMI: 594-0310

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Catch a sneak peek of Chasing the Moon, which will premiere on PBS’ American Experience on July 8. “Chasing the Moon,” a film by Robert Stone, re-imagines the race to the moon for a new generation, upending much of the conventional mythology surrounding the effort. The Library will screen the 38 min. 13 sec. clip “The Giant Leap.” Following the clip, there will be an informal discussion and the opportunity to share moon landing reminiscences.

In mid-July 1969, crowds flooded Cocoa Beach in anticipation of the historic launch. Camped out along the beach and gathered in cars, spectators endured the blistering heat in anticipation of the impending launch. At the same time, civil rights leader Robert Abernathy led a peaceful protest, criticizing the priorities of the federal government. Then head of NASA Thomas Pain received them warmly, noting, “We would like to see you hitch your wagons to our rockets” in making their concerns heard by a national audience. Pain invited Abernathy to the launch site, and the protesters joined the thousands of Americans gathered to see the Saturn V launch Apollo 11 into the atmosphere.

On July 20, 1969, the biggest television audience in world history tuned in to watch Neil Armstrong walk on the moon’s surface. The relationship between the press, Hollywood, and NASA reached its zenith as broadcasters produced the first truly global live television experience of the landing. CBS News Director Joel Banow recounts how CBS News even hired a Hollywood special effects wiz to create simulations of the journey so that they would have something to televise until Armstrong and Aldrin were actually on the moon.

Though these first stages of the landing couldn’t be seen live on earth, the Apollo 11 crew proceeded with the difficult undocking and landing maneuvers that should place them safely on the lunar surface. Audiences watched simulations and listened to audio coverage with baited breath as Armstrong delicately maneuvered the lunar module only to discover the landing site was in fact a football-field sized crater, forcing Armstrong to hover the craft and look for a new site with a mere thirty seconds of fuel. At last, audiences heard the triumphant words, “the Eagle has landed.” Mission control responded, “You got a bunch of guys about to turn blue – we’re breathing again.”

Adult Coloring Club is on the third Saturday of every month. Bring your coffee, bring a friend, come relax with our free monthly coloring activity for adults. No experience necessary, all materials provided.

Saturday stories and crafts with Miss Jean in the Children’s room. All ages are welcome.

This week: Cedar waxwings & berries

“Birds, Blooms, & Berries”

Local artist Catinka Knoth will lead a series of free drawing classes for adults on creating birds and floral or berry motif art and cards Participants will create art using pencils, colored pencils, crayons, and sometimes
scissors, with an emphasis on drawing in color. Students do warm-up practices before
working on final drawings. Each week is a different bird and plant combination – birds such as hummingbirds, cedar waxwings, and cardinals. Knoth will give instruction and guidance. She invites students of all levels to come make art in this communal and diverse environment.

Knoth paints watercolors of Maine, and whimsical animal scenes, which she offers as cards and prints. She also teaches a free weekly children’s drawing class at Rockland Public Library, sponsored by Wendy and Keith Wellin. Friends of Rockland Library host the workshops, which are open to the public.

Join the book discussion, led by staffer, Mary Ann Giasson. This month we will be discussing The Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie.

Coming up:

July- Founding Mothers by Cokie Roberts. This book explores the women that helped build the nation.

August- Country of the Pointed Firs by Sarah Orne Jewett

Come relax and chat! New members are always welcome.

 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: Floral scenes & summer gardens

“Let’s Draw Jubilant June!”

Children will explore ‘early summer’ themes for this month’s children’s drawing classes led by Catinka Knoth at Rockland Public Library. June provides subjects such as summer activities and seashore scenes; Father’s Day cards; floral scenes with poppies, roses, lilacs, and lupine; and 4th of July celebrations. Students follow along with Knoth as she demonstrates drawing a variety of motifs. Knoth gears the classes for age 6 and up, including the young at heart. She expects participants to be able to work independently for the most part. Children age 10 and under need adult accompaniment, according to Library policy.

Sponsored by Wendy and Keith Wellin, the workshops, for age 6 and up,are free and open to the public, with all materials provided. Knoth expects participants to be able to work independently for the most part. Children age 10 and under should be accompanied by an adult. Ongoing workshops meet every Tuesday, 4-5 pm, Community Room, Rockland Public Library, 80 Union St., hosted by Friends of Rockland Library. FMI – Jean Young, children’s librarian, 594-0310.

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

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 30 to 45 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.

Sing, sway, and clap with your little one at our story time focused on singing together. A great introduction for your baby to words, sounds, and new friends. Perfect for birth to age two, and welcome to any child who enjoys music.

“From Foe to Friend” is Hank Lunn’s personal story of what the experience was like to have German soldiers working on his family farm in Littleton, Aroostook County, Maine. In 1944, the U.S. Army Air Base in Houlton, Maine became the site of a Prisoner of War (POW) internment camp for German soldiers captured in North Africa and France. The POW’s could not be forced to work, but could volunteer. Those who wanted to work helped the local farmers harvest peas, pick potatoes and cut wood in the forest during winter. The prisoners were paid a dollar a day in scrip that they could spend at their post exchange for toiletries, tobacco, chocolate, even beer.

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.

Saturday stories and crafts with Miss Jean in the Children’s room. All ages are welcome.

This week: Reds, whites, & blues!

“Birds, Blooms, & Berries”

Local artist Catinka Knoth will lead a series of free drawing classes for adults on creating birds and floral or berry motif art and cards Participants will create art using pencils, colored pencils, crayons, and sometimes
scissors, with an emphasis on drawing in color. Students do warm-up practices before
working on final drawings. Each week is a different bird and plant combination – birds such as hummingbirds, cedar waxwings, and cardinals. Knoth will give instruction and guidance. She invites students of all levels to come make art in this communal and diverse environment.

Knoth paints watercolors of Maine, and whimsical animal scenes, which she offers as cards and prints. She also 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 info@catinkacards.com or Rockland Library at 594-0310.

 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.

Fourth of July celebrations

“Let’s Draw Jubilant June!”

Children will explore ‘early summer’ themes for this month’s children’s drawing classes led by Catinka Knoth at Rockland Public Library. June provides subjects such as summer activities and seashore scenes; Father’s Day cards; floral scenes with poppies, roses, lilacs, and lupine; and 4th of July celebrations. Students follow along with Knoth as she demonstrates drawing a variety of motifs. Knoth gears the classes for age 6 and up, including the young at heart. She expects participants to be able to work independently for the most part. Children age 10 and under need adult accompaniment, according to Library policy.

Sponsored by Wendy and Keith Wellin, the workshops, for age 6 and up,are free and open to the public, with all materials provided. Knoth expects participants to be able to work independently for the most part. Children age 10 and under should be accompanied by an adult. Ongoing workshops meet every Tuesday, 4-5 pm, Community Room, Rockland Public Library, 80 Union St., hosted by Friends of Rockland Library. FMI – Jean Young, children’s librarian, 594-0310.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL AFTER BOOK RELEASE

Fifth generation Rockland resident John Bird will introduce his new book, Rockland, Maine: Rise and Renewal, followed by a book signing and refreshments in the Museum of the Rockland Historical Society. John has been collecting stories of prominent Rockland families, including Tolmans, Ulmers, Lindseys, Perrys, Gregorys, Birds, Berrys, Spears, Snows, Cobbs, Tillsons, Farnsworths, Farwells, Glovers, Kimballs, and others, to create a chronological history of the area. He details the rise of businesses and industries that created the strong economy that led to Rockland becoming the county seat, and the changes in those businesses that brought challenges and then further changes that led to the success of Rockland today. The book is beautifully illustrated with photographs, maps, and art.

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

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 30 to 45 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.

Join Ms. Jessie and Miss Katie to learn about force and compressed air while we build our own stomp rockets!

Sing, sway, and clap with your little one at our story time focused on singing together. A great introduction for your baby to words, sounds, and new friends. Perfect for birth to age two, and welcome to any child who enjoys music.

(2018, Dir. Robert Greene) Radically combining documentary and scripted elements, Bisbee ’17 follows several members of the close-knit community in Bisbee, Arizona, a former mining town, as they commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Bisbee Deportation, when 1,200 immigrant miners were violently taken from their homes by a deputized force, shipped to the desert on cattle cars and left to die. Official Selection, 2018 Sundance Film Festival. This event is a collaboration with POV, PBS’ award-winning nonfiction film series.

Saturday stories and crafts with Miss Jean in the Children’s room. All ages are welcome.