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

No kitties allowed.

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.

Continuing by popular demand! 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: Butterflies and Monarch butterfly migration, September gardens

September Harvests
Children, and those young at heart, will explore farming, harvest, and seasonal themes in this September’s ongoing drawing classes led by Catinka Knoth  The “Let’s Draw Together!” sessions, geared for ages six and up, also welcome adults.

September subjects include butterflies and Monarch butterfly migration; farm scenes of haying and the fall harvest; farm animals such as cows, pigs, sheep, chickens, roosters, geese, and ducks; visits to the apple orchard and apple picking; and September gardens. Each week is a different subject.

Wendy and Keith Wellin sponsor the ongoing free workshops, geared for age 6 and up, (including the young at heart). Children age 10 and under need adult accompaniment. Knoth expects participants to work independently for the most part. The workshops provide all materials. Classes meet every Tuesday, 4-5 pm., Community Room, Rockland Public Library. FMI – Jean Young, Children’s librarian, 594-0310.

Donuts!

Co-sponsored with the Rockland Historical Society. Participate in public history and art! Join Alexis Iammarino to celebrate her recently published art catalogue Hole History: Origins Of The American-Style Donut. To mark the occasion of this new acquisition to both the Library and Historical Society, there will be readings from the catalogue, slideshow, video screening and donuts! Reception to follow in the Rockland Historical Society.

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.

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

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.

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Featuring a presentation by Jim Tassé, Assistant Director of the Bicycle Coalition of Maine

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.

Kristin Vekasi

Kristin Vekasi will speak on “Prospects for Peace on the Korean Peninsula”. She spent time in Korea this summer meeting with people working on North-South relations, and US-Korea relations. Kristin is an Assistant Professor at the University of Maine, School of Policy and International Affairs.

Hosted by Jesse Ellis. Unlike a traditional class, this is a place for people to learn the basics of American Sign Language by doing, and grow by learning. It is a place for people to learn about Deaf Culture. Each week we will learn basics for conversational sign; you will build your language skills through conversing with others, asking questions about vocabulary and grammar. It is a voice-off environment; finger spelling is taught and encouraged. Jesse Ellis is fluent in sign language, tutored for 2.5 years in undergraduate school and attended Gallaudet University, a Deaf school for 3 years for her Masters degree.

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

Pam Holland

Come hear Pam Holland, author of the children’s book Froses, read some of her stories at this very special storytime.

“Scenes of September in Maine”

This week: St. George Little Green Schoolhouse

Catinka Knoth will teach drawing “Scenes of September in Maine”, with a focus on buildings. Knoth will lead students in drawing several scenes of iconic local Maine buildings. Students may experience simple aspects of perspective theory. They will also practice the technique of coloring in without using outlines. Familiar buildings from St. George and South Thomaston
along the St. George peninsula and Rte 131 will serve as subjects for the classes. Each week is a different building – a one room schoolhouse, a barn, and a grange.

Led by Knoth, participants will make their own drawings in color, using colored pencils and crayons. 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.

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

Continuing by popular demand! 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: Farm scenes of haying and the fall harvest

September Harvests

Children, and those young at heart, will explore farming, harvest, and seasonal themes in this September’s ongoing drawing classes led by Catinka Knoth  The “Let’s Draw Together!” sessions, geared for ages six and up, also welcome adults.

September subjects include butterflies and Monarch butterfly migration; farm scenes of haying and the fall harvest; farm animals such as cows, pigs, sheep, chickens, roosters, geese, and ducks; visits to the apple orchard and apple picking; and September gardens. Each week is a different subject.

Wendy and Keith Wellin sponsor the ongoing free workshops, geared for age 6and up, (including the young at heart). Children age 10 and under need adult accompaniment. Knoth expects participants to work independently for the most part. The workshops provide all materials. Classes meet every Tuesday, 4-5 pm., Community Room, Rockland Public Library. FMI – Jean Young, Children’s librarian, 594-0310.

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.

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

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.

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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.

Listen to Miss Katie read The Dot, by Peter H. Reynolds, then join her for three dotty crafts! We will be making fingerprint characters, paper spinners, and dot collages. All ages welcome.

Hosted by Jesse Ellis. Unlike a traditional class, this is a place for people to learn the basics of American Sign Language by doing, and grow by learning. It is a place for people to learn about Deaf Culture. Each week we will learn basics for conversational sign; you will build your language skills through conversing with others, asking questions about vocabulary and grammar. It is a voice-off environment; finger spelling is taught and encouraged. Jesse Ellis is fluent in sign language, tutored for 2.5 years in undergraduate school and attended Gallaudet University, a Deaf school for 3 years for her Masters degree.

No-School Beading Afternoon! Come and check out all the beading books, pick a project, and go home with glam bracelets! All materials, all ages, all fun!

Relax and color. Bring a friend or come on your own to our monthly coloring club for adults only. Every 3rd Saturday.

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

Interim Rockland Poet Laureate Mary Jane Martin

Come join Mary Jane Martin, our Interim poet laureate, for an hour of poetry play. There will be joint exercises using words, lines or titles to inspire. Try your hand with poetry cubes and see what happens. Anyone can write a poem. Come try.

This week: Harjula’s barn

“Scenes of September in Maine”

Catinka Knoth will teach drawing “Scenes of September in Maine”, with a focus on buildings. Knoth will lead students in drawing several scenes of iconic local Maine buildings. Students may experience simple aspects of perspective theory. They will also practice the technique of coloring in without using outlines. Familiar buildings from St. George and South Thomaston
along the St. George peninsula and Rte 131 will serve as subjects for the classes. Each week is a different building – a one room schoolhouse, a barn, and a grange.

Led by Knoth, participants will make their own drawings in color, using colored pencils and crayons. 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.

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

Diana Coleman

Local resident Diana Coleman will speak about her newly published book Women Going For It! Taking Risks After 50 featuring twenty-six dynamic women, 50s through 80s, from Maine to California, Costa Rica to Kenya, including eight women from Midcoast Maine. Diana will share stories and tips to inspire others to take beneficial risks—especially during the second half of life. Fascinated by people’s varied risk-taking tolerance, she enjoys engaging in discussions about risk. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Continuing by popular demand! 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: Barnyard animals such as cows, pigs, sheep, chickens, roosters, geese, and ducks

September Harvests
Children, and those young at heart, will explore farming, harvest, and seasonal themes in this September’s ongoing drawing classes led by Catinka Knoth  The “Let’s Draw Together!” sessions, geared for ages six and up, also welcome adults.

September subjects include butterflies and Monarch butterfly migration; farm scenes of haying and the fall harvest; farm animals such as cows, pigs, sheep, chickens, roosters, geese, and ducks; visits to the apple orchard and apple picking; and September gardens. Each week is a different subject.

Wendy and Keith Wellin sponsor the ongoing free workshops, geared for age 6and up, (including the young at heart). Children age 10 and under need adult accompaniment. Knoth expects participants to work independently for the most part. The workshops provide all materials. Classes meet every Tuesday, 4-5 pm., Community Room, Rockland Public Library. FMI – Jean Young, Children’s librarian, 594-0310.

Dave St. Laurent

Katrina Venhuizen

Part of “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Rethink Week”, Sept. 17-21st, a collaborative effort initiated by the Co-op, Rockland Public Library and concerned community members.

Join Dave St. Laurent, Rockland Public Services Director, and Katrina Venhuezen, environmental educator at EcoMaine, for an evening of talking about our trash (and recycling, too). Dave will give audience members a break-down of Rockland’s Solid Waste Facility and the components that make up the facility (Transfer Station, Recycling Facility, Landfill, Compost area & Swap Shop) and the future physical and logistic changes that are taking place. Katrina will discuss what happens to all the recycling once it gets to Ecomaine and where it goes from here. Q & A to follow.

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

Part of “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Rethink Week”, Sept. 17-21st, a collaborative effort initiated by the Co-op, Rockland Public Library and concerned community members.

Buying from the bulk aisle can reduce waste and possibly save you money. We’ll walk to the Good Tern Co-Op with a Co-op member and then get a tour and learn how the bulk aisle works. Samples, too!

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.

Join Ms. Jessie and Miss Katie in a chemistry experiment—make giant foamy toothpaste and learn about exothermic reactions.

Part of “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Rethink Week”, Sept. 17-21st, a collaborative effort initiated by the Co-op, Rockland Public Library and concerned community members.

At the Good Tern Co-op. Reduce your food waste by learning
creative ways to cook with your leftovers. MiMi McGee is a Chef, Coach, and Culinary Nutritionist. Sign up at the Co-op or by calling 594-8822.

MiMi McGee

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.

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.

Part of “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Rethink Week”, Sept. 17-21st, a collaborative effort initiated by the Co-op, Rockland Public Library and concerned community members.

Starting on January 1, 2019, single-use plastic bags and polystyrene foam food containers will no longer be distributed in Rockland. Leah Ondra from Clementine will present a bag making demo and then Librarian Patty and Emily from the Good Tern Co-op will teach participants how to make no-sew t-shirt bags.

Hosted by Jesse Ellis. Unlike a traditional class, this is a place for people to learn the basics of American Sign Language by doing, and grow by learning. It is a place for people to learn about Deaf Culture. Each week we will learn basics for conversational sign; you will build your language skills through conversing with others, asking questions about vocabulary and grammar. It is a voice-off environment; finger spelling is taught and encouraged. Jesse Ellis is fluent in sign language, tutored for 2.5 years in undergraduate school and attended Gallaudet University, a Deaf school for 3 years for her Masters degree.

Part of “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Rethink Week”, Sept. 17-21st, a collaborative effort initiated by the Co-op, Rockland Public Library and concerned community members.

Join Community Artist Alexis Iammarino and young mentor artists to create small sculptures, wall hangings and a variety of wearables created from salvaged and recycle materials.

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

This week: St. George Grange

“Scenes of September in Maine”

Catinka Knoth will teach drawing “Scenes of September in Maine”, with a focus on buildings. Knoth will lead students in drawing several scenes of iconic local Maine buildings. Students may experience simple aspects of perspective theory. They will also practice the technique of coloring in without using outlines. Familiar buildings from St. George and South Thomaston
along the St. George peninsula and Rte 131 will serve as subjects for the classes. Each week is a different building – a one room schoolhouse, a barn, and a grange.

Led by Knoth, participants will make their own drawings in color, using colored pencils and crayons. 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.

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

Continuing by popular demand! 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.

Make sure your vote counts! Don’t let your part in the democratic process be sacrificed because you “forgot to register”. Volunteers from the Local League of Women Voters and staff of Rockland Public Library will be on hand all day to get you registered in time to get voting! 

Visits to the apple orchard and apple picking.

September Harvests
Children, and those young at heart, will explore farming, harvest, and seasonal themes in this September’s ongoing drawing classes led by Catinka Knoth  The “Let’s Draw Together!” sessions, geared for ages six and up, also welcome adults.

September subjects include butterflies and Monarch butterfly migration; farm scenes of haying and the fall harvest; farm animals such as cows, pigs, sheep, chickens, roosters, geese, and ducks; visits to the apple orchard and apple picking; and September gardens. Each week is a different subject.

Wendy and Keith Wellin sponsor the ongoing free workshops, geared for age 6 and up, (including the young at heart). Children age 10 and under need adult accompaniment. Knoth expects participants to work independently for the most part. The workshops provide all materials. Classes meet every Tuesday, 4-5 pm., Community Room, Rockland Public Library. FMI – Jean Young, Children’s librarian, 594-0310.

Maeghan Maloney

Please join Representative Pinny Beebe-Center and Kennebec and Somerset County District Attorney Maeghan Maloney for a discussion of the book: The Stranger in the Woods: The True Story of the North Pond Hermit. Christopher Knight spent 27 years living in the Maine woods as a hermit, surviving by breaking into people’s camps for food and sleeping bags and clothes. For decades, no one could determine who was committing the burglaries until April 2013 when he was apprehended breaking into the kitchen of the Pine Tree Camp for disabled children. Learn about Christopher Knight’s journey through the criminal justice system, the restorative justice program he entered, and what similar programs are available in our community.

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.

Every patron has access to free ebooks and audiobooks using their library card. Learn how to read and listen to book at home and on the go. CloudLibrary can be used on Android and Apple devices, Nook Tablets, Sony eReaders, PCs, Mac OS, and some Kindle Fires. Please bring your own device with you.

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.

The Rockland Energy Advisory Committee is pleased to announce its first Community Energy Forum on September 26 at 7pm in the council chambers of Rockland City Hall! This event will kickoff the process of developing a community energy policy for Rockland that will include plans and policies for energy efficiency, sustainability, economy, and resilience across both public and private sectors. Come hear expert panelists discuss community energy policies, including policies that other communities have successfully implemented, and then participate in a public question and comment session. Snacks will be provided!

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.

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Share your poems with us and Speak Out! We invite you to help celebrate all things poetry with our Open Mic night, featuring our annual Poetry Contest Winners. The theme this year is Speak Out! so bring what’s on your mind. Sign-up starts September 1^st and poets will each have 15 minutes of poetry fame. Musical accompaniment is welcome; please call Jessie at 594-0310 to sign up. This event is free and open to the public and refreshments will be served.

Hosted by Jesse Ellis. Unlike a traditional class, this is a place for people to learn the basics of American Sign Language by doing, and grow by learning. It is a place for people to learn about Deaf Culture. Each week we will learn basics for conversational sign; you will build your language skills through conversing with others, asking questions about vocabulary and grammar. It is a voice-off environment; finger spelling is taught and encouraged. Jesse Ellis is fluent in sign language, tutored for 2.5 years in undergraduate school and attended Gallaudet University, a Deaf school for 3 years for her Masters degree.

Join our book club! Each month we discuss a different classic book. New members are always welcome.

We are reading:

September: Walden by Henry David Thoreau    REQUEST IT!

October: Woman In White by Wilkie Collins      REQUEST IT!

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