Join local painter, Marie Spaulding, in a painting class for kids & teens ages 5 and up. Create your own version of Marie’s Crow on the Pumpkin painting to take home and decorate you walls. Space is limited, so call the Library to reserve your spot.

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: Deer

Catinka Knoth will teach drawing woodland animals and themes of November, with a focus on drawing in color. Knoth leads participants in working with colored pencils and crayons to create their own colored drawings of woodland animals and November themes. Students will use a variety of exercises and methods to help develop new ways of seeing, observing, and designing.

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 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: Let’s draw deer!

“Let’s Draw in Celebration of Native American Heritage Month, Thanksgiving, and the Coming of Winter!”

Children will explore such motifs as woodland animals; Thanksgiving; Native American designs, lodging, hunting, and game; and foods and family gatherings. 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.

Gilda Joffe

Everyone feels stress from time to time. But what is stress? How does it affect your health and what can you do about it? Join Gilda Joffe in the exploration of how we can manage stress, both at home and at work, becoming our most resilient and productive selves. HeartMath is a collection of tools and strategies especially designed to lower stress and to increase emotional and physical resilience. It is used in different settings such as hospital programs, Fortune 500 companies, academic settings, professional sports training programs, the U.S. Military and the performing arts, as well as by many other varied health care professionals.

Gilda, a former international performing artist, now works as an educator and consultant with individuals, businesses and groups, facilitating stress management strategies that provide higher personal and professional productivity. She is a certified HeartMath ® Trainer and Coach.

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 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.

A eight week series, co-sponsored with Journey to Health. Many older adults experience a fear of falling. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. A Matter of Balance is a program designed for community dwelling adults age 60 and older to increase activity levels and reduce the fear of falling. If you are concerned about falls, have sustained falls in the past, or are interested in improving your flexibility, balance and strength, this class is for you. Registration is required. To register, please call 301-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com.

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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Tom Fiedler

The Camden Conference presents Tom Fiedler. Tom will discuss how, after nearly four decades as a political reporter and editor, he concluded that journalism was no longer sufficient to confront the crisis that he believes is facing our nation. Thomas E. (Tom) Fiedler served as dean of Boston University’s College of Communication from 2008 to 2019, after a 36-year career as an award-winning investigative reporter, political columnist, White House correspondent, war correspondent, editorial-page editor and, ultimately, as the executive editor of The Miami Herald.

Tom’s reporting on the 1988 presidential election, and particularly his stories exposing candidate Gary Hart’s scandalous affair with a young Miami model, won him the Society of Professional Journalists’ top award. In 1991, his investigative report into an extremist cult’s political tactics was part of a Miami Herald series that won a Pulitzer Prize. Under his leadership as executive editor between 2001 and 2007, the newspaper won two additional Pulitzer Prizes and was a finalist for a third. He also led the newsroom’s transition to multi-media operations, producing journalism not only for the newspaper, but also for television, public radio and the Web.

 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: Let’s Draw Woodland Critters – Bears, raccoons, foxes, chipmunks, squirrels, and mice !

“Let’s Draw in Celebration of Native American Heritage Month, Thanksgiving, and the Coming of Winter!”

Children will explore such motifs as woodland animals; Thanksgiving; Native American designs, lodging, hunting, and game; and foods and family gatherings. 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.

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 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.

Have you ever wanted to start a blog but don’t know where to begin? This tech tools session will show you several free blogging platforms and how to use them in order to get the right fit for your ideas. Please call the Library at 594-0310 to sign up and let us know if you need to use a library laptop.

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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.

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(2009, 1 hr 36 min) Celebrate World Kindness Day a day late with a 10th Anniversary screening of Up, a film for all ages! Carl Fredricksen, a retired balloon salesman, is part rascal, part dreamer and ready for his last chance at high-flying excitement. Tying thousands of balloons to his house, Carl sets off to the lost world of his childhood dreams. Unbeknownst to Carl, Russell, an overeager 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer who has never ventured beyond his backyard, is in the wrong place at the wrong time — Carl’s front porch! The world’s most unlikely duo reach new heights and meet fantastic friends like Dug, a dog with a special collar that allows him to speak, and Kevin, a rare 13-foot tall flightless bird. Stuck together in the wilds of the jungle, Carl realizes that sometimes life’s biggest adventures aren’t the ones you set out looking for.

Join Arts in Action and Rockland Public Library to celebrate new mural panels created by young Rockland artist Winter Adams, for the vibrant Hallway Mural. These new paintings were designed and painted by Adams with the Library staff’s input and encouragement and created as an independent project last spring. A freshman at Oceanside High school, Adams is among the young artists who envisioned and participated in the creation of the original panels made in 2016. Let’s celebrate her talent and commend her effort, care, and commit to community arts!

Paintings for this community mural began in 2016, through an exciting ongoing collaboration between Arts in Action, Library Director Amy Levine, and the devoted staff at the Rockland Public Library. A core group of youth artists and community volunteers designed and painted 17 paintings during the first year. All panels are original artwork created to celebrate themes of
learning, the library as a community center, a love of words, and the power of imagination! Young artists in this program continue to create and bring new panels to life each year,
contributing to this imaginative and spirited hallway.

Arts in Action’s Community Mural Art Workshop focuses on collaborative mural work and creating one-of-a-kind beautification pieces while also creating opportunities for young artists to showcase and share their talents in actionable ways by coupling fine arts education with community arts projects. The Arts in Action mural program is hosted by the Flanagan Community Building/YMCA and run by artist Alexis Iammarino. AiA is a program of Rockland After-School Alliance (RASA) and supported by RSU13 Adult & Community Education with support from the ANONIMO Foundation.

This week: Woodland animals & wild turkeys

Catinka Knoth will teach drawing woodland animals and themes of November, with a focus on drawing in color. Knoth leads participants in working with colored pencils and crayons to create their own colored drawings of woodland animals and November themes. Students will use a variety of exercises and methods to help develop new ways of seeing, observing, and designing.

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.

Rockland Public Library will host two separate Census Days in November. The United States Census Bureau will be hiring for 2020 Census Jobs, a great chance to do enjoyable work with paid training and very flexible hours, right in your local community. Rockland Library will have a member of the Census Bureau available onsite to help people fill out an application, or to answer any questions about these local job opportunities. The sessions will be held in the Library Board Room on Monday, November 18th, from 5-7pm; and on Wednesday, November 20th, from 12-2pm. If interested, visit www.2020census.gov/jobs for more information or to apply online. For more details on these application assistance sessions, please contact Rockland Public Library at 207-594-0310.

 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.

This week: Let’s draw turkeys a pilgrim feast, and a cornucopia for Thanksgiving!

“Let’s Draw in Celebration of Native American Heritage Month, Thanksgiving, and the Coming of Winter!”

Children will explore such motifs as woodland animals; Thanksgiving; Native American designs, lodging, hunting, and game; and foods and family gatherings. 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.

Kyle Byrnes and KC Heyniger will discuss WindowDressers and how their window inserts can help give a warmer welcome to the cold winter coming. At this information session, participants will learn about what WindowDressers is as a company and how window inserts can help you keep warm this winter. Cookies and soda will be provided!

Kyle Byrnes is the Energy Efficiency Coordinator with WindowDressers and is acting as a lead measurer as well as the coordinator for measurement appointments. Kyle Byrnes is with WindowDressers as his part of working with AmeriCorps to try and make the area of Knox County more energy efficient.

WindowDressers Production Manager KC Heyniger works with numerous volunteers cutting, drilling, and assembling thousands of inserts at WindowDresser’s Lincoln Street Center production facility in Rockland. He also coordinates the gear and supplies sent to 35 WD Community Workshops throughout Maine.

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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 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.

Rockland Public Library will host two separate Census Days in November. The United States Census Bureau will be hiring for 2020 Census Jobs, a great chance to do enjoyable work with paid training and very flexible hours, right in your local community. Rockland Library will have a member of the Census Bureau available onsite to help people fill out an application, or to answer any questions about these local job opportunities. The sessions will be held in the Library Board Room on Monday, November 18th, from 5-7pm; and on Wednesday, November 20th, from 12-2pm. If interested, visit www.2020census.gov/jobs for more information or to apply online. For more details on these application assistance sessions, please contact Rockland Public Library at 207-594-0310.

Learn the science of baking with Miss Katie and Ms. Jessie! We’ll be mixing up and baking small-batch snickerdoodles with creative mix-ins while learning (and eating!) Registration is required, please call 594-0310 to sign up.

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.

The energy advisory committee meets on the third Thursday of every month.

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Owl

A winter animal

Come and join naturalist Kirk Gentalen for “Otters, Owls and Tracking Animals in Winter” – a program on tracking mammals and other wildlife. Gentalen has been tracking and documenting activity for the last 15 mid-coast Maine winters and will present on what he has observed over this time. Tips, tricks, slides and stories of winter time nature observation excursions will make for an entertaining evening.

Kirk Gentalen is a steward/naturalist for Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) with the bulk of his work focusing on Vinalhaven Island in Penobscot Bay.

This week: Native American motifs

Catinka Knoth will teach drawing woodland animals and themes of November, with a focus on drawing in color. Knoth leads participants in working with colored pencils and crayons to create their own colored drawings of woodland animals and November themes. Students will use a variety of exercises and methods to help develop new ways of seeing, observing, and designing.

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

Join the book discussion, led by staffer, Mary Ann Giasson. This month we are reading Breakfast at Tiffany’s by Truman Capote.

Coming up:

December 30th, Tess of the D’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy

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: Native American motifs

“Let’s Draw in Celebration of Native American Heritage Month, Thanksgiving, and the Coming of Winter!”

Children will explore such motifs as woodland animals; Thanksgiving; Native American designs, lodging, hunting, and game; and foods and family gatherings. 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.

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 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.

Main Street will be closed for the Parade of lights on Saturday from 5:00pm to approximately 8:30pm for the Rockland Parade of lights celebration.

Nov 28 thru Dec 1, 2019. Downtown Rockland. Celebrate the holidays in the Real Maine.

Friday Afternoon – Santa arrives by Coast Guard boat – Also cookies & cocoa, holiday music and free horse-drawn carriage rides.

Friday Evening – Light the World Famous Lobster Trap Tree – featured on the TLC Channel’s “Extreme Christmas Trees”.

Saturday the horse-drawn carriage rides continue and 5:00pm is the Festival of Lights parade on Rockland Main Street, plus gingerbread Houses on Main Street during the weekend.

Sunday features a pancake breakfast with Santa.

For more info call Rockland Main Street at (207) 593-6093. Event #201

Main Street will be closed for the Parade of lights on Saturday from 5:00pm to approximately 8:30pm for the Rockland Parade of lights celebration.

Nov 28 thru Dec 1, 2019. Downtown Rockland. Celebrate the holidays in the Real Maine.

Friday Afternoon – Santa arrives by Coast Guard boat – Also cookies & cocoa, holiday music and free horse-drawn carriage rides.

Friday Evening – Light the World Famous Lobster Trap Tree – featured on the TLC Channel’s “Extreme Christmas Trees”.

Saturday the horse-drawn carriage rides continue and 5:00pm is the Festival of Lights parade on Rockland Main Street, plus gingerbread Houses on Main Street during the weekend.

Sunday features a pancake breakfast with Santa.

For more info call Rockland Main Street at (207) 593-6093. Event #201

The Friends of Rockland Public Library are holding their annual “Festival of Trees” Silent Auction. We will have on display over 30 tabletop trees generously decorated by local businesses. Come visit the Library, all decked out for the holidays. Bidding starts at 1:00, and ends at 4:00. Stop in, have a warm cup of cocoa or cider, some treats (baked by our amazing Friends Bakers), and bid on your favorite tree(s)! Come do some holiday shopping – The Book Stop will also be open from 1:00 – 4:00.
The decorated trees will be “silent auctioned” off in conjunction with The Historic Inns of Rockland Holiday Tour. During the tour, people can visit the inns in the neighborhood of the Library. Stop in at the Limerock Inn, the Berry Manor Inn, and the Granite Inn. The inns will be decorated for the season, as a part of the Downtown Rockland Festival of Lights Celebration. All proceeds from the Tree Auction and House Tour will go directly to support our wonderful Rockland Public Library!
We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the generosity of the many businesses that happily agreed to decorate a tree for this fundraiser. Community support for our Library has never been so strong. The Friends of Rockland Public Library work tirelessly to raise both money and public awareness to support the Library. Want to have a great time right now while supporting the library? Come to the Historic Inns Holiday House Tour and the Festival of Trees Silent Auction on Saturday, November 30th! !