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.

To discuss negotiations on the Spectrum franchise agreement

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.

Wacky Art Night is a relaxed evening of craft, inspiration, and foolishness. Forget about your piece of art being perfect–in fact, we encourage you to make the weirdest, most imperfect piece of art that you can!! The most outlandish creation will be awarded a prize! Art and craft supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring some of your own. This event is for adults, because why should the kids always get to have the fun?

*Registration is full. Stay tuned for additional movement classes in the future.*

A four week series. Taught by independent dance instructor Katie Tranzillo. For adults of all ages and abilities—adaptations will be offered. Move to great music and feel good in your body. This body-spirit-fitness program combines elements of Shake Your Soul® and Let Your Yoga Dance® to reconnect us with our bodies and the joy of movement, with a basic fitness program of gentle cardio for strength, flexibility, and balance. With exciting world music and clear guidance, you will explore movements, music, and dances from around the world. Sign-up is required as space is limited. Please stop by the Reference Desk to register or call 594-0310. Part of the “Check Out Movement and Healthy Living at Your Library” Series.

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

The American New Year is here! Every family has different things they do to celebrate but did you know some cultures have New Year’s in a completely different month? We will be making crafts to mark our 2019 New Year while also learning about other cultures New Year’s holidays. There will also be traditional New Year’s snacks and games from other cultures as well! For families with children ages 12 and under, and no registration is needed.

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.

This week: Evergreens in snow and papercuts

Winter Themes

Catinka Knoth will lead an art workshop series for adults, on creating scenes such as evergreen trees in snow, lacy snow covered branches, buildings in a snowy landscape, winter animals, and winter sports. Each week will be a different subject.Led by Knoth, participants will create their own winter art. Each week is a different subject. Knoth provides the classes free of charge, with materials supplied.

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.

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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.

Celebrate our first Rockin’ Storytime of 2019 with two special snowy crafts. Dance, sing, and listen to three snowman stories with Miss Katie, then create your own snow people to take home.

This week: Polar Bears

**Due to inclement weather, today’s drawing class has been cancelled.**

“Let’s Draw Winter Animals and Scenes!”

Children will draw winter animals and scenes this January, at Rockland Public Library’s ongoing drawing workshops led by artist Catinka Knoth. Participants draw and create along with Knoth as she demonstrates how to convey a variety of subjects. Winter subjects may include arctic animals such as snowflakes, polar bears, snowy owls, hares, and foxes; houses in a snowy landscape, and winter sports. Each week is a different focus.

Wendy and Keith Wellin sponsor the workshops, which are free and open to the public, with all materials provided. The ongoing classes meet every Tuesday, 4-5 pm, Community Room, Rockland Public Library, 80 Union St., hosted by the Friends of Rockland Library. FMI – Jean Young, children’s librarian, 594-0310.

Author Kirsten Lie-Nielsen

**Due to inclement weather, the author talk has been postponed until Tuesday, May 7.**

Kirsten Lie-Nielsen, a writer and farmer from Liberty, Maine, draws on personal experiences turning an old farm into a working, modern homestead and hopes to help folks who are looking to make the leap of going country. In this talk, she will illustrate her own experiences and share what she has learned, as well as offering some tips and tricks for surviving Maine winters with wood heat and caring for some of the most common homestead animals, sharing her personal take on the challenges and the joys of trying to live self-sufficiently.

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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.

Join Miss Katie in painting your own colorful garland to liven up the winter months. This program is for adults and children. All are welcome. You don’t have to be “creative” to join.

Jayne Crosby Giles

Susanne Ward

Lee Schneller

Co-sponsored with Midcoast Women. What are the characteristics of successful business leaders who are women? How much depends on personality, and how much on skill? Are there ways in which they differ from leaders who are men? Come listen to three “boss ladies” with decades of experience discuss the rewards and challenges of being a woman in charge. The presenters are: Lee Schneller Sligh, who founded Lee Schneller Fine Gardens in 1995, Susanne Ward, founder and current general manager of Rock City Cafe and Rock City Coffee Roasters, and Jayne Crosby Giles of Giles Consulting.

*Registration is full. Stay tuned for additional movement classes in the future.*

A four week series. Taught by independent dance instructor Katie Tranzillo. For adults of all ages and abilities—adaptations will be offered. Move to great music and feel good in your body. This body-spirit-fitness program combines elements of Shake Your Soul® and Let Your Yoga Dance® to reconnect us with our bodies and the joy of movement, with a basic fitness program of gentle cardio for strength, flexibility, and balance. With exciting world music and clear guidance, you will explore movements, music, and dances from around the world. Sign-up is required as space is limited. Please stop by the Reference Desk to register or call 594-0310. Part of the “Check Out Movement and Healthy Living at Your Library” Series.

Learn how to create and edit a document with Microsoft Word. Miss Katie will teach the basic formatting options, like how to bold text, adjust line spacing, and change the page alignment, as well as how to insert images and hyperlinks. Please bring a device that has Word, or call to reserve a library laptop.

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

Kids 12 and under can participate in a fun, FREE picture Scavenger Hunt in the Children’s Room. Find all 10 pictures hiding around the Children’s Room, then turn in your sheet for a free, small prize from the treasure chest. Limit once per child, please.

This week: Winter scenes

Winter Themes

Catinka Knoth will lead an art workshop series for adults, on creating scenes such as evergreen trees in snow, lacy snow covered branches, buildings in a snowy landscape, winter animals, and winter sports. Each week will be a different subject.Led by Knoth, participants will create their own winter art. Each week is a different subject. Knoth provides the classes free of charge, with materials supplied.

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.

Click here for meeting notice.

Click here for meeting agenda.

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: Penguins

“Let’s Draw Winter Animals and Scenes!”

Children will draw winter animals and scenes this January, at Rockland Public Library’s ongoing drawing workshops led by artist Catinka Knoth. Participants draw and create along with Knoth as she demonstrates how to convey a variety of subjects. Winter subjects may include arctic animals such as snowflakes, polar bears, snowy owls, hares, and foxes; houses in a snowy landscape, and winter sports. Each week is a different focus.

Wendy and Keith Wellin sponsor the workshops, which are free and open to the public, with all materials provided. The ongoing classes meet every Tuesday, 4-5 pm, Community Room, Rockland Public Library, 80 Union St., hosted by the Friends of Rockland Library. FMI – Jean Young, children’s librarian, 594-0310.

Click here for agenda.

Click here for Agenda

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.

Join Miss Jessie and Miss Katie for some geometric fun! Learn how to fold paper to change the art or message displayed. Discover the shapes and sizes of flexagons and make a couple of your own to bring home.

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.

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Progressive bluegrass at its best. Miners Creek fuses Bluegrass with pop, rock, jazz, folk, Latin, Appalachian, gospel and blues. Their rich three and four part harmonies, infectious music, driving rhythm and a whole lot of humor will make you smile, tap your feet and feel a happy glow long after the concert in over. Founded in October 2013, the band performs extensively in and around New England with a few sojourns further afield. Miners Creek is: Resa (guitar/mandolin/banjo) and Whitney Randolph (banjo), lead vocalist Emma Theobalds, fiddler Emily Horne Jeffries and bassist Ethan Hotchkiss.

*Registration is full. Stay tuned for additional movement classes in the future.*

A four week series. Taught by independent dance instructor Katie Tranzillo. For adults of all ages and abilities—adaptations will be offered. Move to great music and feel good in your body. This body-spirit-fitness program combines elements of Shake Your Soul® and Let Your Yoga Dance® to reconnect us with our bodies and the joy of movement, with a basic fitness program of gentle cardio for strength, flexibility, and balance. With exciting world music and clear guidance, you will explore movements, music, and dances from around the world. Sign-up is required as space is limited. Please stop by the Reference Desk to register or call 594-0310. Part of the “Check Out Movement and Healthy Living at Your Library” Series.

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.

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: Winter themes, scenes, and sports

“Let’s Draw Winter Animals and Scenes!”

Children will draw winter animals and scenes this January, at Rockland Public Library’s ongoing drawing workshops led by artist Catinka Knoth. Participants draw and create along with Knoth as she demonstrates how to convey a variety of subjects. Winter subjects may include arctic animals such as snowflakes, polar bears, snowy owls, hares, and foxes; houses in a snowy landscape, and winter sports. Each week is a different focus.

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.

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.

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.

The Mediterranean diet has been hailed by everyone from food writers to nutritional scientists to cardiologists as a great way for Americans to get a grip on better health for themselves and their families. But what is it exactly? And how can you translate it into good food for yourself and your loved ones? Join food writer Nancy Harmon Jenkins, author of The New Mediterranean Diet, a nationally recognized authority on the subject (and also on one of its prime components, extra-virgin olive oil), as she explains what the diet is and what it’s not–and especially why it’s not a restrictive “eat-this-not-that” kind of diet, but rather an entirely easy and delicious way to bring good health into your kitchen and onto your table. And to have fun doing so. Nancy will have copies of The New Mediterranean Diet and also of her more recent Virgin Territory  available for sale and signing.

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*Registration is full. Stay tuned for additional movement classes in the future.*

A four week series. Taught by independent dance instructor Katie Tranzillo. For adults of all ages and abilities—adaptations will be offered. Move to great music and feel good in your body. This body-spirit-fitness program combines elements of Shake Your Soul® and Let Your Yoga Dance® to reconnect us with our bodies and the joy of movement, with a basic fitness program of gentle cardio for strength, flexibility, and balance. With exciting world music and clear guidance, you will explore movements, music, and dances from around the world. Sign-up is required as space is limited. Please stop by the Reference Desk to register or call 594-0310. Part of the “Check Out Movement and Healthy Living at Your Library” Series.

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

Come meet Waldoboro artist and writer Chris Derby as she shares her little stuffed friend – a New England Barn Brownie! He is so cute and he needs to find a new place to live as his own barn is falling into disrepair. Brownies “must find a new place to live or will perish with the barn!” Come meet this cutie as writer Chris Derby shares his adventures!

This week: Penguins

Winter Themes

Catinka Knoth will lead an art workshop series for adults, on creating scenes such as evergreen trees in snow, lacy snow covered branches, buildings in a snowy landscape, winter animals, and winter sports. Each week will be a different subject.Led by Knoth, participants will create their own winter art. Each week is a different subject. Knoth provides the classes free of charge, with materials supplied.

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.

We’ve moved to Mondays!

Join our book club led by book lover Mary Ann. Each month we read a different book, chosen by the group. New members are always welcome!

What we are reading:

January– To The Lighthouse and A Room of One’s Own by
Virginia Woolf.

February– I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou.

March– Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper.

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: Arctic animals

“Let’s Draw Winter Animals and Scenes!”

Children will draw winter animals and scenes this January, at Rockland Public Library’s ongoing drawing workshops led by artist Catinka Knoth. Participants draw and create along with Knoth as she demonstrates how to convey a variety of subjects. Winter subjects may include arctic animals such as snowflakes, polar bears, snowy owls, hares, and foxes; houses in a snowy landscape, and winter sports. Each week is a different focus.

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.

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.

Hospice care is rarely associated with singing and laughter, but at Strathcarron it’s different. At this remarkable Scottish hospice center, patients face pain, uncertainty and the possibility of life’s end with song and humor. Four years in the making, Seven Songs for a Long Life includes a hit parade of tunes belted out by patients and caregivers alike between reflections on life, love and mortality. Sinatra and R.E.M. have never been sung with more heart. The film illuminates a journey we will all take eventually, and shows how the songs we love best can help guide us. Following the film, a representative from Coastal Family Hospice Volunteers Continuing Education Committee will lead a discussion about the film and talk about hospice.