
Rockland Public Library
(207) 594-0310 | library@rocklandmaine.gov | Rockland Public Library, 80 Union Street Rockland, Maine 04841
Hours: Welcome back! The Library is now open; see below for details. The hours at present are Monday to Friday 10 AM to 5 PM, and Saturdays 10 AM to 1 PM.
*UPCOMING CLOSURES*
Monday, January 18th- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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An Update on 2020 AARP Free Tax Prep:
AARP National has stated there is currently NO face-to-face tax preparation planned, though they are working on alternate, online possibilities.
As is true for most of the libraries in the area, we are unable to host the appointments this year, due to COVID restrictions. Please see the AARP website, or call them at 888-687-2277, or TTY at 877-434-7598 for more information.
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When the weather is Frightful, PLEASE CHECK Village Soup, Bangor Daily News, and Channels 6 & 13, or the Library’s Facebook Page for information on delays or closures
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COVID-19 NEWS
Yes, we are open!
We are pleased to be able to be open to the public. In order to keep our staff and patrons safe, and to be able to stay open, we are requiring people to please adhere to the following guidelines:
Library will be open limited hours: Monday-Friday, 10 am- 5 pm, Saturday, 10 am- 1 pm, Sunday- closed.
Parking lot door (White St. entrance) to be used only.
Library building is limited to 15 people at a time. This includes patrons of all ages.
Masks are required. For those who cannot wear a mask, we will provide a reusable face shield.
When possible, one member from a family only.
Patrons are asked to keep their visit to 30 minutes.
We have a very limited amount of public computers, the time limit is 30 minutes.
Computer/copier assistance limited to what we can provide from 6 feet away.
Returns continue to be accepted in outside bins only.
Curbside service continues Monday-Friday, 10 am- 4:30 pm, Saturday, 10 am- 12:30 pm.
Lower level closed, virtual library programming only (see our social media links below).
DONATIONS ARE NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME.
Thank you for your patience and consideration. We are looking forward to seeing you again!!
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Rockin’ Storytime with Miss Katie (Online)
Enjoy a themed musical storytime, with songs, rhymes, and 2 books. This program is great for toddlers – early elementary. Go to our YouTube Channel- Rockin’ Storytime playlist. New every Tuesday!
For more virtual events from us and around the State of Maine go the Statewide Virtual Calendar
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Wednesday Read-Aloud with Miss Katie (Online)
Enjoy your favorite picture books as Miss Katie reads them to you! New videos posted every Wednesday- just head to our YouTube channel or Facebook page.
For more virtual events from us and around the State of Maine go the Statewide Virtual Calendar.
Virtual Contemporary Fiction Book Group
Broaden Your Literary Horizons with Contemporary Fiction Discussion Group!
Launched in 2020, the Contemporary Fiction Discussion Group (CFDG) enjoys lively and thought-provoking conversations about celebrated novels by prize-winning international authors. The group currently meets via Zoom at 3:00 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month and welcomes new members. The Library invites interested readers to contact: pking@ rocklandmaine.gov for more information.
Maureen Anne Jennings facilitates the CFDG. Maureen is an author and editor who lives in Rockland. Her fiction includes Bartender Wanted and One Too Many, as well as work published in various anthologies.
The early 2021 schedule launches with State of Wonder by Ann Patchett on January 20; The Yellow House: A Memoir by Sarah Broome on February 17; Agent Running in the Field by John le Carre on March 17; and Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo on April 21.
The CFDG’s 2020 reading list covered novels that received or were finalists for major international literary prizes, such as the Pulitzer, Booker, National Book, Pen Faulkner, and Dublin International Literary awards. Selected titles included Sing, Unburied Sing; The Underground Railroad; Elsey Come Home; An American Marriage; The Friend; Fates and Furies; Exit West; Machines Like Me; Behold the Dreamers; and Clock Dance.
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Babytime with Miss Katie (Online)
Sing and sway along with new and familiar nursery rhymes and songs. This storytime is for little ones and music lovers, with lots of songs and one short story at the end. New every Thursday! Just go to our YouTube Channel or Facebook page.
For more virtual events from us and around the State of Maine go the Statewide Virtual Calendar.
Zoom Author Talk by Laurie Apgar Chandler- Maine Woods and Waters: A Solo Journey to Maine’s New National Monument
When life took a dramatic turn over a decade ago, it was a moment of awakening for Laurie Apgar Chandler of Bremen. In 2015, at age 53, she became the first woman to solo thru-paddle the 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail, a story chronicled in her inspirational debut memoir, Upwards. Laurie discovered she loved the author life. Soon, she was dreaming of writing about another expedition.
Maine’s Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument was two years young when Laurie embarked on a unique journey. After trekking the monument’s panoramic peaks on the International Appalachian Trail, she traded her hiking boots for a solo canoe. Taking the long way round, Laurie followed age-old waterways into the upper watershed of the Penobscot River’s East Branch, then descended its wild waters and quiet byways, through the heart of the monument. Hers is a story of shared discovery, highlighting the region’s ancient geology, rich history, and natural wonders.
For many years, Laurie has been grateful to call Maine home, treasuring the small moments spent snowshoeing, swimming, or discovering new wildflowers as much as her continuing grand adventures. A former research forester, Laurie currently works in middle school special education. Learn more or purchase her books at http://www.laurieachandler.com.
To sign-up for a Zoom link for this event, please email elewis@rocklandmaine.gov no later than 4 PM on the day of the event.
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Rockin’ Storytime with Miss Katie (Online)
Enjoy a themed musical storytime, with songs, rhymes, and 2 books. This program is great for toddlers – early elementary. Go to our YouTube Channel- Rockin’ Storytime playlist. New every Tuesday!
For more virtual events from us and around the State of Maine go the Statewide Virtual Calendar
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Wednesday Read-Aloud with Miss Katie (Online)
Enjoy your favorite picture books as Miss Katie reads them to you! New videos posted every Wednesday- just head to our YouTube channel or Facebook page.
For more virtual events from us and around the State of Maine go the Statewide Virtual Calendar.
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Maine History Zoom Talk: Commemorating Maine Statehood: What did we Learn from the Bicentennial?-A talk by Liam Riordan
This illustrated presentation and discussion explores the statehood process in Maine that culminated in 1820 with formal separation from Massachusetts. That struggle engaged a range of challenging public issues that are still recognizable today. Commemorating statehood can help us to better understand: the explosive place of slavery vis-a-vis the Maine-Missouri Crisis, the uncertain location of the international border and regional diversity, sharp partisan conflict and the “two Maines”, Wabanaki sovereignty and more.
Liam Riordan is an early American historian specializing in the Revolutionary era (ca. 1760-1830), and has been a faculty member at UMaine since 1997. He has done considerable Public History work to commemorate the bicentennial of the state of Maine and organized a public scholarly conference on the statehood era and its legacy in 2019.
To sign-up for a Zoom link for this event, please email elewis@rocklandmaine.gov no later than 4 PM on the day of the event.
Babytime with Miss Katie (Online)
Sing and sway along with new and familiar nursery rhymes and songs. This storytime is for little ones and music lovers, with lots of songs and one short story at the end. New every Thursday! Just go to our YouTube Channel or Facebook page.
For more virtual events from us and around the State of Maine go the Statewide Virtual Calendar.
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Rockland Public Library FAQs
This section is to answer some of the frequently asked questions about the Rockland Public Library and its services. If you do not find the answer here please feel free to call us (207) 594-0310 or ask your question online.
Regular library hours are Welcome back! The Library is now open; see below for details. The hours at present are Monday to Friday 10 AM to 5 PM, and Saturdays 10 AM to 1 PM.. We are closed for all Federal & State holidays.
When the weather outside is frightful, the Library may be closed due to snow, ice, or other hazards, so please check our alerts & announcements for closures & delayed openings if unsure.
About Rockland Public Library
The Library serves the citizens of Rockland by providing the community with a comprehensive collection of materials and programs in a variety of formats, which engage, enlighten and educate; we organize the resources for ease of access, and offer guidance in their use; we support easy access to library collections throughout Maine and beyond. The Library staff responds to the changing requirements and requests of the public. We offer you a warm welcome to this safe, beautiful, and inspiring facility; its infrastructure supports the collections, programs, services, current and future technology, and it provides a meeting place for people and local organizations and entities. The Library is staffed with friendly, professional, knowledgeable people who are here to offer excellent service.
Call us at 207-594-0310, or visit Welcome back! The Library is now open; see below for details. The hours at present are Monday to Friday 10 AM to 5 PM, and Saturdays 10 AM to 1 PM.
Visit the About Rockland Library page for more information.
Rockland Public Library Additional Information & Statistics
The Rockland Public Library's mission is to foster community & connection, offer resources to inspire & encourage ideas, and provide the tools to explore our past, enrich our present, & empower our future.
The private value of any public service is defined as the value accruing directly to the participants of the service (Kalambokidis, 2004); public value is defined as the value of a public service to individuals who do not use the service, but who benefit indirectly as others use the service (Kalambokidis, 2004)
Libraries Encourage an Early Love of Reading, Leading to Greater Efficiency in Schools “Did you know that [Rockland Public] is a "Family Place Library," an initiative that helps libraries develop their full potential as community hubs for healthy child and family development, parent and community involvement, and lifelong learning beginning at birth? In addition to benefiting families with young children, this indirectly benefits all other local residents by making the community a more attractive place to live, which translates into better property values." Libraries Deliver Adult Educational Services, Benefiting Participants and Community "One of the most valuable but generally unnoticed services of our local library is the digital education programs for seniors. By helping seniors learn to use the Internet, the library fosters cultural awareness, self-sufficiency, and community investment in our older population. Indirectly this benefits all of us by helping to keep them in the community and contributing to its culture."
Libraries Build a Sense of Community, Encouraging Civic Engagement
"Our library is vital to our community as a public living room, where everyone—from natives to retirees 'from away'—is welcome, regardless of age, politics, or religion. While this directly benefits patrons, it also indirectly benefits the whole town because it makes the community a more attractive place, increasing home values."
Excerpted from The Journal of Extension April 2015 // Volume 53 // Number 2 // Feature // 2FEA1 (Note: Rockland Public Library was a participant in this study, in 2013/2014)
You can view our value statement by clicking here.
Contact the Rockland Public Library
You can contact the Rockland Public Library using the details below or by completing the online form below.
Library hours: Welcome back! The Library is now open; see below for details. The hours at present are Monday to Friday 10 AM to 5 PM, and Saturdays 10 AM to 1 PM..
(207) 594-0310
Rockland Public Library Phone
Rockland Public Library, 80 Union Street Rockland, Maine 04841
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