Rockland Public Library

Starting in April! Tai Chi for Wellness

Join instructor Adrienne Gallant, certified in Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention, for this six-session beginner level class to increase your strength, flexibility,balance and overall sense of well-being. No previous Tai Chi experience necessary. Space is limited and registration is required. Go to JourneysToHealth to register. Co-sponsored by Journey to Health. 6-week Session starts 4/4 @ 2 pm.

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Post-It Note Art Show
Throughout the Month of March

Artists of all ages are invited to participate in the Library’s first Post-It Note Art Show. Don’t think you’re an artist? You are! The Library firmly believes that we’re all artists and have stories to share.

The only requirement to enter a piece of art is that it be on a 3” x 3” sticky note. Art can be drawings, painting or collage, but if items are added to the sticky note, it must be able to support its weight when stuck to the wall. Works of art will not be labeled, but artists are welcome to include identifying information on the front or back of their work.

The art can be any theme, but the Library will not accept artwork that is political or religious in nature or promotes hatred and intolerance.

Art can be made at home, but starting on February 27, a selection of sticky notes and art supplies will be available at the library for art creation on site. If art is made at home, please keep a few extra sticky notes adhered behind artwork in order to preserve the “sticky”.

Artists may submit multiple works of art.

Participants are encouraged to submit their pieces by March 3, but the show will be up for the month of March and pieces will be accepted throughout the month.

Art pieces will not be returned. On March 31, artists and interested members of the public are invited to come to the Library and select a piece from the show, to give to a friend or to keep to start their own “Post-It Note Art Collection”.

Please contact Patricia King at 594-0310 or pking@rocklandmaine.gov for more information or with questions.

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APRIL IS POETRY MONTH!  Annual Poetry Month Contest Opens March 1st!

This year’s theme is Small but Mighty– we want to see your best haiku. Haiku are 3 line poems that traditionally follow a 3 line, 5-7-5 syllable pattern and are typically have a nature theme. Enter up to 5 haiku per person, via mail, email, or in person through 4/12. Winners will be featured on our social media, bonus point issued if all submitted haiku share a theme. Click HERE for details or contact Jessie at jblanchard@rocklandmaine.gov.

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AARP FREE TAX PREP INFO- TAX PREP IS NOW FULL

Please call 207-594-0310 for more information.

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Introducing Bendable Maine!

Bendable Maine allows residents of all ages and backgrounds to easily discover and access content that is just right for them on a wide variety of subjects and then acquire new knowledge and skills through online courses as well as local, in-person learning opportunities. The vast majority of the learning made available through the system is FREE to residents of the state. Bendable Maine's work-related platform includes career pathways, backed by Maine employers, where you can earn a digital badge, giving you a leg up in your job search.

Bendable Maine also has resources on a wide variety of topics, including cooking healthier meals, handling personal finances, fixing things around the house, understanding technology—even foraging for mushrooms.

The platform features personal learning playlists from individual residents across Maine. It has resources from state and local providers (the university and community college systems, career centers, adult education programs, music schools, art museums and many others), along with a wide range of national providers (including Study.com, edX, GCFGlobal and a dozen more). Visit maine.bendable.com to learn more.

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Sign Up for hoopla today!

We introduce hoopla, our new subscription app. With hoopla Digital, Rockland Public Library cardholders will be able to instantly read, watch, and listen to their choice of more than 1,000,000 titles, for FREE! This includes TV series, newly released music, bestselling audiobooks, eBooks, Great Courses, and much more everywhere you have a screen - your computer, your phone, your car, even your TV. All you need is your valid library card!

Cardholders may borrow up to five (5) titles each month; however, a Binge Pass allows unlimited streaming (only) using only one of your five borrows. The Binge Pass is currently available for magazines, Curiosity Stream (engaging documentaries and nonfiction series), Hellosaurus (interactive, engaging, and educational shows for kids ages 2 to 8), and Great Courses.

The library is able to provide this new service thanks to funding from the Rockland Public Library Endowment Association.

For more information, or help getting set up, call 594-0310 or email: refdesk@rocklandmaine.org.

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BOOK STOP is OPEN FOR BUSINESS!

The Friends of Rockland Library volunteers run The Book Stop, a wonderful used bookstore located on the lower level of the library building. The Book Stop sells gently used books in all genres, as well as DVD’s and CD’s, all at bargain prices. It is open year-round, Monday through Saturday, 10am to 1pm. Donations of nice quality items for re-sale are gratefully accepted, please contact a Library staff member for donation guidelines. All proceeds benefit the library.

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We are pleased to share that patrons now have access to the Library's subscription to Booklist Reader. Booklist Reader is a digital magazine, featuring diverse readers' advisory recommendations, for readers and listeners of all ages. Filled with high-interest, themed lists that showcase books people can read and check out now. Booklist Reader is an exclusive service for library subscribers and their patrons. (That's You!) This link will live in the Digital Resources part of this website, under Find Something New to Read.

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Do you love comic books and graphic novels? Rockland Library cardholders now have FREE access to online titles through the ComicsPlus app. Follow the link HERE for instructions on downloading the app, reading direct from the website, and using your library card to log in. TONS of titles are available, including new and popular works for both adults and kids.

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