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Rockport Public Library Newsletter
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Schedule Changes
The library will be
closed on Saturday, April 1 for the Annual Town Meeting.
The library will also be
closed for Easter on Sunday, April 16 and for
Patriots' Day on Monday, April 17.
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Friends' Book Sale
Friday, April 7 through Sunday, April 9
Located in the Peggy Dirk Brenner Friends' Room the Friends of the Rockport Public Library will be hosting their spring book sale fundraiser on Friday, April 7 from 10 am - 5 pm, Saturday, April 8 from 10 am - 5 pm and Sunday, April 9 from 1 - 5 pm
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Just in time to stock up for summer!
PLEASE NOTE: The Friends will also provide a Members' Preview on Thursday, April 6 @ 5 pm. Membership can be obtained "at the door" for new and renewing individuals.
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Kids' Corner
Singin' and Swingin' and Gettin' Creative
Music Together
Join Teresa Coelho for an interactive music and movement program
Sunday, April 2 at 3 pm
. Especially suited for children birth through 5 years of age and their families. Come prepared to make music together!
Tuesday Morning Stories & More
Children and their caregivers are invited
to join the library for a half hour of story time fun geared toward children 3+ years of age on both April 11 and April 18 at 10 am.
PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Room will be open from 9:30 - 11:30 am for both Tuesday morning story times.
 Children's Music Concert with Ruthanne Paulsen
Join us for a special children's music concert of movement and music with Ruthanne Paulsen
Tuesday, April 18 at 10 am. Young families won't want to miss this joy-filled event!
PLEASE NOTE: The
Children's Room will be open from 9:30 - 11 am for this event.
Family Movie Afternoon
The ocean is calling... so bring a blanket, a pillow and a friend, and enjoy the ride on
Wednesday, April 19 @ 2 pm.
 Club Lego
Build an imaginary creation or complete a challenge for an hour of Lego fun
Thursday, April 20 at 2 pm. Then share your masterpiece with others from our display case.
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Teen Time
Mark your calendars and set your smart phones!
 Awesome Book Club
Tuesday, April 4 @ 3:30 pm
Do you love to read? Do you love to talk about things you've read with your friends? Then join us for a time to share awesome books from an experienced critic - you! Space is limited, so call and reserve your place today. And remember, bring the most awesome book you have read and see if it gets the "awesome" stamp of approval. Suitable for grades 4 - 6.
Cool and Practical Robots
Tuesday, April 18 @ 2 pm
Join staff from Massachusett's own iRobot Inc. for a program about the robotics industry.
Learn about the many career paths available when you study
engineering!
Come see how the robots work, the engineering science behind the robots and get a chance to interact with the robots up close and
personal!
Join us for some robotics fun!
Teen Movie Night 
Wednesday, April 19 @ 5:30 pm
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (PG13)
Save the Rebellion. Save the Dream.
MakerSpace Workshop
Thursday, April 20 @ 10:30 am
Kids ages 10+ are invited to an
interactive MakerSpace Workshop
with Arthur Evans where you
will learn about and experience:
- 3D Design Software
- 3D Printing
- Robotics
Space is very limited! Registration required!
Call or email today to reserve your place:
978-546-6934 or cbender@rockportlibrary.org
Funded by the Rockport Cultural Council and the Friends of the Rockport Public Library
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Sandy Bay Historical Society Program Series
Tuesday, April 11 @ 7 pm
This monthly program series is back on the calendar now that spring is here with a great line-up in store.
We are kicking it off with
Women of the Lighthouses
with local poet Suellen Wedmore.
This series is free and open to the public.
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April Education Expo
Thursday, April 27
The Rockport Public Schools believe that they draw strength from the community they serve, and they wish to increase opportunities for interaction and meaningful dialogue between students and Rockport residents. Because they value demonstration as a way to introduce students and their skills, they will be hosting several events throughout the Town of Rockport at their first annual April Education Expo. The Rockport Public Library is honored to support this town-wide event by providing one of the exhibition venues.
Colonial America and the Road to the American Revolution
(4 - 5 pm)
1763 marked the beginning of the long road to revolution for the American colonies. By 1775, military actions erupted. How were the colonists and their leaders going to respond? How had protests over taxation taken things to this point?
Join fifth grade students for an in depth look at the establishment and settlement of the 13 colonies as well as the trouble between the colonies and Great Britain that led to our independence!
France Trip and French Club (5 - 6:45 pm)
A collection of pictures and videos from the French Club's trip to Paris, Loire Valley and Provence during April Vacation. Plus a sneak peak of French Club members teaching 1st and 3rd graders the basics of the French language to prepare future travelers to France.
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Knitting, Technology and Games
Oh my!
Which Craft? Circle
Enjoy lively conversation with fellow artisans while you work on your craft project.
Monday, April 10 and 24 at 11 am
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 Device Advice
Need help using a computer, smartphone or tablet? Then, call or email the library, your one stop shop for device advice. Sessions are one-on-one and generally scheduled for
Wednesday afternoons, so book your slot today.
PLEASE NOTE: Bring your own device(s) for your scheduled appointment.
Board at the Library
Join us for some classic board game excitement
Thursday, April 20
at 6:30 pm
. We have Apples to Apples, Bananagrams, Checkers, Chess, Clue, Monopoly, Risk, Scattergories, Scrabble and Trivial Pursuit. Choose your challenge!
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 Monthly Discussion Groups
"Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow."
~ Anthony J. D'Angelo
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Apr 3 @ 3 pm
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Emerson's Essays Seminar
Essays: Emerson's The Over-Soul and
Thoreau's Life Without Principle
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Apr 5 and 19 @ 4 pm
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Homer's The Iliad Discussion Group
Book/Chapter: Check website calendar for details |
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Apr @ 4 pm
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Poetry Readers
Title: Different Hours by Stephen Dunn
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Apr 23 @ 2 pm
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Sunday Book Chat
Title: Continental Drift by Russell Banks
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Apr 24 @ 4 pm
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Greek Drama Discussion
Title: Andromache by Euripides
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Apr 24 @ 6 pm
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Monday Evening Book Group
Title: The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown
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Apr 26 @ 2 pm
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Current Issues Discussion Group
Title: Billion-Dollar Ball: A Journey Through the
Big-Money Culture of College Football by Gilbert M. Gaul
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Apr 26 @ 7 pm
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History Book Club
Theme: The History of Class in America
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Weekly Movie Screenings
Wednesdays and Saturdays @ 2 pm
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Apr 5
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NO MOVIE SCREENING due to Friends' book sale prep |
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Apr 8
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NO MOVIE SCREENING due to Friends' book sale
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Apr 12
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The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) |
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Apr 15
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Captain Fantastic |
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Apr 19
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NO MOVIE SCREENING due to School Vacation Week |
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Apr 22
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Doctor Strange |
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Apr 26
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You Were Never Lovelier |
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Apr 29
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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them |
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Tax Forms
Last call
If you haven't completed your taxes yet, the library has both federal and state forms available for you near the circulation desk.
Come on by at your convenience to grab either a
1040, 1040A or 1040EZ (federal) form and/or a
Form-1 or Form-1 NR/PY (state) form to process your taxes. These include instructions.
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