Rockport Public Library

09/10/2026

Many thanks to Logan Parker of the Maine Natural History Observatory and the Maine Nightjar Monitoring Project for his fascinating sneak peek at some of the data that will be found in the new Maine Bird Atlass (2017-2022). It was especially interesting to learn how Logan and others gather the the information for their various studies, and especially alarming to see some of the charts that detailed the decline of aerial insectivores in Maine. For more info about the Maine Bird Atlas, join Logan and Maine Audubon for an online presentation on Sept. 16: details at: https://maineaudubon.org/events/maine-bird-atlas-final-presentation-online/ Thank you to our program partner AMC Maine for bringing Logan to the Rockport Library. Join us at the library for our next program in this series on Wednesday, October 16, at 6 p.m. for a presentation called: Working Forests, Thriving Communities

09/05/2026

September 5 is "World Beard Day," so we figured that we would take a moment to showcase the impressive beard on upcoming presenter, Logan Parker. Parker will be giving a talk at the Rockport Public Library on Sept. 9 entitled, "Highlights from the New Maine Bird Atlas (2018-2022): Examining Aerial Insectivores." Parker is deeply dedicated to understanding and protecting Maine’s rich biodiversity. He served as the lead technician for the comprehensive Maine Bird Atlas (2018-2022) and is a co-author of its publication. In addition to his extensive work with the Atlas, Logan is the founder of the Maine Nightjar Monitoring Project and a passionate advocate for avian conservation. This program is presented in partnership with the Appalachian Mountain Club, Maine Chapter. AMC Maine We hope to see you there!

09/05/2026

The Rockport Public Library will be CLOSED on Monday, September 7 for Labor Day. We will reopen for regular operating hours and programming on Tuesday, September 8. May you enjoy a long, peaceful weekend.

09/03/2026

A big THANK YOU to Valerie Neal who took time out of her vacation to join us at the Rockport Library for a presentation about her new book "On a Mission: The Smithsonian History of US Women Astronauts." The best speakers care deeply about their subject matter, and it was SO clear that Valerie is extremely proud of the 61 female astronauts she profiled. Copies of the book are available for sale at Barnswallow Books, and the library has a copy as well. Check out the book and get to know these extraordinary women who made, and continue to make, history ALSO herstory.

09/02/2026

From Sept. 2 - Oct. 29, artist and writer Judy O'Dell will exhibit a collection of photographs at the Rockport Public Library in a show entitled, “What the Glaciers Left Behind.” The display in the library’s Marine Room will feature images of glacial erratics that O’Dell created using a digital camera modified to record infrared light. O’Dell’s show of photography will be accompanied by a few selections of geologically-inspired book art created by Sandy Weisman. Glacial erratics are rocks or boulders that have been moved by ice and deposited in new locations where they may seem “out-of-place” since they may not match native bedrock of the area. The public will have an opportunity to learn more about the topic in greater detail on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 6 p.m. when Brooks McKinney, Ph.D. gives his presentation “Glacial Erratics: Strange Rocks from Stranger Times” at the Rockport Library.

09/01/2026

Representational landscape artist Susan Dowley will exhibit a collection of her oil paintings at the Rockport Public Library Sept. 2 - Oct. 29. The show, entitled “Sun, Wind, and Tides,” features a selection of her works depicting Maine’s landscapes and seascapes in all four seasons.

08/26/2026

Summer might be winding down, but the programs schedule at the Rockport Library is winding UP! We have SO MANY things planned for September: female astronauts, aerial insectivores, Chinese education, glacial erratics, book sales, and Music Together® returns! Click to see our September Events Calendars for Adults and Kids:

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