Groups & Meetings

All groups are open to the public and welcome new members!

 

 

French flag and Eiffel Tower

FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP
Mondays & Fridays, at 1:30 pm

Parlez-vous français? Practice your French with friends and neighbors who are also fluent speakers.

People talking with hand gestures

DISCUSSION GROUP
Tuesdays, at 10:00 am

This group is open to discussing all viewpoints and ideas.

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BRIDGE
Thursdays, at 1:00 pm

Stop by to play this fun and challenging classic card game. Players of all levels are welcome. 

Close-up of mahjong game tiles.

MAHJONG
Fridays, at 10:00 am

Mahjong or mah-jongg (English pronunciation: mah-JONG) is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. It is commonly played by four players (with some three-player variations).

Thread, scissors, and fabric scraps

FIBER ARTS
1st, 3rd, & 5th Tuesdays, at 3:00 pm

Do you knit, spin, crochet, embroider, felt, or practice other types of fiber arts? Would you like to work on your projects alongside other like-minded enthusiasts? This lively group is a great place to ask questions, share tips, and enjoy the company of other fiber artists.

Male and female poets sitting at a table in the library's Marine Room

ROCKPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY POETS' CORNER
1st and 3rd Thursdays, at 4:00 pm

The Rockport Public Library Poets' Corner is a welcoming group of local poets of all ages and backgrounds. Email Bill Eberle at bill@wcedesign.com for more information.

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TAVALO ITLALIANO
ITALIAN LANGUAGE DISCUSSION GROUP
2nd and 4th Thursdays, at 4:00 pm

This group welcomes participants at all levels of Italian language proficiency. For more information, contact Francis Boscoe at francis.boscoe@gmail.com.

TO READ OR NOT TO READ:
ROCKPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY'S BOOK CLUB
First Wednesdays, at 6:00 pm

Librarian Stephanie Curcione leads this friendly group to discuss one selected book each month. Although discussion questions may be presented during the meetings, members are encouraged to bring their thoughts, criticisms, and individual perspectives to the table. If you cannot attend in person, a Zoom link is available. Email scurcione@rockportmaine.gov for more information.

Upcoming Book Selections:

We are skipping July's meeting

November 6th, The Best Minds, by: Jonathan Rosen

December 4th, A Boy Called Christmas, by: Matt Haig

January 8th, The Lost Story, by: Meg Shaffer