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The Rockport Public Library is offering back porch pickup by appointment during library hours. Click for additional information.

Please join us for Summer Reading 2021! Anyone can participate! All you have to do is register to receive a kit, and participate in as many of our events and challenges as you’d like. Participating earns you awesome prizes, like tickets to local aquariums and zoos, and bragging rights, of course.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4 1:00—3:00 PM Want to help local shelter animals AND do your summer reading? Join the Rockport Public Library and Cape Ann Animal Aid for "Rescue Readers", a weekly program where you can sign up to read to cats, kittens, dogs, or puppies that are waiting to be adopted.

Virtual Event via Zoom, Thursday, August 5, 1:30—2:00 PM Wrap up Summer Reading 2021 with the Buttonwood Park Zoo's Virtual Zoo Keeper chat on Asian elephants and animal adaptations.

Thursday, August 5th at 7 PM. Join SIGNING Basics for their popular “Anything Goes” American Sign Language event that will get you excited about learning ASL. You will have Fun learning via games and activities that will have you smiling, giggling, or outright laughing. This is an excellent event for beginners, and intermediate learners can be enjoyed by individuals that have more advanced skills.

Show how much you love your furry friend when you make a silhouette portrait of your kitty or pooch. Pop up Art School will teach you how to draw a fancy frame and customize the portrait with your pet's name.

Join Bruce Faithwick as he explores the aspect of going within rather than without! He will discuss the blocking out of stressful triggers, finding peace by living in the current moment and incorporating a simple time tested meditation technique. There will be a short meditation sitting. This can help us achieve a lasting state of peace and happiness found through no outer experience.