Check here for new  books, audiobooks, and DVDs.  Updated the first of each month.

The library will be closed Mon. Feb. 15, for President's Day.  No items are due on that day.

Book Club for All Ages
Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 6 PM

Children's Room.  Pizza and book discussion.  Bring your favorite book; and pick up a free copy of next month's title.  The pizza is provided.

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Be there...For a "Mystery Party"
Friday, Feb. 19, at 2 PM

Children's Room.  Entrance fee - must have read either one Hardy Boys or Nancy Drew mystery.

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Spelling Bee to benefit Rockland Public Library
Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 7 PM / Rockland District High School

Admission is free.  Please come support the teams!  Baked goods will be sold by the Friends of the Rockland Public Library.
Bee Mistress - City Manager Rosemary Kulow
Judges - City Fire Chief Charlie Jordan and RDHS Principal Tom Forti
Timekeeper - Library Director Amy Levine

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Free tax preparation help
Mondays from 9-1, Feb 1 through April 12.

Certified AARP tax councilors will be available Monday mornings through tax season to help prepare your Federal and Maine income tax forms.  By appointment only: 594-0310.

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Purchase a BAGGU bag and help support the Library!

All proceeds benefit library programs. Baggu bags are:
-Great for books, travel, the gym, shopping, or the perfect small gift.
-Hold the contents of 2-3 plastic grocery bags (up to 50 pounds).
-Made of 100% ripstop nylon.
-For sale in the Book Stop (lower level) and Check out desk for only $9.

 

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Plan your 2010 Garden AND Support the Friends of Rockland Public Library

The Friends are continuing their partnership with Botanical Interest Seeds, so please visit the BI website when planning your 2010 garden. 25% of all orders will benefit the Friends. Simply follow the link below to start browsing through the Botanical Interest website:

http://www.botanicalinterests.com/store/register_affiliate.php?AffiliateId=302

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Library Catalog Workshop
Monday, Feb. 22, 6-7 PM

Learn how to use MINERVA, the statewide catalog, to locate books, movies & music.  Request an item online and renew materials on your account.  Mouse skills required.  Please register at the Reference Desk: 594-0310.

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IRS Tax Forms at the Library

Children's Drawing Class / Tuesday, February 02, 2010 4:00 PM Children's Storytime / Wednesday, February 03, 2010 10:30 AM Children's Storytime & Craft / Wednesday, February 03, 2010 10:30 AM The Mughal Gardens of Afghanistan / Thursday, February 04, 2010 6:30 PM Baby Storytime / Friday, February 05, 2010 10:00 AM Library Skills Class / Friday, February 05, 2010 11:00 AM Children's Storytime / Saturday, February 06, 2010 10:30 AM Children's Drawing Class / Tuesday, February 09, 2010 4:00 PM All Ages Book Club / Tuesday, February 09, 2010 6:00 PM Children's Storytime & Craft / Wednesday, February 10, 2010 10:30 AM Demonstration & Talk: Tai Ji, Meditation / Thursday, February 11, 2010 6:30 PM Baby Storytime / Friday, February 12, 2010 10:00 AM Children's Storytime / Saturday, February 13, 2010 10:30 AM Library Closed / Monday, February 15, 2010 9:00 AM Owls of Maine / Tuesday, February 16, 2010 10:00 AM Children's Drawing Class / Tuesday, February 16, 2010 4:00 PM Special Children's Storytime / Wednesday, February 17, 2010 10:30 AM AAUW Program: Bugs of the Sea / Wednesday, February 17, 2010 1:00 PM Musical Performance: Sage for Someone / Thursday, February 18, 2010 6:30 PM Baby Storytime / Friday, February 19, 2010 10:00 AM Children's Storytime / Saturday, February 20, 2010 10:30 AM Children's Drawing Class / Tuesday, February 23, 2010 4:00 PM Children's Storytime & Craft / Wednesday, February 24, 2010 10:30 AM Film & Discussion: Dr. Farmer's Remedy / Thursday, February 25, 2010 6:30 PM Baby Storytime / Friday, February 26, 2010 10:00 AM Library Skills Class / Friday, February 26, 2010 11:00 AM