2025 Adult Summer Reading Challenge - Level Up at Your Library Begins!

Attention Readers: Adults can register for the RML Adult Summer Reading Challenge on the Beanstack app or website .  Prefer to keep track of your reading on paper? Just visit the library and pick up a paper Bingo sheet. Follow this link to register ......More

Attention Readers: Adults can register for the RML Adult Summer Reading Challenge on the Beanstack app or website .  Prefer to keep track of your reading on paper? Just visit the library and pick up a paper Bingo sheet. Follow this link to register https://rocklandmemoriallibrary.beanstack.com/ The Adult Summer Reading  Challenge runs June 23 - August 8 and participants are entered into weekly drawings and a Grand Prize Drawing for fun prizes. All your reading (ebooks, audiobooks, print, magazines/newspapers, etc.)  counts towards earning badges (on beanstack) or entries (paper form) to win prizes.  If you have questions about RML's Summer Reading Challenge, please contact Cheryl at (781) 878-1236 x 1307 or [email protected]. The Adult Summer Reading Challenge is funded by the Friends of Rockland Memorial Library. https://rocklandmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/2025-adult-summer-reading-challenge-level-up-at-your-library-begins/

Upper Level Library Rockland Memorial Library, 20 Belmont Street, Rockland, MA, 02370

Picnic in the Park with Project Bread

Picnic in the Park is back! Beginning June 23rd, Rockland youth can drop by the library to receive a free lunch through the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Monday through Thursday, 11:00-11:30. No lunch will be served on July 3rd.  For children up to 18 years of......More

Picnic in the Park is back! Beginning June 23rd, Rockland youth can drop by the library to receive a free lunch through the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Monday through Thursday, 11:00-11:30. No lunch will be served on July 3rd.  For children up to 18 years of age. No enrollment in a program is necessary to receive a free lunch. Lunches must be eaten on site. https://rocklandmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/picnic-in-the-park-with-project-bread/

Library Lawn Rockland Memorial Library, 20 Belmont Street, Rockland, MA, 02370

Make a Rainbow Tie-Dye Shirt đ

Join us on the library lawn for a t-shirt tie-dyeing extravaganza! T-shirts are provided. Wear clothes you don't mind getting messy! Registration is required. Ages 10 and up. This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Rockland Memorial Library htt......More

Join us on the library lawn for a t-shirt tie-dyeing extravaganza! T-shirts are provided. Wear clothes you don't mind getting messy! Registration is required. Ages 10 and up. This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Rockland Memorial Library https://rocklandmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tie-dye-t-shirt-workshop/

Library Lawn Rockland Memorial Library, 20 Belmont Street, Rockland, MA, 02370

Cookbook Club

Join us at our Cookbook Club meeting where we share our dishes made from recipes from select cookbooks and enjoy them together! Please stop by the Adult Circulation area where the book(s) will displayed for you to select a recipe to join us with at our Cookbook Club ......More

Join us at our Cookbook Club meeting where we share our dishes made from recipes from select cookbooks and enjoy them together! Please stop by the Adult Circulation area where the book(s) will displayed for you to select a recipe to join us with at our Cookbook Club Meeting. Ages 18 and up  https://rocklandmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/cookbook-club-8/

Meeting Room Rockland Memorial Library, 20 Belmont Street, Rockland, MA, 02370

Picnic in the Park with Project Bread

Rockland youth can drop by the library to receive a free lunch through the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Monday through Thursday, 11:00-11:30. No lunch will be served on July 3rd. For children up to 18 years of age. No enrollment in a program is necessary to rec......More

Rockland youth can drop by the library to receive a free lunch through the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Monday through Thursday, 11:00-11:30. No lunch will be served on July 3rd. For children up to 18 years of age. No enrollment in a program is necessary to receive a free lunch. Lunches must be eaten on site. https://rocklandmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/picnic-in-the-park-with-project-bread-39/

Library Lawn Rockland Memorial Library, 20 Belmont Street, Rockland, MA, 02370

"Level Up at Your Library" Summer Reading Kickoff! đĽł

Level up at the library with our 2025 Summer Reading Program!  Kick off the summer with an interactive and engaging performance from comedic magician Ed Popielarcyzk. Enjoy a piece of cake, pick out some books, and start your summer reading! This program is generou......More

Level up at the library with our 2025 Summer Reading Program!  Kick off the summer with an interactive and engaging performance from comedic magician Ed Popielarcyzk. Enjoy a piece of cake, pick out some books, and start your summer reading! This program is generously funded by the Rockland Cultural Council and the Friends of the Rockland Memorial Library  Stop in 15 minutes before our program begins to hear from Rockland Trust about their "Reading Makes Cent$" summer program https://rocklandmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/level-up-at-your-library-summer-reading-kickoff/

Meeting Room Rockland Memorial Library, 20 Belmont Street, Rockland, MA, 02370

Virtual Program: Attention Writers: - Writing Advice From Macavity Award-Winning Author James W. Zis

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email.**  James Ziskin is an American author known for his award-winning crime fiction, particularly the Ellie Stone mystery series.......More

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email.**  James Ziskin is an American author known for his award-winning crime fiction, particularly the Ellie Stone mystery series. Born in 1960 and raised in Amsterdam, New York, Ziskin pursued his passion for languages by studying Romance languages and literature at the University of Pennsylvania. His academic background in linguistics, including a focus on Italian and French, has significantly influenced his writing style and story lines. Before becoming a full-time writer, Ziskin worked as a photo-news producer and writer in New York City and served as the director of NYUâs Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò. He also spent fifteen years in the Hollywood post-production industry, managing large international operations in subtitling, localization, and visual effects. His international experiences include living and working in France, Italy, and India. He speaks French and Italian. Ziskinâs Ellie Stone series, set in the early 1960s, has garnered much critical acclaim. The fourth book, Heart of Stone, won the 2017 Anthony Award for Best Paperback Original and the Macavity Award for Best Historical Mystery. His novel Turn to Stone received the 2021 Barry Award for Best Paperback Original and the Macavity Award for Best Historical Mystery. Additionally, his novels and short stories have been finalists for the Edgar, Agatha, Lefty, and Sue Grafton Memorial Awards. His ninth book, The Prank, will be released in July of 2026. Register here for this Zoom event:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9117474972287/WN_PBFV2WtmT6Gw0i4yApamVQ#/registration Thank you to Tewksbury Public Library & the Tewksbury  Writing Group for sharing this online program. https://rocklandmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-program-attention-writers-advice-from-macavity-award-winning-author-james-w-ziskin/

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Picnic in the Park with Project Bread

Rockland youth can drop by the library to receive a free lunch through the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Monday through Thursday, 11:00-11:30. No lunch will be served on July 3rd. For children up to 18 years of age. No enrollment in a program is necessary to rec......More

Rockland youth can drop by the library to receive a free lunch through the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Monday through Thursday, 11:00-11:30. No lunch will be served on July 3rd. For children up to 18 years of age. No enrollment in a program is necessary to receive a free lunch. Lunches must be eaten on site. https://rocklandmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/picnic-in-the-park-with-project-bread-46/

Library Lawn Rockland Memorial Library, 20 Belmont Street, Rockland, MA, 02370

Keepin' It Real: RML's Adult Nonfiction Book Discussion Group

Keepin' It Real: RML's Nonfiction Discussion Group for Adults Join us as we read and discuss memoirs, narrative nonfiction, biographies, & current events - books suggestions are always encouraged. Our June book is "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer New members are alw......More

Keepin' It Real: RML's Nonfiction Discussion Group for Adults Join us as we read and discuss memoirs, narrative nonfiction, biographies, & current events - books suggestions are always encouraged. Our June book is "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer New members are always welcome! Contact Cheryl at (781) 878-1236 x 1307 or email [email protected] for more information. https://rocklandmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/keepin-it-real-rmls-adult-nonfiction-book-discussion-group-17/

Upper Level Library Rockland Memorial Library, 20 Belmont Street, Rockland, MA, 02370

Virtual Event: Join MassEquality Education Fund for: Fighting for Our Kids: Navigating the Anti-LGBT

Virtual Event: Join MassEquality Education Fund : Fighting for our Kids: Navigating the Anti-LGBTQ+ Landscape Wednesday, June 25 at 6:30 PM Register Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi......More

Virtual Event: Join MassEquality Education Fund : Fighting for our Kids: Navigating the Anti-LGBTQ+ Landscape Wednesday, June 25 at 6:30 PM Register Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0CaCuiiSS_K1T25GbRo3rg This is a HYBRID event - in-person will be held at the Joshua Hyde Public Library in Sturbridge, MA Thank you to the Joshua Hyde Public Library for generously sharing this event with us! https://rocklandmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-event-fighting-for-our-kids-navigating-the-anti-lgbtq-landscape-hybrid-in-person-held-at-the-joshua-hyde-public-library-in-sturbridge-ma/

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Virtual Program: Bestselling Author Martha Hall Kelly "The Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book Club"

Online Event (ZOOM) Bestselling author Martha Hall Kelly will discuss her new historical fiction novel, The Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book Club, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts." Wednesday, June 25, at 7:00 PM About Martha: Martha Hall Kelly is......More

Online Event (ZOOM) Bestselling author Martha Hall Kelly will discuss her new historical fiction novel, The Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book Club, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts." Wednesday, June 25, at 7:00 PM About Martha: Martha Hall Kelly is theâŻNew York Times bestselling author ofâŻLilac Girls,âŻLost Roses,âŻSunflower Sisters, andâŻThe Golden Doves. Born and raised in Massachusetts, she was inspired to write this novel by her motherâs family, the Smiths, who settled on Marthaâs Vineyard in 1891. She received journalism degrees from both Syracuse and Northwestern universities and worked as an advertising copywriter for many years before becoming a novelist. With more than two million copies of her books soldâŻand translated in fiftyâŻcountries,âŻMartha lives in Litchfield, Connecticut, and Hobe Sound, Florida. About The Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book Club: Two sisters living on Marthaâs Vineyard during World War II find hope in the power of storytelling when they start a wartime book club for women in this spectacular novel inspired by true events, from the New York Times bestselling author of Lilac Girls. 2016: Thirty-four-year-old Mari Starwood is still grieving after her motherâs death as she travels to the storied island of Marthaâs Vineyard, off the coast of Massachusetts. Sheâs come all the way from California with nothing but a name on a piece of paper: Elizabeth Devereaux, the famous but reclusive Vineyard painter. When Mari makes it to Mrs. Devereauxâs stunning waterfront farm under the guise of taking a painting class with her, Mrs. Devereaux begins to tell her the story of the Smith sisters, who once lived there. As the tale unfolds, Mari is shocked to learn that her relationship to this island runs deeper than she ever thought possible. 1942: The Smith girlsânineteen-year-old aspiring writer Cadence and sixteen-year-old war-obsessed Briarâare faced with the impossible task of holding their failing family farm together during World War II as the U.S. Army arrives on Marthaâs Vineyard. When Briar spots German U-boats lurking off the islandâs shores, and Cadence falls into an unlikely romance with a sworn enemy, their quiet lives are officially upended. In an attempt at normalcy, Cadence and her best friend, Bess, start a book club, which grows both in members and influence as they connect with a fabulous New York publisher who could make all of Cadenceâs dreams come true. But all that is put at risk by a mysterious man who washes ashoreâand whispers of a spy in their midst. Who in their tight-knit island community can they trust? Could this little book club change the course of the war . . . before itâs too late? Register here for this virtual program: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5017476829216/WN_-1vJLKyBTWmtHrNnIwV1gw Thank you to Tewksbury Public Library for sharing this event https://rocklandmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-program-bestselling-author-martha-hall-kelly-the-marthas-vineyard-beach-and-book-club/

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Budding Bookworms đ

Come join us as we sing songs and read stories together. This program is for ages 3-5 years old. Siblings are welcome. https://rocklandmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/budding-bookworms-11/

Meeting Room Rockland Memorial Library, 20 Belmont Street, Rockland, MA, 02370

Picnic in the Park with Project Bread

Rockland youth can drop by the library to receive a free lunch through the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Monday through Thursday, 11:00-11:30. No lunch will be served on July 3rd. For children up to 18 years of age. No enrollment in a program is necessary to rec......More

Rockland youth can drop by the library to receive a free lunch through the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Monday through Thursday, 11:00-11:30. No lunch will be served on July 3rd. For children up to 18 years of age. No enrollment in a program is necessary to receive a free lunch. Lunches must be eaten on site. https://rocklandmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/picnic-in-the-park-with-project-bread-53/

Library Lawn Rockland Memorial Library, 20 Belmont Street, Rockland, MA, 02370

Needle Felted Bubble Tea Patches with Pop Up Art School đ§

Make a fun and fruity bubble tea patch to put on your jacket or backpack.  Pop Up Art School will show you the basics of needle felting--creating three dimensional art with wool roving and a barbed needle. You'll leave the class with your patch and all the tools and......More

Make a fun and fruity bubble tea patch to put on your jacket or backpack.  Pop Up Art School will show you the basics of needle felting--creating three dimensional art with wool roving and a barbed needle. You'll leave the class with your patch and all the tools and knowledge to needle felt more cute crafts on your own! Ages 12 and up.  Registration is required.  This program is generously funded by the Rockland Cultural Council and the Friends of the Rockland Memorial Library. https://rocklandmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/needle-felted-bubble-tea-patches-with-pop-up-art-school/

Meeting Room Rockland Memorial Library, 20 Belmont Street, Rockland, MA, 02370

Squishies

Pick out a squishy foam fidget toy to decorate and take home! Ages 10 and up.  Registration is required. This program is generously funded by the Friends of the Rockland Memorial Library. https://rocklandmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/squishies......More

Pick out a squishy foam fidget toy to decorate and take home! Ages 10 and up.  Registration is required. This program is generously funded by the Friends of the Rockland Memorial Library. https://rocklandmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/squishies/

Meeting Room Rockland Memorial Library, 20 Belmont Street, Rockland, MA, 02370

Candy Bar Bingo đŤ

Battle it out with bingo cards to win a sweet jackpot! Admission price of one candy bar. All ages https://rocklandmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/candy-bar-bingo/

Meeting Room Rockland Memorial Library, 20 Belmont Street, Rockland, MA, 02370

Satuit Band

Bring a chair or blanket and join us for a free concert by the Satuit Band, hosted by the Friends of the Rockland Memorial Library! This program is supported by a grant from the Rockland Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council......More

Bring a chair or blanket and join us for a free concert by the Satuit Band, hosted by the Friends of the Rockland Memorial Library! This program is supported by a grant from the Rockland Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency https://rocklandmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/satuit-band/

Library Lawn Rockland Memorial Library, 20 Belmont Street, Rockland, MA, 02370

Last Day to Drop Off for the Annual Youth Art Show đ¨

Attention all artists ages 4-18!  Make sure to bring your masterpiece to the Children's Room by the end of the day on June 30th for it to be displayed upstairs in the rotunda for the month of July.  Your entry may be any artistic medium, no larger than 1x2 feet la......More

Attention all artists ages 4-18!  Make sure to bring your masterpiece to the Children's Room by the end of the day on June 30th for it to be displayed upstairs in the rotunda for the month of July.  Your entry may be any artistic medium, no larger than 1x2 feet large.  Please include your name, age, phone number, and the title of your piece. https://rocklandmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/last-day-to-drop-off-for-the-annual-youth-art-show/

Children's Room Rockland Memorial Library, 20 Belmont Street, Rockland, MA, 02370

Sunshine Stories and Songs đ

Join us on the library lawn for stories and songs followed by hand stamps! All ages.  In the event of inclement weather we will meet inside https://rocklandmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/sunshine-stories-and-songs/

Children's Room Rockland Memorial Library, 20 Belmont Street, Rockland, MA, 02370

Picnic in the Park with Project Bread

Rockland youth can drop by the library to receive a free lunch through the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Monday through Thursday, 11:00-11:30. No lunch will be served on July 3rd. For children up to 18 years of age. No enrollment in a program is necessary to rec......More

Rockland youth can drop by the library to receive a free lunch through the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Monday through Thursday, 11:00-11:30. No lunch will be served on July 3rd. For children up to 18 years of age. No enrollment in a program is necessary to receive a free lunch. Lunches must be eaten on site. https://rocklandmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/picnic-in-the-park-with-project-bread-33/

Library Lawn Rockland Memorial Library, 20 Belmont Street, Rockland, MA, 02370

Fossil Discoveries with the Children's Museum in Easton

Calling all junior paleontologists! Make fantastic fossil discoveries at the library with the Children's Museum in Easton. Learn fun facts about dinosaurs and discuss how they may have gone extinct, then dig in to the dirt to excavate fossil castings of your own to t......More

Calling all junior paleontologists! Make fantastic fossil discoveries at the library with the Children's Museum in Easton. Learn fun facts about dinosaurs and discuss how they may have gone extinct, then dig in to the dirt to excavate fossil castings of your own to take home! Ages 5-10.  Registration is required This program is generously funded by the Rockland Cultural Council and the Friends of the Rockland Memorial Library. https://rocklandmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/fossil-discoveries-with-the-childrens-museum-in-easton/

Meeting Room Rockland Memorial Library, 20 Belmont Street, Rockland, MA, 02370

Pizza Talk & Tasting with Therapy Gardens

Join Therapy Gardens for a special Pizza Talk and Tasting event for adults. This fun program offers the chance to learn about different types of pizza and how they are made, including Massachusetts own âSouth Shore Bar Pizzaâ. Attendants will get to sample different ......More

Join Therapy Gardens for a special Pizza Talk and Tasting event for adults. This fun program offers the chance to learn about different types of pizza and how they are made, including Massachusetts own âSouth Shore Bar Pizzaâ. Attendants will get to sample different styles of pizza after the discussion. Registration is required - registration opens June 2, 2025 This program is funded by Massachusetts Cultural Council, Rockland Cultural Council, & Friends of Rockland Memorial Library https://rocklandmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/pizza-talk-tasting-with-therapy-gardens/

Meeting Room Rockland Memorial Library, 20 Belmont Street, Rockland, MA, 02370

Picnic in the Park with Project Bread

Rockland youth can drop by the library to receive a free lunch through the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Monday through Thursday, 11:00-11:30. No lunch will be served on July 3rd. For children up to 18 years of age. No enrollment in a program is necessary to rec......More

Rockland youth can drop by the library to receive a free lunch through the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Monday through Thursday, 11:00-11:30. No lunch will be served on July 3rd. For children up to 18 years of age. No enrollment in a program is necessary to receive a free lunch. Lunches must be eaten on site. https://rocklandmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/picnic-in-the-park-with-project-bread-40/

Library Lawn Rockland Memorial Library, 20 Belmont Street, Rockland, MA, 02370

<span class="event-collapsible-expander">-</span> Therapy Dogs (8 Events)

Come spend time with therapy dog Belle! Sign up for a 15-minute time slot to spend time reading, visiting, or even just cuddling with Belle! All ages are welcome. Registration is required. https://rocklandmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/therapy-dog......More

Come spend time with therapy dog Belle! Sign up for a 15-minute time slot to spend time reading, visiting, or even just cuddling with Belle! All ages are welcome. Registration is required. https://rocklandmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/therapy-dogs-89/

Children&#039;s Room Rockland Memorial Library, 20 Belmont Street, Rockland, MA, 02370

Dungeons and Dragons đ˛

Are you ready to rise to the challenge? Join our teen volunteer, Dungeon Master Zac, for a "one-shot" D&D campaign! You'll quest to lands unknown, slay monsters and minions, explore hoards of forgotten treasure, conquer evil and save the day! No experience necessary......More

Are you ready to rise to the challenge? Join our teen volunteer, Dungeon Master Zac, for a "one-shot" D&D campaign! You'll quest to lands unknown, slay monsters and minions, explore hoards of forgotten treasure, conquer evil and save the day! No experience necessary; beginners welcome! Zac will have everything you need to begin your hero's journey. Ages 10 and up Registration is required for each session. We can't play with less than four adventurers, so tell your friends! https://rocklandmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/dungeons-and-dragons/

Young Adult Room Rockland Memorial Library, 20 Belmont Street, Rockland, MA, 02370