Music Together

Rockland Public Library will host Music Together, a 45-minute early childhood music and movement for families sponsored by First National Bank, for six Saturdays through October.

Music teacher Shannon Burns will lead families in circle songs, instrument play and rhythm in this free class. Burns discovered her love of the arts at an early age — dancing, playing piano and cello, singing in choirs, and performing in plays and musicals throughout her childhood and into early adulthood. With over 20 years of experience, she has spent her career as a social worker and rehabilitation counselor supporting children, youth and their families to determine and reach their life goals.

Space is limited and is first come, first served. Sign-in starts at 10 a.m. at the front desk of the library for the 10:30 a.m. class on May 16, June 20, July 18, Aug. 15, Sept. 19 and Oct. 17. No registration in advance.

This Music Together of Midcoast Music Academy class is for ages 0–5 with caregiver(s). The class follows the recommendations of child development researchers — grouping children of a variety of ages to foster natural, family-style learning. Each child participates at his or her own level. Any caregivers — parents, grandparents, nanny — can bring the children. The whole family is welcome for this important family music experience. Midcoast Music Academy is a community music school that was founded in 2012.

‘Little Landscapes Art Workshop’

Adults 18 and older are invited to explore the world of miniature landscape drawing and painting with the Center for Maine Contemporary Art teaching artist and miniaturist Tara Morin at the Rockland Public Library on Monday.

The May 18 event, “Little Landscapes Art Workshop,” is at 2 p.m. in the Community Room at the library. Morin will share her tips for creating pocket-sized pictures of favorite places.

Space is limited, so registration is required. Call 594-0310, email [email protected] or stop by the library to register.

CMCA is a nonprofit organization with a mission to advance contemporary art in Maine through direct engagement with artists and the public, creating exceptional exhibitions and outstanding education programs that communicate the transformative power of the art of our time, according to its website.

CMCA will host its annual Art Party on July 8.

Celebrate release of Midcoast Poetry Journal’s 3rd volume

Rockland Public Library will host a celebratory event for the recent release of volume three of the Midcoast Poetry Journal, a collection of poems by Midcoast poets, at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 21.

Local poets, including members of the Rockport and Thomaston libraries’ Poets’ Corner groups and organizers of the Midcoast Poetry Calendar, have shared their work in this new publication.

The public is invited to enjoy readings by the contributing poets in the library’s Community Room. An open mic session will follow. Copies of the journal will be available for purchase at this free event.

For more information or with questions, contact [email protected]. The Rockland Public Library is located at 80 Union St.

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