The newsletter of the Rowley Public Library
Sponsored by the Friends of the Rowley Public Library
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We are still open - please check the website for visitor instructions |
All visits are limited to 30 minutes. We are open for browsing in our adult and YA areas. Many services available on a walk-in basis. We also offer Curbside and Grab-&-Go pickup.
*read a newspaper (Boston Globe and Newburyport Daily News)
*use a computer
*browse in the Children's Room or Local History Room.
Current Library Hours:
Mon-Thu : 10 am - 6 pm
Fri + Sat : 10 am - 2 pm
Visit our Calendar for holiday closings & hours. |
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Join our Winter Library Challenge! For teens & adults. |
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Our Winter Library Challenge, "New to You", is a chance for you to try different library resources & book categories, keep track of your reading, and share your favorite discoveries with the library and your fellow readers, in a new and fun way.
Sign up on Beanstack to track your progress. Each badge competed is another entry in the prize drawing!
Broaden your horizons and earn a chance to win an awesome prize - an Amazon Kindle!
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This month's featured online resource: |
We are excited to announce the addition of Hoopla to our collection of online resources!
Instantly borrow eBooks, audiobooks, comics, music, movies, TV shows, and more, 24/7 with your library card! For a short tutorial, view this quick start guide.
Signing up for hoopla is easy! Just visit Hoopla or download the app to your device, and have your library card handy. Hoopla also works with Apple TV, Roku, Alexa, and more.
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Tech help offered virtually by phone, online video meeting, or email |
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Did you get a new device this holiday season? Do you need help downloading ebooks and audiobooks? Want to learn how to stream free music and movies? Schedule an appointment for one on one tech help in the format that works best for you. Call 978-948-2850 or email info@rowleylibrary.org
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Dungeons & Dragons meets online February 20, 10 am - 12 pm |
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Join us for an online edition of Dungeons & Dragons on Saturday February 20. Dungeon Master Alex Keevan has the adventure waiting - click here to join on the Discord platform. All are welcome, beginners and experienced players alike. Best for Ages 10+ |
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Rowley Library Book Club to meet online on March 4 |
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Join us virtually on Zoom on Thursday, March 4 at 6:30pm to discuss the New York Times bestseller The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah.
In 1974, Ernt, a Vietnam POW, moves his family to the unforgiving Alaska wilderness. Their small, supportive community helps them settle in, and everything is looking up. But as winter descends, mother Cora and teen Leni are forced to cope with Ernt’s deteriorating mental state on their own.
The library will have copies of the book available, so call us to pick one up today, or get links to order your own copy here. For more information, call the library at 978-948-2850, or email info@rowleylibrary.org to sign up, and we’ll send you sign-in details on Zoom. The book club meets on the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m., and future titles are listed on our web site.
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Message from the President of the Friends of the Rowley Library |
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Hello Rowley Community: The Board of the Friends of the Rowley Library have our thinking and planning hats on for fun and safe fundraisers and events in 2021. Expect news about little free lending libraries in a few locations around town in a few months, lovingly being crafted by an awesome Eagle Scout badge candidate. We expect that things will still take time to go back to our much missed and beloved old normal. Teri and Marypat, the Children's Librarians might be putting lots of "grab'n go" bags together again to keep kiddos excited about coming to the library this summer with funding from the Friends. We are trying to figure out safe book collection and book sale for this summer. We hope you renew or join the Friends during our May Membership month so that we can hand over those funds to the library to fund programming to benefit our community at large. Bring on your ideas and wishes too and maybe even join the Board. E-mail us at friendsboard@rowleylibrary.org.
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Our bi-monthly virtual meetings are now being held the first Wednesday of every even month with the next one on February 3rd, 2021 at 7:00pm |
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The Peabody-Essex Museum is open, and we have discounted passes! Reserve your PEM library pass with us and then log into their ticket page to reserve a date and time to visit PEM. We will give you the web site and code for your discount (limited to 2 people) when you reserve your pass. Get more information about their opening plans at the PEM web site.
The Wenham Museum is also open and accepting library passes. Tickets must be reserved online - check their web site for more details.
Zoo New England Passes are now available for the Stone Zoo and Franklin Park Zoo. Online reservations are required.
We also have the State Parks Pass, which gives you free parking at all state parks. And you can now request it like a book in the catalog! Search "Parks Pass" to request it, and just drop it in the book return on your way home.
Reopening soon
The Boston Children's Museum plans to reopen soon but has not announced a date- please check their web site. Once they reopen, our discount coupons are available for Thursday or Saturday visits. Timed tickets should be purchased online. Please visit their web site for current information.
The New England Aquarium plans to reopen Feb. 5. Once they reopen, reservations must be made by phone or in person with your discounted Library pass. You may purchase 4 tickets at the discounted rate. Find current information on their web site here.
The Museum of Fine Arts plans to reopen Feb. 3. Once they reopen, all visitors will be required to reserve a timed-entry ticket for admission online. Get a library discount code to use online before you purchase your tickets. Get current information about their reopening from the MFA web site.
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Genealogy club on hiatus but help is available |
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We miss being able to meet in person in the Local History Room each month to work together on our genealogy puzzles and stumpers.
Patrons may visit the History Room by appointment, call 978-948-2850 to sign up. We are also able to help virtually - email history@rowleylibrary.org with your questions.
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By Appointment only. Please use the link below to schedule an appointment or call the library.
One family at a time for 30 minutes. No computers, no games, no toys, no puzzles and no seating. Browse stacks only.
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Valentine Mystery Bags
The Children's Room will be offering Mystery Take & Make bags for two groups: 7-11yr olds and Teens.
Quantities are limited. First come first serve. All bags will be placed on the
Grab & Go shelves just inside lobby.
Watch our FB page, watch our website or Call the Children's Room for additional info.
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Bags will be available week of February 8th |
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(978) 948-2850 or www.rowleylibrary.org |
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