The newsletter of the Rowley Public Library
Sponsored by the Friends of the Rowley Public Library
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In response to the rapidly rising number of COVID cases in Town, masks/face coverings are now required in all Town offices and buildings, per the Rowley Board of Selectmen. This includes library visitors and meeting room users.
We continue to offer Curbside and Grab-&-Go pickup for your convenience and comfort level. Visit our web site for more information , or call us at 978-948-2850.
The library now opens at 9am Monday - Saturday!
The Library will be closed Monday, February 21 for the holiday.
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ROWLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY IS GIVING AWAY A
KINDLE FIRE 7"
The library wants to show our love in February by giving away a Kindle Fire.
In order to enter to win a Kindle, please visit our Facebook page. There you will find instructions to like our page, comment a favorite book, and share the post. One lucky winner will be announced on February 14th!
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ZOOM EVENT: Behind-The-Scenes Tour Of The New England Patriots Hall Of Fame
Tuesday, February 1, 7pm
Attention New England Patriots fans! Join Patriots Hall of Fame staff for a live virtual tour of the Hall of Fame. Get an inside look at some of their unique artifacts! Bring your questions as an interactive Q&A session will follow.
About the Patriots Hall of Fame: The Kraft family’s investment in The Patriots Hall of Fame presented by Raytheon Technologies accomplishes its goal of giving Patriots fans a unique, technologically advanced venue to relive and celebrate great moments and great players. The Hall is a modern “museum” that takes guests through Patriots and New England football history in a cutting-edge way, utilizing amazing video and audio to tap into fans’ emotions in a manner never before seen in a sports museum. It also works to freshen the experience with new exhibits and renovations. Presented in partnership with the Tewksbury Public Library.
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ZOOM EVENT: The Extraordinary Story Of The Tuskegee Airmen
Tuesday, February 8, 2pm
Learn the story of how a group of black men, who were once considered of little value to the World War II war effort, proved they could take down enemy aircraft abroad and racial barriers at home. Led by Jeffrey Urbin, Education Specialist at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. In partnership with the Tewksbury Public Library.
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ZOOM EVENT: The Great British Baking Tour
Wednesday, February 9, 7pm
Enjoy a delightful culinary tour of the UK inspired by “The Great British Baking Show” television series, aired on PBS. Learn about making a proper cup of tea, regional specialties, their origins, and the particular parts of the UK they hail from. Even the trickiest parts of British recipes will be translated for Americans so you can try them in your own kitchen. Pick up useful travel tips as well, just in case you’d like to create your own tour! Led by Claire Evans, a UK travel/relocation consultant and former UK resident. In partnership with the Tewksbury Public Library.
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ZOOM EVENT: Asteroids, Comets and Near Earth Objects
Friday, February 18, 11am
There is a lot of natural debris in space. Depending on their paths composition and locations, they have been assigned different names. They are mostly harmless. Find out what they are, how they effect the earth and what NASA is doing to study them. NASA Solar Ambassador Regina Conrad will discuss the NASA Missions Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) and Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (NEOWISE). Conrad started as a weekend planetarium educator in 2005 at the Andrus Planetarium in the Hudson River Museum, Yonkers, NY after her first total soar eclipse. In 2011, she was invited to speak regularly at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center before the Friday Night Observation. Now retired, Conrad is a Solar System Ambassador and a part-time library program coordinator in New Hampshire. In partnership with the Tewksbury Public Library.
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Rowley Library Book Club
Thursday March 3 at 6:30pm
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Join us at the library on Thursday, March 3 at 6:30pm to discuss Mostly Dead Things by Kristen Arnett, a darkly funny drama about a Florida family in the aftermath of suicide. Jessa-Lynn struggles to keep the family taxidermy business afloat after the death of her father, while also trying to keep the rest of her eccentric family from falling apart. Can they find their way back to one another and salvage their family?
The library has copies of the book available, so 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. 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. Sponsored by the Friends of the Rowley Public Library.
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Reserve your Museum Passes online from home! |
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You can now reserve your passes online- and view and print them from home! Make sure you get a discount pass from us BEFORE purchasing your tickets. Check our Museum Passes page to see what's available- by museum or by date. All our museums accept passes printed from home or displayed on a device except the State Parks Pass.
Don't miss:
Many museums are now requiring masks, and some are requiring proof of vaccination. Please check their current policies on their web sites before your visit.
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We have added new items to our LIBRARY OF THINGS!
PROJECTOR
GIANT TUMBLE TOWER
CASSETTE TAPE TO MP3 CONVERTER
UKULELE
METAL DETECTOR
FOOD DEHYDRATOR
EXTERNAL DVD DRIVE
Here's a complete list. Check out these items and more at the front desk.
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Join in on the Friends fun!
Throughout the year we have numerous ways you can be involved and support the Friends. Whether it is by volunteering at our fundraising events, becoming a Friends member or joining us at a meeting, we'd love to have you! Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 2nd at 7pm at the library. Hope to see you there!
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With the new year zipping right along, be sure to mark your calendars for our upcoming spring fundraisers:
Spring Book Sale: May 13,14,15 - More details to come!
Spring book sale donation collection days: April 9 & 30 from 9am-12pm
In order for donations to stay manageable, donations will ONLY be accepted at the library during these times.
Spring perennial flower and plant sale: May 21st on the library front lawn. Closer to the event we will be able to share specific types of flowers and plants available. All will be locally sourced!
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Have a fantastic February! -The Friends Board- Siegi, Laura, Steve and Tara
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The Friends-sponsored weekly adult yoga class meet on Monday evenings @ 5:30 pm.
Elissa Shoreman, founder and owner of Buddhaful Souls Yoga Studio of Rowley, teaches this gentle class suitable for all fitness levels. Cost is $12 per class, or $10 for Friends members. Students should bring a yoga mat or towel and wear comfortable clothes. Classes meet each Monday that is not a holiday.
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Genealogy Club meets Feb. 14th |
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Join us from 5-7 pm on Monday, February 14th in the Local History Room for Genealogy Club, where like-minded researchers can make use of the Library’s resources, share ideas, and make progress on family stories. No experience necessary. No expert on hand, but those who have been working on this for a while will help you get started.
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Puzzles & Coloring have returned to use at your own discretion. It is strongly recommended that all patrons wear face masks. |
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Take & Make craft coming in February |
We have a pop-up Take & Make craft coming in February - Book Hedgehogs! For ages 3-17. No sign-ups, first-come-first-served. They will be put out near the Grab & Go shelf in the lobby the second week of the month. Come by and pick them up while supplies last!
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The RPL Joins the Annual Boston Bruins PJ Drive! |
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The 2022 Boston Bruins & Cradles to Crayons PJ Drive takes place from February 1st to March 31st and the Rowley Public Library needs your help! Please consider donating a pair of children's pajamas, new & with tags, to the box in the Children's Room.
These pajamas will go to children in need living in low-income and homeless situations. The goal this year is 5,000 pairs of pajamas!
You can find more information on the Cradles to Crayons website.
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Storytime is On the Way Back! |
Given the uptick in cases, storytime has been pushed back to March.
Join us once monthly for a Baby Bouncers Storytime for ages 0 to 2 years, or the Family Storytime for ages 3+.
Our first meeting will be at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, March 16th for the younger age group or at 12:00 PM on the same day for an older kids storytime and craft.
No registration is required! See our website for more information.
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Welcome to our New Youth Assistant! |
Please join us in welcoming Arianne Slauenwhite to the Youth Services team! Arianne, also called Ari, has been working in public libraries for almost a decade. In addition to the Rowley Public Library, Ari also works as an Assistant Librarian at the Peabody Institute Library of Danvers. Ari began working in libraries in Andover and found that library work was her true calling as it allowed her to serve her community and promote her love of books. In 2021, Ari completed her Masters in Library Science at Valdosta State University, furthering her desire to work in this field. When she's not in the library, she loves spending time with her family, reading (historical fiction, biographies, and mysteries), cooking, baking, and taking walks.
Ari is very excited to be a part of the Rowley Public Library, so please stop by to meet her when you get the chance!
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Introducing: Wonderbooks! |
The Rowley Public Library has recently acquired a sizeable collection of new Wonderbooks by Playaway.
Wonderbooks are another way to help keep your child engaged with a story, as it plays the audiobook alongside the pages as you read.
Check them out in the Children's Room starting this month!
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Interested in learning more about Rowley Public Library's Youth Services Department?
Follow us on Twitter & Instagram for updates, book recommendations, and information on upcoming programming.
Twitter: @rplyouth
Instagram: @rpl_youthservices
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Check our online calendar and Facebook for activities.
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(978) 948-2850 or www.rowleylibrary.org
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