The newsletter of the Rowley Public Library
Sponsored by the Friends of the Rowley Public Library
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Library hours:
Monday - Thursday, 9am - 7pm
Friday & Saturday, 9am - 2pm
Closed Sunday
We will be closed Monday, May 30, for the holiday.
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Healthy Living for the Body and Brain
Tuesday, May 10, 1pm
Zoom from home, or watch at the library
Learn about the lifestyle choices that impact the aging process including diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement and gain hands-on tools for a plan for healthy aging.
Presented by the Alzheimer's Association.
REGISTER HERE to watch from home, or join our viewing party at the library- no registration required!
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Scam and Fraud Prevention
Thursday, May 12, 2PM
The Rowley Police Department will be presenting on internet safety, scam prevention, and personal safety. Join Officer Mazzie for a presentation followed by a Q&A session. Learn how to spot common scams, keep your money secure, and report fraud.
Enjoy coffee or tea and pastries! Free- no registration required.
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Brought to you by the Rowley Public Library and the Rowley Council on Aging.
Please contact the Rowley Council on Aging for transportation assistance at 978-948-7637.
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A Conversation with Author and Poet Ocean Vuong
Thursday, May 26, 7PM
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Join us for a very special event with prize-winning poet, novelist and educator Ocean Vuong, author of On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous, a NYT bestseller and winner of the 2019 New England Book Award for Fiction, in conversation with Professor Sandra Lim, Ph.D., prize-winning poet, and professor of English at the University of Massachusetts in Lowell.
A brief reading will be followed by a conversation between our esteemed guests. Questions for the author can be submitted in advance to jfitzhanso@chelmsfordlibrary.org to be forwarded to Professor Lim.
This program is being offered in partnership with the Chelmsford Public Library and other area libraries.
Registration is required for this Zoom event. Please register HERE.
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Rowley Library Book Club
Thursday June 2 at 6:30pm
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This will be our final meeting before our summer break. We will be back next fall starting in September. Our June book selection is always a classic chosen with group input. This month we will be reading A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving, voted a PBS Great American Read Top 100 Pick. In the summer of 1953, two eleven-year-old boys--best friends--are playing in a Little League baseball game. One of the boys hits a foul ball that kills the other boy's mother. The boy who hits the ball doesn't believe in accidents; Owen Meany believes he is God's instrument.
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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Knitting & Crocheting Group
Wed. May 11 & Thurs. May 26, 6-8 pm.
Enjoy knitting and crocheting at the Rowley library! Drop in to our large meeting room for the entire time or whenever you can. All levels are welcome, beginner to expert – we will all help each other. Watch the calendar for future dates! If you would like to be added to this group's email list to be notified of upcoming dates and info., email Amy at aroderick@rowleylibrary.org.
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Genealogy Club meets Monday May 16
Join us from 5-7 pm on Monday, May 16 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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Yoga - Monday evenings @ 5:30 pm.
Elissa Shoreman, founder and owner of Buddhaful Souls Yoga Studio of Rowley, teaches this gentle adult 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. Sponsored by the Friends of the Rowley Public Library.
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May is Membership Month and We Hope You'll Join
Another year has flown by and membership month is here! Thank you to everyone who volunteered stuffing envelopes so we could get the mailing out to Rowley residents and businesses. It's a big task! We hope you will consider renewing or joining for the first time. Your membership in the Friends directly helps support the library. Every member is appreciated!
Friends Meeting
Join us at our annual Friends Board meeting Wed. June 1 at 7:00pm held in the large meeting room at the Rowley Library. Board elections will also occur at this meeting. Thank you to those who expressed interest in being a board nominee.
The Friends Board meets in person in the Library Meeting Room at 7:00pm on the first Wednesday of every other month on even months. We also have a kick-off meeting in January. The Friends are an active group fundraising with events such as the book sale, cookie walk and plant sale.
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Book Sale!
Save the date for the book sale Saturday, May 14th & Sunday May 15th 9am-2pm. Friday May13th is preview night, 5:30pm-7:00pm for dealers and members of the Friends. All proceeds from the book sale benefit the Library. Hope to see you there!
Spring Perennial and Plant Sale
Our spring plant sale will be Saturday 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.
Pollinator Garden
The next step in creating the pollinator garden in the back garden took place; weeds and roots were pulled, dirt prepped and weed blocker placed. A big thank you to all those who helped with this effort. Stay tuned for more!
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The Friends of the Rowley Public Library is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization whose sole mission is to support the Rowley Public Library by providing financial assistance to help defray the cost of library and staff development programs not covered under the annual operating budget, and by organizing volunteers to assist library staff.
Wishing everyone a Happy Spring!
The Friends Board- Siegi, Laura, and Steve
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This month's featured online resource: |
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With Chilton Library, get the detailed information you need to tackle vehicle maintenance and repairs. Find repair, maintenance, service, and how-to information for almost any car - FREE with your Rowley library card. Watch a short intro HERE.
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This month's featured museum: |
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Strawbery Banke Museum
Reopening May 1. Located in Portsmouth, NH, their nearly 10-acre campus, including the historic buildings and historical gardens, is open daily, 10 AM - 5 PM. Enjoy interactive exhibits and visit with staff in period dress engaged in traditional crafts. A museum store and several restaurants are on site. Free daily admission for a family (2 adults + children under 17) with the library pass. Check their web site for current visiting guidelines.
Reserve your Museum Passes online from home!
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 get a complete list of museums, and to see what's currently available- by museum or by date. Reserve passes up to 2 months in advance. All our museums accept passes printed from home or displayed on a device except the State Parks Pass.
Many museums still require timed tickets or masks, or have limited hours. Please check their current policies on their web sites before your visit.
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Currently in our gallery and display case
Featured Artists
Cecelia Searles is sharing her work in watercolor and pastel with us this month. Having loved nature and art since she was a child, she now finds herself with enough time to pursue their blending. The change of seasons reflected in the marshes, the forests, and the oceans, inspires her subject matter. Her goal is to evoke a shared sense of nature's ever-changing beauty and harmony through color and form. The display will be up through May.
Display Case
This month in our display case, the Rowley Senior Center is celebrating Older Americans Month. In the next 25 years, 1 in 5 Americans will be an older adult. Check out all that your senior center has going on! Their display this year features examples of the crafted handiwork of their members. Check out what else they’re doing in their newsletter.
We have been proud to show off so many local artists and collectors in the past! If you would be interested in displaying your work in the future, either on our walls or in our display case, please contact us.
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Join the Rowley Puzzle Swap
There are now puzzles available at the library! The Rowley Puzzle Swap group is sharing their puzzle collection in the library lobby. Borrow a puzzle, bring it back when you're ready for a new one. You'll find their puzzles in the lobby on the shelves under the library's Grab & Go shelf. Guidelines for borrowing or donating a puzzle are posted by their collection.
This is a community group- you do not have to be a Rowley resident or have a library card to participate. To join their group or get more information, please visit their Facebook page.
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Puzzles, Toys, & Coloring have returned to use at your own discretion. |
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Take & Make craft coming in May |
We have a pop-up Take & Make craft coming in May - Marbled Planets & Moon Dough! 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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Calling all anime fans! Join us once monthly to watch a few episodes, enjoy some light snacks, and take part in an activity. Here you’ll be able to meet like-minded people and share in conversations about the anime we all know and love, or maybe discover something new! |
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No registration is required for this club, so feel free to drop in! For teens 13 to 18 years of age. Kids ages 11 to 12 are allowed to join us with permission from a guardian as some of the anime is suitable for those 13+.
Our first meeting is May 26th from 4:00 to 5:30 PM.
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May's teen take and make craft kits are on the way!
These are crafts that are suitable for kids ages 12+ and may take a bit more work than some of our younger take and makes.
These will be available monthly and are first-come, first-serve.
May's Teen Take & Make is a Universe Shaker & Planet Lights!!
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Not sure what to read? Let us help! |
If you're a teen between the ages of 13 and 18 and you have trouble figuring out what to read next, the Youth Services Department has a solution for you!
The YA LitCrate is a mystery box filled with books and goodies for you to enjoy! All you have to do is fill out a form to let us know what you enjoy reading, and we'll give you a call when it's ready to pick up.
The books and box must be returned, but the gifts inside are yours to keep!
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Interested in participating? Look at our website here for more information on how to get your LitCrate!
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The Youth Services Team is proud to introduce some new, monthly passive programming:
Each month in the Children's Room, you'll be able to participate in a themed scavenger hunt for a special bookmark and a guessing game in order to win a prize!
May's theme is ASTRONOMY!
Scavenger Hunt: Miss Sarah & Miss Ari need some information on the planets, but they've been scattered around the room! Can you help us? Give our questions your best try in order to win a prize.
Guessing Game: We've trapped a bunch of small planets inside of a glass jar, can you count them for us? Prizes will be awarded to the closest guess in two age groups: 5 years & younger | 6 to 12 years.
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YOUTH SERVICES MAY PROGRAMMING |
The RPL Youth Services Department is proud to announce a host of new programming for the month of May!
May 2nd from 3:30 to 4:30 PM: LEGO Club
May 4th from 9:30 to 10:00 AM: Baby Bouncers Storytime
May 4th from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM: Family Storytime
May 11th from 3:30 to 4:30 PM: Teen Write-In
May 12th from 3:30 to 4:30 PM: Bookworm Buddies Book Club
May 16th from 3:30 to 4:30 PM: LEGO Club
May 18th from 9:30 to 10:00 AM: Baby Bouncers Storytime
May 18th from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM: Family Storytime
May 18th from 3:30 to 5:30 PM: Night at the Museum Movie Showing
May 19th from 10:00 to 10:45 AM: Family & Kids Yoga
May 19th from 3:30 to 4:30 PM: Rainbow Book Club
May 23rd from 3:30 to 4:30 PM: Graphic Novel Book Club
May 24th from 4:00 to 4:30 PM: Alec Carvlin Author Talk
May 26th from 4:00 to 5:30 PM: Anime Club
May 31st from 3:00 to 5:00 PM: Teen Theatre Tuesday
Please visit our website for more information regarding registration & additional programming details.
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Have you been looking for a place to relax and ease some of the remaining pandemic-induced stress from your mind and your child's mind?
Look no further than the Rowley Public Library! Join us once a month as Elissa from Buddhaful Souls Yoga studio introduces adults and children to the benefits of yoga and mindful breathing.
The program runs once a month on Thursdays at 10:00 AM, April through September. Registration is required and can be completed by calling (978) 948-2850 or stopping by the library.
Registration for the May 19th class is open now!
Program sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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May's Book Clubs are Blooming! |
Bookworm Buddies: Bookworm Buddies is a book club for kids ages 8 to 12 where we’ll read a book and discuss it afterward. Join us for light snacks, an activity, and great conversation!
May's Book: Front Desk by Kelly Yang
Graphic Novel Book Club: If you’re interested in expanding your horizons into graphic novels then look no further! Join us to read a great graphic novel, enjoy some light snacks, and make a few new friends!
May's Book: Amulet #2 by Kazu Kibuishi
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Rainbow Book Club: Those aged 12 to 18 are welcome to join us virtually for a book club celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community. This meeting is held virtually through Zoom, so please register here.
May's Book: Heartstopper #1 by Alice Oseman
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See our website for more information & registration! |
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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
M-Th 9am-7pm, Fri. & Sat. 9am-2pm
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