The newsletter of the Rowley Public Library
Sponsored by the Friends of the Rowley Public Library
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The Rowley Board of Health strongly encourages all persons, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a mask indoors.
We continue to offer Curbside and Grab-&-Go pickup for those not comfortable visiting the library. Visit our web site, or call 978-948-2850.
The library now opens at 9am Monday - Saturday!
The Library will be closed the following holidays this month: Saturday January 1, Monday January 17.
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Rowley Library Book Club
Thursday February 3 at 6:30pm
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Join us at the library on Thursday, February 3 at 6:30pm to discuss Memorial Drive, by Pulitzer Prize–winning poet Natasha Trethewey. In 1985, when the author was just 19, her former stepfather shot and killed her mother. Writing about her mother’s life growing up in the segregated South, Trethewey reflects on the racism, domestic violence, and trauma of sudden loss that shaped her into the person she is today.
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! 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:
Make sure you get a discount pass from us BEFORE purchasing your tickets! Museums are changing their plans as we speak, so please check their current policies on their web sites.
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Join in on the Friends fun in the new year!
We’d love to have you join our annual kick-off meeting Wednesday, January 5th from 7pm-8pm in the Library Meeting Room. Please email friendsboard@rowleylibrary.org for more information, or check out our web page.
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Holiday Fundraisers were a Success! |
A big THANK YOU to everyone who contributed as a volunteer, donor, or buyer to our holiday basket raffle and cookie sale fundraisers! And congratulations to the basket raffle winners! We hope you all enjoyed the activities as much as we did. Not only were they fun but collectively they also raised over $2,000 that will go towards library programming. |
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Thinking Spring…
Though it’s definitely the winter season now, the Friends are preparing for our spring fundraisers and have some preliminary information to share. Further details will be provided as we get closer to the events.
Spring Book Sale: May 13,14,15
Book 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: Planning is in the works for May. More details to come.
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Wishing everyone a happy, healthy 2022! -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 resumes January 10th |
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Join us from 5-7 pm on Monday, January 10th 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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With Author Alerts you will never miss the latest books or movies of interest! Get notified immediately by e-mail or text message when new releases by your favorite authors or performers are added to any MVLC library. Sign-up for Author Alerts is quick and easy - all you need is an e-mail address or phone number.
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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 January |
We have a pop-up Take & Make craft coming in January - Slingshot Snowmen! 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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Storytime is On the Way Back! |
We're not quite ready to get back to pre-pandemic storytimes, but that doesn't mean we can't take back a little normalcy!
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, February 23rd 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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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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