The newsletter of the Rowley Public Library
Sponsored by the Friends of the Rowley Public Library
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During National Library Week 2022, share the connections you've made thanks to your library. Did you find a great book? Get access to computers? Attend a great program or storytime? Did you make new friends at the library’s book club? Tell us by posting to Instagram, Twitter, or on the I Love Libraries Facebook page hosted by the American Library Association. Use the hashtag #MyLibrary. The ALA will gather all the entries, and one randomly selected winner will receive a $100 Visa gift card. The promotion starts Sunday, April 3 at 1pm and ends on Saturday, April 9 at 1pm. Don’t forget to tag your library!
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Jumpstart your financial future! |
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Don't miss the last two of our series of virtual interactive personal finance workshops! Participants do not need any financial expertise.
All workshops will be led by the Babson Financial Literacy Project (BFLP), a not-for-profit initiative designed to help younger adults acquire the financial knowledge and skills necessary for long-term independence and prosperity. Open to everyone age 17 and over. Great for older teens & college-age, new graduates, and new adults!
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Decisions! Decisions! Everything You Need to Know When On-Boarding at Work
Tuesday, April 5, 7pm via Zoom
When you start a new job, some of your first decisions may be about saving for retirement and choosing a health insurance plan. How much should I put into my retirement account? Which investments should I choose? Which health insurance plan will serve my needs and be affordable? The choices can be daunting. Join us to gain some important insights on how to make these essential decisions.
REGISTER HERE for this Zoom event.
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Protecting You and Your Assets
Tuesday, April 19, 7pm via Zoom
Life as an independent adult can feel complicated and overwhelming. How can you be ready for the challenges ahead? This workshop will help you organize and prepare for your adult life!
REGISTER HERE for this Zoom event.
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A Cultural and Historical Reflection of the 1960s
Through the Music of The Beatles
Wed., April 27, 6:30PM
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The Beatles are the most influential band in history. In 1964, their breakout moment on The Ed Sullivan Show was seen by an estimated 73 million viewers in their first live American television performance. On April 4, 1964, they became the only artists to ever occupy the top five spots of the Billboard Hot 100 chart simultaneously. With landmark albums like Revolver and Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, they consistently broke musical barriers. They have sold more than one billion records. As a testament to their longevity and popularity, their album titled 1, containing all their #1 hits, was the best-selling album of the 2000s. Their music is timeless and appeals to fans in every generation.
Fran Hart, founding member of the Beatles tribute band 4EverFab, combines live music with a multi-media presentation to explore, not only the music of The Beatles, but the influence they exerted in every area of the cultural landscape. A musical journey for all ages.
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This program is supported in part by a grant from the Rowley Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. |
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Candidates Night, Thursday April 21, 7 pm. |
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All candidates for local office will be invited to present a brief introduction as to why they are qualified for the position they are seeking. There will be an opportunity for audience Q & A. The event will be aired live and repeated by Rowley Community Media (Verizon Channel 26, Comcast Channel 9) or can be viewed on demand on Rowley Community Media's web site. Hosted by the Friends of the Rowley Public Library.
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Rowley Library Book Club
Thursday May 5 at 6:30pm
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In April we are reading Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell, a National Book Critics Circle award winner. As the Black Death sweeps through England, Shakespeare’s wife Agnes guides her young family in Stratford as her husband pursues his career in London. When tragedy strikes, the effects on the family and their marriage prove devastating, even as the events inspire one of Shakespeare’s greatest works.
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. April 13 & Thurs. April 28, 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 notified of upcoming dates and info., email Amy at aroderick@rowleylibrary.org.
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Genealogy Club meets Monday April 11 |
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Join us from 5-7 pm on Monday, April 11 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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Board Updates! Seeking Nominations!
Our Secretary moved out of state leaving the position of Friends Secretary open. The Secretary is responsible for writing all meeting minutes in google docs and to attending to general correspondence regarding Friends events and planning. Writing advertising and posters/ads for events can be shared with the VP as available.
Our VP decided she will be pursuing multiple other interests and will not be running again in June. Laura has been a very active VP helping extensively at Friends events, writing the Friends contribution to the monthly library newsletter DoDates and done advertising and posters/ads for events.
Treasurer Steve Markarian and President Siegi Aigner-Crooks are running again for their respective positions.
If you are interested in a board position, please tell us a little about yourself by emailing friendsboard@rowleylibrary.org by April 20th. Nominations will be made April 27th followed by elections during the annual Friends Board meeting Wed. June 1 at 7:00pm held in the large meeting room at the Rowley Library.
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. If you are interested in a board position, please tell us a little about yourself by emailing friendsboard@rowleylibrary.org by April 20th. Nominations will be made April 27th.
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. Please note there will not be a regular Friends meeting in April.
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April Book Donation Days & May Book Sale
Spring cleaning is in the air, inside and out. It's a perfect time to check for books you may want to donate to the Rowley Library for our book sale May 13 - 15th.
Book donations are only accepted during our two book collection days at the library Saturday April 9th and Saturday April 30th 9:00am - 12:00pm. No textbooks, encyclopedias, digests, magazines or VHS tapes please!
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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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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Try Creativebug, a collection of arts and crafts video tutorials, giving you on-demand access to expert instruction in drawing, painting, sewing, knitting, crocheting, quilting, baking, and more. Use your Rowley library card to set up a free account and enjoy unlimited access. Watch a short intro HERE.
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This month's featured museum: |
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Children's Museum of NH
Though there's always something fun to do, join them for Science Fridays for messy experiments and activities that focus on sensory fun for 3+, included with admission! They're open Wed.-Sat. 9-12 and 1-4, and Tues.+ Sun. 9-12. Check their web site for current visiting guidelines and to reserve tickets.
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
This month our artist is Katie Goodall. Her series, "The Work of Women", centers the contributions of women and gender-expansive people at their workplace, wherever that may be. The idea occurred to her when she found some old photographs of her grandmother working in her kitchen. She was an incredible baker and cook, and she shared her love through the food she made. But photographs of her in the kitchen are rare. The photographs celebrate dignity in effort that is seen or unseen, paid or unpaid, occurring in diverse spaces. Katie began this series because we seldom photograph ourselves at work, and yet we spend much of our waking hours laboring in one form or another. Her hope is that these photographs are a powerful reminder to their subjects that their efforts are seen and valued and important. The display will be up through April.
Display Case
"The Grange Way"- The Grange is a fraternal organization, founded in 1867, and our local Rowley Grange was chartered in 1897. The Grange was the first fraternal organization to be founded and chartered that allowed women and youth to be members and granted all the privileges of membership including voting rights and holding office within the organization. The display will present some of the roles that the Grange plays in our community, yesterday, today, and a look at the future, as well as their interests in Community, Agricultural Education, Education, Legislation, and Youth. Come learn some local history and find out what the Grange is all about!
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 April |
We have a pop-up Take & Make craft coming in April - Bubble Paint Flowers & Easter Egg Slime! 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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New to the library this month are teen take and make craft kits!
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.
April's Teen Take & Make is a Paper Lantern & Q-Tip Crossbow!
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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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YOUTH SERVICES APRIL PROGRAMMING |
The RPL Youth Services Department is proud to announce a host of new programming for the month of April!
April 4th from 3:30 to 4:30 PM: LEGO Club
April 6th from 9:30 to 10:00 AM: Baby Bouncers Storytime
April 6th from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM: Family Storytime
April 7th from 3:30 to 4:30 PM: Bookworm Buddies Book Club
April 13th from 3:30 to 4:30 PM: Teen Write-In
April 14th from 10:00 to 10:45 AM: Family & Kids Yoga
April 20th at 11:00 AM: Bright Star Touring Theatre Presents "The Wizard of Oz"
April 21st from 10:00 to 10:30 AM: Books & Bubbles Storytime
April 21st from 3:30 to 4:30 PM: Rainbow Book Club (Virtual)
April 22nd from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Read to a Dog
April 25th from 3:30 to 4:30 PM: Graphic Novel Book Club
April 26th 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 April 14th class is open now!
Program sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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April showers bring May flowers, but Youth Services brings you Book Clubs! |
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!
April'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!
April's Book: Amulet, #1 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.
April's Book: George by Alex Gino
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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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