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
The library will be closed Monday, 9/5, for the Labor Day holiday.
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Understanding Your Cats
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 7pm
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**THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. Please register here.**
Dubbed the “Cat Whisperer,” Dr. Rachel Geller will explain common cat behavior problems encountered by owners, followed by a Q&A, so bring your questions for this expert’s advice. Whether the cat in question is avoiding the litterbox, acting hostile toward another cat in the same household, having separation anxiety, or scratching the furniture, Dr. Geller has easy-to-implement solutions and answers based on her lifelong understanding of cats and their behavior. Dr. Geller will also offer advice on how to choose the perfect cat for your household and integrate your new cat successfully into your family.
This program is offered in cooperation with the Tewksbury Public Library and other area libraries.
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13 Moons: a History of Wampanoag Culture
Tuesday, Sept. 20, 7pm
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**THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. Please register here.**
The Wampanoag Culture has been a part of the Massachusetts and Rhode Island region for thousands of years. Join Darius Coombs for an exploration of Wampanoag history through the centuries. Darius will talk about how the Wampanoag Culture thrived during normal times and will share how this normalcy was disrupted and the consequences of those actions on the people. There have been many efforts to keep the Wampanoag Culture alive and progressive. These accomplishments include the recovery of the language, material culture, self-pride, and more. Darius Coombs is a Mashpee Wampanoag tribal citizen and is the Cultural Outreach Coordinator for the Mashpee Wampanoag Education Department.
This program is offered in collaboration with multiple area libraries.
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Intellectual Freedom & You —
A Banned Books Week Webinar
Thursday, Sept. 22, 7pm
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**THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. Please register here.**
Book bans are on the rise across the country as states seemingly compete to see who can place the most restrictions on free speech. As this latest wave of censorship activity continues to build, what is your role as a library user? In this interactive webinar during Banned Books Week, you’ll learn about why intellectual freedom is important and what you can do to support libraries, library workers, and free expression during these challenging times.
Presented by Martin Garnar, PhD, director of the Amherst College Library, chair of the ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee, and editor of the 10th edition of the “Intellectual Freedom Manual.”
This program is offered in cooperation with the Tewksbury Public Library and other area libraries.
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Tips & Tricks For Searching Newspapers Online for Genealogical Research
Monday, September 26, 7pm
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. Please register here.**
Newspapers can provide a wealth of information to help you fill in gaps in your family history research. This presentation will explain how to search for newspapers online, beginning with the digitized newspapers typically available through library websites. Led by Janeen Bjork, who has found thousands of elusive items for her family, her students’ families, and her client’s families for more than a decade. She will demonstrate how to access both free and fee online newspaper resources, including their interfaces, and the best practices for searching on your own. Learn more about Bjork HERE.
This program is offered in cooperation with the Tewksbury Public Library and other area libraries.
Hidden Treasures In Town Records
Tuesday, September 27, 7pm
Hybrid Program:
We will also be showing the Zoom event at the library in our Large Meeting Room on our big-screen TV. Drop in- registration is not required.
This will be a presentation and discussion, led by Dr. McCoy, President of Find-Your-Roots in Brunswick, Maine, on how town records can help you find ancestors and learn fascinating details about their lives! Genealogists with New England ancestors have a great advantage in being able to use Town Records as a resource. From earliest times, New England towns began keeping records of their many activities. This virtual lecture will highlight the benefits of using town records in genealogy, provide examples of gems in the records, suggest ways to locate the records, and present keys to using these records successfully.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library in cooperation with other area libraries.
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Rowley Library Book Club meets Oct. 6 - get the book today! |
Join us at the library on Thursday, October 6 at 6:30pm to talk about National Book Award winner Hell of a Book by NYT bestselling author Jason Mott. The story follows a Black author on a cross-country book tour for his first novel, shadowed by a Black boy he calls The Kid, as the country is dealing with the latest victim of police violence, at the same time following the life of Soot, a Black boy trying to be invisible in a rural Southern town.
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Virtual Job Search Series - Mondays at 2pm |
This is an online speaker series open to anyone unemployed, underemployed, looking to change careers, or just interested in the topic. There will be opportunities to ask questions of the speakers and for audience interaction.
All require registration and are through Zoom. They will not be recorded. Please click on the links for more information about each topic or to register. Offered in cooperation with the Tewksbury Public Library.
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Knitting & Crocheting Group
Wed. Sept. 14 & Thurs. Sept. 29, 6-8pm.
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 Wednesday Sept. 14
*NEW DAY* Join us from 5-7pm on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 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 @ 5:30pm
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. No yoga 9/5.
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Next Meeting
The Friends of the Rowley Library will meet on Wednesday, October 5th at 7pm at the library. We hope you join us!
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Fall Book Sale-Oct. 22nd: The Friends are planning a fall book sale fundraiser. Donations of good quality used books will be accepted one day only, Saturday, October 15th in the Library Meeting Room. Save the date for the book sale on Saturday, October 22nd.
Volunteers will be needed at both the donation drop-off event and at the sale itself. Look for a Sign-up Genius volunteer link shortly on the Rowley Library website and on Facebook under "Rowley Talks" or the "Rowley Mamas" group pages.
Happy Fall to All!
The Friends Board- Siegi, Bette, Steve, & Laura
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Try our food dehydrator!
Summer bounty overflowing? Try preserving some of it with our food dehydrator, part of our Library of Things collection.
We have many new items in our Library of Things! Items check out for 1 week and must be picked up and returned inside at the Rowley Library.
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This month's featured online resource: |
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Trying to maintain the car you have and save a little money? Check out Chilton Library to find your car's repair manual and get the detailed information you need to tackle vehicle maintenance and repairs. All you need to access this for free from home is your Rowley library card.
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This month's featured museum: |
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Museum of Fine Arts
The acclaimed portraits of President Barack Obama and Mrs. Michelle Obama come to the MFA on the final stop of their national tour. The Obama Portraits Tour starts September 3rd and runs through October.
Fun doesn't have to end just because school starts! We have discount passes to the Wenham Museum, the PEM, the Cape Ann Museum, and more! Check our Museum Passes page for a complete list.
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, which must be picked up and returned.
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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Featured artist
For September, Donna Mary Graciale is sharing a work close to her heart, full of beautiful colors. Painting takes her far away and brings her a sense of peace. She enjoys creating her works, which she likes to give as gifts. Unfortunately, this means she only has the one work to share with us this month!
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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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 next meeting is on September 29th from 4:00 to 5:30 PM.
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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 to win a prize!
September's theme is BACK TO SCHOOL!
Scavenger Hunt: Put your backpack down and your homework away because we're going on a scavenger hunt! Can you find all our hidden clues to help you answer our 'Back to School' themed questions? Find the clues and answer our questions to win a prize.
Guessing Game: Teachers love apples, and Miss Sarah and Miss Ari want to give these apples to one. Can you tell us how many apples we have in our jar? Tell us how many disco balls are in the jar, and you could win a prize! 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 SEPTEMBER PROGRAMMING |
The RPL Youth Services Department is taking a short break to recover from Summer Reading, but we still have a selection of programs for you & your family!
September 2nd from 10:00 to 11:00 AM: Paws to Read
September 15th from 10:00 to 10:45 AM: Family Yoga
September 19th from 3:30 to 4:30 PM: LEGO Club
September 21st from 9:30 to 10:00 AM: Baby Bouncers Story Time
September 21st from 11:15 to 11:45 AM: Family Story Time & Craft
September 26th from 3:30 to 4:30 PM: Perler Bead Drop-In Craft
September 28th from 3:30 to 5:00 PM: Drop-In Crafternoon
September 29th from 4:00 to 5:30 PM: Anime Club
Please visit our website for more information regarding registration & additional programming details.
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Have you been looking to relax and ease the remaining pandemic-induced stress from your mind and your child's?
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 monthly on Thursdays at 10:00 AM, April through September. Registration is no longer required.
Our next class is on September 15th.
Program sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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Book Clubs Coming in October: |
Just Another Chapter: Just Another Chapter is a book club meant for tweens & teens who enjoy reading a new piece of fiction once a month. This club meets on Saturday mornings at 11:00 AM. Light refreshments will be provided! No registration is required.
October's Book: We Made it All Up by Margot Harrison
Graphic Novel Book Club: If you’re interested in expanding your horizons into graphic novels, look no further! Join us to read a great graphic novel, enjoy light snacks, and make a few new friends!
October's Book: Amulet #6 by Kazu Kibuishi
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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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