The newsletter of the Rowley Public Library
Sponsored by the Friends of the Rowley Public Library
September 2023
Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9am-7pm
Fri. & Sat. 9am-2pm
Closed Monday, 9/4 for the holiday
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!
To celebrate, we're running a raffle for a brand-new Kindle Fire 7! When you come in, either sign-up for a card or show us the card you already have to receive an entry. This raffle is open to cardholders of all ages! The winner will be drawn on October 1st.

To get a library card, make sure you bring a form of picture ID and something with your current Rowley address on it.
Adult Programs

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Ongoing Programs
Save the Date: Fall Book Sale Saturday, Oct. 28: 
The Friends are planning a fall book sale fundraiser. Donations of good quality used books will be accepted one day only, Saturday, October 7th from 9am-12pm in the Library Meeting Room.

We hope to see you at the book sale on Saturday, October 28th from 9am-2pm at the Rowley Library. Volunteers will be needed for both the donation drop-off event and at the sale itself. Look out for a Sign-up Genius coming soon!

Next Meeting: The Friends of the Rowley Library will meet on Wednesday, October 4th at 7pm at the library. We hope you join us to learn more about getting involved and supporting our library.
 
Happy Fall,
The Friends Board- Siegi, Alex, Steve & Laura
Currently in our Gallery:
Meet the Artist: William Duke
Bill Duke’s art career currently spans over 63 years. From the early years at UCLA and the La Jola Art Institute on the west coast mastering the varied techniques of Illustration, through his natural talent for teaching at the Art Institute of Boston and the Northampton School of Design, to his position as Senior Creative Illustrator for the Research and Development Department at Hasbro Toys, and later the world of freelance, Bill has conquered it all. He centers now on teaching and his favorite medium of watercolor, one that many claim is the most difficult medium to manage. His work and popularity show his dedication.

Bill’s work is also currently on display at the North Shore Art Association in Gloucester, MA, Post Road Framers in Rowley, MA and on his website.
This month's featured items from our Library of Things:
Preserve the bounty of summer and save $ too!
Save some of that summer fruit with a food dehydrator! We have one you can borrow for free in our Library of Things.

We have many other items in our Library of Things! Most items check out for 1 week and must be picked up and returned inside at the Rowley Library.
FREE with your library card:
September Kids Programming
Join in for Community Playgroup!
Rowley Public Library is proud to partner with Family Connections CFCE to bring you weekly playgroups with Miss Cindy!

These playgroups are open to families with kids aged 0-5 and run weekly on Mondays from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Registration is required. Please call (978) 948-2850 or email kids@rowleylibrary.org to sign up!
September 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! When you get out of school for the day, stop by to check out our September Book Displays! This month we celebrate with books about school & libraries.

iSpy Game: iSpy is back for September! We need help filling up our backpacks! Can you find all of the missing items on our list? Pick up a sheet at Miss Ari's desk and get hunting! September 1st to September 30th

Guessing Game: Does an apple a day keep the teachers happy? Take a guess at how many teachers we can make smile with the apples in our jar. The closest two guesses will get to pick out a prize. 5 years & younger | 6 to 12 years. September 1st to September 30th.

Teen Guessing Game: Everybody makes mistakes, and you can erase yours with these cute erasers! Tell us how many you think are in this jar. Prizes will be awarded to the two closest guesses. For tweens & teens ages 11+, September 1st to September 30th.
SEPTEMBER PROGRAMMING
Rainbow Book Club
Rainbow Book Club is back and now virtual! Join us on the last Thursday of the month to discuss a book featuring an LGBTQIA+ character.

Registration is required and can be done here.

September's book is "Always the Almost" by Edward Underhill. If you need assistance finding a copy, please reach out to us!

For kids ages 13+
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!
Interested in participating? Look at our website here for more information on how to get your LitCrate!
In partnership with the Rowley Council on Aging and the Rowley Public Library, we're offering teens the opportunity to participate in the Walk Massachusetts challenge! 

Earn a raffle ticket for each of the four milestones you reach. When you finish all four milestones, you'll get to pick a prize from the teen prize box as well!

Register through Beanstack to participate. Challenge runs until October 31st!
DID YOU KNOW...
RPL has their own Teen Newsletter!
The Teen Times comes out monthly and features books, films, and activities for kids ages 11 to 18!

You can pick up a paper copy in the YA area of the library, or you can click here to get a version direct to your email each month.

September's Theme: Back to School
Interested in learning more about Rowley Public Library's Youth Services Department?

Follow us on Facebook & Instagram for updates, book recommendations, and information on upcoming programming.

Facebook: Rowley Public Library
Instagram: @rpl_youthservices
Check our online calendar and Facebook for activities.
Job Listing: The Rowley Town Clerk’s Office is seeking Rowley registered voters to work as Election Tellers at the check-in and check-out tables in 2024. If interested please call the Town Clerk at 978-948-2081 or email townclerk@townofrowley.org.
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