The newsletter of the Rowley Public Library
Sponsored by the Friends of the Rowley Public Library
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Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9am-7pm
Fri. & Sat. 9am-2pm
Closed Monday, 10/9 for the holiday
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Adult Programs
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Fall Book Sale Saturday, Oct. 28, 9am-2pm:
Stock your bookshelves at great prices and support your library! We hope to see you at our fall book sale fundraiser on Saturday, October 28th from 9am-2pm. All proceeds go right back into funding great library programs and projects.
Donation Day Saturday, Oct. 7, 9am-noon:
Donations of good quality used books will be accepted one day only, Saturday, October 7th in the Library Meeting Room from 9am-12pm. Please check our Donation Guidelines HERE.
We Need Your Help!: Volunteers are needed at both the donation drop-off event and at the sale itself. Sign up HERE.
Friends Donation Tree Mural Update: We are excited to share that work on our new donation tree mural has begun by artist Priscilla Serafin. We are transitioning away from traditional membership with costly mailings to a tree honoring each donor with a leaf. More details to come soon as the project continues.
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 Reading,
The Friends Board- Siegi, Alex, Steve & Laura
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In our Gallery: Photography by Anna Wilcox
I am a transgender woman living in the City of Witches (Salem). My photography focuses on landscapes, lonely places, and the beauty and wonder found in the mundane. I shoot in black and white 35 mm and hand develop all of my photographs. When not working on photography I am working at the library in Salem, or reading all the lgbt books I can get my hands on. You can find more of my work online at photuris-monocolor.tumblr.com. Prints available for sale upon request, email menotomyprof@gmail.com for details.
In our Display Case: Rowley Historical Society
In connection with the upcoming Rowley Historical Society's Antiques Appraisal Night, the members of the Historical Society will be displaying a variety of antiques representative of those brought to previous events along with photos of the event itself. The RHS hopes members of the public will join them on Thursday, October 19, in the Community Room of the Library with their treasures in hand. Toys, teapots, tools, jewels, cameras, car hood ornaments, or any fun old stuff - even if you're not sure what it is, we would love to see it. The event is free and open to the public, with a suggested donation of $5 per item appraised. Rowley's own Robert "Bobby" Cianfrocca, owner of Salt Marsh Antiques, will return as the host, and light refreshments will be served.
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This month's featured items from our Library of Things: |
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Still time to enjoy being outdoors!
We have binoculars, a metal detector, a telescope, and more! Borrow a Get Outdoors backpack for a family hike, complete with kid's binoculars, magnifying glass, animal tracks rubbing plates, and games.
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.
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Join the Rowley Public Library in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community with a year-long reading challenge! October kicks off LGBTQIA+ History Month, so what better time to start? All year long log your reading through Beanstack, making sure that each thing you log has some LGBTQIA+ representation!
At the end of the year, we'll be raffling off some wonderful prizes to two lucky participants! Open to people ages 11+
Just click here to register for the challenge & and start logging
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October 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!
October's theme is HALLOWEEN! When you get out of school for the day, stop by to check out our October Book Displays! This month, we celebrate with books about Hispanic Heritage and Halloween.
iSpy Game: iSpy is back for October! We're trying to help a local witch with her potion brewing! Can you find all of the missing ingredients? Pick up a sheet at the Children's desk and get hunting!
October 1st to October 31st
Guessing Game: A vampire left us a bunch of extra fangs so we can make more vampires but we don't know how many to make! Can you help us count? The closest two guesses will get to pick out a prize.
5 years & younger | 6 to 12 years. October 1st to October 31st.
Teen Guessing Game: Are you a true Sherlock Bones? Use your detective skills to count the bones in this jar! Prizes will be awarded to the two closest guesses.
For tweens & teens ages 11+, October 1st to October 31st.
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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.
October's book is "Hell Followed With Us" by Andrew Joseph White. If you need assistance finding a copy, please reach out to us!
For kids ages 13+
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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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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!
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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.
October's Theme: Halloween
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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
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Check our online calendar and Facebook for activities.
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Job Listing: The Rowley Public Library is seeking a part-time Assistant for Youth Services. View the posting on our web site HERE.
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