Rowley Library April 2023 Newsletter

The newsletter of the Rowley Public Library

Sponsored by the Friends of the Rowley Public Library

April 2023

Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9am-7pm

Fri. & Sat. 9am-2pm

www.rowleylibrary.org

Closed Monday April 17 for Patriot's Day

Adult Programs

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Ongoing Programs

Save the date to stock your bookshelves! The annual Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale will take place May 5th-7th. All proceeds go right back into funding great programs and resources for your library.

We will be collecting book donations for the sale on Saturday April 8th and 29th from 9am-12pm at the library. We would love for you to think of us as you do some early spring cleaning!

We need volunteers to help make the book sale a success! Please consider giving a few hours of your time. Get to know others in the community while supporting your library. All volunteers also get to choose a free book at the sale. Sign up for a shift HERE.

Become a Friend or Renew Membership: Please consider joining the Friends and help fund great library programming and services. Membership costs are $10- Senior Citizen, $25 individual, and $50 for a family. You can use Paypal HERE or make checks payable to “The Friends of the Rowley Public Library, Inc.” and drop off or mail to the library.

Upcoming Meetings

The Friends of the Rowley Library will meet on Wednesday, April 5th at 7pm at the library.

Vice President Position: We will have an opening on the Friends board for a new vice president in June. If you are interested in serving please email friendsboard@rowleylibrary.org.

Wishing everyone a wonderful Spring,

The Friends Board- Siegi, Bette, Steve, & Laura

Donate to the Friends

Currently in our Gallery:

Meet the artist on display in April: Cassie Doyon

I work in mixed media with a focus on mosaics. I use a variety of materials including natural, foraged and found items such as sea glass, bone, driftwood and stone. My use of color is widely variable, from muted earth tones to bright, psychedelic hues. Mosaics tend to be structured and planned; I often incorporate spontaneity and serendipity within my pieces. I am particularly focused on surface design and pushing the boundaries of sculpture with unconventional, re-purposed materials.

Much of my artwork is abstract in style and form, reflecting my lifelong interest in tribal art and artifacts from around the world. I was born and raised in a seaside town; the ocean has been a powerful, repetitive theme through most every piece of art I have made. I like to create “color and texture memories” of places I’ve visited over the years, and to explore macro and micro-environments in nature.

Find out more about the artist at www.cassiedoyondesigns.net or on Instagram: pangea_mosaics_

Her work will be on display through April.

This month's featured item from our Library of Things:

Ready for spring?

Besides flowers and showers, spring brings outside chores! Did you know you can borrow a pressure washer from the library? Reserve it HERE.

We have many new 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:

April Kids Programming

April 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!

April's theme is EARTH DAY! April isn't all about Earth Day, though, it's also National Poetry Month, and it's a great time to read some beautifully written books of verse, or learn how to write some of your own!

Our displays this month feature more on both celebrations.

Scavenger Hunt: A trivia-based scavenger hunt has returned!! Pick up a sheet at Miss Ari's desk and search the room to find & answer our questions. We're hoping to teach you a little about the magnificent planet we all live on while having fun along the way! April 1st to April 30th

Guessing Game: Recycling is a huge part of how we can help keep the Earth healthy! We're recycling all of these bottle caps, but first, can you count how many are in here? The closest two guesses will get to pick out a prize. 5 years & younger | 6 to 12 years. April 1st until April 30th.

Teen Guessing Game: Reading all about climate change & the Earth can be very informative. Can you tell us how many miniature books we've stashed in this jar? Prizes will be awarded to the two closest guesses. For tweens & teens ages 11+, April 1st until April 30th.

Family Yoga is Back!

Join Miss Elissa from Buddhaful Souls Yoga Studio for a 45-minute class centered on mindfulness & breathing. This class is suitable for children of all ages but recommended for those 3+. Yoga mats are not provided, so please feel free to bring one along or bring a towel/blanket to make yourself and your little one more comfortable. No registration is required.

This program is made possible by the Friends of the Library. Our next meeting is on Apr. 13th @ 10 AM

APRIL PROGRAMMING

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!

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.

April's Theme: Disability Awareness

Interested in learning more about Rowley Public Library's Youth Services Department?

Twitter: @rplyouth

Instagram: @rpl_youthservices

Check our online calendar and Facebook for activities.

Website calendar

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