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 February 20
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Rowley Library Book Club
Thursday, March 2 at 6:30PM
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On March 2, the Rowley Book Club will discuss author Natalie Haynes’ book A Thousand Ships, an NPR Best Book of the Year - a beautiful retelling of the Trojan War from the perspectives of the women: the goddesses that caused it, the women left behind, and the women trapped in the chaos of war.
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Knitting & Crocheting Group
Wed. Feb. 8 & Thurs. Feb. 23, 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 our 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, Wednesday Feb. 8
Join us from 5-7pm on the 2nd Wednesday of the month in our 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.
We are also available to help virtually - any puzzles can be sent to history@rowleylibrary.org. Or try using our databases - HeritageQuest Online can be accessed from home, and Ancestry.com is available in the library. Visit our resources page for more suggestions. Or call 978-948-2850 for more assistance.
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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 2/20.
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Upcoming Meetings
The Friends of the Rowley Library will meet on Tuesday, February 7th and Wednesday, April 5th at 7pm at the library. We hope you're able to join us to share your ideas or get involved.
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Think Spring - Book Sale Coming in May!
We're looking forward to our annual spring book sale. If you do any decluttering this winter, we'd love if you set some books aside for this Friends fundraiser. Our annual spring book sale will take place on Saturday, May 6th. We will also need volunteers to help with the sale. More details to come.
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Wishing You A February Full of Great Reads!
The Friends Board- Siegi, Bette, Steve, & Laura
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Currently in our Gallery: |
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Local artist Peter Neverette has lived in Rowley for almost eight years. A house painter by trade, he's a photographer by compulsive passion. Peter never goes anywhere without his Nikon, believing the possibility of immortalizing a moment of poignance or beauty is what makes traveling worth it, even just to the grocery store. Across the last three years Peter has amassed a tremendous library of pictures and has finally decided to take action, to test them out publicly, and try to change his future. And what better place to begin than the Rowley library, a mile down the road from where he lives.
All works are for sale. Peter's work will be on display through February.
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This month's featured item from our Library of Things: |
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Give Snowshoeing a try this winter!
You live in New England- embrace the weather! We have 2 different sizes of snowshoes you can check out for FREE - reserve them 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.
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This month's featured online resource: |
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Trapped inside? Learn a new craft! Creativebug has thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. You will need your Rowley library card to set up a free account.
Instantly borrow eBooks, audiobooks, comics, music, movies, TV shows, and more, 24/7 with your library card! Check our web page for a list of FREE resources you can access with your Rowley card.
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New England Aquarium
Visit their new 9,000-gallon, floor-to-ceiling, concave habitat highlighting one of the most happening neighborhoods in the ocean: an Indo-Pacific coral reef.
Library patrons present their coupons on-site at the Aquarium ticket booth. Reservations are not required. With library coupons, visitors will be granted immediate entry after purchasing tickets even if the Aquarium is sold out to the general public at that time. Check their web site for hours. Reserve the pass today.
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 and Zoo New England*, which must be picked up and returned. Please check the museum's current hours and policies on their web sites before your visit.
*This is a change in the Zoo's policy as of 1/1/23- you MUST pick up their pass at the library or you will NOT get the discount.
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Love BookPage, the free magazine you pick up in the library every month? BookPage will send you a weekly newsletter every Tuesday featuring personalized reading recommendations in all your favorite genres and categories. These enewsletters are free. Sign up or update your reading preferences at bookpage.com/email.
Looking for more book suggestions? Check our web page HERE for resources and staff picks. Or stop by the library to browse our monthly book displays. |
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February Kids Programming |
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Make Your Own Tiny Canvas! |
With the Tiny Art show taking place on February 25th, we thought we’d offer the opportunity to create your canvas right here in the library! People of all ages are welcome to drop in between 3 PM and 5 PM on February 23rd to paint, color, or decorate the canvas in any way you’d like so we can display it on the 25th. No registration is required!
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February 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!
February's theme is LOVE! February isn't all about Valentine's Day, though, it's also Black History Month, and it's a great time to teach a lesson on love and compassion for those who have been systemically oppressed. Our displays this month feature more on lessons of love & equality.
iSpy: The Scavenger Hunt is on break for February, but iSpy was happy to take its place! Pick up a sheet at Miss Ari's desk and hunt for pictures hidden all over the room to pick out a prize. We're trying to make a loving Compassion Cake, so you'll be hunting for our ingredients! February 1st until February 28th.
Guessing Game: We spilled our candy hearts in the jar! Can you help us count how many are in there? The closest two guesses will get to pick out a prize. 5 years & younger | 6 to 12 years. February 1st until February 28th.
Teen Guessing Game: Chocolate is consumed heavily during the Valentine's Day holiday. We want to give these out, but we need to know how many pieces are in this jar. Can you tell us how many are in there? Prizes will be awarded to the two closest guesses. For tweens & teens ages 11+, February 1st until February 28th.
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YOUTH SERVICES FEBRUARY PROGRAMMING |
FEB. 2nd @ 3:30 PM - Design Your Own Vision Board (Tween/Teen)
FEB. 6th @ 3:30 PM - LEGO Club*
FEB. 8th @ 9:30 AM - Baby Bouncers Story Time
FEB. 8th @ 11:30 AM - Family Story Time & Craft
FEB. 8th @ 4:00 PM - Tween/Teen Writing Club
FEB. 9th @ 10:00 AM - Family Yoga
FEB. 9th @ 3:30 PM - Brick by Brick (Tween/Teen)
FEB. 13th @ 3:30 PM - Graphic Novel Book Club
FEB. 18th @ 11:00 AM - Roll for Initiative (D&D Club)
FEB. 21st @ 11:00 AM - Alchemy in the Library with Ed the Wizard
FEB. 21st @ 4:00 PM - Family Board Game Night
FEB. 22nd @ 3:30 PM - Book a Date (Tween/Teen)
FEB. 23rd @ 3:00 PM - Make Your Own Tiny Canvas
FEB. 24th @ 10:00 AM - Friendly Friday
FEB. 25th @ 11:00 AM - Tiny Art Show
FEB. 28th @ 3:00 PM - Kids Crafternoon
You can visit our website for more information about registration & additional programming details. Events marked with a * require registration.
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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 Feb. 9th @ 10 AM
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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!
February's Book: Choose your own! We'll discuss our own choices in February.
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See our website for more information & registration! |
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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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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.
February's Theme: Love
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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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