The newsletter of the Rowley Public Library
Sponsored by the Friends of the Rowley Public Library
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We are still open - please check our website for visitor instructions |
All visits are limited to 30 minutes. We are open for browsing in our adult and YA areas. Many services available by appointment or on a limited walk-in basis - please call 978-948-2850. We also offer Curbside and Grab-&-Go pickup.
*read a newspaper (Boston Globe and Newburyport Daily News)
*use a computer
*browse in the Children's Room or Local History Room.
Current Library Hours:
Mon-Thu : 10 am - 6 pm
Fri + Sat : 10 am - 2 pm
Visit our Calendar for holiday closings & hours. |
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This month's featured online resource: |
We are excited to announce the addition of Hoopla to our collection of online resources!
Instantly borrow eBooks, audiobooks, comics, music, movies, TV shows, and more, 24/7 with your library card! For a short tutorial, view this quick start guide.
Signing up for hoopla is easy! Just visit Hoopla or download the app to your device, and have your library card handy. Hoopla also works with Apple TV, Roku, Alexa, and more.
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Tech help offered virtually by phone, online video meeting, or email |
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Do you need help downloading ebooks and audiobooks? Want to learn how to stream free music and movies? Schedule an appointment for one on one tech help in the format that works best for you. Call 978-948-2850 or email info@rowleylibrary.org
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Dungeons & Dragons meets online March 6, 10 am - 12 pm |
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Join us for an online edition of Dungeons & Dragons on Saturday March 6. Dungeon Master Alex Keevan has the adventure waiting - click here to join on the Discord platform. All are welcome, beginners and experienced players alike. Best for Ages 10+ |
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Rowley Library Book Club to meet online on April 1 |
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Join us virtually on Zoom on Thursday, April 1 at 6:30pm to discuss Trust Exercise by Susan Choi, winner of the 2019 National Book Award for Fiction.
Sarah, David, and Karen are students at an elite performing arts high school in the 1980s, living in their own bubble of teen angst and passion, influenced by the charismatic teachers in their lives. Fast forward 14 years. One of the students writes a book about their high school experience, and the response of another student reading it brings about a series of dramatic reunions, exploring power dynamics and the effects we can have on others’ lives.
The library will have copies of the book available, so call us to pick one up today, or get links to order your own copy here. For more information, call the library at 978-948-2850, or email info@rowleylibrary.org to sign up, and we’ll send you sign-in details on Zoom. The book club meets on the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m., and future titles are listed on our web site.
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The Friends of the Library will be mailing the annual membership appeal later in the spring. Watch for it and consider renewing or purchasing a membership. Reach out to friendsboard@rowleylibrary.org with any questions. Volunteers for future fundraisers are always needed! |
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Our bi-monthly virtual meetings are now being held the first Wednesday of every even month with the next one on April 7, 2021 at 7:00pm |
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Annual Town Election - Tuesday, May 11, 2021,12 to 8 PM
St. Mary’s Hall, 202 Main St., Rowley
- One 3-year term on the Board of Selectmen
- One 3-year term as Moderator
- One 3-year term as Town Clerk
- One 3-year term as Highway Surveyor
- One 3-year term on the Board of Assessors
- One 5-year term on the Planning Board
- One 5-year term on the Housing Authority
- One 3-year term on the Municipal Light Board
- One 3-year term on the Water Board
- One 3-year term on the Cemetery Commission
- One 3-year term on the Shellfish Commission
- One 3-year term as Constable
- Three 3-year terms as Library Trustees
- Three 3-year terms on Triton School Committee (One each Rowley, Newbury and Salisbury)
Details and Deadlines:
- Nomination Papers are available at the Town Clerk’s Office.
- Any resident registered to vote in the Town of Rowley may run for office in Town Elections.
- Nominations require a minimum of 33 registered voter signatures
- Last day and Hour to obtain Nomination Papers: Noon Friday, March 19th
- Last day and hour to submit Nomination Papers for certification: Noon, Tuesday, March 23rd
- Last day and hour to register to vote in the Annual Town Election: 5 PM, Tuesday, April 13th
- Last day and hour to apply for an ATE Absentee Ballot: Noon, Monday, May 10th
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Many museums are now open! |
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Make sure you get a discount pass from us BEFORE purchasing your tickets!
Now Open
The Museum of Fine Arts: All visitors are required to reserve a timed-entry ticket for admission online. Get a library discount code to use online before you purchase your tickets. Get current information about their reopening from the MFA web site.
The New England Aquarium: Reservations must be made by phone or in person with your discounted Library pass. You may purchase 4 tickets at the discounted rate. Find current information on their web site here.
The Peabody-Essex Museum: Reserve your PEM library pass with us and then log into their ticket page to reserve a date and time to visit PEM. We will give you the web site and code for your discount (limited to 2 people) when you reserve your pass. Get more information about their opening plans at the PEM web site.
The Wenham Museum: Tickets must be reserved online - check their web site for more details. You will need to present the library pass at the door.
Zoo New England: Passes are now available for the Stone Zoo and Franklin Park Zoo. Online reservations are required.
We also have the State Parks Pass, which gives you free parking at all state parks. And you can now request it like a book in the catalog! Search "Parks Pass" to request it, and just drop it in the book return on your way home.
Reopening soon
The Boston Children's Museum plans to reopen soon - please check their web site for their current status. Once they reopen, our discount coupons are available for Thursday or Saturday visits. Timed tickets should be purchased online. Please visit their web site for current information.
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Genealogy club on hiatus but help is available |
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We miss being able to meet in person in the Local History Room each month to work together on our genealogy puzzles and stumpers.
Patrons may visit the History Room by appointment, call 978-948-2850 to sign up. We are also able to help virtually - email history@rowleylibrary.org with your questions.
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By Appointment only. Please use the link below to schedule an appointment or call the library.
One family at a time for 30 minutes. No computers, no games, no toys, no puzzles and no seating. Browse stacks only.
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March Mystery Bags
The Children's Room will be offering Mystery Take & Make bags for two groups: 7-11yr olds and Teens.
Quantities are limited. First come first serve. All bags will be placed on the Grab & Go shelves just inside lobby.
Watch our FB page, watch our website or Call the Children's Room for additional info.
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Bags will be available week of March 15th |
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(978) 948-2850 or www.rowleylibrary.org |
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