The newsletter of the Rowley Public Library
Sponsored by the Friends of the Rowley Public Library
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We are open for browsing in our adult and YA areas. Many services available on a walk-in basis. 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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Join our Winter Library Challenge! For teens & adults. |
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Our Winter Library Challenge, "New to You", is a chance for you to try different library resources & book categories, keep track of your reading, and share your favorite discoveries with the library and your fellow readers, in a new and fun way.
Sign up on Beanstack to track your progress. Each badge competed is another entry in the prize drawing!
Broaden your horizons and earn a chance to win an awesome prize - an Amazon Kindle!
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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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Did you get a new device this holiday season? 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 January 16, 10 am - 12 pm |
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Join us for an online edition of Dungeons & Dragons on Saturday January 16. 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 February 4 |
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Join us virtually on Zoom on Thursday, February 4 at 6:30pm to discuss Brother by David Chariandy, a New York Public Library Best Books of the Year winner.
Two brothers growing up in a housing complex outside of a large city are each pursuing their own dreams of escape from the prejudice and low expectations for young men of black and brown ancestry. One dreams of music, while the other dreams of Aisha, the smartest girl in school. But the hopes of all three are tragically thwarted by a violent shooting, followed by a police crackdown and the suspicions that follow.
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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New date! The January meeting has been moved to Thursday, Jan. 14 |
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We will be discussing Disappearing Earth by Julia Phillips. We still have books available! If you would like to join us, call or email. |
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Message from the President of the Friends of the Rowley Library |
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Friends and neighbors: You broke all records and exceeded expectations beyond our wildest dreams for our 4th Annual Rowley Library Cookie Walk this crazy year with pandemic rules in place. Get ready for next year. We have a new magnificent tradition in Rowley with the cookie walk now firmly implanted.
Thank you to the DiPersia family for sharing your adorable goats Finn and Mocha. Kids and adults alike loved your sweet 5 month old furry babies. Reach out to Laura via friendsboard@rowleylibrary.org if you ever have extra veggies that need to be eaten by growing goats. Thank you library staff and director Pamela Jacobson for all your support and going with the Friends board ideas. Bakers, you blew our minds. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Buyers from Rowley and some distant towns, thank you for shopping. Best wishes for a happy and healthy year 2021 with life hopefully rapidly getting back to a good normal. |
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Most Museums closed until at least 1/6, but some are still open |
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The Peabody-Essex Museum is open, and we have discounted passes! 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 is also open and accepting library passes. Tickets must be reserved online - check their web site for more details.
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.
Current Closures
The Boston Children's Museum is closed through at least 1/7. 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.
The New England Aquarium is closed through at least 1/6. Once they reopen, 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 Museum of Fine Arts is closed through at least 1/6. Once they reopen, all visitors will be required to reserve a timed-entry ticket for admission online. Get a discount code to use online before you purchase your tickets. Get current information about their reopening from the MFA web site.
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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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The Rowley Children’s Room is offering Take & Make programs for their young patrons.
Sign-ups are required and can be found on our library website or Facebook postings via a link. Supplies are limited and it is pick up only on the Grab and Go shelves.
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A-Z is a weekly envelope that highlights a letter with activities and an animal craft.
Designed for ages 3-6 (Pre-K-1st)
- Mystery Take & Make Bags is a monthly program with project/crafts designed for ages 7-11 (Gr: 2-5)
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Teen Take Away is a monthly program with project/crafts designed for ages 12-18 (Gr: 6-12)
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NEW for 2021!
Watch our FB page, watch our website or call the Children's Room to sign up for a bag.
Quantities are limited. All bags will be place on the Grab & Go shelves just inside lobby.
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(978) 948-2850 or www.rowleylibrary.org |
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