The newsletter of the Rowley Public Library
Sponsored by the Friends of the Rowley Public Library
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All visits are limited to 30 minutes. Walk-in browsing for Adult & Teen areas; appointments are needed for the Children's room. We also offer Curbside and Grab-&-Go pickup.
Current Library Hours:
Mon-Thu : 10 am - 6 pm
Fri + Sat : 10 am - 2 pm
*visit the Children's Room or Local History Room
*use a computer
*read a newspaper (Boston Globe and Newburyport Daily News)
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The Rowley Public Library is hiring |
Part time and Substitute positions available.
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Author Talk: Dennis Donoghue
Wed. May 19, 7-8 pm
Virtual Program - registration required
Local Rowley author Dennis Donoghue will discuss and give a brief reading from his memoir The Final One Eighty, a day-by-day account of his last year as a sixth-grade teacher at Salisbury Elementary School.
Registration is required. This program will be offered on Zoom. Please register here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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Yoga on the Lawn
Saturday, May 22, 9:30-10:30AM
Registration required
Elissa Shoreman from Buddhaful Souls Studio will guide us in a yoga class outside on our front lawn. All levels welcome!
Bring a yoga mat or towel/blanket to put on the grass. Water is recommended.
In case of inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled.
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Zentangle
Wed. May 26, 7PM
Virtual program- registration required
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Join Mindy Shapiro, President of the Guild of American Papercutters, to learn how to Zentangle, a method of meditative doodling that follows a basic form and pattern to produce abstract art.
Supplies needed to get started:
3-4 pieces of paper
pen & pencil
cotton swap for blending (optional)
The first 20 people to sign up can stop by the library for a FREE gel pen and a supply of Zentangle tiles.
Registration is required. This program will be offered on Zoom. Please register here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Sponsored in part by the Hamilton-Wenham Library Friends, and presented in partnership with the Rockport and Hamilton-Wenham Libraries.
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The Friends of the Library annual membership appeal was mailed to every household and business in Rowley. May is membership month- 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 being the annual meeting on June 2, 2021 at 7:00pm. Officers for FY 22 will be elected. Please email friendsboard@rowleylibrary.org for more information.
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Perennial Plant Sale Fundraiser Friends of the Rowley Library
Saturday May 15, 10 am - 1 pm
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Join us for the first ever Friends of the Rowley Library Plant sale fundraiser on Saturday, May 15th from 10:00am – 1:00pm. Siegi and Maura, two local, avid gardeners have organized annual and perennial plant purchases from local nurseries E. Cressey and Wolf Hill for resale. Covid safe rules around social distancing and mask rules will be carefully monitored. Click here to sign up for a 30 minute browse & buy appointment. Maura and Siegi are raising about 20 types of perennial plants for purchase as well. Pick a spot soon in your lawn and start digging for your own, splendid sea of annual and perennial flowers. The following are likely plants we will have: phlox, echinacea, black eyed susan, asters, penstemon, sunflowers, zinnias, beebalm, lupine, foxglove, native grasses (little blue stem), hollyhock, milkweed, butterfly weed, marigold, morning glory, red and green amaranth. Happy digging.
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Special and Annual Town Meeting -
Monday May 3, 2021 6:30 pm
Triton Regional High School Auditorium, 112 Elm St., Byfield
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)
Early voting hours and deadlines:
Hours for In-Person Early Voting for May 11, 2021
Annual Town Election
Rowley Town Hall, 139 Main St
Wednesday, May 5th -- 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday, May 6th -- 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday, May 7th -- 8 AM - Noon
- 8 PM Tuesday, April 13th is the last day and hour to register to vote
- Wednesday, May 5th is the last day to apply for a MAIL-IN Early Voting Ballot
- COVID rules apply -- Face masks and social distancing required
- Please enter by the Portico Doors and exit via the Handicap Ramp
- Please note: There are NO Weekend Hours
There are no candidates for the 3 seats on the Board of Library Trustees.
If you are interested in serving, a write-in campaign is still possible. Learn more about the responsibilities of Library Trustee here. For more information call 978-948-2850 and ask for Library Director Pamela Jacobson or email director@rowleylibrary.org
Candidates Night
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Rowley Library Book Club to meet online on June 3 |
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Join us virtually on Zoom on Thursday, June 3 at 6:30pm for the last book discussion of the season to discuss Stoner by John Williams, considered an American masterpiece.
Stoner is sent to college to study agriculture so he can help on the family farm, but he soon becomes sidetracked by his love of literature. This choice of a life of introspection and academics leads him to a cold marriage and a powerful enemy on the faculty where he teaches. Through professional disappointments and missed opportunities in his personal life, Stoner emerges as an unlikely existential hero.
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.
We still have books available for our May 6 meeting! Come pick up a copy, and email us at info@rowleylibrary.org to sign up.
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This month's featured online resource: |
Your public library at your fingertips, anytime, anywhere, with Hoopla.
Instantly borrow eBooks, audiobooks, comics, music, movies, TV shows, and more, 24/7 with your library card! Stream immediately, or download for later. For a short tutorial, view this quick start guide.
Signing up for Hoopla is easy! Just visit the Hoopla website or download the app to your device, and have your library card handy. Hoopla also works with Apple TV, Roku, Alexa, and more.
Their Bonus Borrow collection is back! For the month of May, choose anything from the Bonus Borrow collection and it won't count towards your monthly limit.
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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
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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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MAY MYSTERY BAGS
The Children's Room is offering Mystery Take & Make bags for two groups:
7-11yr old and Teens. Quantities are limited. First come first serve. All bags will be placed near the Grab & Go shelves just inside the lobby.
Bags will be available week of May 17th
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EXCITING NEWS !
Our Second Episode
Airs On May 1st
You will be able to listen to the first episode where you normally listen to your podcasts.
Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google, Overcast, Radio Public etc. Click on link above.
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Pre-registration opens
May21-June11th
Registering *early in Beanstack earns you your first badge and a voucher for a Cookie Monstah ice cream sandwich!
*The first 60 kids ages 3-18 to register qualify for a voucher
There will also be an opportunity for families to pre-order additional sandwiches more details coming. Keep an eye on Facebook & our website.
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(978) 948-2850 or www.rowleylibrary.org |
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