The newsletter of the Rowley Public Library
Sponsored by the Friends of the Rowley Public Library
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The Rowley Board of Health strongly encourages all persons, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a mask indoors.
We continue to offer Curbside and Grab-&-Go pickup for those not comfortable visiting the library. Visit our web site, or call 978-948-2850.
NEW Library Hours started Sept. 7:
Mon-Thu : 9 am - 7 pm
Fri + Sat : 9 am - 2 pm
The Library will be closed for the following days for the holidays: Friday December 24, Saturday December 25, Friday December 31, and Saturday January 1.
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Rowley Library Book Club
Thursday January 6 at 6:30pm
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Join us at the library on Thursday, January 6 at 6:30pm to discuss The Snow Child, Eowyn Ivey’s debut novel and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize 2013.
Alaska 1920: childless couple Jack and Mabel are struggling to survive their second winter in the frontier. He’s weighed down by the backbreaking work on the farm, she’s crumbling from loneliness and grief. In a moment of fun, they build a snow child, but it disappears overnight. Suddenly they start glimpsing a girl running through the woods. Where did she come from? Is she really surviving alone here in the wilderness? As they learn more about the child, Faina slowly starts to transform their lives. But what is really going on?
The library has copies of the book available, so 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. 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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Reserve your Museum Passes online from home! |
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You can now reserve your passes online- and view and print them from home! Check our Museum Passes page to see what's available- by museum or by date. All our museums accept passes printed from home or displayed on a device except the State Parks Pass.
Make sure you get a discount pass from us BEFORE purchasing your tickets! Museums are changing their plans as we speak, so please check their current policies on their web site.
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Our bi-monthly meetings are now being held the first Wednesday of every even month with the next one being in the Library Meeting Room Wednesday December 1 at 7:00pm. Please email friendsboard@rowleylibrary.org for more information.
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It’s beginning to look a lot like…COOKIES! 5th Annual Cookie Fundraiser |
Support the Friends of the Rowley Library this holiday season by joining us at our annual cookie fundraiser. Purchase a tin with a variety of homemade cookies donated by some of the best bakers in town. Pre-order to guarantee availability.
$15 bakery box / $20 regular tin / $30 large tin
Meet Mrs. Claus and her Reingoat and of course buy some Raffle Basket tickets too!
Bakers' Instructions:
Please bake 2 dozen (or more!) of your favorite variety of cookies in small sizes (NO large cookies please!!!!).
- Do NOT individually wrap cookies.
- Deliver in protected containers (gallon Ziploc bags/tins/plastic containers) labeled with your name and type of cookies you baked. Pick up your containers at the library the week after the event.
Drop Off: Please come drop off your donated cookies at the Rowley Public Library between Thursday Dec. 16 and Friday 17 by 12:00pm. If you need a pick-up, call Siegi at 978-412-6202.
Bakers get half off! Your holiday baking is done!
This event is only successful because of all you amazing and eager bakers out there:)
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Pollinator Garden Prep
Are you wondering why the dirt is torn up in the back border of the library parking lot? Wonder no more. The area is being prepared for a pollinator garden. Check social media for future volunteer opportunities as we dig up roots and prepare the soil.
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Friends of the Rowley Library Little Free Libraries Dedication Ceremony |
It was a beautiful day to recognize Skylar Patterson and dedicate the three new Little Free Libraries he made for our town as his Eagle Scout project. All three library locations, Eiras Park, Pine Grove school and Herrick Farm stand (off 133) are now open. Thank you again to Skylar for choosing to do this incredible community project for the Friends of the Library! |
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Thank you as always to all the Friends of the Library. We wish everyone a joyful holiday season.
-The Friends Board- Siegi, Laura, Steve and Tara
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The Friends-sponsored weekly adult yoga class meet on Monday evenings @ 5:30 pm.
Elissa Shoreman, founder and owner of Buddhaful Souls Yoga Studio of Rowley teaches this gentle 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.
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Genealogy Club is on hiatus for the holiday season, meetings resume in January |
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From now through the holidays, there are no limits - borrow as much as you want! Choose from ebooks, audiobooks, music, comics, movies, & TV. Find something for everyone in your family to enjoy. Happy Holidays from the Rowley Public Library! |
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Puzzles & Coloring have returned to use at your own discretion. It is strongly recommended that all patrons wear face masks. |
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Take & Make craft coming in December |
We have a pop-up Take & Make craft coming in December - Beaded Bracelets! For ages 3-17. No sign-ups, first-come-first-served. They will be put out near the Grab & Go shelf in lobby the second week of the month. Come by and pick them up while supplies last!
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Join us for Story Time on Dec. 8th! |
Let's drum up some excitement for our upcoming viewing of the movie by enjoying a wintery story time with Miss Sarah & Miss Mary! Join us at either 10:30AM or 3:30PM on Wednesday, December 8th in the Children's Room. No registration required!
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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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(978) 948-2850 or www.rowleylibrary.org |
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