The newsletter of the Rowley Public Library
Sponsored by the Friends of the Rowley Public Library
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The Rowley Board of Selectmen recommends that people who are moderately to severely immunocompromised or are uncomfortable with the virus to continue wearing a mask in indoor settings. Wearing masks is not a mandatory requirement at this time.
We continue to offer Curbside and Grab-&-Go pickup for your convenience and comfort level. Visit our web site for more information, or call us at 978-948-2850.
The library now opens at 9am Monday - Saturday!
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Jumpstart your financial future! |
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We're offering a series of virtual interactive personal finance workshops. Participants do not need any financial expertise. Sign up for one or all four Zoom workshops.
All workshops will be led by the Babson Financial Literacy Project (BFLP), a not-for-profit initiative designed to help younger adults acquire the financial knowledge and skills necessary for long-term independence and prosperity. Great for older teens & college-age, new graduates, and new adults!
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Tips & Tricks for Managing Your Credit
Tuesday, March 1, 7pm via Zoom
Credit cards offer convenience and can be a huge help to building a credit profile, but they can also be a source of misuse. This workshop provides insights on how to manage credit cards, their hidden costs, and tips to avoid credit card traps. Learn about credit reports and credit scores and what steps you can take to improve your financial standing.
REGISTER HERE for this Zoom event.
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Managing Your Money to Build Your Best Life
Tuesday, March 15, 7pm via Zoom
Paying your bills should be a top financial priority for everyone. Of course, most of us also want some extra money for a major purchase, dream of owning a home or want to retire comfortably. This workshop will help you learn how to budget your money and start building a nest egg for your future.
REGISTER HERE for this Zoom event.
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Decisions! Decisions! Everything You Need to Know When On-Boarding at Work
Tuesday, April 5, 7pm via Zoom
When you start a new job, some of your first decisions may be about saving for retirement and choosing a health insurance plan. How much should I put into my retirement account? Which investments should I choose? Which health insurance plan will serve my needs and be affordable? The choices can be daunting. Join us to gain some important insights on how to make these essential decisions.
REGISTER HERE for this Zoom event.
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Protecting You and Your Assets
Tuesday, April 19, 7pm via Zoom
Life as an independent adult can feel complicated and overwhelming. How can you be ready for the challenges ahead? This workshop will help you organize and prepare for your adult life!
REGISTER HERE for this Zoom event.
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Mighty Storms Of New England with
WBZ Meteorologist Eric Fisher
Thursday March 10 at 7pm via Zoom
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REGISTER HERE for this Zoom event.
WBZ Chief Meteorologist Eric Fisher will discuss his new book, Mighty Storms of New England: The Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Blizzards, and Floods that Shaped the Region, via Zoom. The New England landscape has long been battered by some of the most intense weather in US history. Discover the legendary storms that have devastated New England, including: the Great New England Hurricane of 1938 that killed 564 people; the Worcester Tornado of 1953; the Snow Hurricane of 1804 that demolished orchards and killed dozens of sailors off the coast; and the Blizzard of 1978 that brought Boston to a standstill for weeks.
Presented in cooperation with the Tewksbury Public Library.
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Bracken School of Irish Dance
Saturday March 12 at 12pm
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Join us for a celebration of Irish culture as the Bracken School of Irish Dance puts on a free performance! All ages welcome. In person - no registration.
The Bracken School of Irish Dance provides dance instruction to boys and girls ages five and older. The school was established in Ireland by Thomas Bracken in 1980. Over the years, Mr. Bracken’s students have competed at championships and have won World, National, and Regional titles in solo dancing, while his ceile teams have placed in the top ten in the world.
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The First Kennedys — The Humble Roots
Of An American Dynasty
Tuesday March 29 at 7pm on Zoom
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REGISTER HERE for this Zoom event.
Author Neal Thompson will discuss his new book, The First Kennedys: The Humble Roots of an American Dynasty, the inspiring story of the poor Irish refugee couple who escaped famine, created a life together in a city hostile to Irish, immigrants, and Catholics, and launched the Kennedy dynasty in America.
Neal Thompson is a journalist and the author of five highly acclaimed books and has written for the New York Times, the Washington Post, Esquire, Outside, Men’s Health, Vanity Fair, the Wall Street Journal and more. Neal has appeared on NPR, PBS, The Daily Show, CNN, Fox, TNT, The History Channel, and ESPN.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Library.
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Rowley Library Book Club
Thursday April 7 at 6:30pm
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Join us at the library on Thursday, April 7 at 6:30pm to discuss Father of Lions: one man's remarkable quest to save the Mosul Zoo by Louise Callaghan, the Middle East Correspondent for the Sunday Times (UK). In this powerful true story, self-appointed zookeeper Abu Laith, along with his family and other volunteers, risk their lives to keep the animals fed and cared-for in the dark days following the ISIS occupation of the city. Just as things seem hopeless, help comes from outside.
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. Sponsored by the Friends of the Rowley Public Library.
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The Friends-sponsored weekly adult yoga class meets 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 meets Monday March 21st |
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Join us from 5-7 pm on Monday, March 21st in the 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.
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Join in on the Friends fun!
Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 6th at 7pm at the library. We would love to have more Friends members join our meetings and make your voices heard. We hope to see you there!
As a reminder, throughout the year we have numerous ways you can be involved and support the Friends. Whether it is by volunteering at our fundraising events, becoming a Friends member or joining us at a meeting we'd love to have you! Please email friendsboard@rowleylibrary.org for more information, or check out our web page.
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Whether it's 60 degree days or a pending snow storm spring is coming along and so will our spring fundraising events!
Spring Book Sale: May 13,14,15 - More details to come!
Spring book sale donation collection days: April 9 & 30 from 9am-12pm
In order for donations to stay manageable, donations will ONLY be accepted at the library during these times.
Spring perennial flower and plant sale: May 21st on the library front lawn. Closer to the event we will be able to share specific types of flowers and plants available. All will be locally sourced!
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The Friends Board- Siegi, Laura, and Steve |
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This month's featured online resource: |
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The Libby app is the easiest way to get started with digital books, audiobooks, and magazines from your public library! Install the Libby app from the app store on your Android or iOS (iPhone/iPad/iPod touch) device. Or, visit libbyapp.com in your Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge browser. In Libby, follow the prompts to find your library and sign in with a valid library card. Browse your library’s collection and borrow a title. Borrowed titles appear on your Shelf and download to the app automatically when you're on Wi-Fi, so you can read them when you're offline. Check out this short video tutorial on our web page.
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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! Make sure you get a discount pass from us BEFORE purchasing your tickets. 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.
Don't miss:
Many museums are now requiring masks, and some are requiring timed tickets. Please check their current policies on their web sites before your visit.
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Currently in our gallery and display case
Featured Artists
The still life drawings of Pine Grove School's second grade class will be on display at the library through March. A still life is a painting or drawing of objects that can't move (unlike a portrait) and is close to you (unlike a landscape). Come see what the budding artists have been working on!
Display Case
Find out more about ecobricks! An ecobrick is a PET bottle packed solid with clean and dry used plastic. Ecobricking is a simple way to take personal responsibility for our plastic by keeping it out of industry and out of the biosphere.
We have been proud to show off so many local artists and collectors in the past! If you would be interested in displaying your work in the future, either on our walls or in our display case, please contact us.
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Join the Rowley Puzzle Swap
There are now puzzles available at the library! The Rowley Puzzle Swap group is sharing their puzzle collection in the library lobby. Borrow a puzzle, bring it back when you're ready for a new one. You'll find their puzzles in the lobby on the shelves under the library's Grab & Go shelf. Guidelines for borrowing or donating a puzzle are posted by their collection.
This is a community group- you do not have to be a Rowley resident or have a library card to participate. To join their group or get more information, please visit their Facebook page.
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Puzzles & Coloring have returned to use at your own discretion. |
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Take & Make craft coming in March |
We have a pop-up Take & Make craft coming in March - Cherry Blossom Branches & Crystal Rainbows! For ages 3-17. No sign-ups, first-come-first-served. They will be put out near the Grab & Go shelf in the lobby the second week of the month. Come by and pick them up while supplies last!
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The RPL Joins the Annual Boston Bruins PJ Drive! |
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The 2022 Boston Bruins & Cradles to Crayons PJ Drive takes place from February 1st to March 31st and the Rowley Public Library needs your help! Please consider donating a pair of children's pajamas, new & with tags, to the box in the Children's Room.
These pajamas will go to children in need living in low-income and homeless situations. The goal this year is 5,000 pairs of pajamas!
You can find more information on the Cradles to Crayons website.
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New to the library this month are teen take and make craft kits!
These are crafts that are suitable for kids ages 12+ and may take a bit more work than some of our younger take and makes.
These will be available monthly and are first-come, first-serve.
March's Teen Take & Make is a Rainbow Bird Feeder & Bird Origami.
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YOUTH SERVICES MARCH PROGRAMMING |
The RPL Youth Services Department is proud to announce a host of new programming for the month of March!
March 9th from 3:30 to 4:30 PM: Teen Write-In
March 12th at 12:00 PM: Bracken School of Irish Dance Performance
March 16th from 9:30 to 10:00 AM: Baby Bouncers Storytime
March 16th from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM: Family Storytime
March 24th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM: Teen Game Night
March 29th at 3:00 PM: Teen Theatre Tuesday
March 30th from 9:30 to 10:00 AM: Baby Bouncers Storytime
March 30th from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM: Family Storytime
Please visit our website for more information regarding registration & additional programming details.
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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
M-Th 9am-7pm, Fri. & Sat. 9am-2pm
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