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 is following the State Department of Public Health Guidelines and lifting restrictions on visits to Town Buildings. The Rowley Board of Health strongly encourages anyone who is not fully vaccinated to continue 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.
Current Library Hours:
Mon-Thu : 10 am - 6 pm
Fri + Sat : 10 am - 2 pm
Starting June 15, open hours will be:
Mon-Thu : 10 am - 7 pm
Fri + Sat : 10 am - 2 pm
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Please return your library materials |
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Because of the COVID closure and limited hours and services, the Rowley Library had suspended the billing process for items that are considered long overdue. Our usual procedure is to send bills to patrons with items that have been overdue for 49 days.
This grace period is ending on June 28. Please check for any items that have not been returned during this past year, or that are overdue by 49 or more days, and return them as soon as possible. After June 28, you will be billed, and your account may become blocked until you either return the items, or pay for items which may have been lost or damaged. If you have any questions about your account's status or any outstanding items, please call us. Thank you!
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The Rowley Public Library is hiring |
Full time, part time and substitute positions available.
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The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
Thursday, June 24, 6-7PM
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Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause memory, thinking and behavior problems that interfere with daily living. The Alzheimer’s Association® developed the new 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s education program to help people recognize common signs of the disease and know what to watch for in themselves and others.
The free one-hour program:
- Explores typical age-related changes.
- Describes common signs of Alzheimer’s and dementia.
- Offers tips for how to approach someone about memory concerns.
- Explains the importance of early detection and benefits of diagnosis.
- Details possible tests and assessments for the diagnostic process.
- Identifies helpful Alzheimer’s Association resources.
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.
This virtual program is offered in cooperation with the following libraries:
Bigelow Free Public Library, Boxford Town Library, Brockton Public Library, Flint Memorial Library, Flint Public Library, Georgetown Peabody Library, Groton Public Library, Haverhill Public Library, J. V. Fletcher Library, Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library, Parker Memorial Library, Reading Public Library, & Saugus Public Library
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Adult Summer Reading
June 14 - August 31
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Join our 2021 Adult Summer Reading program and win fabulous prizes!
This year we're going to support local businesses by raffling off gift cards from $10-25 during the summer! Enter here to sign up & track your reading, or pick up a form at the desk. Each book you read earns you a raffle ticket- drawings will be random, and entries are unlimited, so start reading now! |
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Genealogy club returns in person June 21 |
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Join us from 6-8 pm on the third Monday of each month 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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This month's featured online resource: |
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Download and stream free music with Freegal |
Freegal is a free music service from your library offering access to millions of songs for download and streaming.There is no software to download, and there are no digital rights management (DRM) restrictions.
Streaming has been extended to 24 hours a day (normally 3 hour limit) until June 30th or download 5 songs per week. Downloads are yours to keep forever! Queue up a dance party playlist while the kids are home from school, or find a playlist to relax with while the kids are otherwise occupied! Log in with your Library Bar code to get listening. |
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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! Museums are changing their plans as we speak, so please check their current policies on their web site.
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 Museum of Science is open and requires a timed-entry reservation. To receive the Library discount patrons will need to pick up the paper pass from the Library before making their reservation. The pass allows 4 people the discounted admission. Visit the MoS 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.
The Boston Children's Museum Passes are available for Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays in the month of June. You will need a paper or electronic copy of the date-specific coupon before making a reservation for a timed visit. See the web site for their current hours.
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.
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The Board of the Friends of the Rowley Library wants to say thank you for so many renewing and many new supporters of the Friends from the recent May membership drive. If you have misplaced your return envelope, simply go the Rowley Library website and contribute via the paypal link or mail a check to the Library made payable to the Friends of the Rowley Library. We are proud to have been able to fund the children's summer program again fully to keep our kiddos busy and engaged with fun and learning.
We want to further thank our community at large for the huge support during our first ever mostly perennial plant sale held May 15th. In excess of $1,600 net was raised in 3.5 hours. Volunteers, plant donors, discounted plant providers from Rowley's E. Cressey and Sons as well as Wolf Hill Garden Center, free plants from Jayne Tauscher of Hardy Perennials and buyers - you blew us away with your generosity and enthusiasm. Make sure you pick up many gardening books from the library to learn more and more about our native flora and how to become an ever better gardener.
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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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There are no games, no puzzles and no computers. It is strongly recommended that all unvaccinated patrons wear face masks. |
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JUNE 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. Last one of the season!
Bags will be available week of June 14th
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EXCITING NEWS !
Our Third Episode
Airs On June 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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Hurry Pre-registration Still Open
till 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. You don't have to enroll in SRP to pre-order ice cream sandwiches. Keep an eye on Facebook & our website.
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SUMMER READING 2021
June 21st - Aug 13th
(ages 3-18)
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Set aside 12 minutes a day for 8 weeks and you will have completed the Summer Reading Challenge. Earn virtual tickets and badges to be entered into the Grand Prize drawing. Plenty of fun activities for all: pop-up events, performers, take home activities etc. Check our online calendar and Facebook for weekly activities.
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(978) 948-2850 or www.rowleylibrary.org |
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