The newsletter of the Rowley Public Library
Sponsored by the Friends of the Rowley Public Library
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Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9am-7pm
Fri. & Sat. 9am-2pm
Closed Monday, Jan. 2 & Monday, Jan. 16
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Big change to Libby/Overdrive access! |
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Starting January 4, Overdrive/Libby will require you to input your PIN to log in. This is the same PIN you use to log into your library account. For most of us, the PIN is the last 4 numbers of the phone number in your library account. Try it now. If you can't remember your PIN, you can use the Forgot Your Password? link on the login screen to reset it, or call us at 978-948-2850.
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Introduction to Insight Meditation:
A Morning of Instruction and Practice
Saturday, Jan. 21, 9:30AM-12PM
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*Registration is required for this in-person event. Please register here, or call us at 978-948-2850.
This introduction to Insight Meditation will be presented in a silent retreat format where we will calm the mind through attention to the sensations of breath and movement. Building on the foundation of this enhanced concentration, we will then expand our focus to include more complex phenomena, which will demonstrate the potential to experience our lives more fully and to understand more deeply who we truly are. Meditation periods will be guided with instructions, and there will be ample time reserved for questions and discussion.
Ted Jones has been practicing Insight Meditation since the mid-1970's and has taught introductory meditation courses for over fifteen years. He is currently a meditation instructor at the North Shore Insight Meditation Center.
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The Importance of Pollinators -
and what you can do to help
Tuesday, January 24, 7PM
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FREE Drop in- registration is not required.
When spring blooms are on display and our gardens are flourishing do you ever find yourself admiring the honeybees, bumblebees and butterflies as they fly from flower to flower? You’re not alone! Our pollinators are mesmerizing to watch and they’re also critical to our environment. There are things each and every one of us can do to help support our all pollinators and our environment.
Join Alison Galati on January 24th at 7PM at the Rowley Library to learn about the importance of honeybees in pollination, how honeybees work in the colony and simple steps we can make to support all of our pollinators.
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The Ransomware Hunting Team:
A Band of Misfits’ Improbable Crusade
to Save the World from Cyber-crime
Wednesday, Jan. 25, 7PM
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Watch at the library (no registration) or from home (register HERE).
Scattered across the world, an elite team of code crackers is working tirelessly to thwart the defining cyber scourge of our time: ransomware. Again and again, an unlikely band of misfits, mostly self-taught and often struggling to make ends meet, have outwitted the underworld of hackers who lock computer networks and demand huge payments in return for the keys.
Join authors Pulitzer Prize finalist Renee Dudley and local Pulitzer Prize winner Daniel Golden as they discuss their latest book, "The Ransomware Hunting Team": urgent, uplifting, and entertaining, a real-life technological thriller that illuminates a dangerous new era of cyber-crime.
This program is offered in cooperation with Watertown Public Library and other area libraries.
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Chaco Canyon & Aztec National Monument:
The center of the world 1,000 years ago
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 7PM
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Watch at the library (no registration) or from home (register HERE).
Today Chaco Canyon seems to be in the middle of nowhere; however1,000 years ago, this was the Center Place for the American Pueblo people, the middle of everything! Buried for hundreds of years under wind-blown sands, the monumental complexes they constructed were occupied for several centuries and ultimately left behind whisper echoes from the past of a complex and sophisticated society continued by their decedents today. A National Park Ranger will guide us back in time to discover their secrets.
Offered in cooperation with the Rockport Public Library and other area libraries.
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Rowley Library Book Club
Thursday, Feb. 2 at 6:30PM
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For February, the Rowley Book Club will discuss author Tiya Miles’ book All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley's Sack, a National Book Award Winner and New York Times bestseller tracing the life of a cotton bag handed down through three generations of Black women, recreating the experience of slavery and all that came after through one object.
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50+ Job Seekers Networking Group - Wednesdays at 9:30AM or 6PM
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For people 50+ looking for a new job, a new career direction, or a Second Act career. Take advantage of these free biweekly skill-building and networking group meetings. A new topic will be covered at each meeting. Attendance at each session is not necessary. Join at anytime!
Morning & evening sessions. Please choose the time that works best for you:
1st & 3rd Wednesday, 9:30am-11:30am – Register HERE
2nd & 4th Wednesday, 6pm-8pm – Register HERE
Jan. 4 at 9:30AM or Jan. 11 at 6PM –Self-Assessment/Transferrable Skills
Jan. 18 at 9:30AM or Jan. 25 at 6PM –Your “Career Story” Pitch
Feb. 1 at 9:30AM or Feb. 8 at 6PM –Marketing Plan/Marketing Brief
Feb. 15 at 9:30AM or Feb. 22 at 6PM –Applications/Cover Letters
*All require registration and are through Zoom. The Zoom room opens 30 minutes early for informal networking & resource sharing. Offered in cooperation with more than 60 MA libraries.
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Knitting & Crocheting Group
Wed. Jan. 11 & Thurs. Jan. 26, 6-8pm.
Enjoy knitting and crocheting at the Rowley Library! Drop in to our large meeting room for the entire time or whenever you can. All levels are welcome, beginner to expert – we will all help each other. Watch our calendar for future dates! If you would like to be added to this group's email list to be notified of upcoming dates and info., email Amy at aroderick@rowleylibrary.org.
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Genealogy Club, Wednesday Jan. 11
Join us from 5-7pm on the 2nd Wednesday of the month in our 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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Yoga - Monday evenings @ 5:30pm
Elissa Shoreman, founder and owner of Buddhaful Souls Yoga Studio of Rowley, teaches this gentle adult 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. Sponsored by the Friends of the Rowley Public Library.
*No yoga 1/2 + 1/16.
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Next Meeting
The Friends of the Rowley Library will meet on Wednesday, February 1st at 7pm at the library. We hope you're able to join us to share your ideas or get involved.
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Thank you to everyone who helped make our holiday fundraisers a success! We are so grateful for everyone's contributions as volunteers, donors, bakers, and buyers for our holiday basket raffle and cookie sale. All proceeds will go toward funding more great library programming and initiatives. |
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Try our Nintendo Switch
Check out a Nintendo Switch to play at home. Great for parties or just a long winter's weekend! We also have a selection of games - search "Nintendo Switch" in our catalog to get a list and see what's in.
We have many new items in our Library of Things! Most items check out for 1 week and must be picked up and returned inside at the Rowley Library.
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Strawbery Banke Museum Outdoor Ice Rink
Their outdoor ice skating rink is open! Reserve the library pass and get 50% off admission tickets to Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond for the date(s) on the pass. Library pass holders are not able to purchase tickets online - passes will be honored in person at the admission desk. Check their web site for public skate hours.
Reserve your museum passes online from home!
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 get a complete list of museums, and to see what's currently available- by museum or by date. Reserve passes up to 2 months in advance. All our museums accept passes printed from home or displayed on a device except the State Parks Pass and Zoo New England*, which must be picked up and returned. Please check the museum's current hours and policies on their web sites before your visit.
*This is a change in the Zoo's policy as of 1/1/23- you MUST pick up their pass at the library or you will NOT get the discount.
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The Importance of Pollinators
Local beekeeper Alison Galati is sharing information about honeybees and beekeeping in our display case in the lobby this month. Ms. Galati will be giving a talk on pollinators and what we can do to help on Tuesday, January 24 at 7PM (see the listing above for more information).
The display will be up through January at the Rowley Public Library, 141 Main Street in Rowley. For more information, call 978-948-2850.
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
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. No time limit- no library card needed! 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.
The group is asking everyone who brings one to take one, or just take one- donations are currently overflowing the space available.
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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January Passive Programming:
Each month in the Children's Room, you'll be able to participate in a themed scavenger hunt for a special bookmark and a guessing game to win a prize!
January's theme is SOUP! That's right. We said soup! January is National Soup Month, and it only seems fitting with how chilly it's been.
iSpy: The Scavenger Hunt is on break for January, but iSpy was happy to take its place! Pick up a sheet at Miss Ari's desk and hunt for pictures hidden all over the room to pick out a prize. We're trying to make a nice Winter soup, so you'll be hunting for our ingredients! January 2nd until January 31st.
Guessing Game: We spilled our alphabet soup in the jar! Can you help us count how many letters are in there? The closest two guesses will get to pick out a prize. 5 years & younger | 6 to 12 years. January 2nd until January 31st.
Teen Guessing Game: How can we celebrate National Soup Month if all of our spoons are trapped in this jar? Can you tell us how many are in there? Prizes will be awarded to the two closest guesses. For tweens & teens ages 11+, January 2nd until January 31st.
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YOUTH SERVICES JANUARY PROGRAMMING |
PLEASE NOTE: LEGO Club will not be taking place in January due to library closures. Please see our calendar for February dates!
JAN. 4th @ 9:30 AM – Baby Bouncers Story Time
JAN. 4th @ 11:30 AM – Family Story Time & Craft
JAN. 4th @ 7:00 PM – Author Talk with Maureen Johnson
and Jennifer Lynn Barnes (VIRTUAL)*
JAN. 9th @ 3:30 PM – Fuzzy Poster Craft
JAN. 12th @ 3:30 PM – Brick by Brick (Tween/Teen)
JAN. 18th @ 9:30 AM – Baby Bouncers Story Time
JAN. 18th @ 11:30 AM – Family Story Time & Craft
JAN. 18th @ 3:30 PM – Pokemon Terrarium Making (Tween/Teen)
JAN. 19th @ 10:00 AM – Family Yoga (All Ages)
JAN. 19th @ 5:00 PM – Family Game Night (All Ages)
JAN. 21st @ 11:00 AM – Just Another Chapter Book Club (Teen)
JAN. 23rd @ 3:30 PM – Graphic Novel Book Club*
JAN. 25th @ 4:00 PM – Writing Club (Tween/Teen)
JAN. 26th @ 4:00 PM – Anime Club (Tween/Teen)
JAN. 27th @ 10:00 AM – Friendly Friday
JAN. 28th @ 11:00 AM – Roll for Initiative (D&D for Tweens/Teens)*
JAN. 31st @ 3:00 PM – Kids Crafternoon
Please visit our website for more information regarding registration & additional programming details. Events marked with a * require registration & can be done via phone or email: kids@rowleylibrary.org.
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Just Another Chapter: Just Another Chapter is a book club meant for tweens & teens who enjoy reading a new piece of fiction once a month. This club meets on Saturday mornings at 11:00 AM. Light refreshments will be provided! No registration is required. For kids 12+.
January's Book: The Dragon's Promise by Elizabeth Lim
Graphic Novel Book Club: If you’re interested in expanding your horizons into graphic novels, look no further! Join us to read a great graphic novel, enjoy light snacks, and make a few new friends!
January's Book: 7 Good Reasons Not to Grow Up by Jimmy Gownley
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See our website for more information & registration! |
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Calling all anime fans! Join us once monthly to watch a few episodes, enjoy some light snacks, and take part in an activity. Here you’ll be able to meet like-minded people and share in conversations about the anime we all know and love, or maybe discover something new! |
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No registration is required for this club, so feel free to drop in! For teens 13 to 18 years of age. Kids ages 11 to 12 are allowed to join us with permission from a guardian, as some of the anime is suitable for those 13+.
Our next meeting is on January 26th from 4:00 to 5:30 PM.
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Not sure what to read? Let us help! |
If you're a teen between the ages of 13 and 18 and you have trouble figuring out what to read next, the Youth Services Department has a solution for you!
The YA LitCrate is a mystery box filled with books and goodies for you to enjoy! All you have to do is fill out a form to let us know what you enjoy reading, and we'll give you a call when it's ready to pick up.
The books and box must be returned, but the gifts inside are yours to keep!
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Interested in participating? Look at our website here for more information on how to get your LitCrate!
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RPL has their own Teen Newsletter! |
The Teen Times comes out monthly and features books, films, and activities for kids ages 11 to 18!
You can pick up a paper copy in the YA area of the library, or you can click here to get a version direct to your email each month.
December's Theme: Holidays
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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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