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HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING
Summer Reading Program Update Click Here
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, WE HAVE HAD TO POSTPONE OUR SCHEDULED PERFORMER FOR: BATES AND TINCKNELL.
WE HAVE RE-SCHEDULED THEM FOR OUR WRAP-UP PROGRAM ON AUGUST 11TH AT 10:30 A.M. MARK YOUR CALENDARS.
Stamp Collecting Featured at the Library
The month of June will find the display case filled with stamps from the U.S. and many countries around the world, as well as some stamp catalogs and magazines. Some helpful information will be available if you want to start your own collection. It's a fun hobby and a wonderful and interesting way to learn history and geography! More Info >>
Annual Book and Bake Sale
Thanks to all who helped make the 2010 book and bake sale a huge success. Click here for more information and a volunteer list.
Library Volunteers
With Gratitude for our Library Volunteers. In these lean economic times, libraries across the state are seeing an increase in use of facilities and collections. It can be hard to keep up with the demand! More Info >>
Amazon Affiliate Program
The Friends of the Library are participating in the Amazon Associates program, for every purchase you make using this secure link, the Friends will receive a percentage of the price as a referral fee. These funds will go directly to support programs at the Rowley Public Library.
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Hatha Yoga Classes Continue
Friends of the Rowley Library Hatha Yoga program for adults enters its third year. Join Maura Mastrogiovanni, certified yoga instructor, on Wednesday evenings from 5:30-6:45. More Info >>
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Serafin on Show
Priscilla Serafin is the featured artist at the Rowley Public Library during the month of July. This exhibit, Priscilla's third at the RPL, is being displayed until the end of July. More Info >>
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"Why Do You Paint?"
The colorful answer on display in May.
Featured artist for the month of May, Wendy Wollaeger was recently asked ?Why do you paint?? Her reply: " The answer is simple, because I have to. More Info >>
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Rowley Library's Book Club Selection for May
The Rowley Book Club has chosen the recently published collection of short stories by John Updike for its May meeting. My Father's Tears and Other Stories reflects on " the American experience from the Depression to the aftermath of 9/11..." All are welcome to join the discussion on Thursday, May 6th at 6:30 PM. Extra copies are now available. More Info >>
List of Selected Websites Now Available for Kids
Are your children tired of visiting the same websites over and over again? Two teenage volunteers searched the internet for good quality sites that both parents and kids would enjoy.More Infor >>
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Fun at Local Museums!
Museum Pass collection expanded
Thanks to the Friends of the Rowley Library, the Rowley Cultural Council, and a private donation, the library has the opportunity to purchase more museum memberships, allowing our patrons to reserve and borrow passes for discounted admission to the area's cultural organizations. Now available: Museum of Science, Peabody Essex Museum, Zoo New England - good at both the Stone Zoo and the Franklin Park Zoo More Info >> |
Library Collecting for Rowley Food Pantry
Help your neighbors out this winter by donating non-perishable food (please check the expiration date) as well as personal hygiene items and household cleaning products and paper goods.More Info >>
Free Downloadable Audio Books Now Available!
Now you can check out and download audio books in the comfort of your own home at any time!More Info >>
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ABOUT THE LIBRARY
Mission Statement. The mission of the Rowley Public Library is to contribute to the improvement of the quality of life for all people in the community by providing a welcoming community center where people of all ages and walks of life can come together for social, cultural and educational experiences, and by providing informational and recreational resources for community members’ enlightenment and enjoyment.
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CHILDREN'S ROOM
The children’s room will sponsor age appropriate events to encourage and foster literacy in our younger patrons, including story times, learning opportunities such as workshops and crafts, and a summer reading program. More Info >> |
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