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HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING
Click here to visit the new Rowley Public Library blog, where all of the latest news about the library can be found. You will be able to find the newest books and movies, interesting reads, and any other various information we think you'll be interested to know. So check back regularly to keep informed.
StoryBook portraits by Bonnie St. Pierre on display in May
These enchanting images were created with multiple image captures in Bonnie St. Pierre's Merrimack NH portrait studio. If you have artwork to display, or a hobby or collection, contact Pam Jacobson @ 978-948-2850.
Children's events
Story Time resumes January 11th
Weekly Story Time resumes January 11 and goes through May 30 except 2/22 and 4/18 when special programs are planned. Big Ryan's Tall Tales returns on Wednesday April 18 @ 10:30 am.
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New Session of Hatha Yoga Begins May 9th
Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m., Community Room
Students are led through a series of stretches, strengthening and balancing postures, twists and inversions by certified yoga instructor Maura Mastrogiovanni. No registration is required, and all fitness levels are welcome. Bring a mat if you have one and wear comfortable clothes. Class meets every Wednesday evening in the Rowley Library community room from 5:30-7 pm. Cost is $12 or $10 for Friends members. Call 978-948-2850 for more information. More Info >>
ROWLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENTS DISCOVERY KITS
The Rowley Public Library won an important grant in the amount of $7,500 from the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. The funds will be used to develop Discovery Kits to assist educators at the middle and elementary schools, homeschooling families and lifelong learners in our service community. More Info >>
New extended hours for fall
Due to a bequest left to the Rowley Public Library by George P. Bishop, late of Wenham, in memory of his uncle Lawrence R. Bishop, the board of trustees has announced they will be able to expand the amount of hours open to the public to 40 hours per week. The new schedule will be Monday Wednesday and Thursday 10 am - 8 pm, Tuesday 2 pm - 8 pm, and Saturday 10 am - 2 pm, starting after the Labor Day Holiday.
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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 >> |
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Thank You from Annual Book & Bake Sale Chair
On behalf of The Friends of the Rowley Library, I would like to thank the community for making the 2012 Rowley Public Library Book and Bake Sale a great success. Click here to see the full list of this year's volunteers.More Info >>
Creating a Fresh Look with Familiar Pieces
Join us on Thursday, May 17 at 7 pm as home stager and decorator Kerri Durkee of Functional Home Designs teaches you how to take your old furnishings and change them into something new and functional. Free and open to all. Sponsored by the Friends of the Rowley Library.
Rowley Library Book Club June Selection
Thursday June 7th will be the last meeting of the Rowley Library Book Club until fall. They are closing the season with a classic, The Optimist’s Daughter, the short, semi-autobiographical, Pulitzer winning novel by Eudora Welty. Discussion takes place on Thursday June 7th @ 6:30 pm in the library community room, 141 Main St., all are welcome. Copies are available at the library or may be requested by clicking here
New Database of Electronic Resources
The Library now subscribes to ProQuest Safari Books Online, a collection of thousands of technology how-to books and manuals. Click here to start searching this online reference collection. You will be prompted to enter your library bar code and PIN. Call 978-948-2850 if you don't know your PIN.
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 and eBooks Now Available!
Now you can check out and download audio books in the comfort of your own home at any time!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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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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