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HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING
Winter Schedule of 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.
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New Session of Hatha Yoga Begins January 4th
Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m., Community Room
If your 2012 goals include feeling more fit and less stressed, give this yoga class a try. 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. Yoga practice every Wednesday evening from 5:30 - 7 pmMore Info >>
Evergreen Library Catalog Survey
Let us know what you think of the new Evergreen Open Source catalog by filling out this survey. Your feedback is important! Click here to access the survey.
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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Intarsia on display for January
Intarsia is an ancient craft similar to mosaic but with made with inlaid wood of various grains and colors. The exhibit, on loan from Rowley resident and expert woodworker Merle Phipps, is showing in the Library display case for the month of January. If you have artwork or an interesting hobby or collection and would like to display your work in the gallery or case, please call Library Director, Pam Jacobson, at 978-948-2850.
Rowley Library Book Club February Selection
Thursday, Feb. 2nd, 6:30 p.m., Community Room
All are welcome to join the Rowley Public Library's book club, moderated by Rowley poet and author, Carla Panciera. This month the group will read Just Kids by Patti Smith. The winner of the National Book Award, Just Kids tells the story of the singer's life as an artist. Copies are available at the library.
10th Annual Some-Like-It-Hot Chili cookoff winners
A grand time was had by all at the 10th Annual Some-Like-It-Hot Chili cookoff, and over $3,000 was raised for Library Programming. Many Thanks to all who participated and volunteered. Click here for a list of winners and click here to read a letter from the Friends President.
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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