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Changes to your password coming December 5th
As of December 5th, we’re going to be disabling the legacy “PINs” from our previous system and ask you to select a new, more secure password for your user account that meets the current Internet standards.
When you log into your account after December 5th, you’ll be automatically prompted to change your password. You’ll need to select a password that’s at least seven characters long and contains both letters and numerals. Once you make this change, you’ll be able to log into your account.
Amazon Affiliate Program
When you use this link to search Amazon.com for all of your back to school shopping, you will be supporting your local public library. The Friends of the Library are participating in the Amazon Associates program, for every purchase you make using this 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. The Friends finance the summer reading program every summer, as well as museum passes, free computer classes for seniors, yoga for both children and adults, and other cultural and civic events throughout the year. Thank you for your support!
Museum Passes
Museum Passes for discounted admission are now available for the following institutions:
Now available:
Museum of Science
Peabody Essex Museum
Zoo New England - good at both the Stone Zoo and the Franklin Park Zoo
Museum of Fine Arts
Boston Children's Museum
The Friends of the Library, with the support of the Rowley Cultural Council, have renewed the passes for discounted museum admissions. We also have two Massachusetts State Parks Parking passes available to borrow. Call 978-948-2850 to make a reservation for your next day trip.
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Institution
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Cost per person with pass
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# people admitted w/ pass
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Museum of Science
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$7
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4
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Does not include shows or special exhibits
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PEM
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$5
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2
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Closed Mondays except Holidays
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Boston Children's Museum
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$6
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4
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Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays only
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MFA
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$7
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2
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Can upgrade to special exhibition ticket for an additional $8
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Zoo N. E
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adults $6
children $4
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6 people
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Not valid 1st Sat of every month – admission already discounted to child’s price
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Over 500 titles are available, with about 50 new titles added every month. There is sure to be something to interest everyone in your family. In addition to popular authors and the latest bestsellers that may appeal to commuters, books from students’ summer reading lists are available, as well as foreign language instruction and other non-fiction. Homebound patrons will be able to access the collection with just an Internet connection and a library card. Busy parents who no longer have time to read can take in a book while driving to soccer practice or cooking dinner. Grandparents may enjoy listening to an old time radio program such as Jack Benny or Dragnet.
It is now possible to check out, download and return these books without stepping foot in the library building, any time of the day or night. Your Rowley Public Library card provides access, and the books can then be listened to or viewed on your PC via the Overdrive Media Console, or, in some cases, transferred to many different listening or viewing devices, or burned to a CD. To get started call the Rowley Public Library at 978-948-2850 or email info@rowleylibrary.org. Once your Rowley library card bar code has been entered into the system, all you need to do is click here to visit the overdrive site, then follow the simple instructions to download the software, take a tutorial on checking out and placing holds on digital audio books and E-books, and get started listening and viewing!
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. Donations may be left in the library lobby for delivery to the food pantry. The food pantry is located in the Baptist Church Parsonage at 153 Main Street. It is open Tuesday mornings from 10 am to noon. All Rowley residents are welcome.
Long Range Plan Complete
The Library Board of Trustees recently completed its long-range plan covering fiscal years 2009-2013. Goals identified for the Library include improving Rowley's quality of life by acting as a hub for cultural events and providing opportunities for all; contributing to a vibrant town center by providing formal and informal social gathering space; and supplying resources to the community for informational and recreational needs. Copies of the Plan can be viewed at the Library. For more information, call 978.948.2850 or write to info@rowleylibrary.org.
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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
Ongoing Hatha Yoga classes offered at Rowley Public Library
Join Certified Yoga Instructor Maura Mastrogiovanni for a Hatha Yoga practice every Wednesday evening from 5:30 - 7 pm at the Rowley Public Library, 141 Main St. Students are led through a series of standing and balancing postures, twists, backbends and inversions that open the heart and attune the mind-body connection. The class ends with a brief session of group meditation. Sponsored by the Friends of the Rowley Library, classes are $10 for members and $12 for non-members. No registration required, just drop in, all fitness levels are welcome. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat if you have one. Call 978-948-2850 for more information.
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