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Ongoing Programs

Help Us Grow Our Tree...Donate Today

Ongoing is our happy receipt of all your tax-deductible donations to the Friends 501c3. If you would like to see a leaf on the beautiful tree mural in the lobby, visit this link: 

Donate

Each donor will have their name appear on a leaf of the tree on our new mural in recognition of your support. You can pay via PayPal or bring a check to the library made out to the Friends of the Rowley Library. Green leaves for individuals are $25. An orange family leaf is $50. And a gold top contributor leaf is $100. These donation leaves are replacing our traditional, costly May mailed membership drive.



Your support helps the library offer great programming and resources all year long!

Join us at our next meeting: Wednesday, February 5 at 7pm at the library. 

The Friends Board- Siegi, Steve & Andrea

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Featured Artists:

January & February display: On the Farm

Local artist Alan Bull will present a new exhibit "On the Farm" at Rowley Public Library from January through February 2025. Works on view will include recent pastel drawings of landscapes and rescue animals created at Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm in Newbury, MA. Additional works include scenes of Ipswich, Rowley and Newburyport painted in oils and watercolors. 

Alan Bull has been painting the New England landscape and teaching oil and watercolor workshops for over 30 years. Originally from Old Town, Maine, Alan received his BFA at the Philadelphia College of Art and he worked as a studio assistant to international glass artist Dan Dailey before embarking on a career as a painter, muralist, illustrator and art instructor. He has also enjoyed creating work in a wide variety of media including 3D photography and pastels, glass, pen and ink, ice sculpture, and printmaking. For more information please visit www.alanbull.com Instagram: @abullstudio

Alan will teach a watercolor workshop for beginners on Saturday, Jan. 18. Get more information or sign up HERE.

In our Display Case

This month, our Knitting and Crocheting Group will be showing some of their works. The group meets twice a month from 6-8pm. All are welcome, beginner to expert. Check our calendar for meeting dates.



Would you like to share your art or collectibles with others?

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, hobby, or interest in the future, either on our walls or in our display case, please contact us.

Free to you: NoveList Plus - reading suggestions for all ages!

Looking for a way to motivate you and your little one to read more? The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten is the perfect way to keep track of the books you enjoy and keep you looking for more great material to read. There are certificates and prizes to keep you motivated along the way!

Click here to sign up for our monthly newsletter with recommendations from the Children's librarians for picture books and parenting resources!

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 all about the NEW YEAR! When you need a break from the cold weather, stop by to check out our January Book Displays! This month, we explore all Lunar New Year, No-Screen Activities, and Winter!

Teens can stop by to check out displays on Books that Need Saving, and our Winter display on the spinning column by the windows.

Kids Guessing Game: According to Chinese tradition, oranges symbolize good fortune! we’d love to share our fortune with you but our oranges are trapped! Can you give it your best guess? 5 years & younger | 6 to 12 years. January 1^st to January 31st.

iSpy Game: Sarah & Megan are excited to celebrate the new year! Can you help them find the hidden items that represent the Chinese New Year? Bring a completed sheet back to a librarian for a prize! January 1^st to January 31^st. One prize per child, per month.

Teen Guessing Game: We tried to count but it's sssssuper hard with all of these snakes taking up space in our jar! Prizes will be awarded to the two closest guesses. For tweens & teens ages 11 – 18, January 1^st to January 31^st.

Interested in learning more about Rowley Public Library's Youth Services Department?

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