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Featured Artists:

May display: artists from the Rowley Council on Aging

Lisa Weagle is a local artist who teaches a painting class held once a month at the Council on Aging for members of the Rowley Council on Aging. This month the library walls will house the students' masterpieces. Please come by and check out the artwork. Who knows…maybe you will be inspired to take Lisa's class.

In the Display Case: Celebrating Rowley Seniors

The Rowley Council on Aging is celebrating Older Americans Month! In the next 25 years, 1 in 5 Americans will be an older adult. Check out all that your senior center has going on! You can also access their newsletter online on their page on the Town web site.



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.

Community News:

A heartfelt thank you again to all the donors and volunteers for the spring book sort which happened April 19th.

The Friends are ready for the Spring Book Sale:

• Friday May 2nd 5:30pm - 7:00pm: open to Friends donors only
• Saturday May 3rd 9:00am - 2:00pm
• From 12:00pm, fill a box for $10
• From 12:00pm, teachers get all items free to restock their classrooms

Happy book sale shopping soon for hopefully lots of blissful summer reading in your favorite spot.

Donor Tree:

All current donor leaves on our tree will come down at noon on May 3rd and will be entered into a raffle for a free box full of book sale items from this sale or the fall book sale. Check out the levels of donation HERE. Your name will go on a leaf and be posted on our lovely tree mural in the library lobby. All new Friends donors receive two free book sale items for the fall book sale and will again be entered into a raffle for a box full of book sale items at the 2026 spring book sale. 100% of donations support library programming to benefit all.

Next Board Meeting: Elections!

The next Friends board meeting is Monday, June 2nd at 7:00pm (note: special day). We really need you! Come to get more information and participate. New officers for the coming year will be elected. If you are interested in joining the board, you can email questions to the current board at friendsboard@rowleylibrary.org or find a list of positions HERE.

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!

May 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!

May's theme is all about PLANTS! When you need a break from playing outside, stop by to check out our May Book Displays! This month, we explore Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a display celebrating mothers, and a display of books about plants and flowers!

Teens can stop by to check out displays on books that AAPI authors, and on the spinning display, books Sarah read as a teen!

Kids Guessing Game: Fruits and veggies help to keep your body healthy but all of our fruit is trapped in this jar! Could you help us get it out of there by giving it your best guess?

5 years & younger | 6 to 12 years. May 1^st to May 31^st.

iSpy Game: Speaking of fruit, do you think you could help us make a fruit salad? All of the fruit we need is hidden around the room! One prize per month. May 1^st to May 31^st.  

Teen Guessing Game: We’re in a bit of a jam! Our strawberries are trapped in this jar and we’d really love to get them out but we need your help counting first! Prizes will be awarded to the two closest guesses. For tweens & teens ages 11 – 18, May 1^st to May 31^st.

Interested in participating? Look at our website here for more information on how to get your LitCrate!

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

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