The Rowley Library has all sorts of things to make your summer break the best ever, whether you are on the road, on the water, out with the family, or just chillin’ in the backyard.
Visit our calendar of events for all of the happenings at the Library this summer!
Check out our collection of lawn games on our Library of Things page!
Hotspots: Bring wifi with you almost anywhere. Make a reservation in the catalog, before that next road trip. Hotspots must be picked up and returned to the Rowley Library front desk during open hours. Pro tip: After making the reservation, use the “suspend hold” feature to activate the reservation on a specific date.
OverDrive collections: Load up your device with e-books, audiobooks, e-magazines and videos. Or check out our collections of Playaways and books on CD for road trips.
Hoopla: Instantly borrow eBooks, audiobooks, comics, music, movies, TV shows, and more, 24/7 with your library card! For a short tutorial, view this quick start guide.
Kanopy: Enjoy critically-acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries, award-winning foreign films and more.
Freegal: “Free” and “legal” music download and streaming service. Queue up provided playlists or create your own for parties, barbecues, and road trips.
Mango Languages: Traveling abroad? Brush up on over 40 language-learning options, plus ESOL courses!
Launchpads: Pre-loaded tablets with apps on various themes (dinosaurs! STEM!) for all different age levels. Great to keep the kids busy in the car! Check out what’s available by searching “Launchpad” in the catalog.
“Get outdoors” backpacks: A collaboration of the Friends of the Rowley Library and the Rowley Open Space Committee. Each backpack has maps of the Rowley Trails plus binoculars, a field journal for notes, a scavenger hunt and other games to make exploring fun and educational.
Discovery Kits: Stop the summer slide by checking out one or more of the Discovery Kits. It’s like a curriculum in a box on fun topics like Geology, Space, Weather, Art & Music. Click here for a list of our kits in the catalog.
Museum Passes: Have fun and keep up the learning by visiting cultural organizations with our discounted passes. Check here for a complete list. Call us at 978-948-2850 to reserve a pass! Sponsored by the Friends of the Rowley Library.