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Take me out to the ballgame with one of our favorite speakers, David Kruh! Based on his research for his musical, David takes us to the roots of Boston baseball, when, just like today, the team captured the hearts of the people of Boston. We will look back at the real story behind Harry Frazee and his sale of slugger Babe Ruth. Relive the (sometimes frustrating) saga of the Boston Red Sox and their ultimately successful struggle for a World Series championship.
Learn more about David’s Musical: The Curse is Reversed! (A musical tribute to the Red Sox).
About the Author:
David Kruh is a former New Yorker and a 1978 graduate of the University of Maryland. While earning his Masters in Computer Engineering at Boston University, David worked as an engineer at WRKO Radio. He has also worked full time as a copywriter, computer programmer, radio producer, radio engineer and, for a few years in the mid-1990s, as a spokesman and web master for the Big Dig. He retired a few years ago from a semiconductor manufacturer, where he was the Direct Marketing Manager. He is also the author of several other books, notably two on Boston’s Scollay Square and Building Route 128. David’s most recent book is Inseparable.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and is a collaboration with a multitude of MA Libraries.
In recognition of Earth Day, join us for a screening of the documentary We’re All Plastic People Now, made available by South Florida PBS. This documentary, just shy of one hour, investigates the hidden story of plastic and its effects on human health (PBS.org).
After the film, join a Q&A and discussion with Andrea LaCroix from Beyond Plastics and the founders of SFS to learn further about the impacts of plastic and how to reduce individual plastic use.
This program is offered in cooperation with Striving for Sustainability (SFS), a Rowley-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering our community to adopt sustainable lifestyle practices that protect and preserve the environment for current and future generations.
Join us for our first ever k-pop pop-up event at the library! We’ll decorate top loaders, make bracelets and keychains, and enjoy some snacks! You might even find someone to trade photocards with! There will be a raffle as well for a Seventeen lightstick!
For ages 13 & up, no registration required!
Kick off your vacation with a throwback movie, pizza, and some sweet treats! We’ll be watching Napoleon Dynamite (2004), rated PG.
For ages 11-18. No registration required!
Interested in learning how to weave your words into verse? Join us for a poetry workshop on April 5th from 11AM to 1PM!
For ages 16 & up. Registration preferred but not required. You may do so using the link on this calendar event or by emailing kids@rowleylibrary.org.
April showers bring May flowers, but you need somewhere to put them! Join us to paint your own planter & take home some seeds!
Ages 5-12. Registration is required and can be done by using the link on this page or by emailing kids@rowleylibrary.org.
Who doesn’t love goats? Join us to cuddle, play, and learn about these charming creatures!
All ages are welcome. No registration required!
Join Julie Stepanek for music & stories that will broaden your child’s horizons! For ages 3 & up (younger siblings welcome!) No registration is required, but space is limited.
Put on clothes you don’t mind messing up and join us outside on your half-day for splatter paint art! This event is weather pending, so if it is raining on that day, the program will not take place.
For ages 5 & up! No registration is required.
Do you have toys lingering in your house that the kids have outgrown? Consider participating in Rowley’s 1st Annual Toy Swap hosted by the Rowley Public Library and Striving for Sustainability!
Toys are being collected until March 28th at the library, 41 Wethersfield Street, and 500 Wethersfield Street. Please see the list of items we are not accepting below:
- Books
- Stuffed Toys
- Clothes
- Nothing vintage (we’re avoiding lead paint)
- No baby items such as swings or bouncers
Everything you bring must fit inside a reusable shopping bag and be in working condition. Items need to be clean and have a battery inside (if applicable) so they can be tested.
Large items such as scooters & bikes will only be accepted on March 28th, due to storage.
Join us on March 29th from 11 AM to 1 PM to browse and pick out some toys! If you don’t have any toys to donate, and would like to come to get something, please consider bringing a donation to the Rowley Food Pantry in exchange.
