Friends of the Rowley Public Library are eligible to attend the preview of the Annual Book Sale. Memberships will be available for sale at the door.
All proceeds from the book sale benefit the Library. Hope to see you there!
We need volunteers to help make the book sale a success! Please consider giving a few hours of your time. Get to know others in the community while supporting your library. All volunteers also get to choose a free book at the sale. SIGN UP HERE.
If you would like more information about the Friends, please email friendsboard@rowleylibrary.org
The Friends of the Rowley Public Library are looking for donations for their upcoming Book Sale. They will gladly accept your tax deductible donations within the following guidelines:
Please donate only clean, gently-used books.
We cannot accept broken, dirty, musty, or smelly books. If you would not put it on your coffee table, we probably can’t take it.
We cannot accept the following items:
*Textbooks
*Magazines
*VHS tapes and audio cassettes
*Encyclopedias
*Outdated computer, travel, and reference books
We reserve the right to turn away donations at our discretion.
We need volunteers to help make the book sale a success! Please consider giving a few hours of your time. Get to know others in the community while supporting your library. All volunteers also get to choose a free book at the sale. SIGN UP HERE.
If you cannot attend any of our donation events, please email the Friends at friendsboard@rowleylibrary.org to arrange for a special drop-off or pick-up.
If you would like more information about the Friends, please email friendsboard@rowleylibrary.org
Sign-up is needed to reserve your seat! Click here to register for any of these classes, or call the COA at 978-948-7637. This program is for all residents.
Kevin Figueroa is an experienced and enthusiastic instructor who will help you gain confidence in your ability and get you where you want to go!
Each class has a different topic- sign up for as many as you’d like. You must sign up for each class:
3/4: iPhone Photography for Beginners: Taking & Organizing Photos
In this class, we dive into the Camera app on the iPhone, exploring different features of the camera and adjustments that can be made for taking pictures in different settings. We also go into Photos and discuss organizing photos into Favorites and Albums.
3/11: iPhone Photography for Beginners: Editing Photos
This class explores the features available in the iPhone for editing photos. We discuss different ways to organize our photos, then select a photo to practice editing with. We learn about filters, adjusting colors and lighting, and cropping/resizing our photos.
3/18: Taking and Editing Videos on iPhone
In this class, we learn to use the Camera app to take videos. We explore different settings that can be changed to adjust video quality and discuss different ways to take videos on the iPhone, then go into Photos to learn to edit videos.
These classes will continue through June. Check back for future topics and dates.
Don’t have a device at home? There are some available to borrow. Call the COA at 978-948-7637.
Sponsored by the Rowley Council on Aging.
Canceled today due to illness.
It’s a half-day and we want to kick off your weekend in style! Join us for a retro movie & some pizza!
Ages 5 & up! No registration required.
Art takes new forms when we tie in nature! Join us to make your own artistic prints with pieces of fruit.
For ages 11-18. No registration is required!
It’s cold out there still and the birds need a warm place to rest! Come paint one and take it home to hang outside!
For ages 5-12. Registration is required!
Saturday, April 12, 10 AM-12 PM
Register HERE.
Come Craft with Catherine to Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day by creatively recycling abandoned puzzle pieces into a beautiful tree-on-canvas! For ages 16+.
image source: Lilly Childers
What is palliative care and how does it differ from hospice care?
During this session we will discuss the differences between palliative and hospice care, who can benefit from these types of care and where you can receive them. Debra Skoniecki, MS, CNP, ACHPN is a Nurse Practitioner who has devoted much of her career caring for people with serious illnesses. She is passionate about normalizing conversations on mortality, frailty, grief, and end of life planning.
To sign up for this program:
-Sign up HERE.
-Call or stop by the Rowley Library at 978-948-2850.
-Call or stop by the Rowley Council on Aging at 978-948-7637.
Sponsored by the Rowley Council on Aging. This program is free and open to all.
