Learn How to De-Stress for the Holidays!

Stay Sane this year!

Tuesday December 4 at 7-8 pm

Instead of stressing out and "losing it" over the holidays, come to the Rowley Library and learn some simple techniques to de-stress and keep your cool.

This program will teach you some basic meditation instruction drawn from Buddhism to help you manage your stress.  So you can relax and enjoy the holidays!

Jake Karlins has studied Buddhism and meditation for about ten years.  He has also studied Aikido, Tai Chi, Yoga, and other mind/body practices.  Jake has worked with a number of teachers, including Ann Cooper-Albright, Ethan Nichtern, Acharya Eric Spiegel, Sangyum Agness Au, and Lama Konchok Sonam.

For more information, call the Rowley Library at 978-948-2850.

1st Annual Holiday Basket Raffle going on now

Get your tickets now!  The Friends of the Rowley Public Library are holding their 1st Annual Holiday Basket Raffle, raffling off over $1,000 worth of prizes. Don't miss your chance at one of these beautiful baskets!

These themed baskets will help you show your school pride, bake yummy snacks, celebrate a holiday, try local beekeeper treats, start a new hobby like yoga or gardening, or just pamper yourself.  There's something for everyone!

Tickets are only $1 each or 6 for $5.  The drawing will be held December 15th at 1pm at a reception in the Library Meeting Room.  Need not be present to win!

For more information, email baskets@rowleylibrary.org or call Pam Jacobson, Director, at 978-948-2850.

Special thanks to the Pine Grove PTA, the Lesinski family, the Rowley Children's Center and the staff of the Library for donating baskets.

Award-winning Children's author and illustrator to visit our library!

Massachusetts native Matt Tavares will be at the Rowley Library on Saturday, December 8 at 12pm, reading from some of his most beloved holiday works.

Decorate your own Gingerbread Man to take home!

Matt will be available after the presentation to sign copies of his books.

Don't miss this great family event celebrating holiday literature and traditions.

Rowley Library, 141 Main Street, Rowley, MA
(978) 948-2850

Read it before you see it. . .

Some books make great movies. Some books just don't.  Read the book, then see the movie. Let us know which you think is better.

Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin

Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell

Life of Pi by Yann Martel

Cross by James Patterson

Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer

The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

Thanksgiving Hours

The Rowley Library will close at 5 pm on Wednesday, November 21 and reopen on Saturday, November 24 at 10 am.  We will not have Story Time this week. Enjoy your holiday!

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