Take Better Phone Portraits

A workshop on how to take better pictures of the people in your life using only your smartphone — for teens & adults. Registration is required and can be done using the link in this calendar post. Tickets: ......More

A workshop on how to take better pictures of the people in your life using only your smartphone — for teens & adults. Registration is required and can be done using the link in this calendar post. Tickets: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffntLvmRjCUsbVcTdlUkIGH3Y-xFGkc9GibMYnUHXKAo1ZGA/viewform?usp=dialog.

Large Meeting Room

Toddler Time – CFCE Playgroup

Rowley Public Library is proud to partner with Family Connections CFCE to bring you weekly playgroups with Miss Cindy! These playgroups are open to families with kids aged 0-3 and run weekly on Mondays from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Please register using the CFCE’s websit......More

Rowley Public Library is proud to partner with Family Connections CFCE to bring you weekly playgroups with Miss Cindy! These playgroups are open to families with kids aged 0-3 and run weekly on Mondays from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Please register using the CFCE’s website, using the link in this post. Tickets: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd11bSaVa2iJvZJAm4_3yoCsVDCztNw9urI9UvqWWrKF6-FlQ/viewform.

Large Meeting Room

Qigong

Taught by Mary Hargraves Drop-in – All are welcome! $3/session. Qigong (pronounced chee-gung) is the study and practice of cultivating vital life-force through various techniques, including: *breathing techniques *postures *meditations *guided imagery It involves usi......More

Taught by Mary Hargraves Drop-in – All are welcome! $3/session. Qigong (pronounced chee-gung) is the study and practice of cultivating vital life-force through various techniques, including: *breathing techniques *postures *meditations *guided imagery It involves using exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being. Presented by the Rowley Council on Aging.

Rowley Library meeting room @ 141 Main St., Rowley, MA

Poptart Gingerbread Houses – Teens

Tweens & teens are invited to join us in making gingerbread houses out of poptarts, frosting, and candy! Registration is required for this event, and it is for ages 11 to 18. Registration can be done using the link in this calendar event! Tickets: ......More

Tweens & teens are invited to join us in making gingerbread houses out of poptarts, frosting, and candy! Registration is required for this event, and it is for ages 11 to 18. Registration can be done using the link in this calendar event! Tickets: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2gLGEkwZt_0LcROI_nOs800FR9HS_WlW7hUS4eGJ_3FNOsw/viewform?usp=publish-editor.

Children's Program Room

Yoga

$12 per class or $10 for Friends members. Drop-in, no sign-up needed. Helps improve wellness, mindfulness, balance, strength, and flexibility. All fitness levels welcome! Br......More

$12 per class or $10 for Friends members. Drop-in, no sign-up needed. Helps improve wellness, mindfulness, balance, strength, and flexibility. All fitness levels welcome! Bring a mat and any other props you like. Taught by Elissa Shoreman of Buddhaful Souls Yoga Studio. All proceeds go to the Friends of the Rowley Library.

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COA Book Club

The Rowley Council on Aging holds their book club on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 1:30PM at the Rowley Public Library. The library has copies of this month’s book available- stop at the front desk to pick up a copy of what we’re currently reading. All are welcome!......More

The Rowley Council on Aging holds their book club on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 1:30PM at the Rowley Public Library. The library has copies of this month’s book available- stop at the front desk to pick up a copy of what we’re currently reading. All are welcome!Upcoming TitlesApril 15: The women / Kristin HannahMay 20: Once upon a river / Diane SetterfieldJune 17: Mad honey / Jodi PicoultJuly 15: Necessary Lies / Diane ChamberlainAug. 19: The seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo / Taylor Jenkins ReidSept. 16: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society / Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie BarrowsOct. 21: Be ready when the luck happens : a memoir / Ina GartenNov. 18: Grandma Gatewood’s walk / Ben MontgomeryDec. 16: Still life / Louise PennyJan. 20: The ship of brides / Jojo Moyes Rowley Library has a Book Club that meets on the first Thursday of every month, September through June, at 6:30 pm. Check our Book Club page to find out what we’re reading this month! Books are available for check-out at the library. Contact us at [email protected] to sign up. Book club is currently meeting in person in our large meeting room.

Rowley Public Library @ 141 Main St., Rowley, MA 01969

Builder Club

Ready to get your building on? Join us every Tuesday at 3:30 to enjoy a snack while we challenge you to build something exciting out of our building materials! The first meeting every month features LEGO!

Children's Program Room

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Library trustees meet each month to review the Library Director’s report and budget, review policy, and discuss events and library news. Agendas and minutes are available here......More

Library trustees meet each month to review the Library Director’s report and budget, review policy, and discuss events and library news. Agendas and minutes are available here

Budding Bookworms – Baby & Toddler Storytime

Kids ages 0-3 are invited to stop by with their caregiver on Wednesday mornings for stories & songs follow by playtime. No registration is required! Siblings welcome!

Children's Program Room

Family Storytime & Craft

Kids ages 3+ and their caregivers are invited to join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs, and a craft! No registration is required, and siblings are welcome to join!

Children's Program Room

Craft & Snack

Looking for something to do after school on Wednesdays? Stop by between 3:30 and 4:30 to join Megan for a craft and snack! For kids ages 5 – 12. No registration is required!

Children's Program Room

Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga with Mary Hargraves Drop-in event – All are welcome! $3/session. Presented by the Rowley Council on Aging.

Rowley Library meeting room @ 141 Main St., Rowley, MA

Mystery/Thriller Book Recs with Bestselling Author, Hank Phillippi Ryan

Love Mysteries and Thrillers but not sure what to read next? Join bestselling author, Hank Phillippi Ryan, for this quarterly session of her recommendations of some of the bes......More

Love Mysteries and Thrillers but not sure what to read next? Join bestselling author, Hank Phillippi Ryan, for this quarterly session of her recommendations of some of the best of mystery/thrillers out there! We’re sure you’ll find something to like from Hank’s many enthusiastic reviews. Register directly on Zoom HERE. You can sign up for one session or for all! HANK PHILLIPPI RYAN is USA Today bestselling author of 16 psychological thrillers, winning the most prestigious awards in the genre: five Agathas, five Anthonys, and the coveted Mary Higgins Clark Award. She is also on-air investigative reporter for Boston’s WHDH-TV, with 37 EMMYs and dozens more journalism honors for her groundbreaking journalism and true crime stories. National book critics call her “a superb and gifted storyteller.” Her current novel is One Wrong Word, a twisty story of gaslighting, manipulation, and murder. Hank is on the board of International Thriller Writers, a sought-after teacher and keynote speaker, and host of three popular online live events: THE BACK ROOM, CRIME TIME on A Mighty Blaze, and FIRST CHAPTER FUN. She lives in Boston with her husband, a nationally renowned criminal defense attorney. Her next novel, All This Could be Yours, comes out in September 2025 from Minotaur Books. People Magazine says: “A nail-biting thriller.” Please register for this event and you’ll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails – make sure to check your spam folder for them, the email will be coming from Zoom. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and is in collaboration with a multitude of MA and NH libraries as well as the Ashland Senior Center. Tickets: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3817498373120/WN_q1EQJN9LRq-eFahg5Zikzg.

Virtual via Zoom

Tai Chi & Tong Ren

Join us for Tai Chi with teacher Laura DiGregorio. Beginners welcome! $8 per class. 9 – 9:30am: Beginners 9:30 – 11am: more advanced 11:30 – 12:30pm: Tong Ren healing s......More

Join us for Tai Chi with teacher Laura DiGregorio. Beginners welcome! $8 per class. 9 – 9:30am: Beginners 9:30 – 11am: more advanced 11:30 – 12:30pm: Tong Ren healing session* *A free Tong Ren Healing session will be offered from 11:30am-12:30pm. This is separate from the Tai Chi class. Sponsored by the Friends of the Rowley Library.

library meeting room @ 141 Main St., Rowley, MA

Bluey & Breakfast Storytime

Join Sarah & Megan for a very special Bluey & Breakfast Storytime! We’ll start off with breakfast while you listen to a couple of stories, and then we’ll do a craft! Registration is required for this event and can be done using the link in this calendar post. For ages......More

Join Sarah & Megan for a very special Bluey & Breakfast Storytime! We’ll start off with breakfast while you listen to a couple of stories, and then we’ll do a craft! Registration is required for this event and can be done using the link in this calendar post. For ages 3 & up (younger siblings welcome!) Tickets: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdAcdqabRtypJCFCItUz85mjJyZU3OrtMndf1PfhrkP1Bsw9g/viewform?usp=publish-editor.

Large Meeting Room

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Join us for our 4th annual Stuffed Animal Sleepover! Please fill out the form via the ticket link before you drop your friend off on December 22nd, then pick them up on the 23rd! They might even have a special prize for you! All ages are invited to participate, and re......More

Join us for our 4th annual Stuffed Animal Sleepover! Please fill out the form via the ticket link before you drop your friend off on December 22nd, then pick them up on the 23rd! They might even have a special prize for you! All ages are invited to participate, and registration is required! Tickets: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7noyCU30_dkrdrX1jXaROX4yYLAerBvCl6QyGBhc8Z84E5w/viewform?usp=publish-editor.

Children's Room

Toddler Time – CFCE Playgroup

Rowley Public Library is proud to partner with Family Connections CFCE to bring you weekly playgroups with Miss Cindy! These playgroups are open to families with kids aged 0-3 and run weekly on Mondays from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Please register using the CFCE’s websit......More

Rowley Public Library is proud to partner with Family Connections CFCE to bring you weekly playgroups with Miss Cindy! These playgroups are open to families with kids aged 0-3 and run weekly on Mondays from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Please register using the CFCE’s website, using the link in this post. Tickets: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd11bSaVa2iJvZJAm4_3yoCsVDCztNw9urI9UvqWWrKF6-FlQ/viewform.

Large Meeting Room

Qigong

Taught by Mary Hargraves Drop-in – All are welcome! $3/session. Qigong (pronounced chee-gung) is the study and practice of cultivating vital life-force through various techniques, including: *breathing techniques *postures *meditations *guided imagery It involves usi......More

Taught by Mary Hargraves Drop-in – All are welcome! $3/session. Qigong (pronounced chee-gung) is the study and practice of cultivating vital life-force through various techniques, including: *breathing techniques *postures *meditations *guided imagery It involves using exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being. Presented by the Rowley Council on Aging.

Rowley Library meeting room @ 141 Main St., Rowley, MA

DIY Gingerbread Houses for Kids

Join us to make your own milk carton gingerbread house to display at your home! Ages 4-10. Registration is required and can be done using the ticket link on this listing. Tickets: ......More

Join us to make your own milk carton gingerbread house to display at your home! Ages 4-10. Registration is required and can be done using the ticket link on this listing. Tickets: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4mDxeNOOGBe_XO_j5_14W5SCTV6tTQQsCt1GVcGbeZANHfw/viewform?usp=dialog.

Children's Program Room

Yoga

$12 per class or $10 for Friends members. Drop-in, no sign-up needed. Helps improve wellness, mindfulness, balance, strength, and flexibility. All fitness levels welcome! Br......More

$12 per class or $10 for Friends members. Drop-in, no sign-up needed. Helps improve wellness, mindfulness, balance, strength, and flexibility. All fitness levels welcome! Bring a mat and any other props you like. Taught by Elissa Shoreman of Buddhaful Souls Yoga Studio. All proceeds go to the Friends of the Rowley Library.

Rowley Public Library - meeting room

Builder Club

Ready to get your building on? Join us every Tuesday at 3:30 to enjoy a snack while we challenge you to build something exciting out of our building materials! The first meeting every month features LEGO!

Children's Program Room

Holiday Movie Night

Join us again for our annual holiday movie, complete with pizza, hot chocolate, and cookies! This year we’ve asked you to vote on our movie — the winner will be announced the day before the event! All ages are welcome! Registration is preferred for this event so we kno......More

Join us again for our annual holiday movie, complete with pizza, hot chocolate, and cookies! This year we’ve asked you to vote on our movie — the winner will be announced the day before the event! All ages are welcome! Registration is preferred for this event so we know how much pizza to order. Please use the link in this calendar posting to sign up! Tickets: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqqNsCPCoYkipdbEkwvXkDMJdauTNqUKzri7WWe5z3TCPL3w/viewform?usp=dialog.

Large Meeting Room