THE ROWAYTON LIBRARY PRESENTS...
Programs and services dedicated to educating and entertaining our community

For more information on our events, please see Our Online Calendar

July Events at the Library

All events are free and open to the public (unless otherwise noted)

Origami Workshop for Kids @ the Rowayton Library for Kids of all ages, Monday Afternoons beginning July 12th @ 2pm (through August 9th)

Origami is the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding, which started in the 17th century AD and was popularized in the mid-1900s. It has since then evolved into a modern art form. The goal of this art is to transform a flat sheet of material into a finished sculpture through folding and sculpting techniques, and not using cuts or glue.   

Learn the art of Origami at the Rowayton Library.  This program is for children of all ages.  Each week there will be a workshop on a different origami creation.  For more information, please call the Library at (203) 838-5038 or visit us on the web at www.Rowayton.org.  This program is free and open to the public.

Tuesdays ICED TeaTime–Afternoons @ 2 pm

Please join fellow Rowaytonites for a free cup of delicious ICED Tea and a cookie or two every Tuesday afternoon at the Rowayton Library.  No need for a reservation.  And, for the summer… puzzles, puzzles, puzzles... because You’re the Star Detective!

Eco-Detective BookTalk for Kids (ages 6-9) compliments the Rowayton Library’s Summer Reading Challenge “You’re the Star Detective” Tuesdays beginning July 6th through August 3rd

Of course there are many types of detectives and as part of our summer reading challenge, the Rowayton Library is have a book talk for kids:  Eco-Detective - Keep it Green!  for kids ages 6-9.  This will be on Tuesday evenings at 5 p.m. starting July 6 through August 13.  And, with the talk is pizza, pizza, pizza.

This series offers a delightful literary experience in a mix of genre (fantasy, realistic fiction, and nonfiction) while bringing awareness of the importance of being “green.” How can we lessen our impact on the earth? What can we do about litter, pollution, global warming, endangered animals, trash, and recycling? Discussion supports critical thinking skills such as text-to-text and text-to-self. 

You will meet a worm with a sense of humor, a pink house that misses the country, and the impetuous and delightful Judy Moody and her brother Stink. You will also meet the wizard who wants to get rid of trash forever, and Miss Rumphius who wants to make the world more beautiful. You will visit the world of the whimsical wumps before and after the invasion of the Pollutians, read why the earth is getting warmer, and then compute math with the Maple Street School Save-the-Planet Club. Though a serious topic, this collection of books handles being “green” in a positive manner by showing how kids can make the choice to be “green.” (For ages 6-9 and a parent or caregiver).

And, the Rowayton Library is proud to have our favorite storyteller Lot Therrio lead the discussion.  Multiple copies of the books are available at the Rowayton Library.   This program is made possible -  in part - through a grant from the Connecticut Humanities Council.  Pizza - Pizza - Pizza @ 5 p.m. and BookTalk at 5:30 p.m.   REGISTRATION PLEASE!  Space is limited (203) 838- 5038 or RSVP@Rowayton.org.

Beading Workshop for Kids @ the Rowayton Library (ages 6 and up), Wednesday Afternoons beginning July 7th @ 2pm (through August 10th)

Beadwork is the art or craft of attaching beads to one another or to cloth, usually by the use of a needle and thread or soft, flexible wire. Most beadwork takes the form of jewelry or other personal adornment, but beads are also used in wall hangings and sculpture.

Learn the art of beadwork at the Rowayton Library.  This program is for children ages 6 and up.  For more information, please call the Library at (203) 838-5038 or visit us on the web at www.Rowayton.org.  This program is free and open to the public

New Mystery Writing Workshop for Kids (ages 8-12) comes to the Rowayton Library as part of the Library’s Summer Reading Challenge “You’re the Star Detective” Wednesdays beginning July 7 with author Brian Trent (through August 4th)

Join us on Wednesday evenings at 5 p.m. beginning July 7to explore the "art of writing a mystery story" through reading and writing in this mystery writing workshop for kids.

Discover how the characters, setting, plot, climax and resolution mesh together to create intrigue and suspense. Meet super sleuth Ingrid Levin-Hill in Down the Rabbit Hole as she finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time. Unfold the mystery of the million dollar necklace in Shakespeare's Secret.  Chase down clues with Amy and Dan in A Maze of Bones, and travel to the world of ninjas to discover who murdered the Samurai Lord Inaba in In Darkness, Death. Can you solve the case? 

Our workshop leader is Brian Trent, award-winning novelist, journalist, and screenwriter. His work has appeared in national magazines, and covers historical fiction, science-fiction, nonfiction, and mystery. He is the author of Lady Philosopher: The Story of Hypatia, and of Never Grow Old, a retelling of the Gilgamesh legend. Trent was also last year's panelist at Yale*s fiction symposium "Literary Visions." He is also an independent film producer. His latest pieces will be featured in this summer's issues of popular magazines The Humanist and Electric Velocipede.

This program is made possible - in part - through a grant from the Connecticut Humanities Council.  Pizza - Pizza – Pizza at @ 5 p.m. and Writing Workshop at 5:30 p.m.  REGISTRATION PLEASE! Space is limited.  (203) 838- 5038 or  RSVP@Rowayton.org.

Fairy Yarn Mother @ the Rowayton Library for Kids ages 8 and up, Thursday Afternoons beginning July 8th @ 3:30 pm

NancyJo Rambusch is back again to help kid knitters (ages 8 and up) of all skill levels work on their projects.  Bring your own needles and projects.  First time students to our KnittingTime program will be provided with a pair of knitting needles and yarn to start learning or working on a project.  REGISTRATION PLEASE! Space is limited.  (203) 838- 5038 or  RSVP@Rowayton.org.

Hot Dog Day @ the Rowayton Library, Tuesday, July 13 11:30am – 2pm… and they say there is no such thing as a free lunch!

"Fifth Annual Hot Dog Picnic" … and they say there is no such thing as a free lunch! Well, there is… @ the Rowayton Library.  Everyone is invited to help celebrate July as National Hot Dog Month with the Rowayton Library’s Fifth Annual Hot Dog Picnic. Come check out what’s new at the Rowayton Library and join us for a “Free Hot Dog Lunch.”   For more information, please call the Library at (203) 838-5038. This program is free and open to the public.

Goodwives’ Quilters display their Art and Talent in this year’s Annual Quilting Show @ the Rowayton Library, Tuesday, July 13 11:30am – 2pm

Everyone is invited to view this extraordinary collection of handmade quilts from the art and talent of the Goodwives’ Quilters on Tuesday, July 13 from 11:30am – 2pm.  With more than 70 members strong, many with vast experience with quilting, the Goodwives’ Quilters work on projects  including quilts for:  NNIC Unit at Stamford Hospital, Birthright Norwalk, Veteran's of Rocky Hill CT, Malta House Norwalk, Veterans New Haven, AmeriCares, Aids, Hospice, Breast Cancer Groups including Whittingham Center, and many more.  The quilts on display include ongoing projects and true gems from their personal collections.  Come see – first hand – an art that thrives in our community.  For more information, please call the Library at (203) 838-5038. This program is free and open to the public.

BusinessTalk for Adults – Business & Bagels – “The Power of Blogs for Business:  Blog Marketing” on Thursday Morning, July 22 @ 7:30 am

The Rowayton Library and Fairfield County SCORE are co-sponsoring this small business information series....BUSINESS & BAGELS.  This quarter’s session in this series will be held at the Rowayton Library on Thursday morning, July 22, at 7:30 a.m. – yes, business and bagels!

Do give us a call at the Rowayton Library at (203) 838-5038 or drop us an email at RSVP@Rowayton.org letting us know you are coming so we can be sure to have enough handouts and, of course, enough bagels and coffee.

SCORE, Counselors to America's Small Business, is a resource partner with the U. S. Small Business Administration.  Members are professional and business men and women who volunteer their time to provide business workshops and expert, free one-on-one counseling.  This series is free and open to the public.  For more information and a courtesy reservation, please call (203) 838-5038, email us at RSVP@Rowayton.org  or visit us on the web at www.Rowayton.org. 

Scrabble for Everyone (the original Connecticut board game) @ the Rowayton Library, Last Monday Afternoons of every Month, July 26th @ 3:30pm

Scrabble Join your neighbors for a good game of Scrabble (6 tables set up for Scrabble).  All materials will be provided.  There will be two tables set up for Scrabble Junior for our younger players.  Players will be seated on a first-come/first-serve basis.  Players of all ages are welcome.  For more information and a courtesy reservation, please call (203) 838-5038, email us at RSVP@Rowayton.org  or visit us on the web at www.Rowayton.org. 

Summer Weekly Events

ICED TeaTime – Tuesday Afternoons @ 2 pm  Please join fellow Rowaytonites for a free cup of delicious Tea and a cookie or two every Tuesday afternoon at the Rowayton Library.  No need for a reservation. 

Late Nights @ the Library – Open Wednesdays until 7pm  The Rowayton Library is open until 7 pm every Wednesday evening for your convenience. Come in and use the computers, WiFi, check out books, DVDs, CDs, magazines, videos…or come in and read.

StoryTime for Pre-School Kids on Every Weekday @ 10:30am  Stories and Songs for children ages birth – age 5.  For more information, please call the Library at (203) 838-5038.  This program is made possible -- in part -- through the generosity of Au Pair in America. This program is free and open to the public. 

Free Books @ the Rowayton Railroad Station  Free paperback books are available at the Rowayton Railroad Station during the morning commute hours.  Please take one and pass it on.

Free Books @ the Bayley Beach  Free paperback books are available at Bayley Beach beginning Saturday, May 29th all summer long.  Please take one and pass it on.

All events are free and open to the public (unless otherwise noted); some events require registration or a courtesy reservation call to Library to ensure the Library's ability to accommodate those interested in participating.

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BookFLIX for Kids online at www.Rowayton.org

Scholastic BookFlix is a new online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning.  This services is available to Rowayton Library patrons though the Internet and with your Rowayton Library Card bar-code. 

Children just learning to read or wanting to read “on their own” can do so through BookFLIX.  The engaging way to link fact and fiction, BookFlix reinforces early reading skills and introduces children to a world of knowledge and exploration.  BookFlix fiction-nonfiction pairs are organized around nine categories that are largely centered around content-area topics, though some are just for fun!  Each pair, made up of a Weston Woods animated storybook and a nonfiction Scholastic eBook, is sure to delight and interest early readers. 

For more information, please call the Library at (203) 838-5038 or visit us on the web at www.Rowayton.org.  If you need a Rowayton Library card, you may apply for one from our website or come into the Library.

Online Catalog

The Rowayton Library’s Online Catalog is now available to all of its patrons. Card holders of the Rowayton Library can search the Rowayton Library’ collection, reserve material, renew, check what is already borrowed by the patron, see what Best Seller’s the library has on its shelf, and so much more… and all without traveling to the Library.. For more information, please call the Library at 203-838-5038 or visit the Library’s website at www.Rowayton.org.

Playaway Digital Audiobooks

The Rowayton Library continues to increase its collection of Playaways -- those self-contained easy-to-use audiobooks. With Playaways, you don’t have to juggle between multiple cassettes or CDs, or download files to an MP3 player. Simply plug in headphones and press play! Each Playaway device contains one of today's hottest titles. Each Playaway comes with a fresh battery, new headphones, and a Playaway player. You can listen either though the headphones, or use your own home speakers, or personal auto FM cable. Come in and check one out at 33 Highland Avenue, Rowayton, CT.

PrepMe!

FREE Customized Online SAT preparation for Rowayton Library patrons -- all you need is the desire to prepare... and a Rowayton Library Card

The PrepMe SAT preparation course offers 40+ hours of instructional content, practice quizzes, and full length tests. PrepMe's online system will automatically identify your strengths and weaknesses and create a customized week-by-week schedule for you to help you raise your score. PrepMe is a premium online test preparation company founded by graduates of top schools such as Caltech, the University of Chicago, and Stanford. PrepMe has been featured on the front cover of Fortune Small Business, CNN/Money, BusinessWeek and is the test preparation of choice for many schools and districts around the country including the entire state of Maine. For more information, please call the Library at (203) 838-5038 or visit us on the web at www.Rowayton.org.  This program is free and open to the public with Rowayton Library Cards.

LearningExpress Library!

Preparing for a test middle school, high school, college, and career? LearningExpress is the easiest way to prepare. Free practice tests and learning areas include: ACT, Advanced Placement, Border Patrol, Business Writing Success Skills, CBEST, Civil Service, College Entrance Exams, Computer Skills, Corrections Officer, Cosmetology, E-Books, Elementary School Skills Improvement, EMS, Firefighter, GED, GMAT, Graduate School Entrance Exams, GRE, Health Careers Entrance Practice, High School Skills Improvement, Job Search and Success Skills, Law Enforcement, LSAT, Math Skills Improvement, MCAT, Middle School Skills Improvement, Military, Nursing, Nursing School Entrance Practice, Paramedic, Police Officer, PRAXIS, Reading Skills Improvement, Real Estate, Resume And Interviewing Success Skills, SAT, Skills Improvement Courses, Skills Improvement with Spanish Instructions, State Trooper, Technical and Career College Skills, TOEFL, U.S. Citizenship, Writing Improvement Program, Writing Skills Improvement, AND MORE! All you need it your Rowayton Library Card barcode... use is as your Username and create a password and you are set. Give it a try. For more information, contact the Library at (203) 838-5038 or come in for a demonstration. This program is free and open to the public with Rowayton Library Cards.

Free Books @ the Rowayton Railroad Station

Free paperback books are available at the Rowayton Railroad Station during the morning commute hours.  Please take one and pass it on.

.All events are free and open to the public (unless otherwise noted); some events require a courtesy reservation call to the Library to insure the Library's ability to accommodate those interested in participating.

For more information on our events, please call the Library at (203) 838-5038 or view our online Calendar

We thank the Rowayton Civic Association, and many other local sponsors for their generous contributions towards our programs. And, of course, we thank the members of the Rowayton community who contribute time and funds to help keep this Library... just right for Rowayton.