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ROWAYTON LIBRARY PRESENTS... For more information on our events, please see Our Online Calendar |
February Events at the LibraryAll events are free and open to the public (unless otherwise noted) Scratch Programming for KidsKids ages 8-12 are invited to participate in this 3 session course in learning the programming language Scratch. Scratch is a programming language that makes it easy to create your own interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art -- and share your creations on the web. As young people create and share Scratch projects, they learn important mathematical and computational ideas, while also learning to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively. This course will be taught by the Rowayton Library’s own Taber McFarlin. Class size is limited to 9 so, please make your reservations. It is required that kids attend all 3 1-hour sessions. Wednesdays, February 1, 8 and 15 at 5-6pm. Great Decisions Discussion Group Gathering (February 2/1 & 15)The Rowayton Library is hosting a Great Decisions Discussion Group that meets every other Wednesday evening at 7pm. Developed by the Foreign Policy Association, the Great Decisions Discussion Program is the oldest and largest grass-roots world affairs education program of its kind in the country. The session topics include: Middle East realignment, Promoting democracy, Mexico, Cybersecurity, Exit from Afghanistan & Iraq, State of the oceans, Indonesia, and Energy geopolitics. Materials are provided to participants and are available at the Rowayton Library. This program is free and open to the public. It will meet for 8 sessions led by Erik Rambusch, Adjunct Professor of business and emergency management at Norwalk Community College. Discussion dates are 1/18, 2/1, 2/15, 2/29, 3/14, 3/28, 4/11 and 4/25. For more information and program materials, please contact the Library 203-838-5038. Take Your Child to the Library Day, @ the Rowayton LibraryThe Rowayton Library will be participating in Take Your Child To The Library Day on February 4, along with 120 libraries in 12 states… with special activities for families. This Saturday, the Rowayton Library will be open ALL DAY from 10am – 5pm with events planned throughout the day:
Borrow a book, or dvd, playaway… or come in for a new library card. Try out the NEW Playaway View videos for Kids. This program is made possible in part through the generosity of Brendan’s 101 restaurant and Apple Blossom School and Family Center of Wilton. Check the Rowayton Library’s website for a listing of events www.Rowayton.org or call 203-838-5038 for more information. iPhone Photography with Joseph DeRuvo, Tuesday Evening, February 7 @ 7pmBack by popular demand, please join professional photographer Joseph DeRuvo on Tuesday, February 7 at 7pm at the Rowayton Library as he shows you how to take better photos with one of the most popular cameras out there. The iPhone has become the great democratizer when it comes to photography; we are no longer distracted by which lens, how many megapixels, or what setting for indoors or outdoors. The iPhone has freed us to be singularly focused on what is happening in front of us. We will learn what the camera is doing. He will also introduce a few Applications that offer the photographer both greater control of the picture taking process and freedom to make adjustments after the photograph has been taken. Hope you will join us in this exploration of seeing. Join us and bring your iPhone. Refreshments will be served. Reservations please. Oscar Nominee Movies @ the Rowayton Library in February – 8 & 22 @ 10:30amThe Rowayton Library will be showing “Midnight in Manhattan” – refreshments include French pastries on February 8 and “Moneyball” and Hot Dogs on February 22. These programs are free and open to the public. Fairy Yarn Mothers – Knitting for KidsCome for Fairy Yarn Mothers Knitting for kids (ages 8 and up) with NancyJo Rambusch, Thursday, February 9 @ 3:30pm at the Rowayton Library This program is designed to help kid knitters of all skill levels work on their projects. Bring your own needles and projects. First time students to our knitting program will be provided with a pair of knitting needles and yarn to start learning or working on a project. This program is free and open to the public. Dinner with Character(s)Last minute tickets for… Dinner… with Character(s) – a Rowayton Fantasy Evening… in support of your Rowayton Library:Tickets are on sale at the Rowayton Library and online for the Library’s February 11, 2012 fundraiser. Limited tickets - $125 per person. For more information visit http://DWC.rowayton.org or call the Library at 203-838-5038. Made possible – in part – through the sponsorships of Wave Hill Breads New Cafe, Marc’s Rowayton Market, Nature Girl Designs, Sails American Grill and the Rowayton Wines & Spirits. Valentine’s Day CraftTime for Kids (February 13)Come to the Rowayton Library on Monday, February 13 @ 3:30pm and make a Valentine’s Day card for your parents, friends, or pet. All materials are provided. Snack will be served. MovieTime for Kids – Treasure Buddies (February 17)This month…Treasure Buddies, rated G will be shown at the Rowayton Library on Friday, February 17 @ 3:30pm. Popcorn will be served. Free and open to the public. This program is co-sponsored by the Rowayton Parents Exchange.
The Library will CLOSED on Monday, February 20 for Presidents' Day
The Humanities of the Civil War – The “Art” of WarPlease join us on Friday, February 24 @ 7pm at the Rowayton Library for a lecture and reception with Rowayton artist/historian Brian Kammerer in an evening of how it all started… the Civil War, that is. Seen through the incredible intricate and detailed artwork of Brian Kammerer, we’ll be off on The Roads to Manassas - Bull Run. This program is made possible – in part – through a Connecticut Humanities Council Challenge Grant. TAB MovieTime “Book-2-Movie”– Puss in Boots (February 29)This month…Puss in Boots, rated PG will be shown at the Rowayton Library on Wednesday, February 29 @ 5pm. Pizza will be served. This program is for the Rowayton Library Teen Advisory Board – Topic for the month… Technology. Calling ALL PETS!The Rowayton Library will pay tribute to the "Pets of Rowayton" for the fifth year – this coming March on the library's website www.Rowayton.org. So, let us honor your Rowayton Pet by making a READ Poster with their picture – to inspire the children of this community to READ! Beginning February 1, please visit the Rowayton Library’s website and fill out the form, attach a JPG format picture of your Pet (no people), and tell us your Pet's name, Breed/species/etc., your Pet's age, and funny anecdotes you want to include - or just tell us how special your pet is to you and your family. Include your name, your address, and your telephone number. We will be happy to post your pet's picture on the Library's website. The Library staff will create READ posters with these pictures and post them in Rowayton and at Rowayton Elementary School as well as provide the owners with a copy of the poster of their pet. This is a free program and is open to all pets in Rowayton, CT. Deadline Guess How Many Chocolate Kisses in the Jar?Submit your best guess. The one who guesses the closest (but not over) number of chocolate kisses in the jar wins the kisses and 3 books about chocolate. Winner will be selected on Valentine’s Day at noon at the Rowayton Library. This program is free and open to the public. --------------------------------------- New Music Library ... and all you need is a Rowayton Library CardThe Rowayton Library has just added Freegal (rhymes with legal) to its collection of downloadable media. Freegal is a service of Library Ideas that offer access to songs from Sony Music's catalog of legendary artists. With your valid library card number, you have access to hundreds of thousands of music to download for free. Each patron has a limit of 3 downloads per week. The library and its "Freegal Sponsors" have underwritten the purchase of the music. No extra software is needed to access Freegal. Each download is in mp3 format, so the files will work for both PCs and Macs for use on Windows Media Player & iTunes. The mp3s may also be transferred to your smartphone or tablet. Android and Blackberry devices allow for direct downloads, while Apple devices such as the iPod and iPhone will require a download first to iTunes, then a transfer to the intended listening device. Check out our library’s catalog here and be sure to visit our FAQs page for more information. Download your favorite song now! Weekly EventsComputerTime – Mondays @ 2-3pm - eBook Reader/Tablet Hand-Holding -If you got an e-reader as a holiday gift and still can't figure out how to use it, the Rowayton Library will be offering free informative presentations about eBooks & eReaders. The classes will be held on Mondays from 2-3pm. The class will help new eReader owners learn how to browse, check out, and download eBooks and audiobooks from the library OverDrive service. The staff will demonstrate on Kindle Fire and online eReaders. Class participants with specific or additional questions may bring their laptops and devices to class and remain after the lecture portion for a half hour Q&A/troubleshooting session. TeaTime – Tuesday Afternoons @ 2-3 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 Thursday and Friday @ 10:30-11am Stories and Songs for children ages birth – age 5. For more information, please call the Library at (203) 838-5038. This program is free and open to the public. Knitting for Adults Thursdays @ 1-3pm Relax and enjoy knitting in the company of others at the Rowayton Library. Come for whatever portion of this time is convenient for you. These sessions will be an opportunity to share patterns, different techniques and helpful hints from more experienced knitters. Bring your current project or an old unfinished one. If you haven’t knit in years, don’t rush out and buy new supplies. Just bring your favorite needles—we also have extra needles and yarn. After a quick refresher you will be able to select an appropriate pattern for your skill level and order materials. Refreshments will be served. 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 registration or a courtesy reservation call to Library to ensure the Library's ability to accommodate those interested in participating. ### BookFLIX for Kids online at www.Rowayton.orgScholastic 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 CatalogThe 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. Playaway Digital AudiobooksThe 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 StationFree 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. |
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