There will be no Storytime today, January 26, 2026. Join us next time!
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Storytime
Young ones ages 4 and under are invited along with their caregivers to listen to stories, participate in rhymes and sing songs. Just drop in!
Chair Dance with Claudia
Using many different styles of music, Claudia’s motivating, high energy dance class includes a classic dance movement warm-up using a chair, light weight strengthening exercises, and a full body stretch, using the mind-body connection to make this class both inspirational and fun.
Sing a little, dance a lot, move to your fullest potential, while getting a light aerobic workout, as well as gaining strength, flexibility, and energy. Posture awareness is the focus of this combination of standing, dance and chair stretch. Work out at your own pace while gaining benefits of the group energy.
Join us for this 45 minute workout that is guaranteed to make you feel great! Just drop in!
Chair Dance with Claudia
Using many different styles of music, Claudia’s motivating, high energy dance class includes a classic dance movement warm-up using a chair, light weight strengthening exercises, and a full body stretch, using the mind-body connection to make this class both inspirational and fun.
Sing a little, dance a lot, move to your fullest potential, while getting a light aerobic workout, as well as gaining strength, flexibility, and energy. Posture awareness is the focus of this combination of standing, dance and chair stretch. Work out at your own pace while gaining benefits of the group energy.
Join us for this 45 minute workout that is guaranteed to make you feel great! Just drop in!
New Yorker Discussion Group
Maybe you already have a subscription but only consistently glance at the cartoons? Or perhaps you yearn for in-depth reporting, written well without the prefab soundbites of TV news? Or you might just like to meet up with interesting individuals to talk about current events, the latest big hit on Broadway, upcoming museum exhibits worth a look all while enjoying a sip of wine and savory bites on a chilly winter evening. If so, this group is for you!
Register online for the Fall 2025 series! The magazine issue is on us. Stay tuned via our website and e-blasts for the list of articles to be discussed each week.
New Yorker Discussion Group
Maybe you already have a subscription but only consistently glance at the cartoons? Or perhaps you yearn for in-depth reporting, written well without the prefab soundbites of TV news? Or you might just like to meet up with interesting individuals to talk about current events, the latest big hit on Broadway, upcoming museum exhibits worth a look all while enjoying a sip of wine and savory bites on a chilly winter evening. If so, this group is for you!
Register online for the Fall 2025 series! The magazine issue is on us. Stay tuned via our website and e-blasts for the list of articles to be discussed each week.
New Yorker Discussion Group
Maybe you already have a subscription but only consistently glance at the cartoons? Or perhaps you yearn for in-depth reporting, written well without the prefab soundbites of TV news? Or you might just like to meet up with interesting individuals to talk about current events, the latest big hit on Broadway, upcoming museum exhibits worth a look all while enjoying a sip of wine and savory bites on a chilly winter evening. If so, this group is for you!
Register online for the Fall 2025 series! The magazine issue is on us. Stay tuned via our website and e-blasts for the list of articles to be discussed each week.
New Yorker Discussion Group
Maybe you already have a subscription but only consistently glance at the cartoons? Or perhaps you yearn for in-depth reporting, written well without the prefab soundbites of TV news? Or you might just like to meet up with interesting individuals to talk about current events, the latest big hit on Broadway, upcoming museum exhibits worth a look all while enjoying a sip of wine and savory bites on a chilly winter evening. If so, this group is for you!
Register online for the Fall 2025 series! The magazine issue is on us. Stay tuned via our website and e-blasts for the list of articles to be discussed each week.
Kids Tech: Perler Beads
Kids in grades 3 and up are invited to learn how to fuse beads together to create striking works of art! Follow a pattern or go freestyle to create whatever you set your mind to. Fans of the library’s Beeswax Sculpting, 3D Printer Pens, or any kind of crafting will enjoy playing around with patterns or devising their own works of art.
Silent Book Club at the Rowayton Library
SBC has been invited to host a gathering at Rowayton Library on Wednesday, January 7.
This will be a relaxed evening filled with good books and great company. Stay tuned for a link to register for this event!
Here’s what to expect:
Meeting Flow:
- 6:00 – 6:30 PM: Arrive, settle in, and grab a drink or snack (and maybe say hi to a new face or two!).
- 6:30 – 7:30 PM: Our famous quiet reading time. Bring your current read or discover something new—we’ll have book suggestions ready if you’re looking for inspiration. Don’t forget those headphones if you’re listening to an audiobook!
- 7:30 – 8:00 PM: Time to chat! Whether it’s about the book you’re loving, a new recommendation, or just swapping fun stories, this is the time to share.
SBC’s Mobile Library will be there, so if you’ve got books you’re ready to pass on or swap, bring them along. It’s all about sharing the love of reading—one book at a time.
Notary Services
Do you need your paperwork notarized? Our Notary Public is available to notarize your documents free of charge. A Notary Public is a public servant appointed by state government to witness the signing of important documents and administer oaths. Please schedule an appointment for a notarization.
To register for the 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. session, click here.
To register for the 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. session, click here.
To register for the 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. session, click here.
Required Paperwork
If you need something notarized, please bring two forms of ID containing your signature, one of which must have a photo.
Examples of Acceptable IDs
• Valid Driver’s License
• Passport
• Credit Card with Signature
Unacceptable IDs
• Social Security Card
• Birth Certificate
Before You Arrive
Be sure the documents are complete and ready for signature. Please don’t sign the document(s) until you appear before the Notary Public.
If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney. The Notary Public is prohibited from helping you to prepare, complete, or understand legal documents.
Mah Jongg Free Play
Mad for Mah Jongg? Here’s your chance to meet other players, benefit from consistent play, and build your confidence. We have cards for people to use, but if you are considering becoming a frequent player, please bring your own 2025 NMJL card (Available for purchase at nationalmahjonggleague.org).
You can just drop in! Please note that the program is held on a first-come-first-serve basis as we can only accommodate 16 people per afternoon.
Storytime
Young ones ages 4 and under are invited along with their caregivers to listen to stories, participate in rhymes and sing songs. Just drop in!
Yoga for Children
Children ages 2 to 6 and their caregivers are invited to join a fun and interactive practice with Mark Covello. There is music, singing and Yoga games all designed to teach Yoga in a fun way! Come with your inner child on board for a heartfelt journey you will never forget. The songs are designed to help with left/right brain coordination, as well as being fun to sing. The games teach teamwork and focus and concentration which are important in a child’s present and future life. The students will walk away wanting more and teaching the songs to friends and family. We will build a Yoga community that the students will come to cherish in a non-competitive environment. Come dressed for comfortable movement! And please bring your own yoga mat if you have one.
Closed on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Rowayton Library will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Early Childhood Music and Movement with Ms. Deirdre
Please refrain from bringing snacks and drinks-the instruments get too sticky!
Children ages 5 and under and their caregivers are invited to come sing, play musical instruments and dance to the beat! Be ready to participate in this highly interactive program.
To better service more patrons, Music and Movement with Ms Deirdre will now offer TWO (2) 30-minute sessions. The first session will be from 3:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m., with a 15 minute break followed by the second session from 4:15 p.m.- 4:45 p.m. This class will also change to sign up class, with a cap of participants at 35 per session. This is to ensure the safety of the children.
To sign up for the first session of Music and Movement from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., register here.
To sign up for the second session of Music and Movement from 4:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., register here.
Space is limited so please register!
With all these changes, we also wanted to include some reminders on what to expect in Music and Movement with Ms Deirdre:
- Being Present: Adults can model a positive attitude and behavior toward music for children, including music-making themselves. We ask that you come in with the goal of participating, not standing idle or engaging in side conversations . If you need to leave for a moment, please come back into library (so long as your child is not left unsupervised).
- No snacks: Eat before or after the program . If children are eating, they’re unable to sing or play with instruments. Also, it creates a mess, is distracting to other children, and is risky due to allergies.
- Personal Space: We ask that patrons be aware about personal space. Since the program has a lot of young children, we ask the adults to be mindful of how close their child is with others. We do not want any injuries!
Early Childhood Music and Movement with Ms. Deirdre
Please refrain from bringing snacks and drinks-the instruments get too sticky!
Children ages 5 and under and their caregivers are invited to come sing, play musical instruments and dance to the beat! Be ready to participate in this highly interactive program.
To better service more patrons, Music and Movement with Ms Deirdre will now offer TWO (2) 30-minute sessions. The first session will be from 3:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m., with a 15 minute break followed by the second session from 4:15 p.m.- 4:45 p.m. This class will also change to sign up class, with a cap of participants at 35 per session. This is to ensure the safety of the children.
To sign up for the first session of Music and Movement from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., register here.
To sign up for the second session of Music and Movement from 4:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., register here.
Space is limited so please register!
With all these changes, we also wanted to include some reminders on what to expect in Music and Movement with Ms Deirdre:
- Being Present: Adults can model a positive attitude and behavior toward music for children, including music-making themselves. We ask that you come in with the goal of participating, not standing idle or engaging in side conversations . If you need to leave for a moment, please come back into library (so long as your child is not left unsupervised).
- No snacks: Eat before or after the program . If children are eating, they’re unable to sing or play with instruments. Also, it creates a mess, is distracting to other children, and is risky due to allergies.
- Personal Space: We ask that patrons be aware about personal space. Since the program has a lot of young children, we ask the adults to be mindful of how close their child is with others. We do not want any injuries!
Early Childhood Music and Movement with Ms. Deirdre
Please refrain from bringing snacks and drinks-the instruments get too sticky!
Children ages 5 and under and their caregivers are invited to come sing, play musical instruments and dance to the beat! Be ready to participate in this highly interactive program.
To better service more patrons, Music and Movement with Ms Deirdre will now offer TWO (2) 30-minute sessions. The first session will be from 3:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m., with a 15 minute break followed by the second session from 4:15 p.m.- 4:45 p.m. This class will also change to sign up class, with a cap of participants at 35 per session. This is to ensure the safety of the children.
To sign up for the first session of Music and Movement from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., register here.
To sign up for the second session of Music and Movement from 4:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., register here.
Space is limited so please register!
With all these changes, we also wanted to include some reminders on what to expect in Music and Movement with Ms Deirdre:
- Being Present: Adults can model a positive attitude and behavior toward music for children, including music-making themselves. We ask that you come in with the goal of participating, not standing idle or engaging in side conversations . If you need to leave for a moment, please come back into library (so long as your child is not left unsupervised).
- No snacks: Eat before or after the program . If children are eating, they’re unable to sing or play with instruments. Also, it creates a mess, is distracting to other children, and is risky due to allergies.
- Personal Space: We ask that patrons be aware about personal space. Since the program has a lot of young children, we ask the adults to be mindful of how close their child is with others. We do not want any injuries!
Tech Help
Have an issue with one of your devices? Technology proving to be more of a challenge than you thought? We can help! Register for a 30-minute help session just for you.
To register for the 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. session, click here.
To register for the 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. session, click here.
To register for the 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. session, click here.
Tech Help
Have an issue with one of your devices? Technology proving to be more of a challenge than you thought? We can help! Register for a 30-minute help session just for you.
To register for the 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. session, click here.
To register for the 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. session, click here.
To register for the 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. session, click here.
Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore
We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlights.
Join us in conversation with Liz as we embark on a tale of thrilling twists and disturbing disappearances. Register today to “enter the woods,” if you dare!
Early morning, August 1975: a camp counselor discovers an empty bunk. Its occupant, Barbara Van Laar, has gone missing. Barbara isn’t just any thirteen-year-old: she’s the daughter of the family that owns the summer camp and employs most of the region’s residents. And this isn’t the first time a Van Laar child has disappeared. Barbara’s older brother similarly vanished fourteen years ago, never to be found.
As a panicked search begins, a thrilling drama unfolds. Chasing down the layered secrets of the Van Laar family and the blue-collar community working in its shadow, Moore’s multi-threaded story invites readers into a rich and gripping dynasty of secrets and second chances. It is Liz Moore’s most ambitious and wide-reaching novel yet.
About the Author: Liz Moore is the author of five novels: The Words of Every Song, Heft, The Unseen World, the New York Times bestselling Long Bright River, and The God of the Woods. A winner of the 2014 Rome Prize in Literature, she lives in Philadelphia and teaches in the MFA program in Creative Writing at Temple University.
Giving Tuesday: December 2, 2025
Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz
Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging.
The Connection Cure combines diligent science reporting, moving patient success stories, and surprising self-discovery to help us discover the lasting and life-changing power of social prescribing. Traditionally, when we get sick, health care professionals ask, “What’s the matter with you?” But around the world, teams of doctors, nurses, therapists, and social workers have started to flip the script, asking “What matters to you?”
Register today to find out how you can use the wisdom of social prescribing to live your best life!
Science shows that social prescribing is effective for treating symptoms of the modern world’s most common ailments—depression, ADHD, addiction, trauma, anxiety, chronic pain, dementia, diabetes, and loneliness. By integrating age-old medicines like art, nature, movement, and volunteer service into patient’s daily lives, social prescriptions are radically changing health and healthcare in more than thirty countries. Julia Hotz travels around the world to survey them —sea-swimming lessons for depression, “culture vitamins” for anxiety, a fishing club for ADHD, a farm-based day-care for dementia, a phone-buddy program for social isolation, and many more.
As the first book on social prescribing, The Connection Cure empowers you to find, experience, and implement this revolutionary medicine in your own community. The success stories Julia finds bring a long-known theory to life: if we can change our environment, we can change our health. By reconnecting to what matters to us, we can all start to feel better.
About the Author: Julia Hotz is a solutions focused journalist based in New York. Her stories have appeared in The New York Times, WIRED, Scientific American, The Boston Globe, Time, and more. She helps other journalists report on the big new ideas changing the world at the Solutions Journalism Network. The Connection Cure is her first book.
The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks
Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential questions: If you want to know a person, what kind of attention should you cast on them? What kind of conversations should you have? What parts of a person’s story should you pay attention to?
Register now to take part in a riveting and timeless conversation on how to connect with people from all walks of life, and why doing so is paramount to our individual and communal growth.
Driven by his trademark sense of curiosity and determination to grow as a person, Brooks draws from the fields of psychology and neuroscience and the worlds of theater, philosophy, history, and education to present a welcoming, hopeful, integrated approach to human connection. How to Know a Person helps readers become more understanding and considerate toward others, and to find the joy that comes from being seen. Along the way it offers a possible remedy for a society that is riven by fragmentation, hostility, and misperception.
The act of seeing another person, Brooks argues, is profoundly creative: How can we look somebody in the eye and see something large in them and, in turn, see something larger in ourselves? How to Know a Person is for anyone searching for connection, and yearning to be understood.
About the Author: David Brooks is one of the nation’s leading writers and commentators. He is an op-ed columnist for The New York Times, a writer for The Atlantic, and appears regularly on PBS Newshour. He is the bestselling author of The Second Mountain, The Road to Character, The Social Animal, Bobos in Paradise, and On Paradise Drive.
LSC Author Talks December 2025
Giving Tuesday
Today is Giving Tuesday.
Rowayton Library counts on the generous donations from people like you in order to provide the books, DVDs, audiobooks, programs, and services that you enjoy.
Our Annual Fund campaign is already under way and we thank all of you who have already given. Your support is greatly appreciated!
If you haven’t, please consider making a contribution on this dedicated day of giving to help us to continue to serve you well.
Donate below!
Early Childhood Music and Movement with Ms. Deirdre
Please refrain from bringing snacks and drinks-the instruments get too sticky!
Children ages 5 and under and their caregivers are invited to come sing, play musical instruments and dance to the beat! Be ready to participate in this highly interactive program.
To better service more patrons, Music and Movement with Ms Deirdre will now offer TWO (2) 30-minute sessions. The first session will be from 3:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m., with a 15 minute break followed by the second session from 4:15 p.m.- 4:45 p.m. This class will also change to sign up class, with a cap of participants at 35 per session. This is to ensure the safety of the children.
To sign up for the first session of Music and Movement from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., register here.
To sign up for the second session of Music and Movement from 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., register here.
Space is limited so please register!
With all these changes, we also wanted to include some reminders on what to expect in Music and Movement with Ms Deirdre:
Being Present: Adults can model a positive attitude and behavior toward music for children, including music-making themselves. We ask that you come in with the goal of participating, not standing idle or engaging in side conversations . If you need to leave for a moment, please come back into library (so long as your child is not left unsupervised).
No snacks: Eat before or after the program . If children are eating, they’re unable to sing or play with instruments. Also, it creates a mess, is distracting to other children, and is risky due to allergies.
Personal Space: We ask that patrons be aware about personal space. Since the program has a lot of young children, we ask the adults to be mindful of how close their child is with others. We do not want any injuries!
Closed for the RCA Holiday Stroll
We will be closed on Saturday, December 6 to participate in the RCA Holiday Stroll event! The all-day event will kick off the season with lights, laughter, and community spirit. Come see us there!
Tech Help
Have an issue with one of your devices? Technology proving to be more of a challenge than you thought? We can help! Register for a 30-minute help session just for you.
To register for the 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. session, click here.
To register for the 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. session, click here.
To register for the 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. session, click here.
Tech Help
Have an issue with one of your devices? Technology proving to be more of a challenge than you thought? We can help! Register for a 30-minute help session just for you.
To register for the 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. session, click here.
To register for the 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. session, click here.
To register for the 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. session, click here.
Tech Help
Have an issue with one of your devices? Technology proving to be more of a challenge than you thought? We can help! Register for a 30-minute help session just for you.
To register for the 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. session, click here.
To register for the 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. session, click here.
To register for the 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. session, click here.
Tech Help
Have an issue with one of your devices? Technology proving to be more of a challenge than you thought? We can help! Register for a 30-minute help session just for you.
To register for the 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. session, click here.
To register for the 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. session, click here.
To register for the 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. session, click here.
New Yorker Discussion Group
Maybe you already have a subscription but only consistently glance at the cartoons? Or perhaps you yearn for in-depth reporting, written well without the prefab soundbites of TV news? Or you might just like to meet up with interesting individuals to talk about current events, the latest big hit on Broadway, upcoming museum exhibits worth a look all while enjoying a sip of wine and savory bites on a crisp fall evening. If so, this group is for you!
Register online for the Fall 2025 series! The magazine issue is on us.
Selected readings from the October 27 issue for the November 6 meeting:
- Page 23 – Shouts & Murmurs: We’re Doing Child-Led Parenting by Susanna Wolff
- Page 30 – The Shutdown Artist: Inside the office of Trump’s budget director by Andy Kroll
- Page 37 – Poem: “Last Time” by Nick Laird
- Page 46 – Poem: “For the Birds” by Rita Dove
- Page 65 – Books: An environmentalist’s break with the green movement by Cal Revely-Calder
- Page 72 – Mark Bittman experiments with sliding-scale dining by Hannah Goldfield
- Page 76 – The Current Cinema: “Hedda” by Richard Brody
Bonus reading from the November 3 issue:
- Page 14 – American Frequencies by Jill Lepore
Early Childhood Music and Movement with Ms. Deirdre
Please refrain from bringing snacks and drinks-the instruments get too sticky!
Children ages 5 and under and their caregivers are invited to come sing, play musical instruments and dance to the beat! Be ready to participate in this highly interactive program.
To better service more patrons, Music and Movement with Ms Deirdre will now offer TWO (2) 30-minute sessions. The first session will be from 3:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m., with a 15 minute break followed by the second session from 4:15 p.m.- 4:45 p.m. This class will also change to sign up class, with a cap of participants at 35 per session. This is to ensure the safety of the children.
To sign up for the first session of Music and Movement from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., register here.
To sign up for the second session of Music and Movement from 4:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., register here.
Space is limited so please register!
With all these changes, we also wanted to include some reminders on what to expect in Music and Movement with Ms Deirdre:
- Being Present: Adults can model a positive attitude and behavior toward music for children, including music-making themselves. We ask that you come in with the goal of participating, not standing idle or engaging in side conversations . If you need to leave for a moment, please come back into library (so long as your child is not left unsupervised).
- No snacks: Eat before or after the program . If children are eating, they’re unable to sing or play with instruments. Also, it creates a mess, is distracting to other children, and is risky due to allergies.
- Personal Space: We ask that patrons be aware about personal space. Since the program has a lot of young children, we ask the adults to be mindful of how close their child is with others. We do not want any injuries!
Mah Jongg Free Play
Mad for Mah Jongg? Here’s your chance to meet other players, benefit from consistent play, and build your confidence. We have cards for people to use, but if you are considering becoming a frequent player, please bring your own 2025 NMJL card (Available for purchase at nationalmahjonggleague.org).
You can just drop in! Please note that the program is held on a first-come-first-serve basis as we can only accommodate 16 people per afternoon.
Storytime
Young ones ages 4 and under are invited along with their caregivers to listen to stories, participate in rhymes and sing songs. Just drop in!
Kids Tech: Minecraft Mania
Kids in grades 2 and up are invited to visit the library to try out new mods and engage in some serious Minecraft.
Space is limited so please register here.
As this program is in in high demand and fills up very quickly every month, Rowayton Library would like to share the opportunity to join our sessions from home! Hop on to our Minecraft Java Server at 192.99.35.12:2059. This will save your activity in the game with us and our participants, whether we’re in a session at the library or not, and save you the hassle of having to make a server yourself!
Kids Tech: Perler Beads
Kids in grades 3 and up are invited to learn how to fuse beads together to create striking works of art! Follow a pattern or go freestyle to create whatever you set your mind to. Fans of the library’s Beeswax Sculpting, 3D Printer Pens, or any kind of crafting will enjoy playing around with patterns or devising their own works of art.
Kids Tech: 3D Pens/Beeswax Sculpting
Kids in grades 2 and up are welcome to join us for a craft session that’s all about building from scratch! Use your 3D Printer Pens to draw with filament on the table or in the air! Learn how to create 3D art and sculptures and take home your creations. Or, you can get in touch with your inner engineer and artist by using beeswax to create sculptures!
Space is limited so please register here.
Toddler Time
Come and craft with your toddler! Children ages 2 to 6 and their caregivers are invited to make arts and crafts using paper plates, pipe cleaners, paint, glue, and more! Glue and paint will be used so dress for mess.
Notary Services
Do you need your paperwork notarized? Our Notary Public is available to notarize your documents free of charge. A Notary Public is a public servant appointed by state government to witness the signing of important documents and administer oaths. Please schedule an appointment for a notarization.
To register for the 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. session, click here.
To register for the 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. session, click here.
To register for the 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. session, click here.
Required Paperwork
If you need something notarized, please bring two forms of ID containing your signature, one of which must have a photo.
Examples of Acceptable IDs
• Valid Driver’s License
• Passport
• Credit Card with Signature
Unacceptable IDs
• Social Security Card
• Birth Certificate
Before You Arrive
Be sure the documents are complete and ready for signature. Please don’t sign the document(s) until you appear before the Notary Public.
If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney. The Notary Public is prohibited from helping you to prepare, complete, or understand legal documents.
Notary Services
Do you need your paperwork notarized? Our Notary Public is available to notarize your documents free of charge. A Notary Public is a public servant appointed by state government to witness the signing of important documents and administer oaths. Please schedule an appointment for a notarization.
To register for the 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. session, click here.
To register for the 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. session, click here.
To register for the 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. session, click here.
Required Paperwork
If you need something notarized, please bring two forms of ID containing your signature, one of which must have a photo.
Examples of Acceptable IDs
• Valid Driver’s License
• Passport
• Credit Card with Signature
Unacceptable IDs
• Social Security Card
• Birth Certificate
Before You Arrive
Be sure the documents are complete and ready for signature. Please don’t sign the document(s) until you appear before the Notary Public.
If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney. The Notary Public is prohibited from helping you to prepare, complete, or understand legal documents.
Notary Services
Do you need your paperwork notarized? Our Notary Public is available to notarize your documents free of charge. A Notary Public is a public servant appointed by state government to witness the signing of important documents and administer oaths. Please schedule an appointment for a notarization.
To register for the 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. session, click here.
To register for the 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. session, click here.
To register for the 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. session, click here.
Required Paperwork
If you need something notarized, please bring two forms of ID containing your signature, one of which must have a photo.
Examples of Acceptable IDs
• Valid Driver’s License
• Passport
• Credit Card with Signature
Unacceptable IDs
• Social Security Card
• Birth Certificate
Before You Arrive
Be sure the documents are complete and ready for signature. Please don’t sign the document(s) until you appear before the Notary Public.
If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney. The Notary Public is prohibited from helping you to prepare, complete, or understand legal documents.
Magic: The Gathering (CANCELLED FOR TODAY)
Magic is CANCELLED for today.
You have been summoned to join The Gathering! Interested in traversing different planes of existence? Or battling your friends with powerful creatures and spectacular spells? Then this group is for you! Players in grades 5 and up are invited to join us for Commander games of Magic: The Gathering. Compete with friends, meet new opponents, or learn how to play! We will provide playing cards and dice but you’re welcome to bring your own, too!
Yoga for Children
Children ages 2 to 6 and their caregivers are invited to join a fun and interactive practice with Mark Covello. There is music, singing and Yoga games all designed to teach Yoga in a fun way! Come with your inner child on board for a heartfelt journey you will never forget. The songs are designed to help with left/right brain coordination, as well as being fun to sing. The games teach teamwork and focus and concentration which are important in a child’s present and future life. The students will walk away wanting more and teaching the songs to friends and family. We will build a Yoga community that the students will come to cherish in a non-competitive environment. Come dressed for comfortable movement! And please bring your own yoga mat if you have one.
Yoga for Children
Children ages 2 to 6 and their caregivers are invited to join a fun and interactive practice with Mark Covello. There is music, singing and Yoga games all designed to teach Yoga in a fun way! Come with your inner child on board for a heartfelt journey you will never forget. The songs are designed to help with left/right brain coordination, as well as being fun to sing. The games teach teamwork and focus and concentration which are important in a child’s present and future life. The students will walk away wanting more and teaching the songs to friends and family. We will build a Yoga community that the students will come to cherish in a non-competitive environment. Come dressed for comfortable movement! And please bring your own yoga mat if you have one.
Cookbook Book Club
Enjoy trying out new dishes?
Interested in sharing tips on how to tweak a recipe?
Want to swap cooking or baking suggestions over a delicious meal?
…then this Book Club is for you!
Welcome back to Cookbook Book Club! Each season, Ruth Freeman and Kerry McFarlin will hold a session where participants select recipes from a few chosen cookbooks in the library’s collection. Then, make the dishes to bring to the library for a potluck dinner full of wonderful culinary delights, both savory and sweet. This festive season, feed your soul while feeding friends and family with cozy, comforting dishes.
Cookbook selections for this session:
- A Cook’s Book by Nigel Slater
- Let’s Party: Recipes and Menus for Celebrating Every Day by Dan Pelosi
- Rustic Joyful Food: Meant to Share by Danielle Kartes
- Sally’s Baking 101 by Sally McKenney
- Half-Baked Harvest: Quick and Cozy by Tieghan Gerard
What you need to do:
– Register here.
– Come to the library and select a recipe and let us know which one you will bring to the potluck. Participants may make free copies of their chosen recipe at the library.
– Bring your dish and a copy of your recipe (annotated, if applicable) on the evening of the event. We can reheat in a microwave, but please have food table-ready and bring the appropriate serving utensil. We will supply liquid refreshments and paper supplies.
Questions? Contact the library at library@rowayton.org.
Chair Dance with Claudia
Using many different styles of music, Claudia’s motivating, high energy dance class includes a classic dance movement warm-up using a chair, light weight strengthening exercises, and a full body stretch, using the mind-body connection to make this class both inspirational and fun.
Sing a little, dance a lot, move to your fullest potential, while getting a light aerobic workout, as well as gaining strength, flexibility, and energy. Posture awareness is the focus of this combination of standing, dance and chair stretch. Work out at your own pace while gaining benefits of the group energy.
Join us for this 45 minute workout that is guaranteed to make you feel great! Just drop in!
Chair Dance with Claudia
Using many different styles of music, Claudia’s motivating, high energy dance class includes a classic dance movement warm-up using a chair, light weight strengthening exercises, and a full body stretch, using the mind-body connection to make this class both inspirational and fun.
Sing a little, dance a lot, move to your fullest potential, while getting a light aerobic workout, as well as gaining strength, flexibility, and energy. Posture awareness is the focus of this combination of standing, dance and chair stretch. Work out at your own pace while gaining benefits of the group energy.
Join us for this 45 minute workout that is guaranteed to make you feel great! Just drop in!
Chair Dance with Claudia
Using many different styles of music, Claudia’s motivating, high energy dance class includes a classic dance movement warm-up using a chair, light weight strengthening exercises, and a full body stretch, using the mind-body connection to make this class both inspirational and fun.
Sing a little, dance a lot, move to your fullest potential, while getting a light aerobic workout, as well as gaining strength, flexibility, and energy. Posture awareness is the focus of this combination of standing, dance and chair stretch. Work out at your own pace while gaining benefits of the group energy.
Join us for this 45 minute workout that is guaranteed to make you feel great! Just drop in!
Closed for New Year’s Day
The Rowayton Library will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026 for New Year’s Day. Happy New Year!
Closing early on New Year’s Eve
The library will be closing early at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31 for New Year’s Eve.
Closed for Christmas Day
The library will be closed on Thursday, December 25 for Christmas Day. Have a happy holiday!
Closed for Christmas Eve
The library will be closed on Wednesday, December 24 for Christmas Eve.
Toddler Time
Come and craft with your toddler! Children ages 2 to 6 and their caregivers are invited to make arts and crafts using paper plates, pipe cleaners, paint, glue, and more! Glue and paint will be used so dress for mess.
(CANCELLED) Women and Money Series: How to Make Sense of Today’s Financial Markets
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this program is cancelled. Check back soon for the next session!
When it comes to the financial and real estate markets, people aren’t always as rational as you would think. Behavioral finance experts have been studying the not-so-smart decisions people make. We will reveal the fears, misperceptions and emotional needs people have that sabotage their investment and home sale returns.
Join us for this monthly roundtable for women on money led by financial professionals Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone. This series’ discussion will focus on how to make sense of today’s financial markets, is open to women with any level of financial knowledge, and is an ongoing informational gathering to learn and share.
We’ll show you how to avoid the mistakes and make decisions like the pros. We’ll cover the latest market news and how that might affect your decision making. We’ll also give you background and context for understanding why market movement occurs and we’ll share strategies for keeping ahead of what might come.
Register here!
Our Roundtable Leaders:
Julia Strayer, CPWA®, CIMA®, CRPC®
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
Prior to joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2000, Julia was a vice president and private banker for BankBoston’s Private Bank for 7 years, responsible for asset management and trust services. Previously, Julia worked in marketing for 9 years with Merrill. Julia has a BA from Ohio State University and an MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business. Julia has appeared on the CNBC show “Power Lunch,” CBS “This Morning,” WGCH’s “Women in Business,” in addition to featured articles in USA Today.
Liz Maccarone, CRPC®
Senior Financial Advisor
Liz joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2012. Liz works closely with high-net-worth individuals and their families to create personalized and comprehensive strategies that support their goals, including investment management, retirement planning, liability management, and multigenerational planning. Liz values the importance of establishing and cultivating relationships with families including the next generation. Liz graduated from Fairfield University with a dual bachelor’s degree in Finance and Marketing. She began her career working at a boutique investment firm as a Business Development Associate, specializing in commodities and futures trading.
The roundtable meetings will be conducted via Zoom. Visit their website here to find the appropriate download instructions and download link for your device.
Women and Money Series: How to Make Sense of Today’s Financial Markets
When it comes to the financial and real estate markets, people aren’t always as rational as you would think. Behavioral finance experts have been studying the not-so-smart decisions people make. We will reveal the fears, misperceptions and emotional needs people have that sabotage their investment and home sale returns.
Join us for this monthly roundtable for women on money led by financial professionals Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone. This series’ discussion will focus on how to make sense of today’s financial markets, is open to women with any level of financial knowledge, and is an ongoing informational gathering to learn and share.
We’ll show you how to avoid the mistakes and make decisions like the pros. We’ll cover the latest market news and how that might affect your decision making. We’ll also give you background and context for understanding why market movement occurs and we’ll share strategies for keeping ahead of what might come.
Register here!
Our Roundtable Leaders:
Julia Strayer, CPWA®, CIMA®, CRPC®
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
Prior to joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2000, Julia was a vice president and private banker for BankBoston’s Private Bank for 7 years, responsible for asset management and trust services. Previously, Julia worked in marketing for 9 years with Merrill. Julia has a BA from Ohio State University and an MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business. Julia has appeared on the CNBC show “Power Lunch,” CBS “This Morning,” WGCH’s “Women in Business,” in addition to featured articles in USA Today.
Liz Maccarone, CRPC®
Senior Financial Advisor
Liz joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2012. Liz works closely with high-net-worth individuals and their families to create personalized and comprehensive strategies that support their goals, including investment management, retirement planning, liability management, and multigenerational planning. Liz values the importance of establishing and cultivating relationships with families including the next generation. Liz graduated from Fairfield University with a dual bachelor’s degree in Finance and Marketing. She began her career working at a boutique investment firm as a Business Development Associate, specializing in commodities and futures trading.
The roundtable meetings will be conducted via Zoom. Visit their website here to find the appropriate download instructions and download link for your device.
Yoga for Children
Children ages 2 to 6 and their caregivers are invited to join a fun and interactive practice with Mark Covello. There is music, singing and Yoga games all designed to teach Yoga in a fun way! Come with your inner child on board for a heartfelt journey you will never forget. The songs are designed to help with left/right brain coordination, as well as being fun to sing. The games teach teamwork and focus and concentration which are important in a child’s present and future life. The students will walk away wanting more and teaching the songs to friends and family. We will build a Yoga community that the students will come to cherish in a non-competitive environment. Come dressed for comfortable movement! And please bring your own yoga mat if you have one.
Yoga for Children
Children ages 2 to 6 and their caregivers are invited to join a fun and interactive practice with Mark Covello. There is music, singing and Yoga games all designed to teach Yoga in a fun way! Come with your inner child on board for a heartfelt journey you will never forget. The songs are designed to help with left/right brain coordination, as well as being fun to sing. The games teach teamwork and focus and concentration which are important in a child’s present and future life. The students will walk away wanting more and teaching the songs to friends and family. We will build a Yoga community that the students will come to cherish in a non-competitive environment. Come dressed for comfortable movement! And please bring your own yoga mat if you have one.
Magic: The Gathering (CANCELLED FOR TODAY)
This Program has been CANCELLED for TODAY.
You have been summoned to join The Gathering! Interested in traversing different planes of existence? Or battling your friends with powerful creatures and spectacular spells? Then this group is for you! Players in grades 5 and up are invited to join us for Commander games of Magic: The Gathering. Compete with friends, meet new opponents, or learn how to play! We will provide playing cards and dice but you’re welcome to bring your own, too!
Chair Dance with Claudia
Using many different styles of music, Claudia’s motivating, high energy dance class includes a classic dance movement warm-up using a chair, light weight strengthening exercises, and a full body stretch, using the mind-body connection to make this class both inspirational and fun.
Sing a little, dance a lot, move to your fullest potential, while getting a light aerobic workout, as well as gaining strength, flexibility, and energy. Posture awareness is the focus of this combination of standing, dance and chair stretch. Work out at your own pace while gaining benefits of the group energy.
Join us for this 45 minute workout that is guaranteed to make you feel great!
Chair Dance with Claudia
Using many different styles of music, Claudia’s motivating, high energy dance class includes a classic dance movement warm-up using a chair, light weight strengthening exercises, and a full body stretch, using the mind-body connection to make this class both inspirational and fun.
Sing a little, dance a lot, move to your fullest potential, while getting a light aerobic workout, as well as gaining strength, flexibility, and energy. Posture awareness is the focus of this combination of standing, dance and chair stretch. Work out at your own pace while gaining benefits of the group energy.
Join us for this 45 minute workout that is guaranteed to make you feel great!
Baking Class for Tweens
Tweens ages 12-14 are invited to join us for a very special baking class with Martha Parizot of @marthaskitchenct! Come dressed for baking and enjoy a cozy class in which Martha will share baking tips, tricks, and best practices. Plus, you get to make your own sweet treats to bring home!
Please register online as spots for this class are very limited! And stay tuned for future cooking and baking classes with Martha.
About Martha: “As a passionate home baker, I started Martha’s Kitchen to redefine what a cookie can be. I believe that nutritous treats don’t have to be boring. Using only natural, high-quality ingredients, I hand-craft quarter-pound specialty cookies that are as wholesome as they are delicious. I’m dedicated to providing a treat for everyone, which is why my menu includes a variety of flavors. My mission to bake a better cookie, one delicious, naturally sweetened quarter-pounder at a time.”
Kids Tech: Minecraft Mania (CANCELLED FOR TODAY)
This program is CANCELLED for today. Sorry for the inconvenience!
Kids in grades 2 and up are invited to visit the library to try out new mods and engage in some serious Minecraft.
As this program is in in high demand and fills up very quickly every month, Rowayton Library would like to share the opportunity to join our sessions from home! Hop on to our Minecraft Java Server at 192.99.35.12:2059. This will save your activity in the game with us and our participants, whether we’re in a session at the library or not, and save you the hassle of having to make a server yourself!
Kids Tech: Perler Beads
Kids in grades 3 and up are invited to learn how to fuse beads together to create striking works of art! Follow a pattern or go freestyle to create whatever you set your mind to. Fans of the library’s Beeswax Sculpting, 3D Printer Pens, or any kind of crafting will enjoy playing around with patterns or devising their own works of art.
Closing early on Thanksgiving Eve
The library will be closing early at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26, Thanksgiving Eve. Have a wonderful holiday!
Closed for Thanksgiving Day
The library will be closed on Thursday, November 27 for Thanksgiving Day. Happy Thanksgiving!
Election Day Fun Fest 2025
Please note that the library will be CLOSED on Election Day except to participants in the FunFest Program. Thank you!
This program is at CAPACITY and is now CLOSED. There is NO WAITLIST for this program.
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m: Animal Embassy Experience
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Pizza Lunch/Outdoor Break
2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Movie Showing of KPop Demon Hunters (rated PG).
Kids Tech: 3D Pens/Beeswax Sculpting
Kids in grades 2 and up are welcome to join us for a craft session that’s all about building from scratch! Use your 3D Printer Pens to draw with filament on the table or in the air! Learn how to create 3D art and sculptures and take home your creations. Or, you can get in touch with your inner engineer and artist by using beeswax to create sculptures!
Space is limited so please register here.
Notary Services
Do you need your paperwork notarized? Our Notary Public is available to notarize your documents free of charge. A Notary Public is a public servant appointed by state government to witness the signing of important documents and administer oaths. Please schedule an appointment for a notarization.
To register for the 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. session, click here.
To register for the 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. session, click here.
To register for the 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. session, click here.
Required Paperwork
If you need something notarized, please bring two forms of ID containing your signature, one of which must have a photo.
Examples of Acceptable IDs
• Valid Driver’s License
• Passport
• Credit Card with Signature
Unacceptable IDs
• Social Security Card
• Birth Certificate
Before You Arrive
Be sure the documents are complete and ready for signature. Please don’t sign the document(s) until you appear before the Notary Public.
If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney. The Notary Public is prohibited from helping you to prepare, complete, or understand legal documents.
Notary Services
Do you need your paperwork notarized? Our Notary Public is available to notarize your documents free of charge. A Notary Public is a public servant appointed by state government to witness the signing of important documents and administer oaths. Please schedule an appointment for a notarization.
To register for the 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. session, click here.
To register for the 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. session, click here.
To register for the 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. session, click here.
Required Paperwork
If you need something notarized, please bring two forms of ID containing your signature, one of which must have a photo.
Examples of Acceptable IDs
• Valid Driver’s License
• Passport
• Credit Card with Signature
Unacceptable IDs
• Social Security Card
• Birth Certificate
Before You Arrive
Be sure the documents are complete and ready for signature. Please don’t sign the document(s) until you appear before the Notary Public.
If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney. The Notary Public is prohibited from helping you to prepare, complete, or understand legal documents.
Notary Services (CANCELLED FOR TODAY)
Do you need your paperwork notarized? Our Notary Public is available to notarize your documents free of charge. A Notary Public is a public servant appointed by state government to witness the signing of important documents and administer oaths. Please schedule an appointment for a notarization.
Required Paperwork
If you need something notarized, please bring two forms of ID containing your signature, one of which must have a photo.
Examples of Acceptable IDs
• Valid Driver’s License
• Passport
• Credit Card with Signature
Unacceptable IDs
• Social Security Card
• Birth Certificate
Before You Arrive
Be sure the documents are complete and ready for signature. Please don’t sign the document(s) until you appear before the Notary Public.
If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney. The Notary Public is prohibited from helping you to prepare, complete, or understand legal documents.
Mah Jongg Free Play
Mad for Mah Jongg? Here’s your chance to meet other players, benefit from consistent play, and build your confidence. We have cards for people to use, but if you are considering becoming a frequent player, please bring your own 2025 NMJL card (Available for purchase at nationalmahjonggleague.org).
You can just drop in!
Please note that the program is held on a first-come-first-serve basis as we can only accommodate 16 people per afternoon.
Mah Jongg Free Play
Mad for Mah Jongg? Here’s your chance to meet other players, benefit from consistent play, and build your confidence. We have cards for people to use, but if you are considering becoming a frequent player, please bring your own 2025 NMJL card (Available for purchase at nationalmahjonggleague.org).
You can just drop in!
Please note that the program is held on a first-come-first-serve basis as we can only accommodate 16 people per afternoon.
Mah Jongg Free Play
Mad for Mah Jongg? Here’s your chance to meet other players, benefit from consistent play, and build your confidence. We have cards for people to use, but if you are considering becoming a frequent player, please bring your own 2025 NMJL card (Available for purchase at nationalmahjonggleague.org).
You can just drop in!
Please note that the program is held on a first-come-first-serve basis as we can only accommodate 16 people per afternoon.
Early Childhood Music and Movement with Ms. Deirdre
Please refrain from bringing snacks and drinks-the instruments get too sticky!
Children ages 5 and under and their caregivers are invited to come sing, play musical instruments and dance to the beat! Be ready to participate in this highly interactive program.
To better service more patrons, Music and Movement with Ms Deirdre will now offer TWO (2) 30-minute sessions. The first session will be from 3:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m., with a 15 minute break followed by the second session from 4:15 p.m.- 4:45 p.m. This class will also change to sign up class, with a cap of participants at 35 per session. This is to ensure the safety of the children.
To sign up for the first session of Music and Movement from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., register here.
To sign up for the second session of Music and Movement from 4:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.., register here.
Space is limited so please register!
With all these changes, we also wanted to include some reminders on what to expect in Music and Movement with Ms Deirdre:
Being Present: Adults can model a positive attitude and behavior toward music for children, including music-making themselves. We ask that you come in with the goal of participating, not standing idle or engaging in side conversations . If you need to leave for a moment, please come back into library (so long as your child is not left unsupervised).
No snacks: Eat before or after the program . If children are eating, they’re unable to sing or play with instruments. Also, it creates a mess, is distracting to other children, and is risky due to allergies.
Personal Space: We ask that patrons be aware about personal space. Since the program has a lot of young children, we ask the adults to be mindful of how close their child is with others. We do not want any injuries!
Early Childhood Music and Movement with Ms. Deirdre
Please refrain from bringing snacks and drinks-the instruments get too sticky!
Children ages 5 and under and their caregivers are invited to come sing, play musical instruments and dance to the beat! Be ready to participate in this highly interactive program.
To better service more patrons, Music and Movement with Ms Deirdre will now offer TWO (2) 30-minute sessions. The first session will be from 3:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m., with a 15 minute break followed by the second session from 4:15 p.m.- 4:45 p.m. This class will also change to sign up class, with a cap of participants at 35 per session. This is to ensure the safety of the children.
To sign up for the first session of Music and Movement from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., register here.
To sign up for the second session of Music and Movement from 4:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., register here.
Space is limited so please register!
With all these changes, we also wanted to include some reminders on what to expect in Music and Movement with Ms Deirdre:
- Being Present: Adults can model a positive attitude and behavior toward music for children, including music-making themselves. We ask that you come in with the goal of participating, not standing idle or engaging in side conversations . If you need to leave for a moment, please come back into library (so long as your child is not left unsupervised).
- No snacks: Eat before or after the program . If children are eating, they’re unable to sing or play with instruments. Also, it creates a mess, is distracting to other children, and is risky due to allergies.
- Personal Space: We ask that patrons be aware about personal space. Since the program has a lot of young children, we ask the adults to be mindful of how close their child is with others. We do not want any injuries!
Early Childhood Music and Movement with Ms. Deirdre
Please refrain from bringing snacks and drinks-the instruments get too sticky!
Children ages 5 and under and their caregivers are invited to come sing, play musical instruments and dance to the beat! Be ready to participate in this highly interactive program.
To better service more patrons, Music and Movement with Ms Deirdre will now offer TWO (2) 30-minute sessions. The first session will be from 3:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m., with a 15 minute break followed by the second session from 4:15 p.m.- 4:45 p.m. This class will also change to sign up class, with a cap of participants at 35 per session. This is to ensure the safety of the children.
To sign up for the first session of Music and Movement from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., register here.
To sign up for the second session of Music and Movement from 4:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., register here.
Space is limited so please register!
With all these changes, we also wanted to include some reminders on what to expect in Music and Movement with Ms Deirdre:
- Being Present: Adults can model a positive attitude and behavior toward music for children, including music-making themselves. We ask that you come in with the goal of participating, not standing idle or engaging in side conversations . If you need to leave for a moment, please come back into library (so long as your child is not left unsupervised).
- No snacks: Eat before or after the program . If children are eating, they’re unable to sing or play with instruments. Also, it creates a mess, is distracting to other children, and is risky due to allergies.
- Personal Space: We ask that patrons be aware about personal space. Since the program has a lot of young children, we ask the adults to be mindful of how close their child is with others. We do not want any injuries!
Early Childhood Music and Movement with Ms. Deirdre
Please refrain from bringing snacks and drinks-the instruments get too sticky!
Children ages 5 and under and their caregivers are invited to come sing, play musical instruments and dance to the beat! Be ready to participate in this highly interactive program.
To better service more patrons, Music and Movement with Ms Deirdre will now offer TWO (2) 30-minute sessions. The first session will be from 3:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m., with a 15 minute break followed by the second session from 4:15 p.m.- 4:45 p.m. This class will also change to sign up class, with a cap of participants at 35 per session. This is to ensure the safety of the children.
To sign up for the first session of Music and Movement from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., register here.
To sign up for the second session of Music and Movement from 4:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., register here.
Space is limited so please register!
With all these changes, we also wanted to include some reminders on what to expect in Music and Movement with Ms Deirdre:
- Being Present: Adults can model a positive attitude and behavior toward music for children, including music-making themselves. We ask that you come in with the goal of participating, not standing idle or engaging in side conversations . If you need to leave for a moment, please come back into library (so long as your child is not left unsupervised).
- No snacks: Eat before or after the program . If children are eating, they’re unable to sing or play with instruments. Also, it creates a mess, is distracting to other children, and is risky due to allergies.
- Personal Space: We ask that patrons be aware about personal space. Since the program has a lot of young children, we ask the adults to be mindful of how close their child is with others. We do not want any injuries!
Early Childhood Music and Movement with Ms. Deirdre
Please refrain from bringing snacks and drinks-the instruments get too sticky!
Children ages 5 and under are invited to come sing, play musical instruments and dance to the beat! Be ready to participate in this highly interactive program. Just drop in!
Early Childhood Music and Movement with Ms. Deirdre
Please refrain from bringing snacks and drinks-the instruments get too sticky!
Children ages 5 and under are invited to come sing, play musical instruments and dance to the beat! Be ready to participate in this highly interactive program. Just drop in!
Early Childhood Music and Movement with Ms. Deirdre
Please refrain from bringing snacks and drinks-the instruments get too sticky!
Children ages 5 and under are invited to come sing, play musical instruments and dance to the beat! Be ready to participate in this highly interactive program. Just drop in!
Library Closed for Staff Development
The Rowayton Library is closed today for Staff Development.
Early Childhood Music and Movement with Ms. Deirdre
Please refrain from bringing snacks and drinks-the instruments get too sticky!
Children ages 5 and under are invited to come sing, play musical instruments and dance to the beat! Be ready to participate in this highly interactive program. Just drop in!
Mah Jongg Free Play
Mad for Mah Jongg? Here’s your chance to meet other players, benefit from consistent play, and build your confidence. We have cards for people to use, but if you are considering becoming a frequent player, please bring your own 2025 NMJL card (Available for purchase at nationalmahjonggleague.org).
You can just drop in! Please note that the program is held on a first-come-first-serve basis as we can only accommodate 16 people per afternoon.
Storytime
Young ones ages 4 and under are invited along with their caregivers to listen to stories, participate in rhymes and sing songs. Just drop in!
Storytime
Young ones ages 4 and under are invited along with their caregivers to listen to stories, participate in rhymes and sing songs. Just drop in!
Storytime
Young ones ages 4 and under are invited along with their caregivers to listen to stories, participate in rhymes and sing songs. Just drop in!
Storytime
Young ones ages 4 and under are invited along with their caregivers to listen to stories, participate in rhymes and sing songs. Just drop in!
Storytime
Young ones ages 4 and under are invited along with their caregivers to listen to stories, participate in rhymes and sing songs. Just drop in!
Storytime
Young ones ages 4 and under are invited along with their caregivers to listen to stories, participate in rhymes and sing songs. Just drop in!
Storytime
Young ones ages 4 and under are invited along with their caregivers to listen to stories, participate in rhymes and sing songs. Just drop in!
Storytime
Young ones ages 4 and under are invited along with their caregivers to listen to stories, participate in rhymes and sing songs. Just drop in!
Tech Help
Have an issue with one of your devices? Technology proving to be more of a challenge than you thought? We can help! Register for a 30-minute help session just for you.
To register for the 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. session, click here.
To register for the 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. session, click here.
To register for the 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. session, click here.
Tech Help
Have an issue with one of your devices? Technology proving to be more of a challenge than you thought? We can help! Register for a 30-minute help session just for you.
To register for the 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. session, click here.
To register for the 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. session, click here.
To register for the 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. session, click here.
Tech Help
Have an issue with one of your devices? Technology proving to be more of a challenge than you thought? We can help! Register for a 30-minute help session just for you.
To register for the 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. session, click here.
To register for the 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. session, click here.
To register for the 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. session, click here.
Tech Help
Have an issue with one of your devices? Technology proving to be more of a challenge than you thought? We can help! Register for a 30-minute help session just for you.
To register for the 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. session, click here.
To register for the 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. session, click here.
To register for the 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. session, click here.
Tech Help
Have an issue with one of your devices? Technology proving to be more of a challenge than you thought? We can help! Register for a 30-minute help session just for you.
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Tech Help
Have an issue with one of your devices? Technology proving to be more of a challenge than you thought? We can help! Register for a 30-minute help session just for you.
To register for the 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. session, click here.
To register for the 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. session, click here.
To register for the 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. session, click here.
Tech Help
Have an issue with one of your devices? Technology proving to be more of a challenge than you thought? We can help! Register for a 30-minute help session just for you.
To register for the 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. session, click here.
To register for the 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. session, click here.
To register for the 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. session, click here.
