Author Archives: Rowayton Library

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

Learn Excel

Don’t know where to start when it comes to using Excel? No problem! This program is designed to help those with zero familiarity get the hang of the basics over the course of three sessions. ‘How do I use Excel?’ ‘What do I use it for?’ ‘Is there a difference between Excel and Google Sheets?’ These are exactly the sort of questions that are not only welcomed but encouraged! There’s not such thing as being too inexperienced. This program is primarily aimed at beginners, but those who are out of practice with Excel and would appreciate a refresher will also get a lot out of it!

Register online!

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!

Christopher Shaw Myers Author Talk

To mark the 50th anniversary of the iconic movie “Jaws”, Christopher Shaw Myers is sharing a personal look at one of the film’s most memorable performances. In his book, Robert Shaw: An Actor’s Life on the Set of Jaws and Beyond, Myers writes a moving, enthralling biography of Robert Shaw, the actor who played Captain Quint…and also happened to be his uncle!

Copies of Robert Shaw: An Actor’s Life on the Set of Jaws and Beyond will be available for purchase at the event. Refreshments will be served.

Register here!

Christopher Shaw Myers grew up listening to the stories told by his colorful uncle, Robert Shaw, and other family members. Born and raised in Pennsylvania, he attended Trinity College, where he double majored in English Literature and Mathematics; and Columbia University, where he received a master’s in business administration. After a 30-year career in the hi-tech field, he delved deeper into his family’s history to explore the magic that Robert and his siblings cultivated in their lives. Chris lives with his wife and dog in Fairfield County, CT and can be found online at www.christophershawmyers.com.

Movie Screening: “Jaws”

It’s been 50 years since “Jaws” first swam onto movie screens and terrified audiences! Come join us for an anniversary screening of the classic scary movie on Wednesday, October 15 starting at 5:30 p.m. “Jaws” runs for 2 hours and 10 minutes and is rated PG.

Register here!

Once you’ve experienced the movie, come join us on Wednesday, October 22 at 6:00 p.m. for a very special author talk with Christopher Shaw Myers and his book Robert Shaw: An Actor’s Life on the Set of Jaws and Beyond. Register for the author talk 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.

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.

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.

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. Stay tuned via our website and/or eblasts for the selected articles to be discussed.

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. Stay tuned via our website and/or eblasts for the selected articles to be discussed.

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. Stay tuned via our website and/or eblasts for the selected articles to be discussed.

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. Stay tuned via our website and/or eblasts for the selected articles to be discussed.

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 September 15 issue for the September 18 meeting:

  • Page 21 – Takes: How Gilles Peress documented 9/11 by Philip Gourevitch
  • Page 22 – Bot Meets Girl: Chatting up chatbots by Patricia Marx
  • Page 27 – Shouts & Murmurs: Gulf by Ian Frazier
  • Page 28 – Enemies of the State: Trump’s assault on the immigration system by Jonathan Blitzer
  • Page 57 – Books: The troublemaking Christopher Marlowe by Anthony Lane

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 September 1 & 8 issue for the September 11 meeting:

  • Page 19 – Talk of the Town: Jill Lepore on Trump’s efforts to reshape America’s past
  • Page 24 – Vaunted: On fact checking for the magazine by Zach Helfand
  • Page 40 – Going Viral: Patricia Lockwood on COVID and her new novel
  • Page 48 – Under the Hammer: A demanding owner wrings value out of Sotheby’s by Sam Knight
  • Page 72 – A Novelist in Covers: The unfolding story told in Mary Petty’s drawings by Chris Ware
  • Page 85 – Books: “All the Way to the River”, Elizabeth Gilbert’s new memoir by Jia Tolentino

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!

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.

Register here! 

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.

Register here! 

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. Register here!

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. Register here!

Learn Excel

Don’t know where to start when it comes to using Excel? No problem! This program is designed to help those with zero familiarity get the hang of the basics over the course of three sessions. ‘How do I use Excel?’ ‘What do I use it for?’ ‘Is there a difference between Excel and Google Sheets?’ These are exactly the sort of questions that are not only welcomed but encouraged! There’s not such thing as being too inexperienced. This program is primarily aimed at beginners, but those who are out of practice with Excel and would appreciate a refresher will also get a lot out of it!

Register online!

Learn Excel

Don’t know where to start when it comes to using Excel? No problem! This program is designed to help those with zero familiarity get the hang of the basics over the course of three sessions. ‘How do I use Excel?’ ‘What do I use it for?’ ‘Is there a difference between Excel and Google Sheets?’ These are exactly the sort of questions that are not only welcomed but encouraged! There’s not such thing as being too inexperienced. This program is primarily aimed at beginners, but those who are out of practice with Excel and would appreciate a refresher will also get a lot out of it!

Register online!

Magic: The Gathering

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! Register here to reserve a spot.

Magic: The Gathering

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! Register here to reserve a spot.

Learn-to-Play Mah Jongg

Learn to play American Mah Jongg, a fun and fascinating tile game. Over these four sessions, new players will be taught the basics of understanding the tiles and the Mah Jongg card. You’ll soon be throwing out phrases like 6Bam! 2Crak! Green Dragon! and Mah Jongg! Rules and strategies of play as well as game etiquette will be covered.

**THIS IS AN INTRODUCTORY SERIES FOR BEGINNERS ONLY**

Register here! Space is very limited for this program so please only register if you can commit to all 4 weeks.

Learn-to-Play Mah Jongg

Learn to play American Mah Jongg, a fun and fascinating tile game. Over these four sessions, new players will be taught the basics of understanding the tiles and the Mah Jongg card. You’ll soon be throwing out phrases like 6Bam! 2Crak! Green Dragon! and Mah Jongg! Rules and strategies of play as well as game etiquette will be covered.

**THIS IS AN INTRODUCTORY SERIES FOR BEGINNERS ONLY**

Register here! Space is very limited for this program so please only register if you can commit to all 4 weeks.

Learn-to-Play Mah Jongg

Learn to play American Mah Jongg, a fun and fascinating tile game. Over these four sessions, new players will be taught the basics of understanding the tiles and the Mah Jongg card. You’ll soon be throwing out phrases like 6Bam! 2Crak! Green Dragon! and Mah Jongg! Rules and strategies of play as well as game etiquette will be covered.

**THIS IS AN INTRODUCTORY SERIES FOR BEGINNERS ONLY**

Register here! Space is very limited for this program so please only register if you can commit to all 4 weeks.

Learn-to-Play Mah Jongg

Learn to play American Mah Jongg, a fun and fascinating tile game. Over these four sessions, new players will be taught the basics of understanding the tiles and the Mah Jongg card. You’ll soon be throwing out phrases like 6Bam! 2Crak! Green Dragon! and Mah Jongg! Rules and strategies of play as well as game etiquette will be covered.

**THIS IS AN INTRODUCTORY SERIES FOR BEGINNERS ONLY**

Register here! Space is very limited for this program so please only register if you can commit to all 4 weeks.

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!

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!

 

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 Culinary Fun in the Fall! 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.

Cookbooks for this session:

  • Craveable by Seema Pankhania 
  • Potluck Desserts by Justin Burke 
  • TODAY Loves Food: Recipes from America’s Favorite Kitchen by the TODAY Show Family and Friends 

 

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.

Magic: The Gathering (CANCELLED FOR TODAY)

This week’s session of Magic: The Gathering is CANCELLED. Thank you for understanding.

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!

 

Magic: The Gathering: CANCELLED

CANCELLED

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!

 

Knit and Crochet Crafter-noon

Do you like to crochet or knit? Do you want to meet up with fellow crafters? Come to the library’s crafter-noons, open to all ages! You can bring your own supplies or choose from the assorted yarns and kneedles at the library. You can work on an ongoing project or start a new one! Pick up new skills and sharpen old ones while working on creations for the colder months ahead.

Register here or just drop in!

Knit and Crochet Crafter-noon

Do you like to crochet or knit? Do you want to meet up with fellow crafters? Come to the library’s crafter-noons, open to all ages! You can bring your own supplies or choose from the assorted yarns and kneedles at the library. You can work on an ongoing project or start a new one! Pick up new skills and sharpen old ones while working on creations for the colder months ahead.

Register here or just drop in!

Knit and Crochet Crafter-noon

Do you like to crochet or knit? Do you want to meet up with fellow crafters? Come to the library’s crafter-noons, open to all ages! You can bring your own supplies or choose from the assorted yarns and kneedles at the library. You can work on an ongoing project or start a new one! Pick up new skills and sharpen old ones while working on creations for the colder months ahead.

Register here or just drop in!

Knit and Crochet Crafter-noon

Do you like to crochet or knit? Do you want to meet up with fellow crafters? Come to the library’s crafter-noons, open to all ages! You can bring your own supplies or choose from the assorted yarns and kneedles at the library. You can work on an ongoing project or start a new one! Pick up new skills and sharpen old ones while working on creations for the colder months ahead.

Register here or just drop in!

Knit and Crochet Crafter-noon

Do you like to crochet or knit? Do you want to meet up with fellow crafters? Come to the library’s crafter-noons, open to all ages! You can bring your own supplies or choose from the assorted yarns and kneedles at the library. You can work on an ongoing project or start a new one! Pick up new skills and sharpen old ones while working on creations for the colder months ahead.

Register here or just drop in!

Knit and Crochet Crafter-noon

Do you like to crochet or knit? Do you want to meet up with fellow crafters? Come to the library’s crafter-noons, open to all ages! You can bring your own supplies or choose from the assorted yarns and kneedles at the library. You can work on an ongoing project or start a new one! Pick up new skills and sharpen old ones while working on creations for the colder months ahead.

Register here or just drop in!

Knit and Crochet Crafter-noon

Do you like to crochet or knit? Do you want to meet up with fellow crafters? Come to the library’s crafter-noons, open to all ages! You can bring your own supplies or choose from the assorted yarns and kneedles at the library. You can work on an ongoing project or start a new one! Pick up new skills and sharpen old ones while working on creations for the colder months ahead.

Register here or just drop in!

Courtly Intrigue and Whispers as Weapons with Historical Fiction Queen Philippa Gregory

Coined as the “queen of British historical fiction,” Philippa Gregory returns to the infamous Tudor Court with a tale that is both timely and timeless. We invite you to sit down with us for an intriguing conversation with Gregory about her newest novel Boleyn Traitor (forthcoming October 14, 2025). Register today for this exciting glimpse into the perilous 16th century royal court!

Jane Boleyn watches from the shadows of the Tudor Court, where secrets are currency, every choice is dangerous, and even the faintest whisper can seal the fate of queens.

For Jane, survival demands playing every role required of her: a loving wife who conceals her doubts, a devoted sister to Anne Boleyn at the height of her power, and an obedient spy who carefully wields her words. But in a court ruled by ambition and a tyrant’s sword, Jane must rely on her sharp wit and skillful maneuvering to outthink those around her, knowing that one wrong move could cost her everything.

With a rich tapestry of new historical insights and lyrical language honed over decades of writing, Gregory’s return to the Tudors is a new definition of this most fascinating era. As the world becomes more extreme and unpredictable, Jane’s story of survival and ingenuity offers a

compelling parallel, serving as both a powerful historical narrative and an echo of the challenges we face. This is a riveting tale of loyalty and betrayal, ambition and love—one that should not be missed by readers this fall.

About the Author: Dr. Philippa Gregory is one of the world’s foremost historical novelists. She wrote her first ever novel, Wideacre, when she was completing her PhD in eighteenth-century literature and it sold worldwide, heralding a new era for historical fiction. Her flair for blending history and imagination developed into a signature style and Philippa went on to write many bestselling novels, including The Other Boleyn Girl and The White Queen.

Dr. Gregory studied history at the University of Sussex and was awarded a PhD by the University of Edinburgh where she is a Regent and was made Alumna of the Year in 2009. She holds an honorary degree from Teesside University, and is a fellow of the Universities of Sussex and Cardiff. Philippa is a member of the Society of Authors and in 2016, was presented with the Outstanding Contribution to Historical Fiction Award by the Historical Writers’ Association. In 2018, she was awarded an Honorary Platinum Award by Neilsen for achieving significant lifetime sales across her entire book output. In 2021, she was awarded a CBE for services to literature and to her charity Gardens for the Gambia, and was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society.

10 Years of Daring Heists and Lovable Outcasts in YA Fantasy with Leigh Bardugo

Since publishing in 2015, Leigh Bardugo’s highly popular Six of Crows has taken the world of YA literature by storm–and it’s not hard to see why. The complex fantasy setting, thoughtfully-structured magic system, and deliciously morally gray characters all collide in a world you won’t want to leave and you don’t have to! Join us as we pick the brain of the New York Times bestselling author herself, celebrating the release of her Six of Crows (The Dregs Edition).

Whether you’re a new reader or a loyal fan, register today to take part in the adventure!

Ketterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price—and no one knows that better than criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker. Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. But he can’t pull it off alone. . . .

A convict with a thirst for revenge.

A sharpshooter who can’t walk away from a wager.

A runaway with a privileged past.

A spy known as the Wraith.

A Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums.

A thief with a gift for unlikely escapes.

Six dangerous outcasts. One impossible heist. Kaz’s crew is the only thing that might stand between the world and destruction—if they don’t kill each other first.

In celebration of its decade-old status, the duology will be rereleased in special Dregs Edition paperback copies featuring beautiful new cover art by Harol Bustos, black stained edges, and updated maps.

About the Author: Leigh Bardugo is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The FamiliarNinth House and the creator of the Grishaverse (now a Netflix original series) which spans the Shadow and Bone trilogy, the Six of Crows duology, the King of Scars duology—and much more. Her short fiction has appeared in multiple anthologies including The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy. She lives in Los Angeles and is an associate fellow of Pauli Murray College at Yale University.

Nuestra América: Stories of 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States with Smithsonian Educators

Join us in conversation with Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key as they discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history, as well as their incredible contributions to the cultural, social, and political character of the United States.

Register today to learn more about the rich history of Nuestra América!

The stories in Nuestra América cover each figure’s cultural background and childhood, and their accomplishments or contributions to American history. A glossary of terms and discussion question-filled reading guide, created by the National Museum of the American Latino, encourages further research and exploration. The museum has featured twenty-three of these stories in its exhibition ¡Presente! A Latino History of the United States, the first exhibition to feature U.S. Latino history at the national level.

Featuring beautifully illustrated portraits by Gloria Félix, this is a book that children (and adults) will page through and learn from again and again. A must have for every school and home library to help students understand the American story!

Knit and Crochet Crafter-noon

Do you like to crochet or knit? Do you want to meet up with fellow crafters? Come to the library’s crafter-noons, open to all ages! You can bring your own supplies or choose from the assorted yarns and kneedles at the library. You can work on an ongoing project or start a new one! Pick up new skills and sharpen old ones while working on creations for the colder months ahead.

Register here or just drop in!

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.

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.

Closed for Renovation

Rowayton Library is getting an upgrade! We will be closed from Monday, August 4 until Sunday, August 10 for new carpet installation. All regularly scheduled programs during that week are cancelled. During this time, we ask you to return any Library Materials in the drop-off bin located on the side entrance of the library.

We are are a Fine-Free Library, so late materials will not incur late fees! Just remember that our notification system for upcoming due dates is automatic.

Services like the Virtual Author Talks, Online Catalogue Search and other web-based services will be available on our website: www.rowayton.org. We also provide the option to check out e-books, audiobooks, movies and more through the Acorn Catalog, Libby and Hoopla App. Just have your library card handy and download the apps from our E-Content page.

Thank you for your patience during this time and see you with new carpets!

Closed for Renovation

Rowayton Library is getting an upgrade! We will be closed from Monday, August 4 until Sunday, August 10 for new carpet installation. All regularly scheduled programs during that week are cancelled. During this time, we ask you to return any Library Materials in the drop-off bin located on the side entrance of the library.

We are are a Fine-Free Library, so late materials will not incur late fees! Just remember that our notification system for upcoming due dates is automatic.

Services like the Virtual Author Talks, Online Catalogue Search and other web-based services will be available on our website: www.rowayton.org. We also provide the option to check out e-books, audiobooks, movies and more through the Acorn Catalog, Libby and Hoopla App. Just have your library card handy and download the apps from our E-Content page.

Thank you for your patience during this time and see you with new carpets!

Closed for Renovation

Rowayton Library is getting an upgrade! We will be closed from Monday, August 4 until Sunday, August 10 for new carpet installation. All regularly scheduled programs during that week are cancelled. During this time, we ask you to return any Library Materials in the drop-off bin located on the side entrance of the library.

We are are a Fine-Free Library, so late materials will not incur late fees! Just remember that our notification system for upcoming due dates is automatic.

Services like the Virtual Author Talks, Online Catalogue Search and other web-based services will be available on our website: www.rowayton.org. We also provide the option to check out e-books, audiobooks, movies and more through the Acorn Catalog, Libby and Hoopla App. Just have your library card handy and download the apps from our E-Content page.

Thank you for your patience during this time and see you with new carpets!

Closed for Renovation

Rowayton Library is getting an upgrade! We will be closed from Monday, August 4 until Sunday, August 10 for new carpet installation. All regularly scheduled programs during that week are cancelled. During this time, we ask you to return any Library Materials in the drop-off bin located on the side entrance of the library.

We are are a Fine-Free Library, so late materials will not incur late fees! Just remember that our notification system for upcoming due dates is automatic.

Services like the Virtual Author Talks, Online Catalogue Search and other web-based services will be available on our website: www.rowayton.org. We also provide the option to check out e-books, audiobooks, movies and more through the Acorn Catalog, Libby and Hoopla App. Just have your library card handy and download the apps from our E-Content page.

Thank you for your patience during this time and see you with new carpets!

Closed for Renovation

Rowayton Library is getting an upgrade! We will be closed from Monday, August 4 until Sunday, August 10 for new carpet installation. All regularly scheduled programs during that week are cancelled. During this time, we ask you to return any Library Materials in the drop-off bin located on the side entrance of the library.

We are are a Fine-Free Library, so late materials will not incur late fees! Just remember that our notification system for upcoming due dates is automatic.

Services like the Virtual Author Talks, Online Catalogue Search and other web-based services will be available on our website: www.rowayton.org. We also provide the option to check out e-books, audiobooks, movies and more through the Acorn Catalog, Libby and Hoopla App. Just have your library card handy and download the apps from our E-Content page.

Thank you for your patience during this time and see you with new carpets!

Closed for Renovation

Rowayton Library is getting an upgrade! We will be closed from Monday, August 4 until Sunday, August 10 for new carpet installation. All regularly scheduled programs during that week are cancelled. During this time, we ask you to return any Library Materials in the drop-off bin located on the side entrance of the library.

We are are a Fine-Free Library, so late materials will not incur late fees! Just remember that our notification system for upcoming due dates is automatic.

Services like the Virtual Author Talks, Online Catalogue Search and other web-based services will be available on our website: www.rowayton.org. We also provide the option to check out e-books, audiobooks, movies and more through the Acorn Catalog, Libby and Hoopla App. Just have your library card handy and download the apps from our E-Content page.

Thank you for your patience during this time and see you with new carpets!

Closed for Renovation

Rowayton Library is getting an upgrade! We will be closed from Monday, August 4 until Sunday, August 10 for new carpet installation. All regularly scheduled programs during that week are cancelled. During this time, we ask you to return any Library Materials in the drop-off bin located on the side entrance of the library.

We are are a Fine-Free Library, so late materials will not incur late fees! Just remember that our notification system for upcoming due dates is automatic.

Services like the Virtual Author Talks, Online Catalogue Search and other web-based services will be available on our website: www.rowayton.org. We also provide the option to check out e-books, audiobooks, movies and more through the Acorn Catalog, Libby and Hoopla App. Just have your library card handy and download the apps from our E-Content page.

Thank you for your patience during this time and see you with new carpets!