Please note that this session will be held OUTSIDE, weather permitting – bring a blanket!
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!
Please refrain from bringing snacks and drinks-the instruments get too sticky!
View our Photo Release Policy, effective since February 1, 2019, here.
Kids in grades 2 and up are welcome to draw with filament on the table or in the air! Learn how to create 3D art and sculptures and take home your creations.
Space is limited so please register here.
Kids entering grades 2 and up are invited to get in touch with your inner engineer and artist by using beeswax to create sculptures!
Space is limited so please register online.
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!
View our Photo Release Policy, effective since February 1, 2019, here.
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!
View our Photo Release Policy, effective since February 1, 2019, here.
Mad for Mah Jongg or crazy for Canasta? Here’s your chance to meet other players, benefit from consistent play, and build your confidence. If playing Mah Jongg, 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). The Canasta card sets are on us and available for use. Register online for a spot in each individual session as we can only accommodate 16 people per afternoon.
Register for each individual August session below:
Mad for Mah Jongg or crazy for Canasta? Here’s your chance to meet other players, benefit from consistent play, and build your confidence. If playing Mah Jongg, 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). The Canasta card sets are on us and available for use. Register online for a spot in each individual session as we can only accommodate 16 people per afternoon.
Register for each individual August session below:
Mad for Mah Jongg or crazy for Canasta? Here’s your chance to meet other players, benefit from consistent play, and build your confidence. If playing Mah Jongg, 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). The Canasta card sets are on us and available for use. Register online for a spot in each individual session as we can only accommodate 16 people per afternoon.
Register for each individual August session below:
Mad for Mah Jongg or crazy for Canasta? Here’s your chance to meet other players, benefit from consistent play, and build your confidence. If playing Mah Jongg, 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). The Canasta card sets are on us and available for use. Register online for a spot in each individual session as we can only accommodate 16 people per afternoon.
Register for each individual August session below:
Mad for Mah Jongg or crazy for Canasta? Here’s your chance to meet other players, benefit from consistent play, and build your confidence. If playing Mah Jongg, 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). The Canasta card sets are on us and available for use. Register online for a spot in each individual session as we can only accommodate 16 people per afternoon.
Register for each individual August session below:
Mad for Mah Jongg or crazy for Canasta? Here’s your chance to meet other players, benefit from consistent play, and build your confidence. If playing Mah Jongg, 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). The Canasta card sets are on us and available for use. Register online for a spot in each individual session as we can only accommodate 16 people per afternoon.
Register for each individual August session below:
Mad for Mah Jongg or crazy for Canasta? Here’s your chance to meet other players, benefit from consistent play, and build your confidence. If playing Mah Jongg, 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). The Canasta card sets are on us and available for use. Register online for a spot in each individual session as we can only accommodate 16 people per afternoon.
Register for each individual August session below:
Mad for Mah Jongg or crazy for Canasta? Here’s your chance to meet other players, benefit from consistent play, and build your confidence. If playing Mah Jongg, 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). The Canasta card sets are on us and available for use. Register online for a spot in each individual session as we can only accommodate 16 people per afternoon.
Register for each individual August session below:
Rowayton Library will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025 for Labor Day.
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!
View our Photo Release Policy, effective since February 1, 2019, here.
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!
View our Photo Release Policy, effective since February 1, 2019, here.
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!
View our Photo Release Policy, effective since February 1, 2019, here.
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!
View our Photo Release Policy, effective since February 1, 2019, here.
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!
View our Photo Release Policy, effective since February 1, 2019, here.
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!
View our Photo Release Policy, effective since February 1, 2019, here.
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!
View our Photo Release Policy, effective since February 1, 2019, here.
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!
View our Photo Release Policy, effective since February 1, 2019, here.
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.
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.
View our Photo Release Policy, effective since February 1, 2019, here.
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.
View our Photo Release Policy, effective since February 1, 2019, here.
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.
View our Photo Release Policy, effective since February 1, 2019, here.
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.
View our Photo Release Policy, effective since February 1, 2019, here.
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.
View our Photo Release Policy, effective since February 1, 2019, here.
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.
View our Photo Release Policy, effective since February 1, 2019, here.
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.
View our Photo Release Policy, effective since February 1, 2019, here.
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.
View our Photo Release Policy, effective since February 1, 2019, here.
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.
View our Photo Release Policy, effective since February 1, 2019, here.
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.
View our Photo Release Policy, effective since February 1, 2019, here.
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.
View our Photo Release Policy, effective since February 1, 2019, here.
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.
View our Photo Release Policy, effective since February 1, 2019, here.
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.
View our Photo Release Policy, effective since February 1, 2019, here.
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.
View our Photo Release Policy, effective since February 1, 2019, here.
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.
View our Photo Release Policy, effective since February 1, 2019, here.
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.
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View our Photo Release Policy, effective since February 1, 2019, here.
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.
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Learn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world with key insights by Dr. Tasha Eurich as she talks about her newest book, Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos (And why resilience alone isn’t enough). Register now to be a part of the conversation!
Are you working too much but feel like it’s never enough? Have you turned the act of pretending you’re “fine” into an art form? Does self-care feel like one more item on your already long to-do list?
We’ve been taught that resilience is the secret to navigating life’s most difficult moments. But according to New York Times bestselling author, organizational psychologist, and researcher Dr. Tasha Eurich, there is one problem with this assumption. Scientifically, resilience isn’t an unlimited resource, especially with the growing pressure and uncertainty we’re experiencing today.
Whether you’re grappling with work stress, personal challenges, or the chaos of everyday life, Shatterproof offers an urgent alternative to stoic endurance as the only strategy for survival. Combining cutting-edge research, practical tools, and insights from her own struggle with a life-defining health crisis, Dr. Eurich will overturn your beliefs about what it takes to thrive through adversity, offering a scientifically supported system to help you feel better, do better, and live better than before. You’ll discover how to:
This timely discussion with Dr. Eurich is sure to unlock powerful new ideas about how to show up as our best selves.
About the Author: Dr. Tasha Eurich is an organizational psychologist, researcher, and New York Times bestselling author on a mission to help people and organizations thrive in an ever-changing world. Recognized as the world’s leading self-awareness coach (Marshall Goldsmith Coaching Awards) and communication expert (Global Gurus), she’s spent over two decades teaching people practical strategies to supercharge their self-awareness, sanity, and success. Her work has been featured in outlets like The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, NPR, CNN, NBC, and Fast Company, as well as peer-reviewed journals. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, rescuing dogs, and is a proud and unapologetic musical theater nerd.
Bring an appetite for sizzling drama as we discuss New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston’s latest romantic comedy, The Pairing. Register now to join our discussion about Casey McQuiston’s spiciest book yet!
When two bisexual exes accidentally book the same European food and wine tour, they challenge each other to a hookup competition to prove they’re over each other—except they’re definitely not.
Theo and Kit have been a lot of things: childhood best friends, crushes, in love, and now estranged exes. After a brutal breakup on the transatlantic flight to their dream European food and wine tour, they exited each other’s lives once and for all.
Time apart has done them good. Theo has found confidence as a hustling bartender by night and aspiring sommelier by day, with a long roster of casual lovers. Kit, who never returned to America, graduated as the reigning sex god of his pastry school class and now bakes at one of the finest restaurants in Paris. Sure, nothing really compares to what they had, and life stretches out long and lonely ahead of them, but—yeah. It’s in the past.
All that remains is the unused voucher for the European tour that never happened, good for 48 months after its original date and about to expire. Four years later, it seems like a great idea to finally take the trip. Solo. Separately.
It’s not until they board the tour bus that they discover they’ve both accidentally had the exact same idea, and now they’re trapped with each other for three weeks of stunning views, luscious flavors, and the most romantic cities of France, Spain, and Italy. It’s fine. There’s nothing left between them. So much nothing that, when Theo suggests a friendly wager to see who can sleep with their hot Italian tour guide first, Kit is totally game. And why stop there? Why not a full-on European hookup competition?
But sometimes a taste of everything only makes you crave what you can’t have.
About the Author: Casey McQuiston is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of romantic comedies, including One Last Stop, Red, White & Royal Blue, I Kissed Shara Wheeler, and The Pairing. Red, White & Royal Blue was adapted into a movie in 2023 and released on Amazon Prime. Casey was recently named on the 2022 Time100 Next List. Their writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Bon Appetit. Born and raised in southern Louisiana, Casey now lives in New York City with a poodle mix named Pepper.
Delve into the fascinating world of birds through astonishing photography and clear explanations in this absorbing global guide, The Bird Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Birds.
Birds are dinosaurs with a history going back millions of years. Our fascination with them runs deep in history, and our close association is reflected in creation stories, myths, legends, songs, and children’s stories.
Register today to learn more about your very own backyard friends!
This book and presentation explore:
Packed with information, beautiful photography, and illustrations, The Bird Book is a must-have for nature enthusiasts.
About the Author: Dr. Jay Jinsing Falk is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and the University of Colorado. He is an evolutionary biologist and behavioral ecologist fascinated by the diversity that can be found within species, especially in sexual traits. During his PhD, he began studying White-necked Jacobin hummingbirds as a STRI Short-Term Fellow, and later as a Smithsonian Predoctoral Fellow. His findings, that some females of this species look like males while others do not, has become the cornerstone of his research program. He is inspired by the dizzying array of feather coloration that can be found in hummingbirds. After completing his PhD at Cornell University, he moved to the University of Washington to study hummingbird movement and metabolism. Now at the University of Colorado, he is investigating the genetics and development of feather coloration. Jay currently lives in Gamboa, Panamá, where he studies the hummingbirds that visit the feeders at his house on the edge of the forest.
*Note: While the book will be discussed, please be aware the presenter may explore other topics in the related fields suiting their additional expertise. Presenters can be expected to be experts in the field; however, for the Smithsonian and Library Speakers Consortium Collaboration they may not always be the author of the book being highlighted.
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!
View our Photo Release Policy, effective since February 1, 2019, here.
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!
View our Photo Release Policy, effective since February 1, 2019, here.
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.
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! Register here!
View our Photo Release Policy, effective since February 1, 2019, here.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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! Register here!
View our Photo Release Policy, effective since February 1, 2019, here.
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! Register here!
View our Photo Release Policy, effective since February 1, 2019, here.
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.
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.
View our Photo Release Policy, effective since February 1, 2019, here.
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.
View our Photo Release Policy, effective since February 1, 2019, here.
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.
View our Photo Release Policy, effective since February 1, 2019, here.
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.
View our Photo Release Policy, effective since February 1, 2019, here.
We will be closed on Saturday, July 12 for the Rowayton Civic Association’s River Ramble! Come visit us there and check out this coastal town fair for all ages!
Join us for our new Saturday morning film club, Coffee and Classics! We’ll be showing a classic film starting at 11:00 a.m. and serving coffee and pastries on the side! It’s the perfect way to spend a hot summer day.
On Saturday, July 26, we will screening the classic suspenseful thriller “Rear Window”, starring Grace Kelly and Jimmy Stewart. As his broken leg heals, a man becomes absorbed with life outside his window and soon fixates on a mysterious neighbor who may have committed murder. “Rear Window” runs for 1 hour and 50 minutes.
Join us for our new Saturday morning film club, Coffee and Classics! We’ll be showing a classic film starting at 11:00 a.m. and serving coffee and pastries on the side! It’s the perfect way to spend a hot summer day.
On Saturday, July 19, we will screen the classic screwball comedy “The Philadelphia Story” (1940), starring Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, and Jimmy Stewart. When a snooty socialite is about to marry for the second time, her first husband shows up with two tabloid reporters hoping to seek revenge on his ex-wife by fouling up the wedding. “The Philadelphia Story” runs for 1 hour and 52 minutes.
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.
View our Photo Release Policy, effective since February 1, 2019, here.
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.
View our Photo Release Policy, effective since February 1, 2019, here.
Bring your friends to come play board games at the library! We have Connect 4, Battleship, Sorry!, Uno, Chess, Mancala, Dragon Slayer, Really Loud Librarians, and more! All Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts are also welcome to come and start up a game during this time. All levels are welcome to come and hang out to play games!
Bring your friends to come play board games at the library! We have Connect 4, Battleship, Sorry!, Uno, Chess, Mancala, Dragon Slayer, Really Loud Librarians, and more! All Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts are also welcome to come and start up a game during this time. All levels are welcome to come and hang out to play games!
Bring your friends to come play board games at the library! We have Connect 4, Battleship, Sorry!, Uno, Chess, Mancala, Dragon Slayer, Really Loud Librarians, and more! All Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts are also welcome to come and start up a game during this time. All levels are welcome to come and hang out to play games!
Bring your friends to come play board games at the library! We have Connect 4, Battleship, Sorry!, Uno, Chess, Mancala, Dragon Slayer, Really Loud Librarians, and more! All Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts are also welcome to come and start up a game during this time. All levels are welcome to come and hang out to play games!
Bring your friends to come play board games at the library! We have Connect 4, Battleship, Sorry!, Uno, Chess, Mancala, Dragon Slayer, Really Loud Librarians, and more! All Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts are also welcome to come and start up a game during this time. All levels are welcome to come and hang out to play games!
Bring your friends to come play board games at the library! We have Connect 4, Battleship, Sorry!, Uno, Chess, Mancala, Dragon Slayer, Really Loud Librarians, and more! All Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts are also welcome to come and start up a game during this time. All levels are welcome to come and hang out to play games!
Bring your friends to come play board games at the library! We have Connect 4, Battleship, Sorry!, Uno, Chess, Mancala, Dragon Slayer, Really Loud Librarians, and more! All Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts are also welcome to come and start up a game during this time. All levels are welcome to come and hang out to play games!
Bring your friends to come play board games at the library! We have Connect 4, Battleship, Sorry!, Uno, Chess, Mancala, Dragon Slayer, Really Loud Librarians, and more! All Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts are also welcome to come and start up a game during this time. All levels are welcome to come and hang out to play games!
Kids in grades 2 and up are welcome to draw with filament on the table or in the air! Learn how to create 3D art and sculptures and take home your creations.
Space is limited so please register here.
Kids entering grades 2 and up are invited to get in touch with your inner engineer and artist by using beeswax to create sculptures to be put on display in the library!
Space is limited so please register online.
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!
View our Photo Release Policy, effective since February 1, 2019, here.
Kids in grades 2 and up are welcome to draw with filament on the table or in the air! Learn how to create 3D art and sculptures and take home your creations.
Space is limited so please register here.
Kids entering grades 2 and up are invited to get in touch with your inner engineer and artist by using beeswax to create sculptures to be put on display in the library!
Space is limited so please register online.
Mad for Mah Jongg or crazy for Canasta? Here’s your chance to meet other players, benefit from consistent play, and build your confidence. If playing Mah Jongg, 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). The Canasta card sets are on us and available for use. Register online for a spot in each individual session as we can only accommodate 16 people per afternoon.
Register for each individual July session below:
Mad for Mah Jongg or crazy for Canasta? Here’s your chance to meet other players, benefit from consistent play, and build your confidence. If playing Mah Jongg, 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). The Canasta card sets are on us and available for use. Register online for a spot in each individual session as we can only accommodate 16 people per afternoon.
Register for each individual July session below:
Mad for Mah Jongg or crazy for Canasta? Here’s your chance to meet other players, benefit from consistent play, and build your confidence. If playing Mah Jongg, 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). The Canasta card sets are on us and available for use. Register online for a spot in each individual session as we can only accommodate 16 people per afternoon.
Register for each individual July session below:
Mad for Mah Jongg or crazy for Canasta? Here’s your chance to meet other players, benefit from consistent play, and build your confidence. If playing Mah Jongg, 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). The Canasta card sets are on us and available for use. Register online for a spot in each individual session as we can only accommodate 16 people per afternoon.
Register for each individual July session below:
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!
View our Photo Release Policy, effective since February 1, 2019, here.
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!
View our Photo Release Policy, effective since February 1, 2019, here.
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!
View our Photo Release Policy, effective since February 1, 2019, here.
You’re invited to a fascinating conversation with neurologist and author Pria Anand to chat about her new book The Mind Electric: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains (forthcoming June 10, 2025).
The Mind Electric speaks to the stories we tell ourselves about our brains, and the stories that our brains tell to us.
A girl believes she has been struck blind for stealing a kiss. A mother watches helplessly as each of her children is replaced by a changeling. A woman is haunted each month by the same four chords of a single song. In neurology, illness is inextricably linked with narrative, the clues to unraveling these mysteries hidden in both the details of a patient’s story and the tells of their body.
Stories are etched into the very structure of our brains, coded so deeply that the impulse for storytelling survives and even surges after the most devastating injuries. But our brains are also porous—the stories they concoct are shaped by cultural narratives about bodies and illness that permeate the minds of doctors and patients alike. In the history of medicine, some stories are heard, while others—the narratives of women, of Black and brown people, of displaced people, of disempowered people—are too often dismissed.
In The Mind Electric, neurologist Pria Anand reveals—through case study, history, fable, and memoir—all that the medical establishment has overlooked: the complexity and wonder of brains in health and in extremis, and the vast gray area between sanity and insanity, doctor and patient, and illness and wellness, each separated from the next by the thin veneer of a different story.
Moving from the Boston hospital where she treats her patients, to her childhood years in India, to Isla Providencia in the Caribbean and to the Republic of Guinea in West Africa, she demonstrates again and again the compelling paradox at the heart of neurology: that even the most peculiar symptoms can show us something universal about ourselves as humans.
Register now to join this intriguing virtual conversation!
About the Author: Pria Anand is a neurologist at the Boston Medical Center and an Assistant Professor at the Boston University School of Medicine. She is a graduate of Yale University and Stanford Medical School, and she trained in neurology, neuro-infectious diseases, and neuroimmunology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and the Massachusetts General Hospital.
You’re invited to join us online with award-winning author Rex Ogle as he talks to viewers about his struggles to navigate sixth grade as written about in his book Free Lunch.
Instead of giving him lunch money, Rex’s mom has signed him up for free meals. As a poor kid in a wealthy school district, better-off kids crowd impatiently behind him as he tries to explain to the cashier that he’s on the free meal program. The lunch lady is hard of hearing, so Rex has to shout.
Free Lunch is the story of Rex’s efforts to navigate his first semester of sixth grade—who to sit with, not being able to join the football team, Halloween in a handmade costume, classmates and a teacher who take one look at him and decide he’s trouble—all while wearing secondhand clothes and being hungry. His mom and her boyfriend are out of work, and life at home is punctuated by outbursts of violence. Halfway through the semester, his family is evicted and ends up in government-subsidized housing in view of the school. Rex lingers at the end of last period every day until the buses have left, so no one will see where he lives.
Unsparing and realistic, Free Lunch is a story of hardship threaded with hope and moments of grace. Rex’s voice is compelling and authentic, and Free Lunch is a true, timely, and essential work that illuminates the lived experience of poverty in America.
Register now to join the conversation!
About the Author: Rex Ogle is the author of Free Lunch, winner of the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award; Punching Bag, a New York Public Library Best Book; Abuela Don’t Forget Me, finalist for the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award; and Road Home, which received a Printz Honor and a Stonewall Book Award Honor. He lives in Los Angeles, California.
Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets. Explore the depths of deceit, battle for power, and the lengths characters will go to unmask the Truth.
Legend is a dystopian novel where two unlikely characters, June and Day, cross paths in search for the Truth. Can they set aside their differences and preconceptions for the greater good? Readers will devour Marie Lu’s words as they are challenged to think critically about the world around them and reminded to never judge a book by its cover.
Register now for an event you don’t want to miss!
About the Author: Marie Lu is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Legend trilogy and The Young Elites trilogy. She graduated from the University of Southern California and jumped into the video game industry, working for Disney Interactive Studios as a Flash artist. Now a full-time writer, she spends her spare time reading, drawing, playing Assassin’s Creed, and getting stuck in traffic. She lives in Los Angeles, California (see above: traffic), with one husband, one Chihuahua mix, and two Pembroke Welsh corgis.
Join author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he discusses his book ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read!. Meet Little Lobo and friends as they explore their library’s Libro Love Book Festival! From cookbook demonstrations and comics workshops to mask making and language classes, this library has something for everyone and Little Lobo can’t wait to show you.
Raúl the Third uses his culture and his experience growing up on the US and Mexico border to inspire his art and his storytelling. Students will be encouraged to explore their world through a creative lens. A draw along is planned, drawing supplies and paper are recommended.
About the Author: Raúl The Third is a New York Times bestselling and three-time Pura Belpre award-winning illustrator, author, and artist living in Boston. His work centers around the contemporary Mexican-American experience and his memories of growing up in El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. He is currently adapting his World of Vamos! books into an animated television series with Silvergate Media and Mercury Filmworks.
Acompaña al autor e ilustrador Raúl the Third mientras nos habla de su libro ¡Vamos! ¡A leer! Conoce a Lobito y sus amigos mientras exploran el Festival del Libro Love de su biblioteca. Desde demostraciones de libros de cocina y talleres de cómics hasta creación de máscaras y clases de idiomas, esta biblioteca tiene algo para todos los gustos y Lobito está deseando mostrárselo.
Raúl the Third usa su cultura y su experiencia de crecer en la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México para inspirar su arte y sus historias. Se animará a los estudiantes a explorar su mundo a través de una perspectiva creativa. Se planea un dibujo conjunto y se recomiendan materiales y papel para dibujar.
Sobre el autor: Raúl the Third es un ilustrador, autor y artista superventas del New York Times y tres veces ganador del premio Pura Belpre, residente en Boston. Su obra se centra en la experiencia mexicoamericana contemporánea y sus recuerdos de su infancia en El Paso, Texas, y Ciudad Juárez, México. Actualmente está adaptando sus libros “World of Vamos!” a una serie animada de televisión con Silvergate Media y Mercury Filmworks.
After you put a good science fiction or fantasy book down, it’s hard not to just gush about it. The Rowayton Library Sci/Fi and Fantasy Book Club is here to provide an outlet to do just that! Every month, we read a selected longtime classic or overlooked gem, and then meet up in person at the library to discuss it.
This month, we’re going to be reading Terry Pratchett’s fantasy novel Going Postal. Set in Pratchett’s wonderfully crazed city of Ankh-Morpork, the book follows Moist Von Lipwig, acon artist who has been given the choice to either save the city’s failing postal service or hang for his crimes. Smartly written, packed with dry humor, and rife with commentary about the corruption of technology and what the public sector must do in order to survive.
Register online! Copies of Going Postal are available now at the library if you need one.
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!
View our Photo Release Policy, effective since February 1, 2019, here.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.