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Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential with Nir Eyal

Internationally Bestselling Author of Hooked and Indistractible

What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief.

Register now to learn more about how we can unlock our true potential.

Most of your limits aren’t physical. They’re psychological. In Beyond Belief, Nir Eyal reveals how the hidden assumptions you carry shape what you see, how you feel, and what you do—and how to replace them with beliefs that unlock your true potential.

Grounded in neuroscience, psychology, and unforgettable case studies, Eyal introduces the Three Powers of Belief: Attention, Anticipation, and Agency. Mastering these powers transforms how you see challenges, feel about the future, and act when it matters most.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Spot hidden opportunities and solutions others overlook.
  • Reclaim your mood, energy, and confidence by reshaping your beliefs.
  • Stay calm, decisive, and in control when life feels uncertain.
  • Break free from beliefs that sabotage your health, relationships, and career.
  • Push further, last longer, and achieve beyond your limits.

If you’ve ever quit too soon, stalled in your career, or sabotaged your own goals, this book gives you the science and the system to go further than you thought possible.

Surgeries without anesthesia. Placebos that heal. Resilience multiplied 240 times longer. Beyond Belief reveals the science behind these breakthroughs and shows why your limits aren’t fixed—they’re learned. And with the right beliefs, you can achieve breakthrough results.

About the Author:

Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and human potential. He previously taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. He is the author of the international bestsellers Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life, which have sold over 1 million copies in more than 30 languages. As an active angel investor, Nir has backed multi-billion-dollar companies that implement his methodologies, including Canva, Kahoot!, and others. In addition to blogging at NirAndFar.com, his writing has been featured in The New York Times and Harvard Business Review, and he is a regular contributor to Psychology Today.

How to Robot-Proof Your Kids (and Yourself) with Dr. Vivienne Ming

Award-Winning Theoretical Neuroscientist, Inventor, and “Demented” Author

Join us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr. Vivienne Ming as we discuss her new book, Robot-Proof: When Machines Have All the Answers, Build Better People. 

Register today to take part in the discussion!

In Robot-Proof, Dr. Vivienne Ming helps readers grasp the ugly and the amazing of how individuals, companies, and societies will respond to the changes that are already taking hold due to the advent of AI. Robot-Proof is a book about people, exploring what it means to be human in an increasingly automated world.

This book presents, then answers, pressing questions that readers may or may not have thought to themselves, such as:

  • What predicts long-term life outcomes across millions of little kids?
  • Why is the Informational-Exploration Paradox the most terrifying phenomenon you’ve never heard of?
  • What predicts the smartest team and how will AI change it?
  • Why are ill-posed problems the future work, education, and a robot-proof humanity?

With poignant insight and delicate care to keep us grounded in the human perspective, Robot-Proof is an entertaining and thought-provoking read for all individuals seeking to understand the next steps in a new and completely unprecedented world.

About the Author:

Dr. Vivienne Ming explores maximizing human capacity as a theoretical neuroscientist, delusional inventor, and demented Author. Over her career she’s founded 7 startups, been chief scientist at 2 others, and founded The Human Trust, a philanthropic data trust and “mad science incubator” building a foundation model for human development. She co-founded Possibility Sciences to advance scientific discovery via massive scale hybrid intelligence. She also develops AI tools for learning at home and in school, models of bias in hiring and promotion, and neurotechnologies for dementia, TBI, and postpartum depression.

In her free time, Vivienne designs AI systems to treat her son’s diabetes, predict manic episodes in bipolar sufferers, and reunite orphan refugees with extended family members. For relaxation, she writes science fiction and spends time with her wife and children.

Vivienne was named one of “10 Women to Watch in Tech” by Inc. Magazine and one of the BBC’s 100 Women in 2017. She is featured frequently for her research and inventions in The Financial TimesThe AtlanticQuartz Magazine and The New York Times.

On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali

Internationally Bestselling and Award-Winning Author of The Stationary Shop and Together Tea

Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehran.

Register now to hear directly from the author about the crafting of her tender, yet immensely powerful work.

In 1950s Tehran, seven-year-old Ellie lives in grand comfort until the untimely death of her father, forcing Ellie and her mother to move to a tiny home downtown. Lonely and bearing the brunt of her mother’s endless grievances, Ellie dreams for a friend to alleviate her isolation.

Luckily, on the first day of school, she meets Homa, a kind girl with a brave and irrepressible spirit. Together, the two girls play games, learn to cook in the stone kitchen of Homa’s warm home, wander through the colorful stalls of the Grand Bazaar, and share their ambitions of becoming “lion women.”

But their happiness is disrupted when Ellie and her mother are afforded the opportunity to return to their previous bourgeois life. Now a popular student at the best girls’ high school in Iran, Ellie’s memories of Homa begin to fade. Years later, however, her sudden reappearance in Ellie’s privileged world alters the course of both of their lives.

Together, the two young women come of age and pursue their own goals for meaningful futures. But as the political turmoil in Iran builds to a breaking point, one earth-shattering betrayal will have enormous consequences.

About the Author:

Marjan Kamali, born in Turkey to Iranian parents, is the New York Times bestselling author of The Lion Women of Tehran, The Stationery Shop, and Together Tea. She is the 2022 recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts Creative Writing Award. Her books have been translated into over thirty languages. Marjan lives with her family in the Boston area.

 

Early Childhood Music and Movement with Ms. Deirdre

Please refrain from bringing snacks and drinks-the instruments get too sticky!

Children ages 5 and under and their caregivers are invited to come sing, play musical instruments and dance to the beat! Be ready to participate in this highly interactive program.

To better service more patrons, Music and Movement with Ms Deirdre will now offer TWO (2) 30-minute sessions. This class will also change to sign up class, with a cap of participants at 35 per session. This is to ensure the safety of the children.

To sign up for the first session of Music and Movement from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.register here.

To sign up for the second session of Music and Movement from 11:15 p.m. to 11:45 p.m., register here.

Space is limited so please register! 

With all these changes, we also wanted to include some reminders on what to expect in Music and Movement with Ms Deirdre:

  • Being Present: Adults can model a positive attitude and behavior toward music for children, including music-making themselves. We ask that you come in with the goal of participating, not standing idle or engaging in side conversations . If you need to leave for a moment, please come back into library (so long as your child is not left unsupervised).
  • No snacks: Eat before or after the program . If children are eating, they’re unable to sing or play with instruments. Also, it creates a mess, is distracting to other children, and is risky due to allergies.
  • Personal Space: We ask that patrons be aware about personal space. Since the program has a lot of young children, we ask the adults to be mindful of how close their child is with others. We do not want any injuries!

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!

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.

Knit and Needlepoint Crafternoon

**Please note the time change**
Do you like to crochet or knit? Or maybe you’re into needlepoint, embroidery, or other handicrafts? Do you want to meet up with fellow crafters? Come to the library’s crafternoons, open to all ages! Bring your own supplies and work on an ongoing project or start a new one! Pick up new skills from fellow crafters and sharpen old ones while working on creations for the colder months ahead.

Register here or just drop in!

Early Childhood Music and Movement with Ms. Deirdre

Please refrain from bringing snacks and drinks-the instruments get too sticky!

Children ages 5 and under and their caregivers are invited to come sing, play musical instruments and dance to the beat! Be ready to participate in this highly interactive program.

To better service more patrons, Music and Movement with Ms Deirdre will now offer TWO (2) 30-minute sessions. The first session will be from 3:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m., with a 15 minute break followed by the second session from 4:15 p.m.- 4:45 p.m. This class will also change to sign up class, with a cap of participants at 35 per session. This is to ensure the safety of the children.

To sign up for the first session of Music and Movement from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.register here.

To sign up for the second session of Music and Movement from 4:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., register here.

Space is limited so please register! 

With all these changes, we also wanted to include some reminders on what to expect in Music and Movement with Ms Deirdre:

  • Being Present: Adults can model a positive attitude and behavior toward music for children, including music-making themselves. We ask that you come in with the goal of participating, not standing idle or engaging in side conversations . If you need to leave for a moment, please come back into library (so long as your child is not left unsupervised).
  • No snacks: Eat before or after the program . If children are eating, they’re unable to sing or play with instruments. Also, it creates a mess, is distracting to other children, and is risky due to allergies.
  • Personal Space: We ask that patrons be aware about personal space. Since the program has a lot of young children, we ask the adults to be mindful of how close their child is with others. We do not want any injuries!

Mah Jongg Free Play

Mad for Mah Jongg? Here’s your chance to meet other players, benefit from consistent play, and build your confidence. We have cards for people to use, but if you are considering becoming a frequent player, please bring your own 2025 NMJL card (Available for purchase at nationalmahjonggleague.org).

You can just drop in! Please note that the program is held on a first-come-first-serve basis as we can only accommodate 16 people per afternoon.

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!

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.

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!

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.

Knit and Needlepoint Crafternoon

**Please note the time change**
Do you like to crochet or knit? Or maybe you’re into needlepoint, embroidery, or other handicrafts? Do you want to meet up with fellow crafters? Come to the library’s crafternoons, open to all ages! Bring your own supplies and work on an ongoing project or start a new one! Pick up new skills from fellow crafters and sharpen old ones while working on creations for the colder months ahead.

Register here or just drop in!

Early Childhood Music and Movement with Ms. Deirdre

Please refrain from bringing snacks and drinks-the instruments get too sticky!

Children ages 5 and under and their caregivers are invited to come sing, play musical instruments and dance to the beat! Be ready to participate in this highly interactive program.

To better service more patrons, Music and Movement with Ms Deirdre will now offer TWO (2) 30-minute sessions. The first session will be from 3:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m., with a 15 minute break followed by the second session from 4:15 p.m.- 4:45 p.m. This class will also change to sign up class, with a cap of participants at 35 per session. This is to ensure the safety of the children.

To sign up for the first session of Music and Movement from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.register here.

To sign up for the second session of Music and Movement from 4:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., register here.

Space is limited so please register! 

With all these changes, we also wanted to include some reminders on what to expect in Music and Movement with Ms Deirdre:

  • Being Present: Adults can model a positive attitude and behavior toward music for children, including music-making themselves. We ask that you come in with the goal of participating, not standing idle or engaging in side conversations . If you need to leave for a moment, please come back into library (so long as your child is not left unsupervised).
  • No snacks: Eat before or after the program . If children are eating, they’re unable to sing or play with instruments. Also, it creates a mess, is distracting to other children, and is risky due to allergies.
  • Personal Space: We ask that patrons be aware about personal space. Since the program has a lot of young children, we ask the adults to be mindful of how close their child is with others. We do not want any injuries!

Mah Jongg Free Play

Mad for Mah Jongg? Here’s your chance to meet other players, benefit from consistent play, and build your confidence. We have cards for people to use, but if you are considering becoming a frequent player, please bring your own 2025 NMJL card (Available for purchase at nationalmahjonggleague.org).

You can just drop in! Please note that the program is held on a first-come-first-serve basis as we can only accommodate 16 people per afternoon.

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.

Tween and Teens Dungeons & Dragons!

Due to the ongoing and episodic nature of this program, sign up is only required ONCE.  

Embark on fantastical adventures from the comfort of the Library! Tweens and Teens Ages 11+ can join a band of heroes in games of Dungeons & Dragons. Books, Character Sheets, and Dice are provided. This campaign is Dragons of Stormwreck Isle. Just bring your wit and imagination!

Missed your chance to sign up? Be on the look out for the next campaign, following the conclusion of Dragons of Stormwreck Isle. Stay tuned!

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.

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!

Cookbook Book Club

Enjoy trying out new dishes? Interested in sharing tips on how to tweak a recipe? Want to swap cooking or baking suggestions over a delicious meal?
…then this Book Club is for you!

Welcome back to Cookbook Book Club: Relax in the Kitchen, Relish the Results. 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.

Ruth and Kerry’s cookbook picks:
Everything’s Good: Cozy Classics You’ll Cook Always & Forever by Toni Chapman
The New York Times Cooking No-Recipe Recipes by Sam Sifton
Nights and Weekends: Recipes that Make the Most of Your Time by Alexis deBoschnek
Simply Nigella: Feel Good Food by Nigella Lawson

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.

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.

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!

Knit and Needlepoint Crafternoon

**Please note the time change**

Do you like to crochet or knit? Or maybe you’re into needlepoint, embroidery, or other handicrafts? Do you want to meet up with fellow crafters? Come to the library’s crafternoons, open to all ages! Bring your own supplies and work on an ongoing project or start a new one! Pick up new skills from fellow crafters and sharpen old ones while working on creations for the colder months ahead.

Register here or just drop in!

Early Childhood Music and Movement with Ms. Deirdre

Please refrain from bringing snacks and drinks-the instruments get too sticky!

Children ages 5 and under and their caregivers are invited to come sing, play musical instruments and dance to the beat! Be ready to participate in this highly interactive program.

To better service more patrons, Music and Movement with Ms Deirdre will now offer TWO (2) 30-minute sessions. The first session will be from 3:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m., with a 15 minute break followed by the second session from 4:15 p.m.- 4:45 p.m. This class will also change to sign up class, with a cap of participants at 35 per session. This is to ensure the safety of the children.

To sign up for the first session of Music and Movement from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.register here.

To sign up for the second session of Music and Movement from 4:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., register here.

Space is limited so please register! 

With all these changes, we also wanted to include some reminders on what to expect in Music and Movement with Ms Deirdre:

  • Being Present: Adults can model a positive attitude and behavior toward music for children, including music-making themselves. We ask that you come in with the goal of participating, not standing idle or engaging in side conversations . If you need to leave for a moment, please come back into library (so long as your child is not left unsupervised).
  • No snacks: Eat before or after the program . If children are eating, they’re unable to sing or play with instruments. Also, it creates a mess, is distracting to other children, and is risky due to allergies.
  • Personal Space: We ask that patrons be aware about personal space. Since the program has a lot of young children, we ask the adults to be mindful of how close their child is with others. We do not want any injuries!

Mah Jongg Free Play

Mad for Mah Jongg? Here’s your chance to meet other players, benefit from consistent play, and build your confidence. We have cards for people to use, but if you are considering becoming a frequent player, please bring your own 2025 NMJL card (Available for purchase at nationalmahjonggleague.org).

You can just drop in! Please note that the program is held on a first-come-first-serve basis as we can only accommodate 16 people per afternoon.

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.

Kids Tech: 3D Pens/Beeswax Sculpting

Kids in grades 2 and up are welcome to join us for a craft session that’s all about building from scratch! Use your 3D Printer Pens to draw with filament on the table or in the air! Learn how to create 3D art and sculptures and take home your creations. Or, you can get in touch with your inner engineer and artist by using beeswax to create sculptures!

Space is limited so please register here.

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!

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!

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.

Early Childhood Music and Movement with Ms. Deirdre

Please refrain from bringing snacks and drinks-the instruments get too sticky!

Children ages 5 and under and their caregivers are invited to come sing, play musical instruments and dance to the beat! Be ready to participate in this highly interactive program.

To better service more patrons, Music and Movement with Ms Deirdre will now offer TWO (2) 30-minute sessions. The first session will be from 3:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m., with a 15 minute break followed by the second session from 4:15 p.m.- 4:45 p.m. This class will also change to sign up class, with a cap of participants at 35 per session. This is to ensure the safety of the children.

To sign up for the first session of Music and Movement from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.register here.

To sign up for the second session of Music and Movement from 4:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., register here.

Space is limited so please register! 

With all these changes, we also wanted to include some reminders on what to expect in Music and Movement with Ms Deirdre:

  • Being Present: Adults can model a positive attitude and behavior toward music for children, including music-making themselves. We ask that you come in with the goal of participating, not standing idle or engaging in side conversations . If you need to leave for a moment, please come back into library (so long as your child is not left unsupervised).
  • No snacks: Eat before or after the program . If children are eating, they’re unable to sing or play with instruments. Also, it creates a mess, is distracting to other children, and is risky due to allergies.
  • Personal Space: We ask that patrons be aware about personal space. Since the program has a lot of young children, we ask the adults to be mindful of how close their child is with others. We do not want any injuries!

Mah Jongg Free Play

Mad for Mah Jongg? Here’s your chance to meet other players, benefit from consistent play, and build your confidence. We have cards for people to use, but if you are considering becoming a frequent player, please bring your own 2025 NMJL card (Available for purchase at nationalmahjonggleague.org).

You can just drop in! Please note that the program is held on a first-come-first-serve basis as we can only accommodate 16 people per afternoon.

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.

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!

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.

On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience with Jason Reynolds

Award-Winning and New York Times Bestselling Author

Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series. Following the immersive stories of Ghost, Lu, Patina, and Sunny, it’s finally time for Coach to shine in his own book as we discover: Who was Coach before he became an inspiring leader?

Register now to join in on the conversation about the final installment to Jason Reynold’s Track series!

Before Coach was the man who gave caring yet firm-handed guidance to Ghost, Lu, Patina, and Sunny on the Defenders track team, he was little Otie Brody, who was obsessed with Mr. 9.99 (a.k.a. Carl Lewis) and Marty McFly from Back to the Future. Like Mr. 9.99—and his own dad—Otie is a sprinter. Sprint free or die is practically his motto.

Then his dad, who is always away on business trips, comes home with a pair of Jordans. JORDANS. Fine as fine can be. Otie puts them on and feels like he can leap to the moon…maybe even leap like Mr. 9.99 when he won the Olympic gold medal in the long jump. But one morning he wakes up to find his brand-new secret weapon kicks are missing—right off his feet! And Otie just might have a fuzzy memory of his dad easing them off as Otie was sleeping, but that can’t be right, can it?

Unless all the reasons for his dad’s “gone’s” are very different from what he’s been told… Because now, not only are the Jordans missing, but so is his father.

About the Author: Jason Reynolds is an award-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author. Jason’s many books include Miles Morales: Spider Man, the Track series (Ghost, Patina, Sunny, and Lu), Long Way Down, which received a Newbery Honor, a Printz Honor, and a Correta Scott King Honor, and Look Both Ways, which was a National Book Award Finalist. Recently named the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, Jason has appeared on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and CBS This Morning. He is on faculty at Lesley University, for the Writing for Young People MFA Program and lives in Washington, DC. You can find his ramblings at JasonWritesBooks.com.

 

Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley Heller

New York Times Bestselling Author of The Paper Palace and Reese’s Book Club Pick

Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows. Delicate, yet exceedingly raw, these poems will transport you as vividly as any work of fiction. Register now to celebrate National Poetry Month with this graceful new poetry collection.

If I could fly backward, I would.

To the safety of branches, to the time

when my heart still raced for you,

twelve hundred beats a minute.

In poetry that is at once bold and lyrical, affecting and devastatingly frank, Miranda Cowley Heller takes us through childhood, marriage, motherhood, and beyond. Suffused with the natural world and the landscape of Cape Cod, where many of the poems are set, What the Deep Water Knows contemplates love in all the seasons.

About the Author: Miranda Cowley Heller was raised in New York City and Cape Cod. Her debut novel The Paper Palace was a number one New York Times bestseller in the US, a Sunday Times bestseller in the UK, and was longlisted for the Women’s Prize. She has worked as a senior vice president and head of drama series at HBO, developing and overseeing such shows as The Sopranos, Six Feet Under, The Wire, Deadwood, and Big Love, among others. This is her first poetry collection.

 

On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor

Former Special Forces and New York Times Bestselling Author of the Pike Logan Series

Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series. Register today to learn why the Pike Logan series has everyone buzzing!

After its proxies are devastated and its offensive capability pummeled in the latest war in the middle east, a rogue group of Iranian regime officials create a brazen plot to strike back at their hated enemies once and for all. They envision a series of operational dominos culminating in a devastating attack, and the first step is the assassination of the Israeli prime minister.  And there’s only one assassin with the skills to pull it off: Abdul Rahman, known in the shadows as the Ghost.

When a routine prison transfer is ambushed, the Ghost escapes and is given the assignment. The only Operator who can hunt him down is the man who stopped him before: Pike Logan.

Pike and his team soon learn that the mission involves something bigger than just the escape of his old enemy. Working with Mossad agents, the pursuit leads the Taskforce to Argentina. They work to unravel the scope of the attack, and the chase leads them through the tempestuous waterfalls of Iguazu and the Triple Frontier, to the vibrant streets of Buenos Aires, and the tiny village of Ushuaia at the “End of the World”.

As the team races against the clock, Pike learns the stakes are much greater than a single life – the consequences extend into the heartland of America itself. The Ghost may hold the key to an escalation that will upend the worldwide balance of power, and if Pike fails, the fallout won’t just be personal – it’ll be global.

About the Author: Brad Taylor is the author of the New York Times bestselling Pike Logan series. He served for more than twenty years in the U.S. Army, including eight years in 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta, commonly known as Delta Force. He retired as a Special Forces lieutenant colonel and now lives in Charleston, South Carolina.

On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts with Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal

A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration

Join us for an exhilarating journey through the history of US women astronauts with Valerie Neal, emerita curator from the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum and expert on human spaceflight. Register now to take part in this inspirational discussion!

Sally Ride became a household name as the first American woman in space, but scores of equally impressive women have also left their mark in space. On a Mission: The Smithsonian History of US Women Astronauts spans 45 years and 61 astronauts to share the epic journeys of women who made space for themselves in a male-dominated field.

Valerie Neal interviewed many of the US women astronauts to bring their experiences to life. She offers a culturally insightful history of their achievements, the challenges they’ve faced, and their distinctive stories. Collectively, they’ve completed more than 100 space shuttle missions, and more than 30 long-duration stays on the International Space Station and Russian Space Station Mir, and they continue to prove themselves in present-day space exploration efforts.

The book includes 50 black-and-white photographs to complement the historical account. With its sweeping look from the first women astronauts to Christina Hammock Koch, assigned to the first crewed Artemis mission around the Moon, there is no comparably thorough book on America’s women astronauts. On a Mission is an inspiring tribute to unsung women’s history.

About the Author: Valerie Neal is a space historian and Curator Emerita at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC. Her specialty is human spaceflight, space technology, and space science in the Space Shuttle era and beyond. At the Museum, she collected more than 1500 artifacts of the shuttle era, curated three exhibitions and eight documentary programs for the Smithsonian Channel (cable TV), published books and articles growing from her research, lectured in the USA and abroad, and gave many interviews for US and international media.

Before joining the Museum, she was a writer and editor for some 25 NASA publications on Space Shuttle and Spacelab missions, the Hubble Space Telescope and other Great Observatories, space science, and NASA History. She participated in underwater astronaut training in Alabama and mission support in Houston for four Space Shuttle missions. She has taught American Studies and writing courses at multiple universities. Valerie Neal holds Ph.D. and M.A. degrees in American Studies and a B.A. degree in English and History.

 

Learn-to-Play Mah Jongg

Learn to play American Mah Jongg, a fun and fascinating tile game. Over these three 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.

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

Register here! 

Learn-to-Play Mah Jongg

Learn to play American Mah Jongg, a fun and fascinating tile game. Over these three 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.

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

Register here! 

Learn-to-Play Mah Jongg

Learn to play American Mah Jongg, a fun and fascinating tile game. Over these three 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.

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

Register here! 

Learn-to-Play Mah Jongg

Learn to play American Mah Jongg, a fun and fascinating tile game. Over these three 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.

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

Register here! 

16th Annual Children’s Gala

Celebrate the magic of Rowayton Library at the 16th Annual Children’s Gala!

Join us for an enchanting afternoon at Roton Point to celebrate the wonder of stories and the magic that lives on every shelf. Children of all ages and their guests will enjoy magical fun, playful activities, lively music, as well as light refreshments and spellbinding, themed drinks.

Your participation helps keep our children’s programming active, welcoming, and free to all and supports the Rowayton Library’s mission to serve as the magical hub for the community to learn, grow, and connect.

We are also seeking family and community sponsors for this special event.

Tickets can be bought here.

Stay tuned for more information!

Knit and Needlepoint Crafternoon

Do you like to crochet or knit? Or maybe you’re into needlepoint, embroidery, or other handicrafts? Do you want to meet up with fellow crafters? Come to the library’s crafternoons, open to all ages! Bring your own supplies and work on an ongoing project or start a new one! Pick up new skills from fellow crafters and sharpen old ones while working on creations for the colder months ahead.

Register here or just drop in!

Early Childhood Music and Movement with Ms. Deirdre

Please refrain from bringing snacks and drinks-the instruments get too sticky!

Children ages 5 and under and their caregivers are invited to come sing, play musical instruments and dance to the beat! Be ready to participate in this highly interactive program.

To better service more patrons, Music and Movement with Ms Deirdre will now offer TWO (2) 30-minute sessions. The first session will be from 3:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m., with a 15 minute break followed by the second session from 4:15 p.m.- 4:45 p.m. This class will also change to sign up class, with a cap of participants at 35 per session. This is to ensure the safety of the children.

To sign up for the first session of Music and Movement from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.register here.

To sign up for the second session of Music and Movement from 4:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., register here.

Space is limited so please register! 

With all these changes, we also wanted to include some reminders on what to expect in Music and Movement with Ms Deirdre:

  • Being Present: Adults can model a positive attitude and behavior toward music for children, including music-making themselves. We ask that you come in with the goal of participating, not standing idle or engaging in side conversations . If you need to leave for a moment, please come back into library (so long as your child is not left unsupervised).
  • No snacks: Eat before or after the program . If children are eating, they’re unable to sing or play with instruments. Also, it creates a mess, is distracting to other children, and is risky due to allergies.
  • Personal Space: We ask that patrons be aware about personal space. Since the program has a lot of young children, we ask the adults to be mindful of how close their child is with others. We do not want any injuries!

Mah Jongg Free Play

Mad for Mah Jongg? Here’s your chance to meet other players, benefit from consistent play, and build your confidence. We have cards for people to use, but if you are considering becoming a frequent player, please bring your own 2025 NMJL card (Available for purchase at nationalmahjonggleague.org).

You can just drop in! Please note that the program is held on a first-come-first-serve basis as we can only accommodate 16 people per afternoon.

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!

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!

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.

Tween and Teens Dungeons & Dragons!

Due to the ongoing and episodic nature of this program, sign up is only required ONCE.  

Embark on fantastical adventures from the comfort of the Library! Tweens and Teens Ages 11+ can join a band of heroes in games of Dungeons & Dragons. Books, Character Sheets, and Dice are provided. This campaign is Dragons of Stormwreck Isle. Just bring your wit and imagination!

Missed your chance to sign up? Be on the look out for the next campaign, following the conclusion of Dragons of Stormwreck Isle. Stay tuned!

Sign up today!

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!

Early Childhood Music and Movement with Ms. Deirdre

Please refrain from bringing snacks and drinks-the instruments get too sticky!

Children ages 5 and under and their caregivers are invited to come sing, play musical instruments and dance to the beat! Be ready to participate in this highly interactive program.

To better service more patrons, Music and Movement with Ms Deirdre will now offer TWO (2) 30-minute sessions. The first session will be from 3:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m., with a 15 minute break followed by the second session from 4:15 p.m.- 4:45 p.m. This class will also change to sign up class, with a cap of participants at 35 per session. This is to ensure the safety of the children.

To sign up for the first session of Music and Movement from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.register here.

To sign up for the second session of Music and Movement from 4:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., register here.

Space is limited so please register! 

With all these changes, we also wanted to include some reminders on what to expect in Music and Movement with Ms Deirdre:

  • Being Present: Adults can model a positive attitude and behavior toward music for children, including music-making themselves. We ask that you come in with the goal of participating, not standing idle or engaging in side conversations . If you need to leave for a moment, please come back into library (so long as your child is not left unsupervised).
  • No snacks: Eat before or after the program . If children are eating, they’re unable to sing or play with instruments. Also, it creates a mess, is distracting to other children, and is risky due to allergies.
  • Personal Space: We ask that patrons be aware about personal space. Since the program has a lot of young children, we ask the adults to be mindful of how close their child is with others. We do not want any injuries!

Mah Jongg Free Play

Mad for Mah Jongg? Here’s your chance to meet other players, benefit from consistent play, and build your confidence. We have cards for people to use, but if you are considering becoming a frequent player, please bring your own 2025 NMJL card (Available for purchase at nationalmahjonggleague.org).

You can just drop in! Please note that the program is held on a first-come-first-serve basis as we can only accommodate 16 people per afternoon.

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.

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!

Knit and Needlepoint Crafternoon

**Please note the time change this week**

Do you like to crochet or knit? Or maybe you’re into needlepoint, embroidery, or other handicrafts? Do you want to meet up with fellow crafters? Come to the library’s crafternoons, open to all ages! Bring your own supplies and work on an ongoing project or start a new one! Pick up new skills from fellow crafters and sharpen old ones while working on creations for the colder months ahead.

Register here or just drop in!

Kids Tech: 3D Pens/Beeswax Sculpting

Kids in grades 2 and up are welcome to join us for a craft session that’s all about building from scratch! Use your 3D Printer Pens to draw with filament on the table or in the air! Learn how to create 3D art and sculptures and take home your creations. Or, you can get in touch with your inner engineer and artist by using beeswax to create sculptures!

Space is limited so please register here.

Notary Services

Do you need your paperwork notarized? Our Notary Public is available to notarize your documents free of charge. A Notary Public is a public servant appointed by state government to witness the signing of important documents and administer oaths. Please schedule an appointment for a notarization.

To register for the 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. session, click here.
To register for the 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. session, click here.
To register for the 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. session, click here.

Required Paperwork
If you need something notarized, please bring two forms of ID containing your signature, one of which must have a photo.

Examples of Acceptable IDs
• Valid Driver’s License
• Passport
• Credit Card with Signature

Unacceptable IDs
• Social Security Card
• Birth Certificate

Before You Arrive
Be sure the documents are complete and ready for signature. Please don’t sign the document(s) until you appear before the Notary Public.

If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney. The Notary Public is prohibited from helping you to prepare, complete, or understand legal documents.

Knit and Needlepoint Crafternoon

Do you like to crochet or knit? Or maybe you’re into needlepoint, embroidery, or other handicrafts? Do you want to meet up with fellow crafters? Come to the library’s crafternoons, open to all ages! Bring your own supplies and work on an ongoing project or start a new one! Pick up new skills from fellow crafters and sharpen old ones while working on creations for the colder months ahead.

Register here or just drop in!

Early Childhood Music and Movement with Ms. Deirdre

Please refrain from bringing snacks and drinks-the instruments get too sticky!

Children ages 5 and under and their caregivers are invited to come sing, play musical instruments and dance to the beat! Be ready to participate in this highly interactive program.

To better service more patrons, Music and Movement with Ms Deirdre will now offer TWO (2) 30-minute sessions. The first session will be from 3:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m., with a 15 minute break followed by the second session from 4:15 p.m.- 4:45 p.m. This class will also change to sign up class, with a cap of participants at 35 per session. This is to ensure the safety of the children.

To sign up for the first session of Music and Movement from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.register here.

To sign up for the second session of Music and Movement from 4:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., register here.

Space is limited so please register! 

With all these changes, we also wanted to include some reminders on what to expect in Music and Movement with Ms Deirdre:

  • Being Present: Adults can model a positive attitude and behavior toward music for children, including music-making themselves. We ask that you come in with the goal of participating, not standing idle or engaging in side conversations . If you need to leave for a moment, please come back into library (so long as your child is not left unsupervised).
  • No snacks: Eat before or after the program . If children are eating, they’re unable to sing or play with instruments. Also, it creates a mess, is distracting to other children, and is risky due to allergies.
  • Personal Space: We ask that patrons be aware about personal space. Since the program has a lot of young children, we ask the adults to be mindful of how close their child is with others. We do not want any injuries!

Mah Jongg Free Play

Mad for Mah Jongg? Here’s your chance to meet other players, benefit from consistent play, and build your confidence. We have cards for people to use, but if you are considering becoming a frequent player, please bring your own 2025 NMJL card (Available for purchase at nationalmahjonggleague.org).

You can just drop in! Please note that the program is held on a first-come-first-serve basis as we can only accommodate 16 people per afternoon.

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.

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!

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.

Tween and Teens Dungeons & Dragons!

Due to the ongoing and episodic nature of this program, sign up is only required ONCE.  

Embark on fantastical adventures from the comfort of the Library! Tweens and Teens Ages 11+ can join a band of heroes in games of Dungeons & Dragons. Books, Character Sheets, and Dice are provided. This campaign is Dragons of Stormwreck Isle. Just bring your wit and imagination!

Missed your chance to sign up? Be on the look out for the next campaign, following the conclusion of Dragons of Stormwreck Isle. Stay tuned!

Sign up today!

Knit and Needlepoint Crafternoon

Do you like to crochet or knit? Or maybe you’re into needlepoint, embroidery, or other handicrafts? Do you want to meet up with fellow crafters? Come to the library’s crafternoons, open to all ages! Bring your own supplies and work on an ongoing project or start a new one! Pick up new skills from fellow crafters and sharpen old ones while working on creations for the colder months ahead.

Register here or just drop in!

Early Childhood Music and Movement with Ms. Deirdre

Please refrain from bringing snacks and drinks-the instruments get too sticky!

Children ages 5 and under and their caregivers are invited to come sing, play musical instruments and dance to the beat! Be ready to participate in this highly interactive program.

To better service more patrons, Music and Movement with Ms Deirdre will now offer TWO (2) 30-minute sessions. The first session will be from 3:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m., with a 15 minute break followed by the second session from 4:15 p.m.- 4:45 p.m. This class will also change to sign up class, with a cap of participants at 35 per session. This is to ensure the safety of the children.

To sign up for the first session of Music and Movement from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.register here.

To sign up for the second session of Music and Movement from 4:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., register here.

Space is limited so please register! 

With all these changes, we also wanted to include some reminders on what to expect in Music and Movement with Ms Deirdre:

  • Being Present: Adults can model a positive attitude and behavior toward music for children, including music-making themselves. We ask that you come in with the goal of participating, not standing idle or engaging in side conversations . If you need to leave for a moment, please come back into library (so long as your child is not left unsupervised).
  • No snacks: Eat before or after the program . If children are eating, they’re unable to sing or play with instruments. Also, it creates a mess, is distracting to other children, and is risky due to allergies.
  • Personal Space: We ask that patrons be aware about personal space. Since the program has a lot of young children, we ask the adults to be mindful of how close their child is with others. We do not want any injuries!

Mah Jongg Free Play

Mad for Mah Jongg? Here’s your chance to meet other players, benefit from consistent play, and build your confidence. We have cards for people to use, but if you are considering becoming a frequent player, please bring your own 2025 NMJL card (Available for purchase at nationalmahjonggleague.org).

You can just drop in! Please note that the program is held on a first-come-first-serve basis as we can only accommodate 16 people per afternoon.

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.

Tween and Teens Dungeons & Dragons!

Due to the ongoing and episodic nature of this program, sign up is only required ONCE.  

Embark on fantastical adventures from the comfort of the Library! Tweens and Teens Ages 11+ can join a band of heroes in games of Dungeons & Dragons. Books, Character Sheets, and Dice are provided. This campaign is Dragons of Stormwreck Isle. Just bring your wit and imagination!

Missed your chance to sign up? Be on the look out for the next campaign, following the conclusion of Dragons of Stormwreck Isle. Stay tuned!

Sign up today!

New Yorker Discussion Group (RESCHEDULED TO MARCH 12)

This meeting is RESCHEDULED to March 12 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The readings are the same

Maybe you already have a subscription but only consistently glance at the cartoons? Or perhaps you yearn for in-depth reporting, written well without the prefab soundbites of TV news? Or you might just like to meet up with interesting individuals to talk about current events, the latest big hit on Broadway, upcoming museum exhibits worth a look all while enjoying a sip of wine and savory bites on a chilly winter evening. If so, this group is for you!

Selected readings from the March 2 issue:

  • Page 12 – Cash and Carry: New York, for richer or poorer by David Sedaris
  • Page 15 – Into the Woods: The migrants traversing an ancient forest to reach Europe by Elizabeth Flock
  • Page 24 – A Family Trial: The anguished journey of Gisele Pelicot and her children by Rachel Aviv
  • Page 36 – Leap of Faith: Can James Talarico win by appealing to Texans’ higher values? by Tad Friend
  • Page 64 – On Television: Watching the Winter Olympics by Vinson Cunningham

Kids Tech: Minecraft Mania (CANCELLED)

Due to the Weather, Minecraft is CANCELLED

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!

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.

Knit and Needlepoint Crafternoon (CANCELLED)

**Please note the time change for this week**

Do you like to crochet or knit? Or maybe you’re into needlepoint, embroidery, or other handicrafts? Do you want to meet up with fellow crafters? Come to the library’s crafternoons, open to all ages! Bring your own supplies and work on an ongoing project or start a new one! Pick up new skills from fellow crafters and sharpen old ones while working on creations for the colder months ahead.

Register here or just drop in!

Early Childhood Music and Movement with Ms. Deirdre

Please refrain from bringing snacks and drinks-the instruments get too sticky!

Children ages 5 and under and their caregivers are invited to come sing, play musical instruments and dance to the beat! Be ready to participate in this highly interactive program.

To better service more patrons, Music and Movement with Ms Deirdre will now offer TWO (2) 30-minute sessions. The first session will be from 3:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m., with a 15 minute break followed by the second session from 4:15 p.m.- 4:45 p.m. This class will also change to sign up class, with a cap of participants at 35 per session. This is to ensure the safety of the children.

To sign up for the first session of Music and Movement from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.register here.

To sign up for the second session of Music and Movement from 4:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., register here.

Space is limited so please register! 

With all these changes, we also wanted to include some reminders on what to expect in Music and Movement with Ms Deirdre:

  • Being Present: Adults can model a positive attitude and behavior toward music for children, including music-making themselves. We ask that you come in with the goal of participating, not standing idle or engaging in side conversations . If you need to leave for a moment, please come back into library (so long as your child is not left unsupervised).
  • No snacks: Eat before or after the program . If children are eating, they’re unable to sing or play with instruments. Also, it creates a mess, is distracting to other children, and is risky due to allergies.
  • Personal Space: We ask that patrons be aware about personal space. Since the program has a lot of young children, we ask the adults to be mindful of how close their child is with others. We do not want any injuries!

Mah Jongg Free Play

Mad for Mah Jongg? Here’s your chance to meet other players, benefit from consistent play, and build your confidence. We have cards for people to use, but if you are considering becoming a frequent player, please bring your own 2025 NMJL card (Available for purchase at nationalmahjonggleague.org).

You can just drop in! Please note that the program is held on a first-come-first-serve basis as we can only accommodate 16 people per afternoon.