Fridays from May 5 through May 26

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert O’Brien is a classic middle grade novel that brings its animal characters brilliantly to life. Mrs. Frisby is a recently widowed mouse who has made a hardscrabble but cozy existence for her family of four baby mice, Teresa, Martin, Cynthia, and Timothy. In the winter, they hunker down in a cinderblock buried in the farmer Mr. Fitzgibbon’s garden and, come spring, they move out to find new lodgings before the planting season puts them in danger. But, when her son Timothy gets pneumonia, Mrs. Frisby is faced with a serious problem: should she risk making Timothy worse by moving for spring or face almost certain death by staying in Mr. Fitzgibbon’s garden? Luckily for Mrs. Frisby, help comes in the form of the rats of NIMH, a highly intelligent band of rats who escaped from a laboratory and use their superpowers for good. Can their help keep Mrs. Frisby and her family safe? Join us as we find out!

Children in grades 3 to 5 are invited to join us for this 4-week book club series with Tammy Malkin, long-time Rowayton Elementary School teacher and parent, to discuss Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, the first book in the classic novel series by Robert O’Brien.

Copies of the book will be given to each participant to keep! Space is limited so please register here to reserve your spot today!

View our Photo Release Policy, effective since February 1, 2019, here.

**Please note date and topic adjustment**

Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs and created by the Foreign Policy Association. This program provides background information and policy options for the eight most critical issues facing America each year. The topics and corresponding discussion Wednesday meeting dates are:

• January 18 – Energy Geopolitics
• February 1 – War Crimes
• February 22 – China and the U.S.
• March 1 – Economic Warfare
• **March 29 – Politics in Latin America
• **April 19 – Global Famine
• **April 26 – Iran at a Crossroads
• **May 17 – Climate Migration

Rowayton resident Jim Frayer will facilitate discussions. Copies of the briefing book are available for pickup today!

A video showing of the topic up for discussion will be shown at 6:30 p.m. every week. Actual discussion of the topic will begin at 7:00 p.m. Participants are invited to join in to both! Register here!

New Photo Release Policy effective February 1, 2019. See here for details.

Online programs hosted by the library will be provided via Zoom. Visit their website here to find the appropriate download instructions and download link for your device. Registration for all programs is required. Participants who register for any program will receive an email with the link to join.

Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out For College, LLC, are offering this Zoom presentation to help families understand how the lingering effects from the pandemic have changed the college admissions landscape and how it affects Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen.

The recent college admissions cycle was the most competitive to date. With most colleges continuing their test-optional policies as well as increasing their virtual outreach to high school students, many schools had record numbers of applicants. Record high numbers of applications result in record low acceptance rates which is what most popular colleges and universities experienced this past admissions cycle.

They will discuss current college admissions trends, the importance of researching and visiting colleges to find schools that can be a good fit for your child, a timeline and other action steps that can be taken to make this second half of the school year productive and help reduce the stress around the college admissions process.

They’ll examine the holistic admissions review process, what admissions officers consider important when they review applicants, and how students can position themselves to develop a compelling narrative to increase their chances for admission.

They will also discuss the importance of community service, how it can provide an opportunity for personal growth and a way to showcase a student’s character. Admissions officers place great emphasis on a student’s character and how the student has been able to give back and help others. This program is recommended for parents and their high school teens.

Register for any of the sessions below:

• Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 7 p.m.

Presentation will be conducted via Zoom. Visit their website here to find the appropriate download instructions and download link for your device.

Have a program suggestion or request? Or a general comment you’d like to make? Let us know here!

By August, Connecticut’s farmers’ markets and people’s gardens are loaded with vibrant produce. Have you been experimenting with different herbs, vegetables and fruits? Reuniting with seasonal favorites?

The Cookbook Club is going to meet via Zoom on Thursday August 6 at 1:30 p.m. to discuss summer recipes. Please make something to virtually share so participants can see what delicious dishes you have created!

Any cookbook or source of inspiration can be used; we’re looking forward to hearing from anyone who wants to share their ideas. We can learn a lot from each other!

Please register here!

Questions? Contact Ruth at circ@rowayton.org.

Online programs hosted by the library will be provided via Zoom. Visit their website here to find the appropriate download instructions and download link for your device. Registration for all programs is required. Participants who register for any program will receive an email with the link to join.

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As of January 4, Rowayton Library is temporarily closed due to positive covid exposures. Our book drop
remains open and will be emptied every day at 10 a.m. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience!

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