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The Trustees and staff of the Rowley Public Library hope that children and their caregivers will find our library inviting and enjoyable and will visit often. To that end, the Library will provide age appropriate materials for informational and recreational reading, as well as media such as audiobooks, cds, dvds, videos and software. Four computer workstations are available for use of the library catalog, the Internet, and MS office programs. There is also an abundance of toys, games and puzzles that may be played with in the library, as well as a puppet stage and puppets for creative play. The children’s room will also sponsor age appropriate events to encourage and foster literacy in our younger patrons, including story times, learning opportunities such as workshops and crafts, and a summer reading program. |
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| Programs |
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Selected Summer Reading Book Reviews
GOSSAMER by Lois Lowery recommended for grades 5-7
Lois Lowry has struck another enchanting cord for thoughtful readers in this tale that artfully blends the mystical and the realistic.The woman, with the help of Toby her dog, must do what she can to heal the emotional wounds of a
troubled foster child named John. When John first comes to live with The women, he is full off anger and mistrust. Abused by his father and let down by his mother, it takes a great deal to help John feel safe again. But it is
up to a novice "dream giver" named Littlest One to protect John during his sleeping hours.With her gossamer touch, she collects fragments of happy memories and warm thoughts to arm John with peaceful dreams against the evil
Sinisteeds. Sinisteeds bring nightmares to those who they sense are vulnerable and John is one of their favorite targets. Littlest One's battle is a courageous one and the readers will find themselves pulling for her as she strives not only to help John but to understand her own place in the universe. This sensitive story does contain references to child abuse that might be upsetting to some readers, but it is a worthy story that will linger long after the turning of the last page.
HEY BATTA BATTA SWING! THE WILD OLD DAYS OF BASEBALL by Sally Cook and James Charlton recommended for ages 6-10
Sally Cook and James Charlton have written the perfect book to create a baseball fan and to reinforce one. This brightly colored and very appealing book is chock full of history, fun facts and just plain silly lore about everything baseball. What better way to spend a summer break when the Red Sox couldn't be doing better, than to learn that a "Can of Corn" is an easy fly ball, that early fielders didn't use a glove (ouch!), to discover which player was literally traded for a bag of oysters and how the Babe got his name. Ross MacDonald's high energy illustrations add much to the the crazy fun of this winning book. A gripping, gossipy look about America's favorite game.
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Field Trips
The children’s room is pleased to offer guided tours, library instruction and orientation, and special story times to any group such as students, scout troops, day care providers and preschools. We are also happy to visit schools, preschools, and child care providers if transportation to the library is an obstacle, if our staffing schedules will allow it. Please call 978-948-2850 or email kids@rowleylibrary.org to arrange a field trip or staff visit for your organization.
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| Unattended Child Policy |
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Responsibility for children using the library rests at all times with the parent/caregiver and not with library personnel. |
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Children under the age of 9 may not be left unattended |
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Children 9 and older may be left unattended at the discretion of their parent(s) for a reasonable time period such as that required to complete assignments like homework or research, attend a library program, or otherwise utilize library resources. |
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Children must know how to reach an adult in case of emergency, and both child and adult should make themselves aware of library hours. |
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If any child is left too long or left repeatedly in any unsafe situation, library personnel may contact the Rowley Police. |
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Please consult the RPL policy manual for more complete descriptions of expected patron behavior. |
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