Annual Rowayton Library Haiku Contest

All month long in April to celebrate National Poetry Month

Calling poets of all ages! Everyone is encouraged to participate by submitting one to three haiku poems to the library. A haiku is an original poem of 17 syllables in three lines written in the following format:

• Line 1 has five syllables, Line 2 has seven syllables, Line 3 has five syllables

The poems should have a theme related to nature or a season. Poems including inappropriate content will be disqualified.

Please send haiku submissions to haiku@rowayton.org or turn in legibly written poems to the library. Each poem should have the author’s name, address and corresponding email address.

The last day to send in submissions is Wednesday, April 30. Winners for various age groups will be announced on Wednesday, May 7 and displayed at the library.

Tech Help, Wednesday, April 2 – 6 to 7 p.m.

Wednesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – 6 to 7 p.m.

Have questions about your computer, tablet or smartphone?

Come to the library—we can help.

Great Decisions Discussion Group, Wednesday, April 2 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Ongoing group that meets on alternating Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

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

• April 2 Food and Climate
• April 16 China’s Foreign Policy
• April 30 U.S. Trade Policy

LEGO Bricks Building Challenge, Thursday, April 3 – 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

Thursday, April 3 – 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.
Thursday, April 24 – 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

Calling all LEGO fans that are up for a series of construction challenges. Each participant’s best work will be showcased in the library’s display cases.

For children in grades K and up. Space is limited to 20. Please RSVP at 203-838-5038.

College: Creating Your Own Financial Path, Thursday, April 3 at 7 p.m.

Be it public or private, in-state or out, the costs of attending college are higher than ever before.

For many, this price tag makes earning a college degree no more than a dream. Others get drowned in debt that can take years to pay off. How prepared is your family to tackle these rising odds and pursue the goal of higher education?

Come get a fresh look at the essentials of college planning. We will address some common myths, explain savings alternatives, and most importantly, provide you with the information you need to turn your child’s college dreams into reality.

Program presenters: Brenner LeCompte and Jon Dibble of Morgan Stanley

Egg Decorating Craft Friday, April 4 – 3:45 to 4:30 p.m.

Apply your crafty skills to the humble egg and enjoy a story.

For children in grades K and up. 

Space is limited to 15. 

Please RSVP at 203-838-5038.

Family Movie Matinee – Rio, Saturday, April 5 – 2 p.m.

When Blu, a domesticated macaw from small-town Minnesota, meets independent Jewel, he takes off on an adventure to Rio de Janeiro with the bird of his dreams. 

96 minutes. Rated PG. 

Rio 2 opens in theaters on April 11.

How to Think Like a Marketer, Thursday, April 10 – 10 to 11 a.m.

Are you a small business owner needing a little help getting the word out about your business? Join Marla Majewski, Life and Business Coach, as she shows you five ways to boost your marketing efforts.

Marla Majewski is founder of Inspire Empire Co. and creator of the ten-week motivational program - Getting Back to the Girl You Used to Know. Through her work she helps women fit in the focus, action, and progress needed to grow their personal and professional ambitions.

Fairy Yarn Mothers – Knitting for Kids, Thursday, April 10 – 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Boys and girls who want to learn how to knit are welcome.

No need to bring equipment—all materials will be provided.

For ages 8 and up.

Stop Stress This Minute, Thursday, April 10 – 7 p.m.

This program will show you how to stop reacting to stress in predictable ways that only makes your stress worse. By teaching you a unique self-monitoring system plus state of the art stress-stoppers like cognitive restructuring, mindfulness, time management and creative problem-solving, you will come away from this program feeling relaxed, energized and ready to take on any stressful situation you encounter.

Wine and cheese reception and book signing to follow.

Rowayton resident James Porter, President of StressStop.com, author of books, workbooks, CDs and videos on managing stress, has been producing stress management training materials for over 25 years. He also lectures on stress management in major corporations and for government agencies including: Blue Cross and Blue Shield, GlaxoSmithKline, Time Inc., Homeland Security, the FBI and U.S. Navy.

Spring Cookie Decorating for Kids, Friday, April 11 – 3:45 to 4:30 p.m.

Spring has sprung, so come celebrate by decorating a batch of sugar cookies to take home. 

For children in grades K and up. 

Space is limited. 

Please RSVP at 203-838-5038.

6th Annual Father Daughter Ball - Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

We are rolling out the red carpet this year for our fashionable 'Dads + Daughters', who will enjoy three hours of limousine rides, gourmet delights, karaoke, DJ Music, crafts, decorative tattoos and more!

Click on the Event Information button below for details and to register!

EVENT INFORMATION

Great Decisions Discussion Group, Wednesday, April 2 – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Ongoing group that meets on alternating Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. This program provides background information and policy options for the eight most critical issues facing America each year.

The remaining topics and corresponding discussion dates are:
o March 19 Energy Independence
o April 2 Food and Climate
o April 16 China’s Foreign Policy
o April 30 U.S. Trade Policy

6th Annual Father Daughter Ball - Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

The Rowayton Library's 6th Annual Father Daughter Ball will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Tickets will be available for purchase on Monday, March 31.

Tech Help, Wednesday, March 26 – 6 to 7 p.m.

Wednesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26 – 6 to 7 p.m.

Have questions about your computer, tablet or smartphone?

Come to the library—we can help.

DIY with Rainbow Looms Wednesday, March 26 – 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

Show off your skills and learn some new patterns.

We have looms but feel free to bring your own.

For ages 8 and up.

The Gilded Age on Connecticut's Gold Coast: Transforming Greenwich, Stamford and Darien, Thursday, March 27 at 7 p.m.

Hear Stamford author and journalist Maggie Gordon speak about her new book talking about the time when wealthy New Yorkers began coming to Connecticut. They built amazing estates and mansions in lower Fairfield County—the Gold Coast—and shaped further development in the area.

Elm Street Books will have books for sale for the author signing to follow.

Great Decisions Discussion Group, Wednesday, April 2 – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Ongoing group that meets on alternating Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. This program provides background information and policy options for the eight most critical issues facing America each year.

The remaining topics and corresponding discussion dates are:
o March 19 Energy Independence
o April 2 Food and Climate
o April 16 China’s Foreign Policy
o April 30 U.S. Trade Policy

6th Annual Father Daughter Ball - Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

The Rowayton Library's 6th Annual Father Daughter Ball will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Tickets will be available for purchase on Monday, March 31.

Family Movie Matinee – Frozen Saturday, March 22 – 2 p.m.

Fearless optimist Anna teams up with Kristoff and a hilarious snowman named Olaf in a race to find Anna's sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom in eternal winter.

102 minutes. Rated PG.

Tech Help, Wednesday, March 26 – 6 to 7 p.m.

Wednesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26 – 6 to 7 p.m.

Have questions about your computer, tablet or smartphone?

Come to the library—we can help.

DIY with Rainbow Looms Wednesday, March 26 – 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

Show off your skills and learn some new patterns.

We have looms but feel free to bring your own.

For ages 8 and up.

The Gilded Age on Connecticut's Gold Coast: Transforming Greenwich, Stamford and Darien, Thursday, March 27 at 7 p.m.

Hear Stamford author and journalist Maggie Gordon speak about her new book talking about the time when wealthy New Yorkers began coming to Connecticut. They built amazing estates and mansions in lower Fairfield County—the Gold Coast—and shaped further development in the area.

Elm Street Books will have books for sale for the author signing to follow.

Great Decisions Discussion Group, Wednesday, April 2 – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Ongoing group that meets on alternating Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. This program provides background information and policy options for the eight most critical issues facing America each year.

The remaining topics and corresponding discussion dates are:
o March 19 Energy Independence
o April 2 Food and Climate
o April 16 China’s Foreign Policy
o April 30 U.S. Trade Policy

Save the Date!

The Rowayton Library Annual Father Daughter Ball will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2014.

Infant-Toddler Music and Movement Program, Friday, March 21 – 10:30 a.m.

Enjoy the beginning of spring with fingerplays, songs, instrument and prop play, creative movement and dance while developing language, fine and large motor skills, a steady beat and musical ear, and the joy of making music with friends!

For ages 5 and under.

More Scratch for Kids Wednesday, March 19 – 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Wednesdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m.- March 5, 12 and 19

Scratch is a simple introduction to computer programing and game design developed for children by MIT. The class is taught by Taber McFarlin.

Pizza will be served. For children in grades 3-6.

RSVP at 203-838-5038—space is limited.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Music and Movement Monday, March 17 – 2 p.m.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day and all things Irish with fingerplays, songs, instrument and prop play, creative movement and dance.

"Meet" an Irish drum called a bodhran, experience step dancing, sing songs about potatoes!

For ages 3 to 5.

Space is limited. Please RSVP at 203-838-5038.

LEGO Bricks Building Challenge, Thursday, March 20 – 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

Thursday, March 20 – 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

Calling all LEGO fans who are up for a series of construction challenges. Each participant’s best work will be showcased in the library’s display cases.

For children K and up.

Space is limited to 20. Please RSVP at 203-838-5038.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Music and Movement Monday, March 17 – 2 p.m.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day and all things Irish with fingerplays, songs, instrument and prop play, creative movement and dance.

"Meet" an Irish drum called a bodhran, experience step dancing, sing songs about potatoes!

For ages 3 to 5.

Space is limited. Please RSVP at 203-838-5038.

More Scratch for Kids Wednesday, March 19 – 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Wednesdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m.- March 5, 12 and 19

Scratch is a simple introduction to computer programing and game design developed for children by MIT. The class is taught by Taber McFarlin.

Pizza will be served. For children in grades 3-6.

RSVP at 203-838-5038—space is limited.

Tech Help, Wednesday, March 19 – 6 to 7 p.m.

Wednesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26 – 6 to 7 p.m.

Have questions about your computer, tablet or smartphone?

Come to the library—we can help.

Great Decisions Discussion Group, Wednesday, March 19 – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Ongoing group that meets on alternating Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. This program provides background information and policy options for the eight most critical issues facing America each year.

The remaining topics and corresponding discussion dates are:
o March 19 Energy Independence
o April 2 Food and Climate
o April 16 China’s Foreign Policy
o April 30 U.S. Trade Policy

LEGO Bricks Building Challenge, Thursday, March 20 – 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

Thursday, March 20 – 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

Calling all LEGO fans who are up for a series of construction challenges. Each participant’s best work will be showcased in the library’s display cases.

For children K and up.

Space is limited to 20. Please RSVP at 203-838-5038.

Infant-Toddler Music and Movement Program, Friday, March 21 – 10:30 a.m.

Enjoy the beginning of spring with fingerplays, songs, instrument and prop play, creative movement and dance while developing language, fine and large motor skills, a steady beat and musical ear, and the joy of making music with friends!

For ages 5 and under.

Family Movie Matinee – Frozen Saturday, March 22 – 2 p.m.

Fearless optimist Anna teams up with Kristoff and a hilarious snowman named Olaf in a race to find Anna's sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom in eternal winter.

102 minutes. Rated PG.

DIY with Rainbow Looms Wednesday, March 26 – 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

Show off your skills and learn some new patterns.

We have looms but feel free to bring your own.

For ages 8 and up.

The Gilded Age on Connecticut's Gold Coast: Transforming Greenwich, Stamford and Darien, Thursday, March 27 at 7 p.m.

Hear Stamford author and journalist Maggie Gordon speak about her new book talking about the time when wealthy New Yorkers began coming to Connecticut. They built amazing estates and mansions in lower Fairfield County—the Gold Coast—and shaped further development in the area.

Elm Street Books will have books for sale for the author signing to follow.

Save the Date!

The Rowayton Library Annual Father Daughter Ball will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2014.

Tech Help, Wednesday, March 12 – 6 to 7 p.m.

Wednesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26 – 6 to 7 p.m.

Have questions about your computer, tablet or smartphone?

Come to the library—we can help.

Great Decisions Discussion Group, Wednesday, March 19 – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Ongoing group that meets on alternating Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. This program provides background information and policy options for the eight most critical issues facing America each year.

The remaining topics and corresponding discussion dates are:
o March 19 Energy Independence
o April 2 Food and Climate
o April 16 China’s Foreign Policy
o April 30 U.S. Trade Policy

More Scratch for Kids Wednesday, March 12 – 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Wednesdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m.- March 5, 12 and 19

Scratch is a simple introduction to computer programing and game design developed for children by MIT. The class is taught by Taber McFarlin.

Pizza will be served. For children in grades 3-6.

RSVP at 203-838-5038—space is limited.

LEGO Bricks Building Challenge, Thursday, March 6 – 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

Thursday, March 6 – 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.
Thursday, March 20 – 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

Calling all LEGO fans who are up for a series of construction challenges. Each participant’s best work will be showcased in the library’s display cases.

For children K and up.

Space is limited to 20. Please RSVP at 203-838-5038.

Family Movie Matinee – The Muppets, Saturday, March 8 – 2 p.m.

With the help of three fans, the Muppets must reunite to save their old theater from a greedy oil tycoon.

103 minutes. Rated PG.

St. Patrick’s Day Craft Tuesday, March 11 – 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

Get ready for St. Patrick’s Day with a story and a fun craft.

For children ages K and up.

Space is limited to 15.

Please RSVP at 203-838-5038.

Fairy Yarn Mothers – Knitting for Kids Thursday, March 13 – 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Boys and girls who want to learn how to knit are welcome.

No need to bring equipment—all materials will be provided.

For ages 8 and up.

How Mental and Physical NOISE Has Made You Less Effective…And What You Can Do About It Thursday, March 13 – 10 to 11 a.m.

Getting less and less done in the same amount of time? Can’t hear yourself think? Is physical clutter getting in the way of what you would
rather be doing?

Join Marla Majewski, Life and Business Coach and find out what’s making our lives so chaotic, why we are so attracted to distractions, and how we can minimize the noise to clear our minds and environments and live more purposeful lives.

Marla Majewski is founder of Inspire Empire Co. and creator of the ten-week motivational program - Getting Back to the Girl You Used to Know. Through her work as a life and business coach, motivational speaker, and writer, she provides advice, tools, and tips to help women fit in the focus, action, and progress needed to grow their personal and professional ambitions.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Music and Movement Monday, March 17 – 2 p.m.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day and all things Irish with fingerplays, songs, instrument and prop play, creative movement and dance.

"Meet" an Irish drum called a bodhran, experience step dancing, sing songs about potatoes!

For ages 3 to 5.

Space is limited. Please RSVP at 203-838-5038.

Infant-Toddler Music and Movement Program, Friday, March 21 – 10:30 a.m.

Enjoy the beginning of spring with fingerplays, songs, instrument and prop play, creative movement and dance while developing language, fine and large motor skills, a steady beat and musical ear, and the joy of making music with friends!

For ages 5 and under.

Family Movie Matinee – Frozen Saturday, March 22 – 2 p.m.

Fearless optimist Anna teams up with Kristoff and a hilarious snowman named Olaf in a race to find Anna's sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom in eternal winter.

102 minutes. Rated PG.

DIY with Rainbow Looms Wednesday, March 26 – 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

Show off your skills and learn some new patterns.

We have looms but feel free to bring your own.

For ages 8 and up.

The Gilded Age on Connecticut's Gold Coast: Transforming Greenwich, Stamford and Darien, Thursday, March 27 at 7 p.m.

Hear Stamford author and journalist Maggie Gordon speak about her new book talking about the time when wealthy New Yorkers began coming to Connecticut. They built amazing estates and mansions in lower Fairfield County—the Gold Coast—and shaped further development in the area.

Elm Street Books will have books for sale for the author signing to follow.