MovieTime... for Kids

The Rowayton Parents Exchange is partnering with the Rowayton Library with MovieTime for Kids on Friday afternoon, January 4 @ 3:30 pm with “Secret of the Wings.”

From the world of Disney fairies comes an all-new movie for the whole family that unlocks an amazing secret about Tinker Bell that will change her life forever. Join Tinker Bell and the rest of your favorite fairies in a magical adventure that leads them to discover a new winter fairy world and reveals new winter fairy characters. 

Rated G – 75 minutes.  Popcorn will be served. 

KnittingTime... for adults

Enjoy knitting in the company of others at the Rowayton Library every Thursday afternoon from 1-3pm @ the Rowayton Library.  Come for whatever portion of this time is convenient for you. These sessions will be an opportunity to share patterns, different techniques and helpful hints from more experienced knitters. Beginners and Experts, alike, are invited.  Bring your current project or an old unfinished one. Refreshments will be served.

MovieTime for Kids

The Rowayton Parents Exchange is partnering with the Rowayton Library with MovieTime for Kids on Saturday afternoon, December 29 at 2 pm with the "Arthur Christmas"

Arthur Christmas reveals the incredible, never-before seen answer to every child's question: 'So how does Santa deliver all those presents in one night?' The answer: Santa's exhilarating, ultra-high-tech operation hidden beneath the North Pole. But at the center of the film is a story about a family in a state of comic dysfunction and an unlikely hero, Arthur, with an urgent mission that must be completed before Christmas morning dawns.

Popcorn will be served. The movie is rated PG.  This program is free and open to the public.  

Holiday Pajama StoryTime for Kids

On Thursday, December 20 at 7pm, Children of all ages are invited to come to the Rowayton Library —in pajamas — with a stuffed animal friend or two and blanket — for holiday stories and hot chocolate and cookies. Lot Therrio is our Storyteller. This program is made possible – in part – through a grant by the Rowayton Civic Association. Refreshments.

MovieTime for Kids: Ice Age - Continental Drift

The Rowayton Parents Exchange is partnering with the Rowayton Library with MovieTime for Kids on Saturday afternoon, December 15 at 2 pm with the new "Ice Age:  Continental Drift."  

History's greatest heroes return for the most outrageously funny and entertaining Ice Age adventure in two million years. When Scrat's acorn antics cause a cataclysmic crack-up, Manny (Ray Romano), Sid (John Leguizamo) and Diego (Denis Leary) go where no herd has gone before - on a high-seas quest aboard a floating iceberg. But a menagerie of misfit pirates are determined to shiver their timbers and capsize their journey home. Join a boat-load of lovable new characters (voiced by Jennifer Lopez, Aziz Ansari and Peter Dinklage) for original songs, spectacular animation and heartwarming family fun.

Popcorn will be served. The movie is rated PG.  This program is free and open to the public.  

The Racing Heart – Local Author Reception @ the Rowayton Library

 Join the Rowayton Library in celebrating local author Ava Roosevelt and her debut novel “The Racing Heart” with a wine & cheese reception and book discussion on Tuesday, December 18 at 7pm.   Ava Roosevelt is a former columnist and feature writer for the Palm Beach Journal and also Cavallino Magazine, which specializes in financial and motor racing matters. She studied French literature at La Sorbonne, Paris, France and creative writing at Columbia University, New York. Ava is the widow of William Donner Roosevelt, FDR’s grandson. She worked for an international intelligence company, The Fairfax Group, based in the Washington, D.C. area, headed by the internationally-recognized counter-terrorism expert, Michael J. Hershman. Ava currently divides her time between Palm Beach, Florida and Wilson Point, Connecticut. 

"The stakes are high for a young supermodel as she tries to foil a terrorist plot in this high-speed, passionate romance novel. The 24 Hours of Le Mans, the pinnacle of automotive racing, serves as the backdrop for Roosevelt’s debut novel. Stir in a Middle East terrorist plot to take out the president of the United States, a few torrid one-night stands and one love story, and there is enough to keep the reader turning the pages. The reluctant heroine is supermodel Tygre Topolska. The behind-the-scenes details and dangers of Le Mans racing ring true and function well as a compelling foil for the simultaneous life and death drama being taking place off the racecourse. Perfect, as a light beach read, or a pleasant escape on a cold winter night by the fire." 

Wine and cheese reception.  Multiple copies of the book are available at the Rowayton Library for patrons to borrow.  A light (but exciting) diversion from your holiday shopping.  Reservations please – 203-838-5038.

Holiday Cocktails 101 Workshop

Joseph G. Hamboussi, bartender extraordinaire--of Sails Restaurant fame- -will reprise his workshop Cocktails 101 in time for the Holidays – Creating Your Holiday Signature Cocktail on Friday, December 14 at 7pm at the Rowayton Library.  Reservations are a must!   

The program is designed to entice the novice to explore both new and familiar flavors in the “science” of mixology.  Joseph has held managerial positions with several New York City restaurants as well as many prominent Chefs.  He was the demonstration Chef for Bobby Flay on the “Boy meets Grill” book tour.  Joseph also trained and cooked with celebrity chefs Vinnie Scotto and Patricio Sandoval.  During his tenure at Nolita House, He consulted with Chef Sandoval developing seasonal menus and wine and beverage lists for the Mercadito restaurant group.   Joseph also trained with Beard award winner Max McCallman, learning the art of wine and cheese pairing and then conducting classes at Nolita House. Joseph’s combines his love of food and wine with his focus on outstanding customer service to drive sales and build guest loyalty.  After consulting with Bartaco & Barcelona SoNo, Joseph is now set at Sails... looking to grow roots in his new community.   

For more information about this program and a necessary reservation, please contact the Rowayton Library.  This program is free.  Attendees must be 21 years or older.  

Get a Closer Look at the Scene of the Crime

The Rowayton Library will be holding its last session of the bookgroup “Scene of the Crime, Wednesday evening, December 19 @ 7pm and the book is  -- Smilla's Sense of Snow by Peter Hoeg  - Pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk .   

What mystery reader does not feel at home in the familiar surroundings of 221B Baker Street or strolling the village streets of St. Mary Mead? And who has not sensed the perils of the mean streets of Chandler's Los Angeles or Paretsky's Chicago? Setting has marked importance in many mystery novels. 

This series looks at novels in some less familiar settings, both geographical and cultural. In many cases the writers have used the settings to create mood, to affect plot, to illuminate characters, and to highlight thematic concerns.  Diana Loevy will lead discussions. Refreshments will be served. Multiple copies of the books are available at the Library. This program is made possible -- in part -- by CT Humanities.

Edible HolidayTree CraftTime for Everyone @ the Rowayton Library

The Rowayton Library continues holiday CraftTime tradition with “Create Your Own Personal Edible HolidayTree” on Saturday afternoon, December 8 @ 2-4pm.  With sugar cones and decorative candies, come make your own personal edible HolidayTree.   For kids of all ages.  Please join us for this fun (and delicious) Holiday craft.  This program is free and open to the public.  Reservations please.  For more information, please call the Library at (203) 838-5038.

The Idea(L) Gift... that keeps on giving... all year long!

The Rowayton Library offers its patrons Freegal (rhymes with legal) - a collection of downloadable media. Freegal is a service of Library Ideas that offer access to songs from Sony Music's catalog of legendary artists.  

With your valid Rowayton Library card number*, you have access to hundreds of thousands of music to download for FREE. Each patron has a limit of 3 downloads per week.  The Rowayton Library and its "Freegal Sponsors" have underwritten the purchase of the music.  

No extra software is needed to access Freegal. Each download is in mp3 format, so the files will work for both PCs and Macs for use on Windows Media Player & iTunes. The mp3s may also be transferred to your smartphone or tablet. There is also an APP for iPhone, Android and Blackberry devices that allow for direct downloads, but you may find a direct download to your computer or iTunes and then a transfer to the intended listening device to be a little easier - your choice.

If you don't know your Rowayton Library card number, contact the Rowayton Library and we will be happy to give you a "Freegal" card with your library bard code on it as a reminder.  

Download your favorite song now!

*Patrons with more than $10 in fines must clear their account before access to Freegal will be granted.

For Freegal Music Tips, click HERE