Rowley Library

The Middle School’s Rowley Family Library stands as a dynamic sanctuary for exploration and scholarly engagement. This vibrant learning hub caters specifically to the unique needs and interests of middle school students, fostering a culture of curiosity, critical thinking, and collaboration. This Library was named in honor of William A. Rowley. It once stood as the high school library, when, in 1962, Stella M. Rowley donated the funds for a new high school library in honor of her husband.

More than just a repository of books, the Rowley Family Library serves as a catalyst for intellectual discovery and creativity. Students in the Middle School become skilled and effective library users as they develop lifelong habits of reading and inquiry based upon the foundation built in the Lower School as they learn to locate, navigate, and evaluate sources as they engage in research projects coordinated by classroom subject area teachers. In addition to building on research skills learned in Lower School, students learn to access online reference resources, critically evaluate print and internet resources, distinguish between primary and secondary sources, develop and evaluate strategies for effective internet searches, and identify and record bibliographic information. The library's holdings cater to a wide range of interests and learning styles.

Its inviting spaces, equipped with modern technology and comfortable seating areas, provide an ideal setting for both independent study and collaborative projects. Librarians are on hand to guide students through the research process, teach essential information literacy skills, and instill a lifelong love of reading and learning.