May 2018 Library News & Events
All programs take place at the Roslindale Branch Library and are free of charge unless noted otherwise. Call the branch at 617-323-2343 for more information. The library is closed on Monday, May 28 for Memorial Day. Learn more at friendsofroslindalelibrary.org.
All programs take place at the Roslindale Branch Library and are free of charge unless noted otherwise. The library will be closed on Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day. Call the branch at 617-323-2343 for more information. Learn more at friendsofroslindalelibrary.org.
We Got The Money!
Mayor Walsh recently announced that the Roslindale Library will receive an additional $3.5 million towards its renovation project through the Imagine Boston Capital Plan. In total $10.2 million will go towards our new library! Thanks to everyone who contacted the Mayor's office and the Boston City Council to help make this happen. The renovation begins this fall. You can read about how the money will be used in an article Mayor Walsh wrote in this week's Roslindale Transcript.
Annual Book Sale
May 2-5
Wednesday, May 2 - 5:30 pm - 9 pm - Members Only Preview Sale and Reception (You can join that evening!)
Sale Hours
Thursday, May 3 - Noon- 7:45 pm
Friday, May 4 - 9 am - 4:45 pm
Saturday, May 5 - 9 am - 1 pm
Prices:
(Unless noted otherwise) - $1 - Trade Paperbacks and Hardcovers & 50¢ - Pocket paperbacks
We will be raffling off a handcrafted little library for your front lawn! Closeout sale – Bag of books for $5. - Noon – 1 on Saturday, May 5. Teachers – 50% discount all the time! Credit cards accepted for purchases of $5 or more. Starting now, the Friends will not be accepting anymore used book donations because we will not have a place to store them when the building closes for renovations. We will distribute most books remaining after the book sale. If you know of programs or organizations that would like to receive some of our books, please email us at [email protected]. Learn more about the book sale on our website.
Revisiting 1984
Saturdays, May 5, 12 &19, 9:15 AM - 11 AM
Roslindale Library
Join us to discuss Nineteen Eighty-Four, George Orwell’s classic dystopian novel, which was conceived during Nazi rule in World War II and published in 1948. Since its publication, analysts have debated this book’s predictive power as we live through a post-war technological revolution. Nineteen Eighty-Four once again became a bestseller just after Donald Trump took office last year. Now more than ever, Orwell’s vision of a totalitarian state where there are no facts, and therefore no freedom, demands our attention!
The discussions will be facilitated by local educator Josh Frank. The Friends purchased limited copies of the book which can be borrowed from the library on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up for the series at the circulation desk or call 617-323-2343.
Knit/Crochet Group
Wednesdays, 1:30-3 pm starting May 9
Come to the library to craft and have pleasant conversation with your neighbors in this drop-in social group. All levels of skill are welcome.
Crochet Class
Saturday, May 12
10 am-Noon
This is an introduction to basic and intermediate stitches led by Sue Forti. Please bring your own yarn and crochet hooks, preferably a size 8 hook and medium weight yarn. You are welcome to bring a current project for help with problems or a new project for help interpreting the pattern.
Book Discussion: The Hate U Give
Thursday, May 17, 6:30 PM
Roslindale Library
We will discuss the acclaimed first book by Angie Thomas. The book is about Starr Carter, who is drawn to activism after she witnesses the police shooting of her unarmed black friend.
The Friends purchased limited copies of the book, which patrons can borrow from the Roslindale library on a first-come, first-served basis.
Reading Readiness for ages 3-5 with the Children's Librarian
Fridays May 4, 11 &18, 10:30-11:30 am
Cupcake Paper Flowers In A Vase
Monday, May 7, 4:30-5:30 pm
A fun, free arts and crafts program with Michele Brooks for ages 5-12. Please register at the circulation desk.
Second Saturday Play Reading
Saturday, May 12, 12-1:45 pm
O.W.I. (Bureau of Theatre) will host a reading of a play.
Children's Storytelling Program with Limin Mo
Monday, May 14, 4:30 pm
In honor of Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month, Limin Mo will share traditional stories from Asia and tales from her childhood growing up in Hong Kong and Taipei during the 1950s.
Adult Book Discussion
Thursday, May 17, 1:30 - 2:30 pm
We will be discussing The Purple Swamp Hen and Other Stories by Penelope Lively. Refreshments will be served and newcomers are always welcome. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk.
Rozzie Reads Poetry and Open Mic
Thursday, May 24, 7 - 9 pm, Roslindale House 120 Poplar St
Featured poets: James Whitley and Maria Termini
May Special Exhibit: "Fragments from Mali"
The exhibit shows at our library is full of images and objects from Mali, West Africa. Myrna Balk and Gail Bos both have visited Mali and they wanted to share some of their experience with our Roslindale neighbors. The opening will be Saturday, May 12, 11 am-1 pm where you can sample Malian Food.
New Staff Member: We are excited that our new library assistant, Sabina Yampolsky, will be starting on Monday, May 7. Sabina comes to us from the West Roxbury Branch Library.
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