Unless noted otherwise, all programs are free of charge and in person at the Roslindale Branch. Learn more at friendsofroslindalelibrary.org.
Roslindale Branch Is Open!
Branch Hours
The Roslindale Branch is open Mondays - Wednesdays 10 AM - 6 PM; Thursdays 12 PM - 8 PM; Fridays 9 AM - 5 PM; and Saturdays 9 AM - 5 PM.
BPL Jobs
Do you need a job? The Boston Public Library is hiring system-wide. They have MANY positions that need to be filled. The sooner we fill the vacancies, the sooner we can look forward to a second late night, faster building repairs, and a less stressed staff!
https://www.bpl.org/jobs-at-the-bpl/
Annual Book Sale
Thursday, May 2, 4-8
Friday, May 3, 9-5
Saturday, May 4, 9-4 (Bag of books for $7)
$1.00 a book. Great deals on good condition fiction and non-fiction. Lots of recent books. Tons of children's books. Credit cards are welcome for purchases of $5 or more.
May Events
Ann Turley Retrospective Exhibit
Through June 7 in the Community Room Gallery
Celebrate 60 years of Roslindale artist Ann Turley’s work.
Resume and Career Assistance
Mondays, 10 AM – 1 PM
Through May 20
Drop in and have a BPL Workforce Librarian review your resume. Registration is not required.
Book Discussion Club: School for Good Mothers (2022) Jessamine Chan
Wednesday, May 1, 11 AM – 12 PM
Thursday, May 2, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Select one date to attend. Email [email protected] to join.
Cribbage Club
Wednesdays, May 1, 15 & 29 at 2 – 3:30 PM
Join us in playing this unique and addictive card game. Players score points by collecting different combinations of cards. The score is kept by putting small pegs in holes on a board. Players of all levels are welcome. Registration is not required.
Race and Inclusion: Hijab Butch Blues by Lamya H
Saturdays, May 4, 11 and 18, In-person at 9:15 – 11 AM and virtually at 2:00 – 3:45 PM
This group now meets in person at the Roslindale Branch in the mornings, and the afternoon session will take place on Zoom. The group will discuss Lamya H's Hijab Butch Blues. When fourteen-year-old Lamya H realizes she has a crush on her teacher—her female teacher—she covers up an attraction she can't yet name by playing up her roles as an overachiever and class clown. But one day in Quran class, she reads a passage about Maryam that changes everything. From that moment on, Lamya makes sense of her struggles and triumphs by comparing her experiences with some of the most famous stories in the Quran. The discussion will be led by local educator Josh Frank. Email [email protected] to join the morning session, and email [email protected] for the afternoon session.
Teen Time
Monday, May 6, 4 – 5:30 PM
Enjoy pizza and share your ideas for what you want to do at the Roslindale Branch Library. If you have any questions, ask Miss Celeste or Miss Mary.
Scrabble Club
Thursday, May 9, 6 – 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 11, 1 – 3:30 PM
Join our Scrabble club! Players of all levels are welcome. If you have a board to bring along, that would be great (but it’s not a requirement). For ages 18 and up, registration is not required. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Doug Sondak at [email protected].
Traditions of Chinese Acrobatics with Li Liu - All Ages
Saturday, May 11 at 11:00 AM
Li Liu performs hand balancing, plate spinning, ribbon dancing, diabolos, and foot juggling. Li teaches the audience some basic Chinese phrases and encourages them to think about what it might have been like to live in a different time and place.
Mental Health Awareness Month Presentation
Saturday, May 11, 2 – 4 PM
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Learn about one person’s mental health journey and information on mental health resources.
Free Legal Clinics for Immigration Assistance
Thursday, May 16, 3 – 7 PM
Rian Immigrant Center’s expert legal staff and pro bono attorneys will offer free, drop-in legal consultations for immigrants. Translators will be present to assist. (Please note that attorneys are not able to review or fill out forms.) Registration is not required.
Mah Jongg Club
Thursday, May 16, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Play the American-style variant of this tile-based game that originated in China and requires skill, strategy, and calculation. Players with knowledge of the game are preferred, but it is a friendly group, and beginners are welcome. Email [email protected] to register.
Family Story Time with Miss Celeste - Ages 0-5
Saturday, May 18, 10:30 AM
Join Roslindale Children’s Librarian, Miss Celeste, for stories, rhymes, finger plays, and other activities to support early literacy. This program is best for ages 0-5. The March 9 Story Time will take place in the Children’s room due to the yarn sale in the community room.
Ben Cunningham: Storyteller - All ages
Saturday, May 18, 2:00 PM
Award-winning African-American storyteller Ben Cunningham entertains audiences of all ages with his highly interactive stories.
First-time Homebuyers Workshop
Thursday, May 23, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Are you a first-time home buyer considering purchasing a home in Boston? Learn about two money-saving opportunities that can help: a down payment assistance program and a grant for first-time home buyers. Presented by The Boston Home Center, MassHousing, and PrimeLenders.
Spanish Story Time with ConvoSpan and Ms. Jeanette - Ages 3 and up
Saturday, May 25, 11 AM
Join Ms. Jeanette for stories, songs, and games in Spanish. Everyone is welcome!
Haiti, Once Upon a Time with Charlot Lucien - All ages
Saturday, May 25, 3 PM
Storyteller Charlot Lucien will tell stories of his native Haiti in English.
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