Unless noted otherwise, all programs are free of charge and in person at the Roslindale Branch. Learn more at friendsofroslindalelibrary.org.
April/May Events
Annual Book Sale!
May 11-13
Roslindale Branch
Books at deep discounts. Also, we will offer $5/bag during the last hour on Saturday.
Book Ambassador: Kerri Greenidge
Thursday, April 20, 6 - 7:30 PM, Roslindale Branch, 4246 Washington St
Dr. Kerri Greenidge will discuss her new book, The Grimkes: The Legacy of Slavery In An American Family. She will be in conversation with educator Dr. Kim Parker. Both of Greenidge’s books, The Grimkes and Black Radical, will be available for purchase at the event. Co-sponsored by Rozzie Bound.
Spanish Conversation for English Language Speakers
Saturday, April 1, 12 – 1 pm
Practice your Spanish language with other adult learners in an informal and friendly group setting. Email [email protected] to register.
Hora de Cuentos en español con ConvoSpan - Edades 0-5
Sábados 1, 15, y 29 de abril a las 11:00
Disfrutemos de algunos juegos y canciones en español mientras aprendemos algo de vocabulario para jugar un poco de Bingo con ConvoSpan.
Book Discussion Club: Circe (2018) by Madeline Miller
Wednesday, April 5, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Thursday, April 6, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Join Branch Librarian Jennifer Hawes to discuss Madeline Miller’s retelling of the Greek story of Circe. Email [email protected] to join.
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5
Saturday, April 8 at 10:30 AM
Children ages 0-5 join Miss Celeste for stories, songs, and activities to promote early literacy.
1970s Crime Thrillers Film Series: Straight Time (1978)
Monday, April 10, 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Join Barry Marshall, Senior Affiliated Faculty member in the Visual and Media Arts Department at Emerson College, to view and discuss the film Straight Time, in which a career burglar, recently out on parole, assaults his former probation officer and goes on the run. Directed by Ulu Grosbard and Dustin Hoffman (uncredited) and starring Dustin Hoffman, Theresa Russell, and Gary Busey. 1 hr 54 min. Registration is not required.
Meet Your Neighborhood Age Strong Advocate
Tuesday, April 11, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Age Strong's Mary Sullivan will assist older adults with applying for city services and government benefits and connect them to programs and resources. Mary will be returning monthly on the second Tuesday of each month from 2:00-4:00 pm. This is a drop-in program; no registration is required.
Pineapple Project - Ages 4-8
Thursday, April 20, 1 PM
Enjoy a fun and engaging original show that explores gender, creativity, and each child's freedom to be who they are.
Rozzie Reads Poetry and Open Mic
April 20th, 2023, 7 pm
Featured readers: Cynthia Bargar and Margot Wizansky
in person at Roslindale House, 120 Poplar Street
Also, on Zoom: contact [email protected] for a link
Earth Day Climate Science Art
Saturday, April 22
Artist Talk at 12 noon; Art on view 11 am – 2 pm
A Show of Climate Science Art by Mary Russell and Presentations by Mother’s Out Front and Boston Community Choice Electricity.
1970s Crime Thrillers Film Series: French Connection (1971)
Monday, April 24, 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Join Barry Marshall, Senior Affiliated Faculty member in the Visual and Media Arts Department at Emerson College, to view and discuss the film The French Connection, in which a pair of NYPD detectives stumble onto a heroin smuggling ring based in Marseilles and struggle to catch the ring’s elusive leaders. Directed by William Friedkin and starring Gene Hackman, Roy Schneider, and Fernando Rey. 1 hr 44 min. Registration is not required.
Homeschool Book Club for ages 6-8
Friday, April 28, 11 AM
Children between the ages of 6 and 8 are invited to the Roslindale Branch Library's Homeschool Book Club! This month we will read Words With Wings by Nikki Grimes. Gabby daydreams to tune out her parents' arguments, but when her parents divorce and she begins a new school, daydreaming gets her into trouble. Her mother scolds her for it, her teacher keeps telling her to pay attention, and the other kids tease her...until she finds a friend who also daydreams, and her teacher decides to work a daydreaming-writing session into every school day. With a notebook "thick with daydreams," Gabby grows more confident about herself and her future. Copies of the book are available to pick up at the Roslindale Branch of the Boston Public Library. Please register at https://tinyurl.com/WordsWithWings
Homeschool Book Club for ages 9-12
Friday, April 28, 12 PM
Children between the ages of 9 and 12 are invited to the Roslindale Branch Library's Homeschool Book Club! This month we will read It's the End of the World and I'm in My Bathing Suit by Justin A. Reynolds. When the electricity goes out, twelve-year-old Eddie and his friends set out to investigate what is going on when they make the startling discovery that they are the only ones left in their neighborhood--and perhaps the only people left anywhere. Copies of the book are available to check out at the Roslindale branch of the Boston Public Library. Please register at www.tinyurl.com/HSBCBathingSuit
Keeping Roslindale’s Memories
Roslindale Community Center, 6 Cummins Hwy
starting April 11, 11:15 am – 12:15 pm - Monthly discussions (2nd Tuesdays)
The Roslindale Historical Society will be facilitating discussions on local history at the renovated Roslindale Community Center in the comfortable new Community Room. (Accessible by using the entrance ramp on the Washington Street side of the building.) The April 11 topics will be Adams Park and Roslindale Libraries, presented by George Wardle. Participants are encouraged to bring any pictures of Adams Park or the buildings that have served as the Roslindale library.
Online Race and Inclusion Book Discussion:
South to America
Saturdays, May 6, 13, 20
9:15 - 11 AM (Morning) or 2 - 3:45 PM (Afternoon)
We will read Imani Perry's South To America. Weaving together stories of immigrant communities, contemporary artists, exploitative opportunists, enslaved peoples, unsung heroes, her own ancestors, and her lived experiences, Imani Perry crafts a tapestry unlike any other. With uncommon insight and breathtaking clarity, South to America offers an assertion that if we want to build a more humane future for the United States, we must center our concern below the Mason-Dixon Line.
The discussion will happen on Zoom and will be led by local educator Josh Frank. You can get the book from the library or purchase it from Rozzie Bound. We will have two sessions with 20 participants each on the three dates. Times: Morning session at 9:15-11 AM and an afternoon session at 2-3:45 PM.
To register, please email Roslindale Branch librarian Jennifer Hawes at [email protected]. Please write "South to America Discussion" in the subject line when you RSVP.
- You only need to register once for all three dates, even if you think you might miss a date.
- Please choose the morning or afternoon time, and you will be registered for that same time for each date.
- Jennifer will register the first 40 people, 20 each, for the morning and afternoon groups. You will get an email if you are registered. If you are still waiting for an email from Jennifer, please assume that you still need to register.
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