February 2016 Library 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 will be closed on Monday, February 15 for President’s Day. Learn more at friendsofroslindalelibrary.org.
Friends’ Annual Meeting
February 18, 6:30PM
Learn why Roslindale became the neighborhood of choice at the Friends’ Annual Meeting, when local historian and author Anthony M. Sammarco presents an illustrated lecture, The History and Development of Roslindale: Suburb Supreme. Sammarco is the author of more than 60 books on Boston history, including Lost Boston and Downtown.
Interactive Drumming Class for Kids
February 13, 11AM
Get out of the cold and snow, and join us for music and drumming with Groovy Baby Music! This event is co-sponsored by Roslindale Main Street RoCoCo.
Valentine’s Day Book Sale
February 13, 10AM-1PM
Come stock up on romance and Valentine’s Day related books. The Friends usual low prices of $.50 – $1.00. Children’s Valentines Craft Project with Maria Conte at 10AM-12PM.
Adult Book Discussion
Thursday, February 18, 1:30PM
We will be reading Winter Solstice by Rosamunde Pilcher. Newcomers Welcome!
La Cultura de los Países Hispanos
Tuesdays, February 2, 9, 16 & 23, 1:00-3:00PM
Adult program with Maria Conte. Learn about various Spanish-speaking countries, watch documentaries and eat cultural food.
Spanish Conversation Group
Saturdays, 11AM
Want to practice your Spanish? Come meet others in your community who wish to improve their Spanish. Native Spanish speakers are most definitely welcome! Contact [email protected] for more information.
Community-Wide Overdose Prevention Training
February 11, 6-7:30PM (snow date Feb. 25)
Join the Boston Public Health Commission’s (BPHC) Bureau of Addictions Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Support Services for this important training.
Reading Readiness for ages 3-5 with the children’s librarian
Fridays 10:30-11:30 starting February 5
Please register at circulation desk.
Children’s Winter Vacation Art Workshop with Michele Brooks
Wednesday, February 17, 11AM-12PM
Frosty Snow Globe for children ages 5-10
Painting Class with Marianne Rollinson for Children ages 9-12
February 22, 29 & March 7, 3:45-5:15PM
Register at Circulation Desk
Artistically Senior with Michele Brooks
Starting March 2, April 6, May 4 & June 1, 11AM (4 sessions)
Art workshops for seniors. (additional workshops the first Wednesday of April, May and June ) Please sign up at circulation desk.
Regular Children’s Programming
Homework Assistance Monday – Thursday 3:30-5:30PM
Homework Assistance from BPS Teacher, Thursdays 4-6 p.m.
Library Creative Drama: Wednesdays,
4-5PM
Lego Club, Fridays, 4-4:45PM
Coming in March!
Yarn and Craft Book Sale
March 3-5
Rozzie Reads One Book:
Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee
Copies of the book avaliable now at the library
March 17
Rozzie Reads Poetry Open Mic
March 31
Books of the Month
A new feature in this newsletter is to highlight all the great books you can borrow from the Roslindale Library. Each month we will feature themed book lists grouped for adults, teenagers and children!
“How-To” Books
How are those New Year’s resolutions going? If you need help with them or are still looking to learn “how to” do something new this year, the library has a large assortment of books and other resources to help you kick off 2016 on the right foot! We have put together a list with just small sampling of the library’s offerings.
Books on Black History
February is Black History Month. We’ve put together a list of books that are either by celebrated black authors and/or books about the African-American experience.
Quote of the Month:
“The love of books is a love which requires neither justification, apology, nor defense.” – J.A. Langford.
AmazonSmile
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