January 2016 Library Events
All programs take place at the Roslindale Branch Library and are free of charge. Call the branch at 617-323-2343 for more information. The library will be closed on Friday, January 1 and on Monday, January 18. Learn more at friendsofroslindalelibrary.org
NEW! Digging Dinosaurs
Saturday, January 9, 10-11am
Join the Friends and the Roslindale Village Main Street RoCoCo for Saturday morning kids’ fun this winter. The series kicks off on January 9 with Diane Edgecomb telling tales of Digging Dinosaurs.On February 20 and March 12, the library will host children’s events from 10-11am. Combine your library trips with a visit to the Winter Market for a special treat.
NEW! Spanish Conversation Group
Saturday, January 9, 11am-12pm
Want to practice your Spanish? A new Spanish Conversation group will be starting on Saturday, January 9. The group will meet from 11-12 weekly. Come meet others in your community who wish to improve their Spanish. Native Spanish speakers are most definitely welcome! The group follows the English Conversation circle for non-native English speakers from 9:30 – 11. Contact [email protected] for more information.
NEW! La Cultura de Los Países Hispanos
Tuesdays, January 12 – February, 23, 1-3pm
Adult learners can join this program with Maria Conte to learn about Spanish-speaking countries. Sample food, watch films and talk with others interested in culture and history.
Afternoon Movies: Five Broken Cameras
Thursday, January 14, 2pm
Watch this 2011 award-winning documentary directed by Guy Davidi and Emad Burrat.
Adult Book Discussion
Wednesday, January 20,1:30-2:30pm
The book for January is At the Water’s Edge by Sara Gruen.
SPECIAL EVENT! BPL Presidential Search Listening Session
Thursday, January 21,6:30pm
Share your thoughts on the qualities you believe the next leader of the BPL should possess in an open and conversational forum. Can’t attend? Tweet comments to @bplboston or @jpalfrey or email [email protected].
Rozzie Reads Poetry: Featured Poets and Open Mic
Thursday, January 21,7pm
Note Location: Roslindale House Community Room, 120 Poplar Street, Roslindale
Street parking on Hawthorne and Poplar streets, in unnumbered spaces, and at rear of building.
Open Mic follows readings by featured poets Susan Nisenbaum Becker and Alan Albert.
NEW! Money Talks: Helping Your Children Make Smart Financial Choices.
Saturday, January 23,10-11am
Parents can learn tips and conversation starters when talking with children about managing money at this presentation by Richard Impert of New York Life Insurance Company.
Afternoon Movies: Last Days in Vietnam
Thursday, January 28,2pm
Join us for this PBS documentary directed by Rory Kennedy.
COMING! Children’s Painting Program
Coming in February: 3 Session painting class for children ages 9-12 starting Tuesday, February 22 3:45-5:15pm and continuing on Tuesdays.Register at the Circulation Desk.
Free Online Courses available to BPL Patrons
Enroll in online accounting, personal finance, creative writing and other classes with your BPL card. All classes run 6 weeks with new sessions starting each month. Visit Gale Courses to learn more.
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