January 2018 Library News & Events
All programs take place at the Roslindale Branch Library and are free of charge unless noted otherwise. The library will be closed on Monday, January 1 for New Year's Day and Monday, January 15 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day. Call the branch at 617-323-2343 for more information. Learn more at friendsofroslindalelibrary.org.
Revisiting Invisible Man
Saturdays, January 6, 20 & 27, 9:15 am - 11 am
This famous novel speaks to us in new ways 65 years after its spectacular debut! Ralph Ellison’s innovative exploration of race, identity, the meaning of freedom and political ideologies will spark new conversations about what it was meant to be “an American” and what it means now. Join us for a three-week series of book discussions!
Schedule:
January 6-- Identity and Race/Jazz and Freedom
January 20-- Ideology and Lies/Examining setting-- The meaning of Harlem
January 27-- Projecting meaning onto “Invisible Man”—Then and Now
We will be discussing chapters 1-5 during the first meeting. The discussions will be led by local educator Josh Frank. The Friends purchased limited copies of the book which can be borrowed now from the Roslindale Library on a first come, first served basis.
Imagine and Move
Saturday, January 6, 10:30 am -11:30 pm
Bring your kids for some music and dancing at the Roslindale Library. For Ages 2 and Up.
Computer Literacy Drop-In Clinic
Monday, January 8, 12 pm - 1 pm
The Friends are offering free basic computer literacy support for those who need help with Microsoft Word, Excel or Powerpoint, email and Internet issues, social media, basic computer hardware and software Issues, and how to download BPL content onto your device. Bring your computer (if you have one) and questions for quick advice!
Rozzie Read Poetry Discussion
Tuesday, January 9, 7 pm - 9 pm
We will have a discussion about Li-Young Lee's book of poems, Beyond My Eyes.
Special Event: Teen Art Workshops with Michelle Brooks
Wednesdays, January 17- February 28, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Exploring Multimedia Drawing. Special Teen Program for students in Grades 6-12. This program is funded through the Fidelity/Pozen Foundation. Supplies are limited. Register at the Circulation Desk.
Still Life in Pastels - January 17
Block Printing - January 24
Portrait in Charcoal - January 31
Van Gogh's Trees in Brown Ink - February 7
Logo Designs - February 14
Watercolor & Oil Pastel Spring Trees - February 28
Adult Book Discussion
Thursday, January 18, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
We will be discussing I Will Always Write Back: How One Letter Changed Two Lives by Caitlin Alifirenka, Liz Welch, and Martin Ganda Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk. Refreshments will be served and newcomers are always welcome.
Rozzie Reads Poetry Open Mic
Thursday, January 25, 7 pm, Roslindale House
Featured poets: Molly Bennett and Paul Hostovsky
Exhibit: Irving Middle School Art Exhibit: Sculptures in Relief
For more information about this and other upcoming Race and Inclusion events, go to friendsofroslindalelibrary.org/inclusion.
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