July 2016 Library News & 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, July 4 in honor of Independence Day.  Learn more at friendsofroslindalelibrary.org.

Summer Book Sales
The Friends will be hosting book sales at the Roslindale Village Farmers Market on July 23 and August 20, and a sidewalk sale in front of the library on September 10, all from 9AM to 1PM.

Traveling Tidepools
Wednesday, July 6, 2PM
Educators from the New England Aquarium will bring hermit crabs, snails, clams, oysters, sea stars and more for families to see and touch.

Bibliocycle comes to Roslindale
Saturday, July 9, 10AM-Noon, Adams Park
Boston Public Library partnered with Boston Bikes to create the Bibliocycle – a bike and book trailer – to take to farmer’s markets, fairs, and other community events throughout the city. Massachusetts residents can sign up for a Boston Public Library card, borrow books, see demonstrations of the library’s digital resources, and more when the Bibliocycle visits.

Central Library Grand Reopening
Saturday, July 9, 10:30AM, Central Library, 700 Boylston St
The Central Library will reopen to the public with a ribbon cutting by Mayor Walsh and new BPL President David Leonard. The grand reopening will celebrate the completion of the second and final phase of renovations to the Johnson building constructed in 1972.

Author Talk with Hannah Burr
Thursday, July 14, 6:30PM
Hannah Burr is a contemporary artist and author of two books.  She will be discussing her latest book, Help me [  ], do the thing.

Historic New England
Wednesday, July 20, 11AM
Children will learn about the history of New England’s sports teams!

Adult Book Discussion
Thursday, July 21, 1:30PM-2:30PM 
We will be reading The Vacationers by Emma Straub. Books are available at the circulation desk. Newcomers are welcome and refreshments will be served.

Third Thursday Reading Series
Thursday, July 21, 6PM-7:30PM 
Theater group Office of War Information will read a selection of plays.  For more information: officeofwarinformation.com.

Summer Arts and Crafts
Wednesday, July 27, 10:30AM
“Sports in Sand” for kids ages 5 and older will be led by Michele Brooks.  Please call the children’s librarian to register.

Vascular Health
Friday, July 29, 10:30AM
Painful Varicose Veins?  Join Dr. Noah Rosen for a presentation with a free visual screening following. An information session for those suffering with Varicose Veins, Spider Veins, itching and burning, skin discoloration, ulcers and blood clots, difficulty walking long distances, heaviness and swelling. For more information: USAVeinClinics.com

Summer Reading Club
Tuesdays, June 28-August 2, 10:30AM
“On Your Mark, Get Set…Read!” Ages 6 and older will enjoy activities, reading, reporting on books, and crafts.  Please call the children’s librarian to register. Children who are not able to attend Tuesday sessions may also participate.

Read Your Way to Fenway Essay Contest
Children and teens can read three books for a chance to win three tickets to watch the Red Sox play at Fenway Park on Sunday, August 28.  Participants must read at least three books, write a brief essay about their favorite book and submit the essay to any Boston Public Library location by Monday, August 1.  For more information: bpl.org/summer

Teen Summer Reading
Teens ages 12-18: You can earn a badge for every book you read, review you write, quiz you take and library program you attend.  If you earn 30 or more badges, you will be entered into a drawing to win one of six grand prizes sponsored by the City-Wide Friends.  Grand prize winners will be announced on September 5.  Go to bpl-teens-2016.bibliocommons.com to sign up.

Library Teen/Young Adult Programming
The Friends are exploring ideas for expanding programming for middle and high school students.  If you have any suggestions or ideas, please contact us.  The Roslindale Library is also conducting a neighborhood-wide survey about all library programming in general and we hope you will take a moment to fill the questionnaire out here.

Regular Children’s Programming

Preschool Movies: Mondays, 10:30AM

Toddler Time: Tuesdays, 10:30AM

Library Creative Drama: Wednesdays, 3-4PM

LEGO Club and Reading Readiness are on summer hiatus until the first week in September.

Regular Adult Programming

English Conversation Group: Thursdays, 6PM and Saturdays 9:30AM

Spanish Conversation Group: Saturdays, 11AM

Coming Soon!
Rozzie Reads Poetry
Book Discussion
We will be discussing a selection of Wallace Stevens’ poetry
August 2

Small Libraries Build Community
Attention Roslindale Business Owners:  Would you like to create a communal environment for your customers? Why not install a small library in your business! This is a great way to promote literacy and a love of reading by way of creating a free book exchange and a sense of community.  The Friends of the Roslindale Branch Library would be willing to work with businesses and organizations in Roslindale interested in installing a bookcase, no matter how big or small, and who are dedicated to managing the flow of books.  We supported the installation of libraries at the Flaherty pool, Green T Coffee House and the Roslindale Community Center.  Check out this article about how the bookcase has worked out for the Flaherty Pool. Corrine Keane, building manager of the BCYF Flaherty Pool, is pictured above standing in front of the community bookcase. For more information about bookcase installation, contact Laura Gang at [email protected].

Books of the Month
Each month we feature themed book lists grouped for adults, teenagers/young adults and children, and can be borrowed from the Roslindale Library!

Books about Early American History
Celebrate the Fourth of July this year by learning more about our country’s history.  Check out this list of books about the people and events that made America.

Books about “Summer” Reading List
Need some reading material at the beach, on vacation or staycation, on the road or anywhere else this summer? Come by the library to borrow a book! We already created a list of recommendations.  All of these books have a summer-related theme.

Quote of the Month:
Prose is architecture, not interior decoration. – Ernest Hemingway

Get Social with the Friends!
We also share information about upcoming events, photos from past events and other library news on Facebook and in our blog!

Support the Friends
All the work we do for library programming, publicity and building improvements is done with support from the community. There are many ways to support the Friends, like making a donation, becoming a Friends member and even shopping on Amazon!

Contact the Friends!
For information about the Friends, contact us.