July 2019 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 Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Call the branch at 617-323-2343 for more information. Learn more at friendsofroslindalelibrary.org.
Say Goodbye and Thanks To Paula Wiktorowicz!
Our children's librarian Paula Wiktorowicz will be retiring on August 16. She has been with our branch since 1981! We plan on throwing her a big retirement party as part of our daylong library farewell celebrations on Saturday, August 3, 9 am - 2 pm. We are also collecting any old photos or memories you have had with Paula over the years that we can share at the party and in our memory book for her. Maybe you remember coming to the library as a child or bringing your children and participated in story time or a craft activity with Paula. Save the date, plan to come to our party and send any photos or written memories and words of gratitude you would like to share with Paula before she leaves at [email protected] or hand deliver them to the head librarian Becky Manos at the library.
In the meantime, we did our own "exit interview" with Paula recently where she reflected on her service to the library and the Roslindale community.
Closing For Renovation
The Roslindale Branch will officially close for renovation on Friday, September 13 at 5 PM. Museum passes, holds, and other items will be transferred to the West Roxbury Branch. The branch will be closed for approximately two years. We will send more information about this in subsequent emails.
Cymbeline Discussion
Thursday, July 11, 6:30 - 7:45 PM
In preparation for the rare opportunity to see Shakespeare's mysterious and magical Cymbeline, produced by Shakespeare on the Common, we will explore the complexities of this late romance with local educator John Galton.
This is a play by William Shakespeare set in Ancient Britain and based on legends that formed part of the Matter of Britain concerning the early Celtic British King Cunobeline.
Visit us at the Roslindale Village Farmer's Market
Saturdays, July 27 & August 10
9 AM - 1:30 PM
Adams Park
Visit us at our table to buy books, as well as learn more about our community library initiative and the library's upcoming renovation.
Knit/Crochet Circle
Wednesdays, 1:30-3 PM
Come to the library to craft and have a pleasant conversation with your neighbors in this weekly drop-in social group. All levels of skill are welcome.
Rozzie Reads Poetry Discussion Group
Tuesday, July 16, 7 PM
Roslindale House, 120 Poplar St
Led by Dorothy Derifield. We will be discussing Bastards of the Reagan Era by Reginald Dwayne Betts.
Adult Book Discussion
Thursday, July 18, 1:30-2:30 PM
We will be discussing The Leavers by Lisa Lo. Newcomers welcome. Enjoy refreshments. Meet new friends. We will continue to meet throughout July and August on the third Thursday of the month at 1:30 PM. Starting in September we will meet at the Roslindale House on the third Thursday of the month at a new time, 12:30 PM.
Summer Reading Program for Kids and Teens
Do you have what it takes to be a Champion of Reading? How many activities can you complete before summer is over? Our Summer Reading Program starts on Monday, July 1 and ends on Monday, August 26. Please register your child and pick up activity sheets at the Roslindale Branch Library Children's Room or Circulation Desk. Both children and teens can participate.
Read Your Way To Fenway Contest
Did you know that you could enter to win tickets to see the Red Sox play at Fenway? All you have to do is write a brief description of a book you’ve read this summer. Who are the characters, what happens in the story, and what did you like about it? Children and teens ages 5-17 read a minimum of three books for a chance to win tickets to watch the Red Sox play at Fenway Park on Sunday, August 18. Essays are due at any BPL location by August 1. Winners, accompanied to the game by a parent or guardian, receive three Red Sox tickets and a Red Sox t-shirt, hat, backpack, and vouchers for food at Fenway Park.
Champions of Reading Adult Book Bingo!
Get some reading done while winning bingo prizes from the BPL this summer. All you have to do is pick up a bingo card at the Roslindale branch or online. Then, fill in your Bingo Card with what you read, did, or discovered between Monday, July 1, 2019, and Sunday, September 1, 2019. Drop your completed card off at any BPL location or send a picture of the card to [email protected] by end of day on Saturday, September 7. All are welcome to participate, but only Boston Public Library cardholders (including eCards) ages 18 and up are eligible to win a prize. If you do not have a library card, sign up for one at the circulation desk.
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