Unless noted otherwise, all programs are free of charge and in person at the Roslindale Branch. Learn more at friendsofroslindalelibrary.org.
Roslindale Branch Is Open!
Branch Hours
The Roslindale Branch is open Mondays - Wednesdays 10 AM - 6 PM; Thursdays 12 PM - 8 PM; Fridays 9 AM - 5 PM; and Saturdays 9 AM - 5 PM.
BPL Jobs
Do you need a job? The Boston Public Library is hiring system-wide. They have MANY positions that need to be filled. The sooner we fill the vacancies, the sooner we can look forward to a second late night, faster building repairs, and a less stressed staff!
https://www.bpl.org/jobs-at-the-bpl/
Thanks, Holly!
Holly Guran, founder and coordinator of Rozzie Reads Poetry, was recently thanked for her work as she handed over the reins to Maureen McElroy. Others pictured helping coordinate the program are Mary McCusker, Steve Babcock, Dorothy Derifield, and Vivienne Shalom.
Branch Hours
The Roslindale Branch is open Mondays - Wednesdays 10 AM - 6 PM; Thursdays 12 PM - 8 PM; Fridays 9 AM - 5 PM; and Saturdays 9 AM - 5 PM.
BPL Jobs
Do you need a job? The Boston Public Library is hiring system-wide. They have MANY positions that need to be filled. The sooner we fill the vacancies, the sooner we can look forward to a second late night, faster building repairs, and a less stressed staff!
https://www.bpl.org/jobs-at-the-bpl/
Summer Reading!
The Adult Summer Reading Program is open to all BPL patrons! The webpage bpl.org/bingo is live now, and bingo cards can be downloaded and printed from there.
See us at the Farmers Market!
The Friends will sell books at the Roslindale Village Farmer's Market in Adams Park this year on July 13, August 10, and September 14. Drop by to browse or chat!
July Events
Teen Upcycling Sewing Program
Monday, July 8, 1 – 2 PM
Have you ever wanted to design your own clothes? Well, now, you can! You will learn how to redesign your old clothes to make them look new! You will also learn how to measure for fit, make patterns, cut fabrics, and use a variety of hand-sewing skills. Come create with us! Artist Nahdra Ra will lead the 60-minute program. Registration is not required.
July Book Discussion Club: James (2024) Percival Everett
Wednesday, July 10, 11 AM – 12 PM
Thursday, July 11, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Select one date to attend. Email [email protected] to join.
Scrabble Club
Thursday, July 11, 6 – 7:30 PM
Saturday, July 13, 1 – 3:30 PM
Join our Scrabble club! Players of all levels are welcome. If you have a board to bring along, that would be great (but it’s not a requirement). For ages 18 and up. Registration is not required. If you have any questions, contact Doug Sondak at [email protected].
Cribbage Club
Wednesdays, July 10 & 24 at 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Join us to play this unique and addictive card game. Players score points by collecting different combinations of cards, and the score is kept by putting small pegs in holes in a board. Players of all levels are welcome. Registration is not required.
Free Legal Clinics for Immigration Assistance
Thursday, July 11, 3 – 7 PM
Rian Immigrant Center’s expert legal staff and pro bono attorneys will offer free, drop-in legal consultations for immigrants. Translators will be present to assist. (Please note that attorneys cannot review or fill out forms.) Registration is not required.
VITA Free Tax Preparation
Saturdays, July 13 & 27 and August 10 & 24
(2nd and 4th Saturday of the month through October 2024)
10 AM – 1 PM
VITA (Volunteer Income Tax assistance) will be at the Roslindale Branch Library with free drop-off tax assistance.
Taxpayers must show the Social Security cards and IDs of all adult individuals on the tax return. VITA does not prepare taxes for visa holders and states only forms. VITA will prepare only the tax years 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. The taxpayer will mail tax returns for the years 2020 and 2021 to the IRS and State.
- Taxpayers will leave income documents for tax preparation.
- All documents will be returned when the taxpayer returns to pick up the completed Federal and State tax forms on the following service day. The completed tax return forms can also be emailed to the taxpayer for approval.
- Household income limit is $70,000
For more information, contact VITA by telephone/Text at 617-838-8089 (leave a message) or email at [email protected]. Registration is not required.
Family Story Time with Miss Celeste Ages 0-5
Saturday, June 13 and 27, 10:30 AM
Join Roslindale Children’s Librarian, Miss Celeste, for stories, rhymes, finger plays, and other activities to support early literacy. This program is best for ages 0-5.
Fixit Healthcare Documentary Screening and Discussion
Saturday, July 13, 3 – 4:30 PM
Join us for a screening of the 2017 58-minute documentary Fix It—Healthcare at the Tipping Point. The film takes an in-depth look into how the United States healthcare system negatively affects our nation’s health. More than forty voices advocate for reform, including activists, health policy experts, economists, physicians, nurses, patients, business, and labor leaders. Registration is not required.
Introduction to William Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale
Thursday, July 18, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Get ready for Commonwealth Shakespeare Company’s free performances of William Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale on Boston Common from July 16 – August 4 by introducing us to the play. One of Shakespeare’s later plays, The Winter’s Tale, includes murderous passions, man-eating bears, princes and princesses in disguise, death by drowning and by grief, oracles, betrayal, and unexpected joy. Yet the play, which draws much of its power from Greek myth, is grounded in the everyday. Registration is not required.
Teen Cooking Vibes
Wednesday, July 17, 1 – 2 PM
Ready to Eat? You will learn how to prepare various quick, yummy, & healthy dishes on a small budget. Learn safe cutting techniques, cooking skills, and a variety of healthy on-the-go meals. Roll up your sleeves and get your taste buds ready! Chef and artist Nahdra Ra will lead this program. You don't need to register.
Mah Jongg Club
Thursday, July 18, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Play the American-style variant of this tile-based game that originated in China and requires skill, strategy, and calculation. Players with knowledge of the game are preferred, but it is a friendly group, and beginners are welcome. Email [email protected] to register.
John Garfield Film Series with Professor Barry Marshall
Fallen Sparrow
Monday, July 15, 2 – 4:00 PM
We Were Strangers
Monday, July 22, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Art Show Opening Reception
Thursday, July 25 at 5:00 – 7:00 pm
The Webster Clubhouse Art Show will feature work from ten clubhouse members. It will open on Monday, July 15, with a reception scheduled for July 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. The show will close on Saturday, August 24.
Teen Character Design Workshop
Saturday, July 27, 12:45 – 2:15 PM
Hosted by local graphic artist and animator Myranda V. Peterson, this workshop is designed to help teens bring their original characters to life by focusing on the intricate details of their faces. Through step-by-step guidance, teens will learn techniques to create expressive eyes, realistic or stylized noses, and captivating mouths, infusing their characters with personality and depth in the semi-realistic or manga style.
Rozzie Reads Poetry & Open Mic
Thursday, September 19, 7 PM
Roslindale House, 120 Poplar St
Featured readers: Will C, Holly Guran
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