March 2017 Library News and 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. Learn more at friendsofroslindalelibrary.org.
Yarn and Craft Book Sale
Come buy some of the best yarn in Boston in our annual fundraiser. Our guest speaker this year is Diane Ivey of Lady Dye Yarns! New this year: we will be hosting free drop-in knitting lessons for those who need help with their projects Friday and Saturday during sale hours.
Thursday, March 2 Opening Night
5 pm Preview Sale
7-8 pm Keynote Speaker: Diane Ivey
8-9 pm Reception
Friday, March 3 – Sale Hours 10 am – 4 pm
Saturday, March 4 – Sale Hours 10 am – 1 pm
For more information, visit the yarn sale’s webpage.
Book Discussion: Spectacle
Thursday, March 30, 6:30 pm
We will be discussing a new book about a disturbing, little-known event that happened in 1904 to Ota Benga, a young black boy who was put on display in the Bronx Zoo’s monkey cage. We will discuss how this incident still affects race relations today, namely its connection to mass incarceration and excessive school expulsions of black males. The Friends purchased a limited number of copies of this book which patrons can borrow on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information on this and other events in our Race and Inclusion series, go to friendsofroslindalelibrary.org/inclusion.
Memoir Writing Workshop with Naomi Lomba-Gomes
Thursdays, March 16, 23, 30 & April 6, 13, 20, 6 pm – 7:30 pm
You don’t have to be famous to write your memoir! If you’re 19 or 90, chances are you have a story to tell. In this workshop, you will learn to write about your unique life experiences for yourself, as a legacy for your family, or for publication. You will learn to go beyond the descriptive and use creative details to get the reader’s attention while developing your own writing style. We will focus on individual strengths and explore each person’s unique writing style. Please bring a pen and notebook to the first meeting.
Reserve Now: Fiber Arts-Eliot School
March and April, Fridays, 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm
For children ages 7-12. The Eliot School fiber arts program teaches students the basics of working with wool, cotton, thread, yarn, felt, and more. Projects may include rugs, potholders, ornaments, or simple keepsakes made through weaving, sewing, tying, or gluing. Students learn about history, different cultures, and creativity before making the projects. This program will run for 7 weeks and has limited seating.
Reading Readiness for Ages 3-5
Fridays, starting March 10, 10:30 am
Resilience & Resistance Film Series
Saturdays, March 11 & 25, Roslindale Congregational Church, 6:30 pm
Films that explore authoritarianism, nationalism, and attacks on core democratic values will be shown, including Good Night and Good Luck (March 11) and Die Welle/The Wave (March 25), followed by discussions. Suggested donation: $5. Co-sponsored by the Friends.
Adult Book Discussion
Thursday, March 16, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
We will discuss We Never Asked For Wings by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. Refreshments will be provided and newcomers are always welcome.
Rozzie Reads Poetry Open Mic
Thursday, March 23, 7 pm, Roslindale House
Carolyn Gregory and David Surette are the featured poets.
Rozzie Reads Poetry Discussion
Tuesday, March 28, 7 pm, Roslindale House
Send (and bring) 2 poems you’re fond of for discussion.
Regular Children’s Programming
Preschool Movies
Mondays, 10:30 am
Toddler Time
Tuesdays, 10:30 am
Library Creative Drama
Tuesdays, 4 pm
Homework Assistance
Mondays – Thursdays, 3:30pm – 5:30pm
LEGO Club
Thursdays, 4pm-5pm
Regular Adult Programming
English Conversation Group
Thursdays, 6 pm
Spanish Conversation Group
Saturdays, 11 am
Coming Soon!
Honoring
Poets of Color
April 27
Annual
Book Sale
May 11 – 13
Supplemental Information about Nonviolent Intervention
We had a great turnout for our nonviolent intervention workshop on February 23.If you missed it, we uploaded the handouts from the workshop on bystander intervention onto our website, along with photos from the event.
BPL President’s Message on Inclusion
President David Leonard wrote a message recently about the Boston Public Library’s commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and access.
“Each day when we open our doors we pledge to offer our communities reading and literacy services, stimulating and relevant programs, welcoming spaces, access to information and technology, and engagement with our cultural heritage.”
Read his full message here.
Book Sale and Call for Donations
The Friends’ Annual Book Sale is May 11-13, 2017 and we are looking forward to sharing a fresh inventory with the community! If your spring cleaning finds you with books to donate, March and April are great months to bring them to the library.
Here’s what we would like: recent fiction, non-fiction and children’s books in good condition. Here’s what we cannot use: encyclopedias, musty books, out-of-date travel guides, and manuals. Please drop off books at the library during business hours. Also, we sell books all the time in our “Daily Sales” section in the library rotunda. Stop by to buy a book today!
Mayor’s Call For Poetry Submissions
Attention poets: Mayor Walsh recently announced an open call for poetry submissions to be exhibited on the walls of Boston City Hall beginning in late April. Once a year, the Boston Poet Laureate selects 30 poems submitted by Boston’s literary community through this open call. Please click here for the application form. The deadline to apply is March 20, 2017.
Volunteers Wanted
We are looking for volunteers for a number of Friends’ and library programming, including staff and sorters for our upcoming yarn and book sales, and new members for our decoration, renovation, and race and inclusion committees. Please view the job descriptions on VolunteerMatch. If you are interested in any of the positions, contact us at [email protected].
Also, our partner, the Boston Debate League, is also looking for volunteers for its upcoming tournaments.Read about these opportunities on their website.
Books of the Month
Each month we feature themed booklists grouped for adults, teenagers/young adults, and children, and can be borrowed from the Roslindale Library!
Books about “First Ladies”
In honor of Women’s History Month, we have compiled a list of books celebrating first achievements by women that broke gender barriers and have led to major cultural shifts.
Books about Irish Heritage
St. Patrick’s Day is almost here, and we are celebrating Irish literary traditions. Check out this booklist that features literature either written by well-known Irish authors and/or about the Irish experience.
Words of Wisdom
We as women should shine light on our accomplishments and not feel egotistical when we do. It is a way to let the world know that we as women can accomplish great things. – Dorothy Huerta
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!
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