French Conversation

Wednesday, June 1st
3:30pm

Join us for an hour of French conversation with Isabel. We’ll be meeting outside if the weather is nice. In the Diebold Reading Room if there’s “la pluie.”

This will be a casual gathering for those that wish to practice their french, whether you’ve been speaking for years or are just learning.

Storytime

Mondays at 11:30am
June 6th - July 25th

Stories, songs, crafts and bubbles for the 5 and under crowd!
(sorry, no storytime June 20th)

Author Edward Rutherfurd

Friday, June 10th 5:30pm

The Minor Memorial Library is honored to welcome best-selling writer Edward Rutherfurd for an engaging afternoon of history and literature. This event will be held on the library lawn, or in the Community Studio in the case of rain, and followed by a reception and book signing (books will be available for purchase from Hickory Stick)

Edward Rutherfurd is the New York Times bestselling novelist of several epic novels including SARUM, a historical novel with a ten-thousand year story, set in the area around the ancient monument of Stonehenge, and Salisbury; RUSSKA, a novel of Russia; LONDON; THE FOREST, set in England’s New Forest which lies close by Sarum; two novels which cover the story of Ireland from the time just before Saint Patrick to the twentieth century; NEW YORK; and CHINA, published in 2021.

Juneteenth in Poetry

Tuesday, June 14th 6pm

@the Gunn Library

The Minor Memorial Library, Gunn Memorial Library, and the Burnham Library are pleased to welcome Poet,  Activist and Educator, Frederick-Douglass Knowles II to the Gunn Memorial Library for a poetic performance, reading and discussion that illustrates what Juneteenth is all about, why it is so important, and the significance of it being a federally recognized holiday. This is an in-person event that is free and open to the public. Registration is requested.

Computer Tips & Tricks

Wednesday, June 15th 10am

Questions about you computer, laptop, or smartphone?

Stop in to chat with Bill Chin of Software Matters, Inc.

Members of the group are also encouraged to share their tips & tricks with others so that we can learn from each other!

Summer Kick Off 

Hurlburt Park
Friday, June 17th 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Balloons, Magic, Music, Food, Dunk Tank, Ice Cream and more! Hosted by the Roxbury Recreation Commission. All Roxbury children welcome!

Sign up for the Summer Reading Program while you're there – read books, earn prizes!

1-on-1 Reading Practice

Mondays 2 - 5pm
June 20th through August 29th

By Appointment

Prevent the “Summer Slide” & practice reading aloud with Ms. Jean or Teresa.

Open to all ages.

Call the library to make your 30 minute appointment.

Garden Gathering

Wednesdays 3pm
June 22nd through August 24th

@ the Community Legacy Garden across from Booth Free School

Gather together in the Community Garden (across from Booth Free School) to weed, harvest, and say Hi to friends!

All ages welcome. Snacks will be provided.
Rain cancels event.

Steve Elci & Friends

Saturday, June 25th
11am

Dance and sing along with award-winning musician Steve Elci!

“The lyrics and images are as evocative as they are educational and, as Mom and Dad will quickly learn, the tunes are so buoyantly hooky that they appeal just as much to the older folks as the youngsters.” – Rick Koster The Day Paper, CT