All are invited to join in a discussion of the memoir, Taste, by Stanley Tucci at the Roxbury Free Library tonight.
The RFL has multiple copies of this book available to checkout.
?’s: librarian@roxburyfreelibrary.org or 485-6860
No RSVP Required
Roxbury Free Library Board of Trustee's Meeting May 11, 2023 at 17:00 Physical Meeting location: Roxbury Free Library Virtual Meeting location: Zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5980212288 Meeting ID: 598 021 2288 or dial in at 1 301 715 8592 US
Roxbury Free Library Mission Statement: Our mission is to develop and nourish the spirit and imagination of all individuals in our community to enrich their knowledge and understanding. We will provide free access to library services, programs, resources, and information. Our vision is to keep our library relevant in a complex world.
| 1.0 | 17:00 | Call to Order |
| 2.0 | 17:01 | Additions/Postponements of Agenda Items |
| 3.0 | 17:05 | Consent Agenda |
| 3.1 | Review of Minutes of 04/13/2023 meeting | |
| 3.2 | Review of Treasurer’s report | |
| 3.3 | Review of Library Director’s report | |
| 4.0 | 17:15 | Additions to agenda |
| 5.0 | 17:20 | Audience |
| 6.0 | Old business | |
| 6.1 | 17:25 | Discussion of facilities projects at the RFL (West stairs and Exterior lighting) |
| 6.2 | 17:40 | Global Policy update (pronouns) |
| 7.0 | New business | |
| 7.1 | 17:50 | Prepare for upcoming fundraisers (Book and Bake Sale on July 4th; Farmer’s market). |
| 8.0 | Future Meetings | |
| 8.1 | 18:05 | Next regular board meeting 06/08/2023 |
| 9.0 | 18:06 | Adjournment |
“A remarkable portrait of a remarkable life… How do grief and language shape us? Using both a poet’s and filmmaker’s tools, Jacobson expertly weaves each of these threads in Ruth Stone’s story, creating a documentary that beautifully manages to remember, to elegize, and to ultimately sing.”–Tyler Meier, The Poetry Center, University of Arizona
Film Running Time: 77 Minutes
Ruth Stone was a promising young poet, living an idyllic life with her beloved husband Walter Stone, a poet and professor when he died unexpectedly by suicide in 1959. Already a published poet with one book out at the time of Walter’s death, Ruth found a way to continue writing while raising her three young daughters and teaching at various universities around the country as an itinerant poet. Nora Jacobson chronicles Stone’s heroic life story as a poet, mother, and teacher in a 76-minute film that leavesits viewers inspired, enlightened, entertained, and uplifted. A visually compelling film as well, enhanced with animation by Ruth’s granddaughter Bianca Stone and rare archival footage, it captures the rural grist of Stone’s heroic career, leaving no question as to why she has become both a Vermont and national treasure.
–Chard DeNiord, Vermont Poet Laureate
?’s: librarian@roxburyfreelibrary.orgy or 485-6860
No RSVP Required
It’s that time of the year again, grab some great “new to you books” on your way to Green Up Roxbury.
When: May 6, 2023, 10 AM to 3 PM
Where: Roxbury Community Center
Join us at the Roxbury Community Center as we host the annual RFL Green Up Day Book Sale on Sat. May 6th.
Donations are being accepted at the Community Center the afternoon and evening of the 5th. Can’t make it but want to donate some books – feel free to leave materials on the porch that evening or the morning of the 6th.
Please note, the following items will not be accepted: magazines, encyclopedias, text books, VHS tapes. What great finds will you leave with?
During the book sale you will also be able to purchase tickets for the RFL fundraiser raffle that will be drawn in July. Tickets are also available for sale at the RFL during open hours. Raffle details are below.
Raffle tickets are $5 each, or 5 for $20.
Raffle prizes include:
-A selection of beef from Flint Brook Farm;
-a round of golf at the Northfield Country Club;
gift cards to:
-Bear Pond Books,
-The Roxbury General Store, and
-Frazier’s Greenhouse.
?’s: librarian@roxburyfreelibrary.orgy or 485-6860
YOU CANNOT DIG A NEW WELL BY DIGGING AN OLD WELL DEEPER. THE CASE FOR
REIMAGINING EQUITY AND INCLUSION IN VERMONT.
CURTISS REED, JR. IS A CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER IN VERMONT AND A CHAMPION OF EQUITY AND
INCLUSION WHO HAS DEDICATED HIS CAREER TO SERVICE, ADVOCACY, AND FIGHTING FOR THE
RIGHTS OF ALL VERMONTERS. REED IS PRESIDENT AND CEO OF CRJ CONSULTING GROUP, L3C,
A RESOURCE THAT PROVIDES VERMONT ORGANIZATIONS IN EVERY SECTOR, FROM BUSINESSES
AND GOVERNMENT TO EDUCATION, WITH ASSISTANCE REGARDING ISSUES OF INCLUSION,
DIVERSITY, AND EQUITY UNDER THE MONIKER OF VERMONT PARTNERSHIP FOR FAIRNESS AND
DIVERSITY. HE LEADS NUMEROUS STATEWIDE INITIATIVES INCLUDING THE VERMONT AFRICAN
AMERICAN HERITAGE TRAIL, VERMONT VISION FOR A MULTICULTURAL FUTURE INITIATIVE AND I
AM A VERMONTER.
MR. REED LIVES IN BRATTLEBORO VT. AND HAS BEEN AWARDED NUMEROUS AWARDS AND
HONORARY DEGREES FOR HIS WORK STRENGTHENING VERMONT AS AN INCLUSIVE AND
EQUITABLE DESTINATION FOR ALL.
?’s: librarian@roxburyfreelibrary.org or 485-6860
No RSVP Required
Roxbury Free Library Board of Trustee's Meeting April 13, 2023 at 17:00 Physical Meeting location: Roxbury Free Library Virtual Meeting location: Zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5980212288 Meeting ID: 598 021 2288 or dial in at 1 301 715 8592 US
Roxbury Free Library Mission Statement: Our mission is to develop and nourish the spirit and imagination of all individuals in our community to enrich their knowledge and understanding. We will provide free access to library services, programs, resources, and information. Our vision is to keep our library relevant in a complex world.
| 1.0 | 17:00 | Call to Order |
| 2.0 | 17:01 | Additions/Postponements of Agenda Items |
| 3.0 | 17:05 | Consent Agenda |
| 3.1 | Review of Minutes of 03/09/2023 meeting | |
| 3.2 | Review of Treasurer’s report | |
| 3.3 | Review of Library Director’s report | |
| 4.0 | 17:15 | Additions to agenda |
| 5.0 | 17:20 | Audience |
| 6.0 | Old business | |
| 6.1 | 17:25 | Discussion of facilities projects at the RFL (West stairs and Exterior lighting) |
| 7.0 | New business | |
| 7.1 | 17:35 | Discuss Green Up Day Book Sale & Raffle fundraiser (farmer’s market) |
| 7.2 | 17:45 | Discuss BYLA003-By Laws |
| 8.0 | Future Meetings | |
| 8.1 | 18:00 | Next regular board meeting 04/13/2023 |
| 9.0 | 18:05 | Adjournment |
Roxbury Free Library Board of Trustee's Meeting March 9, 2023 at 17:00 Physical Meeting location: Roxbury Free Library Virtual Meeting location: Zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5980212288 Meeting ID: 598 021 2288 or dial in at 1 301 715 8592 US
Roxbury Free Library Mission Statement: Our mission is to develop and nourish the spirit and imagination of all individuals in our community to enrich their knowledge and understanding. We will provide free access to library services, programs, resources, and information. Our vision is to keep our library relevant in a complex world.
| 1.0 | 17:00 | Call to Order |
| 1.1 | Appoint Board Officers | |
| 2.0 | 17:01 | Additions/Postponements of Agenda Items |
| 3.0 | 17:05 | Consent Agenda |
| 3.1 | Review of Minutes of 02/09/2023 meeting | |
| 3.2 | Review of Treasurer’s report | |
| 3.3 | Review of Library Director’s report | |
| 4.0 | 17:15 | Additions to agenda |
| 5.0 | 17:20 | Audience |
| 6.0 | Old business | |
| 6.1 | None | |
| 7.0 | New business | |
| 7.1 | 17:25 | Confirm board member contact preferences |
| 7.2 | 17:30 | Designate 2023 board meeting warning locations |
| 7.3 | 17:40 | Determine 2023 board meeting calendar |
| 8.0 | Future Meetings | |
| 8.1 | 17:45 | Next regular board meeting 04/13/2023 |
| 9.0 | 17:50 | Adjournment |
Roxbury Free Library Board of Trustee's Meeting February 9, 2023 at 17:00 Physical Meeting location: Roxbury Free Library Virtual Meeting location: Zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5980212288 Meeting ID: 598 021 2288 or dial in at 1 301 715 8592 US
Roxbury Free Library Mission Statement: Our mission is to develop and nourish the spirit and imagination of all individuals in our community to enrich their knowledge and understanding. We will provide free access to library services, programs, resources, and information. Our vision is to keep our library relevant in a complex world.
| 1.0 | 17:00 | Call to Order |
| 2.0 | 17:01 | Additions/Postponements of Agenda Items |
| 3.0 | 17:05 | Consent Agenda |
| 3.1 | Review of Minutes of 01/12/2023 meeting | |
| 3.2 | Review of Treasurer’s report | |
| 3.3 | Review of Library Director’s report | |
| 4.0 | 17:15 | Additions to agenda |
| 5.0 | 17:20 | Audience |
| 6.0 | Old business | |
| 6.1 | 17:25 | Patron postcard drawing and prize |
| 7.0 | New business | |
| 7.1 | 18:15 | Discussion of Raffle Fundraiser |
| 7.2 | 18:30 | Discussion of Town meeting 2023 plans (in-person) |
| 8.0 | Future Meetings | |
| 8.1 | 18:45 | Next regular board meeting 03/09/2023 |
| 9.0 | 18:50 | Adjournment |