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
“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
The RFL Board of Trustees has organized another fantastic fundraiser raffle for you to bid upon. Winners will be drawn at the end of the book sale on July 3rd at at the community center. Winners do not need to be present to win their prize. Any questions, please contact the RFL.
Tickets are $5 each, or 5 tickets for $20
Prizes with Winners are:
Tickets are available at:
The last few months have been confusing for our community as we grapple with the rapidly changing demands the spread of coronavirus and national civil unrest has brought to us. It is no different at the library. Throughout this time we have been preparing for the time to get the public back inside the building. We are excited to announce the reopening of the RFL building to the public following the RFL COVID-19_Response_Plan (link above). Please know that the decision was not taken lightly and that the safety of our patrons, staff, community, and the collection itself were forefront in our mind throughout the decision making process.
As we hear about spikes in infections around the country I know this announcement may surprise some of you, we understand. Please know that we are implementing a phased reopening that will safely meet all the safety requirements outlined in Vermont. Please stay in touch with us and let us know what is working for you and how we can improve the model outlined in the RFL COVID-19_Response_Plan. Your input will be invaluable as we navigate this situation we all find ourselves in.
ACCESS to LIBRARY SERVICES DURING THE PANDEMIC:
Free lending library – We will be setting up a free lending library on the porch of the library (when weather allows) for people to select books from without checking them out. Feel free to pick one up at your convenience!
Book returns – We welcome patrons to return books through the book return box if you are healthy and able. All materials are quarantined for 7 days before being checked back into the circulation system.
Wifi – Wifi will stay on and patrons can use our wifi from outside the building 24/7 (no password required). Have you noticed the “Roxbury Hot Spot” network in town? That’s us, we just haven’t merged the names of the old and newly expanded networks yet.
Downloadable Materials – If you have already set up an account through the Roxbury Free Library with the Listen Up Vermont (LUV), you can check out ebooks and audio books through https://gmlc.overdrive.com/ If you haven’t, please contact us and we will help you get setup. You can also get free ebooks at https://www.gutenberg.org/.
Universal Class – More than 500 online classes available for free with your library account
Vermont Online Library – Fantastic databases on a wide-spectrum of topics
Learning Express – A powerful online platform to help prep for professional exams, job advancement, and more
COMMUNICATION:
Our COVID-19 post here contains our most up to date information about operations at the RFL during the closure. Please call or email, we are here for you.
Be well, stay entertained and informed.
In earnest,
RFL Staff
The following links provide helpful information and resources regarding COVID-19:
● Vermont Department of Health Resources
● What you need to know-COVID-19
● COVID-19 Travel Resource
● Handwashing 101 Resource