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
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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
Trunk or Treat is a way for communities like Roxbury, where homes are far apart to allow local kids to trick or treat, see each other’s costumes and play games in a safe environment without a long walk or car ride. Everyone will meet at Roxbury Village School, decorate their cars and come in costume. There will be a costume parade and games. Please bring a non-perishable food item as admission to support the Roxbury Food Shelf and register with the RFL prior to the event! Contact the RFL or message us for more info! Please share this with your Roxbury friends!
