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The Challenge to Democracy in 2024. And the Hope.
An Evening with The Washington Post’s E.J. Dionne Jr.
When: Monday, September 30, 2024 | 6:30 PM 
Where: Lyndon Pilot School
20 Mt. Vernon Street
West Roxbury, MA 02132
FREE | ALL WELCOME | SIGNED BOOKS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
Join the Friends of the West Roxbury Library for an engaging evening with E.J. Dionne Jr., renowned Washington Post columnist and author of 100% Democracy: The Case for Universal Voting. In the context of the upcoming U.S. presidential election, Dionne will discuss how expanding voter participation can reshape our political landscape and strengthen democracy. Don’t miss this chance to hear his expert analysis and vision for a more inclusive electoral process. Q&A to follow and signed copies of his latest book will be available for purchase onsite.
Order Dionne’s latest book “100% Democracy: The Case for Universal Voting” ahead of the event.
Pre-orders close Sept. 21.
Order at Rozzie Bound Co-op: https://rozziebound.com/search/100%25%20democracy
Read more about the speaker and his latest book>
Quilt Show | October 4 & 5, 2024
The Proper Bostonian Quilters invite you to a Quilt Show at the West Roxbury Branch Library.
Friday, Oct. 4, 9:00am – 4:30pm
Saturday, Oct. 5, 9am – 1:00pm
Used Book Sale! October 26 & 28, 2024
Saturday, Oct. 26, 9am – 1:00pm
Monday, Oct. 28, 12 – 7:30pm
Browse hundreds of titles and stock up. Books are $1, unless marked otherwise.
Fiction | Mystery | Romance | Children’s | Biography | History | Nonfiction
President Obama extends support for American librarians in open letter.
Read his letter as posted on the American Library Association website: President Obama Extends Support to American Librarians in an Open Letter | News and Press Center (ala.org)