Summer Kick-off! Ice Cream Social
June 18, 3-5 p.m.
Children must be accompanied by an adult, ages 3+
Community Room in West Roxbury Library
Celebrate the start of summer with children’s activities and free ice cream! Learn more about the Boston Pubic Library summer reading activities and events and congratulate our local school-age children on all their hard work this past school year. Best for ages 3+. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
James Roosevelt, Jr., Grandson of FDR, Discusses the Importance of the New Deal
Sept. 29, time TBD
Community Room in West Roxbury Library
A Cambridge-based attorney and former chief executive of insurer Tufts Health Plan, Jim Roosevelt will discuss the series of transformative programs and reforms introduced by his grandfather President Franklin Delano Roosevelt between 1933 and 1939 to address the economic devastation of the Great Depression. Rooted in the belief that government intervention was essential to restore stability, the New Deal focused on what Roosevelt termed the “Three Rs”: relief for the unemployed and poor, recovery of the economy to normal levels, and reform of the financial system to prevent a repeat depression.
Mystery Author Lisa Scottoline, in Conversation with NPR book critic Maureen Corrigan
Oct. 6, time TBD
Lyndon Pilot School, 20 Mt Vernon St., West Roxbury
Lisa Scottoline is a #1 Bestselling Author, The New York Times bestselling author and Edgar award-winning author of 36 novels, including her latest work, The Unraveling of Julia, which is available July 15, 2025. Her kindle exclusive book, Pigeon Tony’s Last Stand: A Rosato and DiNunzio Short Story, was nominated for a Macavity Awards Best Mystery Short Story, 2024. She will be joined by NPR book critic Maureen Corrigan.
Annual Meet & Greet
Nov. 17, time TBD
Community Room in West Roxbury Library
Join us for our annual Meet & Greet party, a free event open to all current and prospective members! Connect with fellow library supporters, enjoy light refreshments, and learn how you can get more involved in supporting our library community.
At this informal gathering, you’ll have the opportunity to:
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Discover our various committees and how they contribute to our mission
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Explore 2026 volunteer opportunities
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Renew your membership for the upcoming year
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Ask questions, share ideas, and meet like-minded book lovers!
Have an idea for an event that would benefit our community? Email us at Friends@FriendsoftheWRLibrary.org