Michael Arnowitt, renowned pianist, will present his talk/concert entitled The Music of Poetry, at Roxbury Union Congregational Church, on Thursday, June 24, 2010 at 7 pm. This free event is co-sponsored by the library and the church, with refreshments to follow at the library.

Senator Bill Doyle will present his movie, Life in Washington County, at the library on Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 7 pm. After the showing, he will be happy to answer questions and discuss the film. Refreshments served at this free event.

Roxbury Roots Kids’ Summer Garden and Reading Program meets every Friday, 9-1, from July 2 through August 20th at the Roxbury Village School. It promises to provide ‘a summer of gardening, reading, growing, sharing, cooking and eating healthy, local foods’. Sign children ages 6-12 up NOW to participate in some or all of these fun FREE sessions by filling out registration forms available at the library. For more information, email: daniellepipher@gmail.com or call 802-498-8030.

NEW CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOKS:

As a result of receiving two grants this spring, the children of Roxbury have received over 75 new books, and two beautiful display units for better viewing of the books. A matching grant from The Libri Foundation netted 27 wonderful books ranging from classics like The House in the Night (Susan Swanson) to a biography of Jacques Cousteau, Manfish, by Jennifer Berne to an entertaining tale, Skunkdog (Emily Jenkins). These books have been flying off the shelves and going home with our youngest readers. Another 50 or so wonderful books were purchased with a Winnie Belle Learned grant, which also provided the display units built by local craftsman Clarence Baker. Parents, bring your kids in to see all these great new books and enjoy how much easier it is to find a book of choice. We are open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. With summer coming up, you and your children will need good books to read!

BOOK SALE ON JULY 3rd as part of Roxbury’s Independence Day Activities:

If you’re coming to watch the parade, eat the chicken barbeque, enjoy music and games, or shop at the church rummage sale, please stop in at the library’s book sale at the Roxbury Community Hall from 10-2. There will be many great titles for you to choose from!

Calling all kids entering grades K-5! Come to the Brown Public Library this summer and “Make a Splash”! We’ve planned an exciting series of programs exploring water through science, art, games, and books. We’ll make rain sticks, build boats, launch rockets, do some fun experiments, read books, sing songs, enjoy a presentation on ocean animals by Steve Amos, and more! Programs take place on Thursdays July 1, 8, 15, and 22 from 1:30 -3:00. Then, on July 30, families are invited to our “beach party” on the library lawn from 5:30-7:00. Come to as many sessions as you can!

Volunteers are needed!! Come help out and participate if you are going into grade 6 through adult. Sixth graders are also invited to share their wonderful NES science fair projects on July 8.

Registration forms for both participants and volunteers are available at the library or by calling 485-4621 by June 25. Participants will also receive a chance to win $1,000 toward a college education from Vermont Student Assistance Corporation.

Let’s see how many books we can read this summer and still get wet!