A History of Boston in 50 Artifacts - Thursday 6:30 PM

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Subject: A History of Boston in 50 Artifacts This Thursday At 6:30 PM


Joe Bagley, City of Boston Archaeologist, will make a presentation about his book,
A History of Boston in 50 Artifacts
Thursday, December 7, 6:30 PM
Roslindale Library
 

Joe Bagley, City of Boston Archaeologist, will make a presentation about his book, A History of Boston in 50 Artifacts. Read a review of the book here. He will also sign and sell copies of his book.  Packed with vivid descriptions and art, this lively history of Boston will appeal to all manner of readers, locals and visitors alike.

http://edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/article_popover.aspx?guid=53dd31a5-b3c5-41b2-a901-dd541bfc334f&ct=t(joebagley_12_05_2017)
A WINDOW INTO BOSTON, PRE-1650
North End archeological dig yields surprises
By Brian MacQuarrie Globe Staff
Boston’s city archeologist cupped a shard of a ceramic bowl in his soil-smudged palm, gazing at its delicately traced image of a yellow daisy. Created in northern Italy and brought to the New World, the artifact likely dates from before 1650.
“This is a little intimidating,’’ archeologist Joe Bagley said as he handled the pottery with care. “As far as we know, this is the oldest piece of European ceramic ever found in Boston.’’

Annual Posada Navideña
Saturday, December 16, 10:30 am - 11:30am
A true Mexican and now Roslindale tradition - the Nativity re-enactment of Joseph and Mary seeking lodging. Come dressed warm and ready to carol for “Posada” or “Shelter" around the Village accompanied by Mariachi Estrella de Boston and expect to be greeted with goodies for the children, warm tamales, champurrado (hot chocolate) and other Mexican treats at the library.

We will depart from the library at 10:30 am sharp to Adams Park and other participating businesses.  We will return to the library to end our celebration where the Friends will greet participants with books, piñatas and goodie bags for the kids. Everyone will also be able to decorate holiday ornaments with Michelle Brooks from 11 am to 12:30 pm.

See pictures from last year's event and a short video about Posada at friendsofroslindalelibrary.org/posada-navidena.

The Friends will also host a holiday book sale in the library rotunda on December 16 from 10 am - 1 pm!  We will have children’s books, recent fiction, and gift-worthy books for sale.
 

Revisiting Invisible Man
Saturdays, January 6, 20 & 27, 9:15 am - 11 am
This famous novel speaks to us in new ways 65 years after its spectacular debut!  Ralph Ellison’s innovative exploration of race, identity, the meaning of freedom and political ideologies will spark new conversations about what it means to be “American” and what it means now. Join us for a three-week series of book discussions!

Schedule:

January 6 - Identity and Race/Jazz and Freedom
January 20 - Ideology and Lies/Examining setting - The meaning of Harlem
January 27 - Projecting meaning onto “Invisible Man”—Then and Now

The discussions will be led by local educator Josh Frank.  The Friends purchased limited copies of the book which can be borrowed soon from the Roslindale Library on a first come, first served basis.  Please sign up for the series at the circulation desk or call (617) 323-2343.

More Information: friendsofroslindalelibrary.org/inclusion.

Our mailing address is:
Friends of Roslindale Library
4246 Washington St.
Roslindale, MA 02131