News & Announcements

• Lynda.com is now available for all Roxbury patrons!

  

  The Roxbury Library now offers unlimited, on demand access to Lynda.com. Lynda.com is a premier continuing education resource respected by employers worldwide. There are over 14,000 courses in subjects ranging from Adobe Photoshop to UX Design. Brush up or dive deep into Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, InDesign, and more. Learn Ruby on Rails, C++, WordPress, and even... More

• A Christmas Carol: A Staged Radio Play—Saturday, November 23 at 1:30 PM

  

  Join us for a staged radio drama of Dickens’ classic tale, which includes period costumes, Victorian carols, fog, vintage commercials, Golden Age radio equipment and extensive sound effects. This program caters to adults but is suitable for children ages 10 and older. Register here or call 973-584-2400.  read more ...

• HOLIDAY COOKIE DECORATING – THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 10:30AM – 12:30PM

  

  Professional cake and cookie decorator Jennifer Wallace will demonstrate cookie decorating using royal icing and wet on wet techniques.  Participants will go home with a box of cookies they have decorated themselves! Space is limited and your spot is guaranteed with your online registration and payment of $5 materials fee.  No prior experience necessary. Online... More

• QI GONG/CHAIR YOGA – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 12PM – 1PM

  

  Chair Yoga can lessen the impact of chronic illnesses and pain, as well as calm and relax, leading to a greater feeling of happiness and well-being.  Qi Gong improves heart health and stimulates natural energy.No prior experience necessary.  Wear comfortable clothing. Instructor – Steve Guttman of Mind Body Dynamics, Parsippany. There is a $5 fee payable... More

• PARENTING: DANGEROUS DECIBELS – MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 6:30PM

  

  Learn about medical conditions, loud, unsafe toys/streaming devices which can impact your child’s hearing from licensed private practice audiologist Doris A. Rapisardi, MAS-CCC-A, Lic. #149, from StyleTone Hearing Care LLC. This workshop, led by local audiologist Doris Rapisardi, will explore everything a parent/caregiver needs to know about a child’s... More

• WHAT’S ALL THE HOOPLA?- TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10 AT 11:30AM OR 6PM

  

  Library Director Radwa Ali will demystify how to check out eBooks and eAudiobooks, or stream movies and music on digital apps Hoopla and CloudLibrary. In addition to eBooks and eAudiobooks, there are even magazines and comic books, and we make it easy for you to access our digital collection from your smart phone or tablet.  Our research databases, available... More