Pride & Juneteenth
Celebrate with events & activities at the Library!
Take Home Crafts for Kids
Throughout June
Friday, June 05: 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Roxbury Public Library - Large Meeting Room
Rating: Not Rated (Mature Themes|Some Strong Language|Smoking|Brief Sexual References)
Runtime: 1hr 43min
Genre(s): Drama, Comedy
In 1970, a gruff New Brunswick plumber travels to Toronto to bail out his estranged gay brother jailed for public indecency. Reluctantly driving home together per their mother's wish, their tense reunion tests their sibling bond.
Movie: Selma - (Juneteenth Film Festival)
Wednesday, June 10: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Roxbury Public Library - Large Meeting Room
Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 128 minutes
Genre(s): Drama, History
After seeking the help of President Lyndon B. Johnson & being refused, Dr. King, Jr. & other civil rights leaders led marches from Selma to the Capitol building in Montgomery in March 1965.
Movie: Meko - (Juneteenth Film Festival)
Friday, June 12: 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Roxbury Public Library - Large Meeting Room
Rating: Unrated
Runtime: 1hr 2min
Genre(s): Documentary
A story about climate change, human displacement, resilience, hope, and connectivity to the planet.
Proud & Free: A Pride and Juneteenth Celebration - for All Generations
Friday, June 12: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Roxbury Public Library
Celebrate with crafts, activities, and a picture book reading for all ages, followed by an interview with Walter Naegle and movie screening of "Rustin," (recommended for teens and adults).
Tuesday, June 16: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Roxbury Public Library - Large Meeting Room
Who knew? The author of How to Talk About Race lives in Kenvil. Erin shares key points from her book, including truths white people must acknowledge before engaging on race/racism w/ a Black person.
Juneteenth Interactive Drum Circle -- Celebrating Freedom - West African Drum, Dance & Song Performance
Thursday, June 18: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Roxbury Public Library - Large Meeting Room
Experience the healing rhythms, dances & songs of West Africa. Lara Gonzalez/Marafanyi Drum, Dance & Song leads an interactive exploration of music, movement, culture & history! All ages welcome!
Movie: Mama! - (Juneteenth Film Festival)
Friday, June 19: 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Roxbury Public Library - Large Meeting Room
Rating: Unrated
Runtime: 1hr 20min
Genre(s): Documentary
Three mothers find strength in each other as they fight for accountability for their fallen sons in Minnesota, the national hotbed for the Black Lives Matter movement.
** DISCLAIMER: This film contains emotionally intense subject matter, including themes of grief, loss, and real-life tragedy, which some viewers may find distressing. **
Movie: Fatherhood - (Juneteenth Film Festival)
Wednesday, June 24: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Roxbury Public Library - Large Meeting Room
Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 109 Minutes
Genre(s): Comedy, Drama
Matt (Kevin Hart) struggles to raise his daughter after he suddenly becomes a single father when his wife dies just a day after giving birth to her.
Thursday, June 25: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Roxbury Public Library - Teen Room
Age group: Teens
Celebrate Pride Month with a beaded safety pin craft!
Movie: All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt - (Juneteenth Film Festival)
Friday, June 26: 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Roxbury Public Library - Large Meeting Room
Rating: PG (Brief Sensuality|Thematic Content)
Runtime: 1hr 32min
Genre(s): Drama
A lyrical, decades-spanning exploration across a woman's life in Mississippi, the feature debut from award-winning poet, photographer and filmmaker Raven Jackson is a haunting and richly layered portrait, a beautiful ode to the generations of people and places that shape us.
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