Author Liz Kessler Visits the Roswell Library This Saturday!

Don't forget to join us this Saturday, September 4th @ 1:00 p.m. for a visit by Liz Kessler, author of Philippa Fisher's Fairy Godsister and the popular Emily Windsnap series.   This program is for ages 7-12.  Reservations began August 14th, but there is still room available.   Reservations may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.   Check out the author's cool website at www.lizkessler.co.uk.

September Highlights

The Roswell Library will be offering some fun programs this September.   In addition to the ever-popular story time programs, there will be a couple of author visits, book clubs for adults and children, a clean green workshop, a couple of classes on using library databases to help with homework and research papers, and .... Pop Art Day!   Click here to visit the Library Programs page on the Friends' website to learn more.  

Typos ... oh, my!

Apologies for typos mailed out overnight in the most recent blog post about 25 Books Every Georgian Should Read.  Mea culpa.   This blogger is going to remember to put on the ol' reading glasses before clicking "publish post."  In light of this, click the following link to visit a website devoted to funny typos:  http://www.funnytypos.com/.  Hee, hee ....

25 Books All Young Georgians Should Read

Last week, the GA Center for the Book released its list of 25 Books Every Young Georgian Should Read.  We're happy to see such a comprehensive list and thrilled to note that 5 of the authors have appeared at the Roswell Library in the last few years!  Are we spot on or what?  (Pardon our pat on our back.)  Shelia Moses, Evelyn Coleman, Carmen Deedy, and Ted Dunagan have hosted author readings at the library and Eric Litwin performed a music program.   If this isn't a good enough reason to become a member of the Friends of the Roswell Library, then we don't know what is.  Click the link above to take a look at the list!  And click here to learn more about joining the Friends of the Roswell Library - it's the best deal in town.

What Roswell's Book Clubs are Reading in September

Get your pencils ready!   Here's a list of books up for discussion in September at the Roswell Library.    Reservations are only required for the children's book clubs.   If you need a copy to read, just call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075 and the book club-loving staff will be happy to help you.

Talk It Up Book Club for Ages 9-11
Monday, September 20 @ 6:30 p.m.  We’ll discuss The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan.  Snacks will be provided.  Reservations begin August 30.

Noonday Nosh Book Club
Tuesday, September 21@ 12 noon
To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee.  We're celebrating the book's 50th anniversary!

Reading Pals Book Club for children in 2nd and 3rd grade
Tuesday, September 21 @ 4:00 p.m.  Read any Geronimo Stilton book.  We'll discuss them and do an activity related to the books.  Reservations begin August 31.

Mystery Readers' Book Club
Tuesday, September 28 @ 6:30 p.m.
The Watchman by Robert Crais

K1 Book Club doesn't meet in September, but reservations will begin September 14 for the Tuesday, October 5 discussion @ 4:00 p.m.   K1 Book Club is a book discussion group for children in kindergarten and 1st grade.  At the meeting, everyone will read a book together and do activities related to the book.  No advance preparation is needed.

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Wondering what to do this week? For the week of August 30 - September 4, you'll find a special visit by popular children's author Liz Kessler; a Won Yoga class; free ESL classes; books for sale in the lobby and in the Friends' Bookstore.

Don't forget that the library will be closed on Monday, September 6th for the Labor Day holiday.  A complete listing of fall programs for adults, teens and children is available on the Friends' website.  Click here to learn more!

E-Books and Audio Books from the Library

Did you know the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System now offers a new way to download e-books and audio books?  A valid library card will gain you access into a world of wonderful goodies via Overdrive.  Click here to visit A-FPL's information page and get your iPod or mp3 player ready!

Family Pop Art Day at the Roswell Library

Artist Michael Albert will join us to talk about pop art and his book An Artist's America.  Each child will get the chance to make their own art project at the end of the presentation! Monday, September 13 @ 4:30 p.m. Ages 6-10. Reservations begin August 25 and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Meet Carlen Heyward

Carlen Heyward, cousin of author Du Bose Heyward, will present a reading and book-signing of the children's book The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes.  Saturday, August 28 @ 11:00 a.m.  This program is for ages 5 and up.

What's Happening at Fox Tales Book Shoppe?

Well, not to be outdone and always anxious to blow our own horn, the Friends are tickled to notice some interesting comparisons between us and the folks up in Woodstock.  Just so happens that Ted Dunagan, author of the popular teen novel Watermelon Man, will be at Fox Tales in September.  Been there, done that. Mr. Dunagan visited Roswell in 2009!  And, this September, author Liz Kessler will visit the Roswell Library and Fox Tales.  Hmmmmm.....  Great minds think alike.  Click here to visit Fox Tales' website to learn more.

Upcoming Book Festivals

Mark your calendars!  The AJC Decatur Book Festival is just around the corner, September 3rd - 5th.  As always, they have a great line-up of authors and entertainment.  Click here to learn more.

And if that's not enough to whet your appetite, the MJCCA Book Festival will be held in November.  This will be their 19th year of providing great authors and great discussions in the metro Atlanta area.  Festival dates are November  6th - 20th, 2010.  The MJCCA folks are top-drawer, as we say here in the South.   Wondering what MJCCA stands for?  It's the ever-fabulous Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta.  Click this link for an inside peek. 

Thank You, Book Sale Volunteers!

A thousand and one THANKS to the volunteers who helped set up, staff and clean up during our End of Summer Book Sale! Your time and hard work is much appreciated by your fellow-Friends' members, the library staff, and the community!

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Wondering what to do this week? For the week of August 23 - August 28, you'll find free computer classes; the Mystery Readers' Book Club reading The Professional by the late, great Robert B. Parker;  a Won Yoga class; free ESL classes; books for sale in the lobby and in the Friends' Book Corner.

To learn more about these great programs (and many more), visit the Friends of the Roswell Library's website for a complete list.  Or, just scroll through our blog and you'll find lots of info.

Book Sale Photos

Check out some photos recently posted on our Facebook page showing what goes on behind the scenes as we get ready for the book sale. At first, the meeting room is empty, then volunteers bring in tons of books and the hard work of setting up begins. MANY THANKS to the folks who worked tirelessly all day long (in a hot meeting room) on Thursday to sort, price, organize, reorganize, shift, move, stack, shelve and arrange thousands of books!

Friends' End of Summer Book Sale!

It's here!  After your Saturday morning coffee, head over to the Roswell Library for the Friends of the Roswell Library's End of the Summer Book Sale on Saturday, August 21st from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The sale will feature a collection of history books, cookbooks and gardening books as well as current hardback novels priced at $1.00 and $2.00 each.   As always, the paperbacks and children’s books will be big sellers!

During the year, the Friends collect many books through the donations of our generous citizens. These books are sold on a regular basis at our bookstore off the Roswell Library lobby and at our scheduled book sales throughout the year.  All donations are tax deductible.

The Roswell Library is located at 115 Norcross Street in the heart of beautiful Roswell. For more information visit our website at http://www.forl.net/.  If you need directions, please call the library at 770-640-3075.

Author Joseph Gatins' Book Now Available as an E-Book

Local author Joseph Gatins' book We Were Dancing on a Volcano:  Bloodlines and Fault Lines of a Star-Crossed Atlanta Family: 1849 - 1989 is now available as an e-book!  Mr. Gatins visited the Roswell Library this past July as part of our Atlanta Authors Series.  He charmed the audience with tales of his family and some choice tidbits of Atlanta history.  To learn more, visit his blog at http://josephgatins.blogspot.com/

Free Computer Classes at the Roswell Library

Don't forget!!  The Roswell Library is offering free computer classes next week. All classes are free and open to the public, but reservations are required. You can make a reservation by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Laptop Lessons: eBooks/Audiobooks with Overdrive
Monday, August 23 @ 6:00 p.m.
Learn all about the new process for downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks, as well as downloading the required software and getting your account set up. You must bring your own wireless-compatible laptop AND your library card.

Introduction to Computers
Tuesday, August 24th @ 10:00 a.m.
Learn how to get around on the Internet.

Laptop Lesson: Word 2007 Basics
Wednesday, August 25th @ 6:00 p.m.
Please bring your personal laptop from home and learn the basics to using Word 2007.  You must already have Word 2007 installed on your laptop.

Introduction to the Internet
Thursday, August 26th @ 10:00 a.m.
Learn the basics of using Internet-based e-mail and create your own Yahoo account.

Research Recall - Library Resources You Can Use!

Start using your brain cells again and take this crash course on using library resources for school projects!  Tuesday, September 7th @ 4:00 pm. This program is for ages 12-18. Reservations are required and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Atlanta Author Series Presents Phillip DePoy

Join us at the Roswell Library on Saturday, September 18th @ 2:00 p.m. for a visit by noted southern author Phillip DePoy.  Mr. DePoy is the author of The King James Conspiracy and more.  Visit his website at http://www.phillipdepoy.com/.

Early Voting at the Roswell Library in Late October

The Roswell Library will once again serve as an early voting location for Fulton County in late October.  Details are still being finalized, but the library is currently rescheduling regularly scheduled programs normally held during the last two weeks of October.  This will include our popular story times.

Keep an eye on our Blog and Facebook pages.  We will announce the exact dates as soon as we know them.  In the meantime, if you've already picked up the fall flyer for children's programs, please stop by and pick up a revised one!  Several dates have been changed.  As always, if you have any questions, please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.  Thank you!

Author Liz Kessler Visits the Roswell Library

Join us on Saturday, September 4th @ 1:00 p.m. for a visit by Liz Kessler, author of Philippa Fisher's Fairy Godsister and the popular Emily Windsnap series.  This program is for ages 7-12. Reservations begin August 14th and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Check out the author's cool website at www.lizkessler.co.uk.

Upcoming Events at the Carter Center Library

Check out the upcoming events and activities at the Carter Center.  You'll find lots of exciting programs, including an exhibit about young, brave women who changed the course of history titled Freedom's Sisters.  Click here to learn more.

One Week Until the Mystery Readers' Book Club

You have just one week to finish up the August selection:  The Professional by Robert B. Parker.   If you need a copy to read before next Tuesday evening, just call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.  We look forward to seeing you on August 24th @ 6:30 p.m.

This Week @ the Roswell Library

One week of summer left for Fulton County Schools! What better way to spend the time than at the Roswell Library? For the week of August 16 - August 22, you'll find a free Spanish classes for kids (featuring art, music, games and stories); Noonday Nosh Book Club discussing The Help by Kathryn Stockett;  free ESL classes; and as usual, books for sale in the lobby and in the Friends' Bookstore.

Don't forget about our End of Sumer Book Sale! There will be a Preview Party for members on Friday, August 20th from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. New members are welcome to join at the door. The Regular Book Sale hours will be Saturday, August 21st from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

To learn more about any of our programs, visit the Friends of the Roswell Library's website for a complete list. Or, just scroll through our blog and you'll find lots of info.

Fall Story Time Schedule

Mark your calendars!  Story times at the Roswell Library will return in late September.  Here's a list of programs and times.  Please remember that the programs at Roswell are very popular and attendance is on a first come, first served basis.

Bouncing Babies Story Time
Mondays, September 20 – December 13.  10:30 a.m.
Bouncing Babies is a program for infants from birth to age one and their caregiver. No reservations required.  There will not be programs on October 11, October 18, October 25 or November 22.

Story Time for 4’s and 5’s
Mondays, September 20 – December 13.   4:00 p.m.
Story time for 4’s and 5’s is an independent story time experience that children attend without a caregiver.  Day care providers are asked to remain with their group. No reservations required.   There will not be programs on October 11, October 18, October 25 or November 22.

Walking One-ders Story Time
Wednesdays, September 22 – December 15.  10:30 a.m.
Walking One-ders is a program for one year olds who are walking and their caregiver. No reservations required.  There will not be programs on October 13, October 20, October 27 or November 24.

Terrific Twos and Threes Story Time
Wednesdays, September 22 – December 15.  11:30 a.m.
Terrific Twos is a program for two and three-year-olds and a caregiver. No reservations required. There will not be programs on October 13, October 20, October 27 or November 24.

Don't forget! Free Spanish Classes for Kids

Don't forget!  The Roswell Library and LangoKids are offering one-time-only Spanish classes for children.   Classes will consist of stories, music and more!  Join us next Monday for a little language fun.  Spaces are still available.  Call the library at 770-640-3075 to make a reservation for your niños.

Ages 18 months - 2 years
Monday, August 16th @ 10:15 a.m.

Ages 3 - 5
Monday, August 16th @ 11:15 a.m.

Phllip DePoy ... Coming Soon!

The AJC gave local playwright Phillip Depoy's new play, Stealing Dixie, a great review in Monday's paper.  Click here to take a look and learn where you can buy tickets.   Performances are held at the Theatre in the Square in Marietta.

After you get a good dose of Southern charm, head over to the Roswell Library on Saturday, September 18th @ 2:00 p.m. for a visit by Mr. DePoy.  Not only is he a successful playwright, but he's a best-selling mystery novelist!

Be sure to mark your calendars for the November 13th visit by Amanda Gable, author of The Confederate General Rides North.  Wait a minute ....  Isn't Stealing Dixie about the Great Locomotive Race, involving the Confederate General?   Hmmmm ... just sayin' ....

One Week Until Noonday Nosh Book Club

You have just one week left to read the August Noonday Nosh Book Club selection, The Help by Kathryn Stockett.  Did you like it?  Did it strike a chord with you?  Did it make you sad?   Bring your thoughts and opinions with you and join in what is sure to be a lively discussion.   To learn more, visit the author's website at http://www.kathrynstockett.com/.

If you need a copy to read before next Tuesday, please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.  See you on the 17th @ noon.

Children's Programs at the Roswell Library

The Children's Department now has free copies of their fall program guide available!  You can stop by the Children's Department at any time and pick one up.  Or, you can view the program listings online at the Friends' website.  You will be delighted by the wide variety of exciting programs for all ages.

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Wondering what to do this week? For the week of August 9 - August 15, you'll find a free Spanish class for ages 6 - 9 (featuring art, music, games and stories);  free ESL classes; and as usual, books for sale in the lobby and in the Friends' Bookstore. Library staff are finalizing plans for fall programs and those will be announced soon.

Don't forget to mark your calendars for our End of Summer Book Sale in August. There will be a Preview Party for members on Friday, August 20th from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. New members are welcome to join at the door. The Regular Book Sale hours will be Saturday, August 21st from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

To learn more about any of our programs, visit the Friends of the Roswell Library's website for a complete list. Or, just scroll through our blog and you'll find lots of info.

Free Computer Classes at the Roswell Library

The Roswell Library is offering free computer classes this month.  All classes are free and open to the public, but reservations are required. You can make a reservation by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Introduction to Computers
Tuesday, August 24th @ 10:00 a.m.
Learn how to get around on the Internet.

Laptop Lesson: Word 2007 Basics
Wednesday, August 25th @ 6:00 p.m.
Please bring your personal laptop from home and learn the basics to using Word 2007.  You must already have Word 2007 installed on your laptop.

Introduction to the Internet
Thursday, August 26th @ 10:00 a.m.
Learn the basics of using Internet-based e-mail and create your own Yahoo account.

Upcoming Author Visits to the Roswell Library

The Atlanta Author Series has some exciting author visits planned for this fall.  Both programs will be held in the meeting room at the Roswell Library.

Phillip DePoy
Saturday, September 18th @ 2:00 p.m. Author of The King James Conspiracy and more. Visit his website by clicking on the link above.

Amanda Gable
Saturday, November 13th @ 2:00 p.m.
Author of The Confederate General Rides North, recently named one of the 25 Books Every Georgian Should Read by the Georgia Center for the Book. Visit her website by clicking the link above.

Upcoming Teen Programs

A couple of exciting teen programs have just been announced! Whether teens are looking to polish their study skills or their ... um ... love lives, the Roswell Library is here to help. Reservations for both programs are required and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Research Recall
Tuesday, September 7. 4:00 p.m.
Start using your brain cells again and take this crash course on using library resources for school projects. Ages 12-18.  Reservations are required.

How Not to Date a Jerk or Jerkette
Saturday, October 2. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
A 5 hour workshop for teens that teaches how to find and maintain healthy relationships. Lunch is provided. Ages 13-21. Reservations are required.

Book Club Selections for August

August ... a time to relax from all the summer craziness and a time to gear up for school.   And, a time to continue power-reading!  Here are the selections for our book clubs this August:

Noonday Nosh Book Club: August 17th @ 12 noon
The Help by Kathryn Stockett

Mystery Readers' Book Club: August 24th @ 6:30 p.m.
The Professional by Robert B. Parker 

If you'd like to check out a copy from the Roswell Library, just call  770-640-3075 and ask for the Reference Desk.  They usually keep a few extra copies on hand for those who want to attend the book clubs and they'll be happy to set one aside for you.