Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Infant Massage

Infant massage helps with healthy development and growth.   Natasha C. Reaver, DC, CACCP, CNMT will lead this 90 minute introductory class for mothers or fathers and their infants.   Friday, October 8 @ 10:30 a.m.

Please bring 2 baby blankets, or a mat, and 1 towel with you.   This class is limited to 12 mothers or fathers and their infants that are not yet walking.   Due to the nature of the program, please do not bring older children.   Reservations begin October 1 and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Out of the Box Art Studio

Calling all artists!   Join us on Wednesday, October 20 @ 4:00 p.m. for a fun art class for ages 6 - 10.   Out of the Box Art Studio will lead a class doing a watercolor leaf collage with diffusing.    Limit: 15 participants.    Reservations begin September 29 and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Saturday, September 25, 2010

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Wondering what to do this week?   For the week of September 27 - October 2, you'll find the Mystery Readers' Book Club reading The Watchman by Robert Crais;   regular story time programs;   a Clean Green! environmental workshop sponsored by the City of Roswell;   a special program for teens on dating and creating healthy relationships;   free ESL classes;   and books for sale in the lobby and in the Friends' Bookstore.

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.

Banned Books Week 2010 - Celebrate the Freedom to Read

Where would we be without books like To Kill a Mockingbird, Beloved or The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?  We would be a much poorer nation.  Classic works and contemporary novels are challenged all the time.  Banned Books Week starts today and continues through October 2nd.  To learn more, here are a couple of websites you might want to visit:  bannedbooksweek.org and the American Library Association's page on Banned Books Week.

Friday, September 24, 2010

Free Blood Pressure Testing

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Go Green and Clean Green!

Join us at the Roswell Library on Wednesday, September 29 @ 6:00 p.m. for a special workshop taught by City of Roswell Environment Education Specialist Laura Aikens.   Learn how to make environmentally safe cleaning products, often with ingredients from your own home.   Reservations are required and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Early Voting in Fulton County


The Roswell Library will serve as a polling location for early voting in Fulton County between October 18 - October 29, 2010 - Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.  There is no Saturday voting except on Family Voting Day, October 23.

Any registered Fulton County voter may vote early - it doesn't matter where in the county you live.  Thanks to computers, once you are logged in, the ballot will include local elections that pertain only to your area or neighborhood.

If you need to vote before October 18, you can vote early at other locations in the county.   Click the following link to view all of the early voting locations, including dates and times:  Vote Early!   For general voting information, please visit the county's Registration and Elections website:  www.fultoncountyga.gov/registration-elections.

Monday, September 20, 2010

One Week Until the Mystery Readers' Book Club

You have one week left to finish up this month's selection:  The Watchman by Robert Crais.  Bring your thoughts and opinions to the sure-to-be-lively discussion next Tuesday, September 28th @ 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Oy vey!

There are simply no excuses for sloppy proofreading.   My apologies.

Saturday, September 18, 2010

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Well, this coming week will be an exciting and busy one at the Roswell Library!   The week of September 20th brings the return of our popular story time programs for children;   the Noonday Nosh Book Club reading and discussing To Kill a Mockingbird;   the Talk It Up Book Club for ages 9 - 11 reading and discussing The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan;   the Reading Pals Book Club for 2nd and 3rd graders reading and talking about books from the popular Geronimo Stilton series;   a special class for elementary school-age students on using library databases to help with homework projects;   a Won Yoga class;   free ESL classes;   and books for sale in the lobby and the Friends' Bookstore!  

For more information about these and many other exciting programs at the busy Roswell Library, please visit our website at www.forl.net.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Introduction to Databases for Ages 7 - 12

Does your student have a paper or research project due?   The library system's databases can help!   There is a huge wealth of information available for free - just at your fingertips.   This informative class will help your kids learn which databases are the most useful and how to use them.  Join us on Thursday, September 23 @ 4:30 p.m.   Ages 7 - 12. 

Reservations began September 2 and there are still a few spots open.    Please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075 to make a reservation.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Story Time Schedule for this Fall

Mark your calendars! Story Times at the Roswell Library will return next week! 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 are 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 are 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 are 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 are required. There will not be programs on October 13, October 20, October 27 or November 24.

AAUW Book Fair is Coming Up!

We think our very own book sales are the best deals in town, but we are delighted to pass along information about other great sales.   AAUW (American Association of University Women) will have its 51st Book Fair September 28 - October 3 at Perimeter Mall.   Highlights include a special Preview Night for $10.00 per person September 28th from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.   

Regular Book Fair Hours:

Wednesday, September 29 - Saturday, October 2
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 3
12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (all books half price)

After you've shopped the AAUW sale and ordered new bookcases for your home, stop by the Friends' bookstore to finish filling up those shelves!

Ken Follett @ the Carter Center

Attention Ken Follett fans!  The author will be at the Jimmy Carter Library in two weeks.  Click here to visit the Carter Center online to learn more.

Seniors Enriched Living Classes

The Friends and the Roswell Library are holding some "Lunch 'n Learn" classes featuring local books and authors at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Alpharetta.  Click the link to see a list of programs, times, and events:  SEL Lunch 'n Learn.  Or just read about it below!

Local Authors Course/Seniors Enriched Living
September - November, 2010
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
535 Rucker Road, Alpharetta, GA  30009

September 16 @ 1:15 p.m.
James Taylor,  host of FGTV’s Writers-in-Focus program and a librarian at the Central Library, will talk about the 25 Books All Georgians Should Read

September 23 @ 1:15 p.m.
Book discussion of Katherine Stockett’s best-selling novel The Help, led by Jane Swift and Janice Tedford.

September 30 @ 1:15 p.m.
Local author Karen White will discuss On Folly Beach and her other novels.

October 7 @ 1:15 p.m.
Morgan Rodgers, Assistant Director of Recreation and Parks with the City of Roswell, will discuss his new book One Line Management.

October 14 @ 1:15 p.m.
Sara Miller, a librarian at the Roswell Branch, will discuss Civil War books.

October 21 @ 1:15 p.m.
Joseph Gatins will discuss his book We Were Dancing on a Volcano: Bloodlines and Fault Lines of a Star-Crossed Atlanta Family, 1849-1989.

November 4 @ 1:15 p.m.
Local author Renea Winchester will discuss her new book In the Garden With Billy:  Lessons About Life, Love, and Tomatoes.

These programs are sponsored by the Roswell Library, a branch of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System and the Friends of the Roswell Library.   Programs will be led by Lu Conti, Manager of the Roswell Library, and Janice Tedford, President of the Friends of the Roswell Library.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Reminder: Atlanta Author Series Presents Phillip DePoy

Don't forget to join us at the Roswell Library this Saturday, September 18th @ 2:00 p.m. for a visit by noted southern author Phillip DePoy.    In case you're wondering, here's a little background info.   He was born in 1950 in Illinois (a very good state, indeed).   When he was 6 years old, his family moved to Atlanta.   His brother, Scott, is an Atlanta actor and his wife, Lee Nowell, is an actress and a playwright.

Which brings us to the next bit of info we're going to share with you.   Mr. DePoy is the former Artistic Director of Theatrical Outlet.   His plays include Stealing Dixie (recently performed in Marietta), Appalachian Christmas Homecoming, and more.   His novels include a series about Flap Tucker, another one about Fever Devilin, and a host of others.  His newest book is The King James Conspiracy

If you want to know more, you'll just have to ask him yourself.  We hope to see you there!

One Week Until Noonday Nosh

You have just one week left to finish the wonderful, fabulous selection for September:  To Kill a Mockingbird  by Harper Lee.   If you need a copy to read before next Tuesday, just call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075 and they'll be glad to find a copy for you (and maybe even the Gregory Peck movie, too).   In the meantime, think about this novel, how powerful it was when first published and how that power resonates today.   Bring your thoughts - and your Harper Lee stories! - to the meeting September 21st @ 12 noon.

Monday, September 13, 2010

Karin Slaughter Loves Libraries

Hats off to mystery author Karin Slaughter for the moving essay she wrote for the AJC.  Sunday's Op-Ed section featured her essay about libraries - how important they are to her and how important they are to everyone else.  Click here to read Fight For Libraries As You Do Freedom and give some thought to her words.  Thank you, Karin Slaughter!!

Saturday, September 11, 2010

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Wondering what to do this week?   For the week of September 13 - September 19, you'll find a special program for kids called "Family Pop Art Day" featuring artist Michael Albert; an exciting author program featuring the ever-popular Phillip DePoy;  a Won Yoga class;   free ESL classes;   books for sale in the lobby and in the Friends' Bookstore.

For information about these programs and other exciting activities, please visit the Friends' website at www.forl.net.

Thursday, September 9, 2010

How Not to Date a Jerk or Jerkette

Isn't that an intriguing program title???   Let's explain:   this is a five hour workshop for teens that will teach them (boys and girls/young men and women ages 13 - 21) how to find and maintain healthy relationships.   Lunch is provided.   Saturday, October 2 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.    Reservations are required and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Book Clubs for Children @ the Roswell Library

Are you looking for a book club for your child?   Look no further - the Roswell Library has you covered!  The Children's Department will offer its popular book clubs again this fall.   A list of clubs, ages and reading requirements is below.   Reservations are required and are accepted according to the registration dates listed.  Please call the library at 770-640-3075 if you have any questions.

K1 Book Club
Tuesdays, October 5, November 2, and December 7.   4:00 p.m.
K1 Book Club is a book discussion group for children in kindergarten and 1st grade.   At the meeting, we will read a book together and do activities related to the book.   No advance preparation is needed.   Grades K and 1.   Reservations begin September 14, October 12, and November 16.  

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.
  • Tuesday, October 19.  4:00 p.m.  Read any Secrets of Droon book.  We'll discuss them and do an activity related to the books.  Reservations begin September 28.
  • Tuesday, November 16.  4:00 p.m.  Read any My Weird School book.  We'll discuss them and do an activity related to the books.  Reservations begin October 26.
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.
  • Monday, October 18.  6:30 p.m.  We’ll discuss Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix.    Snacks will be provided.   Reservations begin September 27.
  • Monday, November 15.  6:30 p.m.  We’ll discuss The Book of Three by Lloyd Alexander.   Snacks will be provided.   Reservations begin October 25.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

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!  

Some of Mr. Albert's artwork is already on display in the Children's Department.  Stop by and take a look and be sure to join us next Monday, September 13 @ 4:30 p.m.   Ages 6-10.   Reservations began August 25 and are still available!  Just call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075 to reserve a spot for your budding artist.

Outcasts United ... in the news ... again!

Today's AJC features a great article on how colleges are adopting the "Freshman Reads" programs by requiring all incoming freshman to read and discuss the same book.  Just so happens that GA State, Kennesaw State, and Agnes Scott are all reading the 2010 Roswell Reads selection Outcasts United by Warren St. John!  Click here to read the article.  And remember, if you were a Roswell Reads fan, you could say "been there, done that."

Monday, September 6, 2010

The Friends' September Newsletter is Online

The September issue of our newsletter is now online!  Click here to visit the Newsletters page on the Friends' website.  You'll see links to current and past issues - explore them all.  In the current issue, you'll learn about the fantastic summer at the Roswell Library, the successful August book sale, and more!

Saturday, September 4, 2010

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Wondering what to do this week?  For the week of September 6 - September 12, you'll find the library closed on Monday, September 6th for the Labor Day holiday;  a special program for teens on how to use the library's databases for homework and research projects;  a Won Yoga class;  free ESL classes;  books for sale in the lobby and in the Friends' Bookstore.

Don't forget to join us on Saturday, September 18th @ 2:00 p.m. for a special visit by noted local author Phillip DePoy!   For information about the Friends, library programs and other tidbits of useful information, visit the Friends' website at www.forl.net.   Click here to learn more!

Friday, September 3, 2010

Reminder: Atlanta Author Series Presents Phillip DePoy

Be sure to 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/.

Introduction to Databases for Kids

Do you have a paper or research project due?   The library system's databases can help!  This informative class will help you learn which databases are the most useful and how to use them.  Join us on Thursday, September 23 @ 4:30 p.m.   Ages 7 - 12.   Reservations begin September 2 and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Go Green and Clean Green!

Join us at the Roswell Library on Wednesday, September 29 @ 6:00 p.m. for a special workshop taught by City of Roswell Environment Education Specialist Laura Aikens.   Learn how to make environmentally safe cleaning products, often with ingredients from your own home.   Reservations are required and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Research Recall for Teens

Attention teens and tweens!  Start using your brain cells again and take this crash course on using a wide range of library resources for school projects.  Tuesday, September 7 @ 4:00 pm.   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.