Story Time Takes a Vacation

Regular story time programs will take a break between July 1st and July 16th.  The library is pleased to serve as a polling place for early voting in Fulton County, thus the meeting room will not be available for our programs.  For more information about early voting, click here.  Story time programs will resume Monday, July 19th!

Colonial Times Traveling Trunk Show

Join us at the Roswell Library on Saturday, July 31st @ 10:30 a.m. for a visit with members of the Sons of the American Revolution.  They will bring artifacts from the Revolutionary War era and a few members may even dress in uniform!  No reservations are required and this program is for children of all ages.

Atlanta Author Series Present Joseph Gatins

Atlanta history is filled with family stories that in big ways (and small) have helped make Atlanta the city it is today.

Join us on Saturday, July 17th @ 2:00 p.m. when author Joseph Gatins discusses his book We Were Dancing on a Volcano: Bloodlines and Fault Lines of a Star-Crossed Atlanta Family, 1849-1989. You'll be fascinated and mesmerized by his family!

Great Authors at the Georgia Center for the Book

Visit the GA Center for the Book's website to learn who's coming to visit. You'll find a great lineup that will satisfy readers of all genres. Look for Joshilyn Jackson, Karin Slaughter, Tony Barnhart, Melanie Sumner and more!

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Wondering what to do this week? For the week of June 28 - July 3, you'll find story time programs for babies and toddlers; special programs for children and teens (some may be full already, but call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075 to find out for sure); a Won Yoga class; free ESL classes; and books for sale in the lobby and in the Friends' Bookstore.

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.

Fun Websites

Here are a couple of fun websites:

Better World Books
Authors On The Air

Queen Glitter at the Roswell Library

We've heard that Queen Glitter LOVES to read!  And, we've also heard that, in addition to her royal duties, she's a school librarian.  Queen Glitter rocks!  Join us on Thursday, July 8th @ 10:30 a.m. for stories and a sprinkle of magic.  Ages 3-7 and a caregiver.  Reservations begin June 24th and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Wondering what to do this week? For the week of June 21 - June 27, you'll find story time programs for babies and toddlers; special programs for children and teens (some may be full already, but call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075 to find out for sure); the Mystery Readers' Book Club reading Murder in the Marais by Cara Black;  a Won Yoga class;  free ESL classes; and books for sale in the lobby and in the Friends' Bookstore.

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 Events Around Town

Check out what's happening around town in the book world.   Visit FoxTale Book Shoppe and the Jimmy Carter Library to see who's coming to visit.  Keep in mind the Joseph Gatins will stop by the Roswell Library July 17th @ 2:00 p.m. to discuss his fascinating memoir about growing up in Atlanta.  And don't forget the AJC Decatur Book Festival - it's coming up Labor Day weekend!

Author David Fulmer ... in Turkish!

One of the Friends' favorite authors and a guest last September, David Fulmer, will soon have his books published in French and Turkish. The Istanbul publisher Yakamoz Yayincilik will publish a Turkish translation of the 2009 Shamus Award nominee Mavi Kapi (that's The Blue Door in Turkish).  Also, Jass is being released in a French translation, along with the mass market paperback of Courir Apres le Diable.  C'est magnifique! It's great to know that the rest of the world can read his books in their native languages.  Visit his website at www.davidfulmer.com.

Spanish Story Time

Lingual Kids will be doing a bi-lingual story time (English and Spanish) in the 2s and 3s Story Time on June 23rd at 11:30 a.m. It will be a regular 25-30 minute story time, with books, songs and finger plays; it will just be in English AND in Spanish! No registration is required and the program is open to all 2 and 3 year olds and their parent and caregiver.

Curious Moon Puppet Theatre Presents "Fish and Ships"

Join us for a fun and entertaining show performed by the talented folks with Curious Moon Puppets.  They'll be at the Roswell Library on Thursday, July 1st @ 3:00 p.m.  This program will be a shadow puppet show featuring fish, sea horses, crabs, pirates and an octopus on an underwater adventure!  Ahoy!   Ages 3-7 and a caregiver. Reservations begin June 17th and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the library at 770-640-3075.

Book Collecting - The Joy of First Editions

Click here to read a Wall Street Journal article on the joys of book collecting.

Summer Selections for the Mystery Readers' Book Club

There have been a couple of changes to the summer line-up for the Mystery Readers' Book Club.  The current selections are as follows:

Jun. 22 - Murder in the Marais by Cara Black
Jul. 27 - Dog On It: A Chet and Bernie Mystery by Spencer Quinn
Aug. 24 - The Professional by Robert B. Parker

Ooops! New Registration Date for the Mobile Science

There was a mistake in an earlier post (that has since been corrected) listing June 15th as the registration date for the Mobile Science Zone.  OOOPS!  We apologize, but the correct registration date is June 22nd!  From the number of phone calls we've received, this is going to be a very popular program, so please call early!  The program will be held June 19th @ 2:00 p.m. and is for ages 6 - 10.

The Roswell Library opens at 10:00 a.m. and the phone number is 770-640-3075.  Thank you!

Calling Young Einsteins!

Join us on Tuesday, June 29th @ 2:00 p.m. when Ben Roy brings his Mobile Science Zone to the Roswell Library!  This is a fast paced science show with lots of exciting demonstrations.  Ages 6-10.  Reservations begin June 22nd and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.  Class size is limited to 30 children.

One Week Until the Mystery Readers' Book Club

You have one week left to finish the June selection for the Mystery Readers' Book Club!  Join us for a lively discussion of Murder in the Marais by Cara Black on Tuesday, June 22nd @ 6:30 p.m.

Flag Day: June 14, 2010

In honor of Flag Day, here's a link to a moving article from the Associated Press about women who volunteer to help the grieving families at Arlington National Cemetery in DC.  Called Arlington ladies, these heroines attend every funeral at the cemetery, offering a comforting glance or a touch on the shoulder.  Click here to read the article.

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Wondering what to do this week? For the week of June 15 - June 20, you'll find story time programs for babies and toddlers; special programs for children and teens (some may be full already, but call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075 to find out for sure); a Water-Wise Gardening seminar; the Noonday Nosh Book Club reading The Zookeeper's Wife by Diane Ackerman;  two computer classes for adults, one on Excel 2003 and one on PowerPoint 2003; a Won Yoga class; free ESL classes; and books for sale in the lobby and in the Friends' Bookstore.

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.

Summer Reading for Grown-Ups

Summer, summer, summer.  The general talk is always about summer reading for kids, but it's a great time for adults to catch up on their reading, as well.  The library staff note that adult book circulation is booming.  Click here to visit NPR's website on summer reading.  You'll find a variety of genres to explore!  And don't forget to stop by the Roswell Library to sign up for the adult summer reading program at the Reference Desk.

Early Voting at the Roswell Library in July

Click here to see a list of early voting sites in Fulton County.  And, keep in mind that the Roswell Library will serve as an early voting location for two weeks in July, the 6th - 16th.  Voting is held from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. during early voting times in the county.  For directions to the Roswell Library, just call 770-640-3075 and the friendly library staff will be glad to help you.

GED Testing at the Roswell Library

The Roswell Library is now a testing site for the GED.  The next registration date to sign up for the tests is Thursday, July 22nd from 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.  For more information, call the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System's GED Information Line at 404-730-1837.  Or click here to read our GED Guide.  Testing is also held at other libraries throughout Fulton County.  To learn more, visit the library system's webpage for GED info and click on the GED Classes link.

Make a Wave with Cupcakes for Teens

Join us on Saturday, June 26th from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. as Sari McIntyre returns for another fun-filled food decorating class!  Have fun decorating cupcakes with an underwater theme and eat your artwork! This program is co-sponsored by Sari's Flair. Ages 13-17. Registration is required and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.  Class size is limited to 12 students, so please call early!

Adopt-A-Stream for Teens

Get wet and dirty with this hands-on experiment with water conservation!  We will meet at the library on Tuesday, June 22 at 3:00 p.m. (program will end around 4:30 p.m.) and walk to a nearby stream to learn hands-on how water conservation effects us locally.  This program is co-sponsored by the City of Roswell Enviornmental/Public Works Department.  Ages 13-17.  Registration is required and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Water-Wise Gardening Workshop on June 14th

Even though the rains last fall increased the local water levels (and then some), we still need to be conscious of our water use.  To that end, the Fulton County Extension Office and the Master Gardener Program in Georgia will present a workshop at the Roswell Library on Monday, June 14 @ 6:30 p.m.  Join us for an informative evening - bring your questions!

Splish! Splash! with Storyteller Sherry Norfolk

Join us on Thursday, June 24th @ 10:30 a.m. for an entertaining program with master storyteller Sherry Norfolk.  She'll w*o*w the audience with stories about water.  This program is geared especially for pre-schoolers, with lots of songs, action and participation.  Ages 2-6 and a caregiver.  Reservations begin June 10 and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library 770-640-3075.

Storyteller Josie Bailey at the Roswell Library on June 22nd

Travel on a voyage of discovery as Josie Bailey captures imaginations and transports her readers to another time and place.    Tuesday, June 22. 1:00 p.m.   Ages 6-10.  Reservations begin June 8 and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library.

One Week Until Noonday Nosh Book Club

You have one week left to read this month's Noonday Nosh selection, The Zookeeper's Wife:  a War Story by Diane Ackerman.  Learn more about this title and Ackerman's other non-fiction works by visiting her website at www.dianeackerman.com.    If you need a copy to read before next Tuesday, please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.  See you on the 15th @ noon!

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Wondering what to do this week? For the week of June 7 - June 12, you'll find the return of our popular story time programs; special programs for children and teens (some may be full, but call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075 to find out for sure); a Won Yoga class; free ESL classes; and books for sale in the lobby and in the Friends' Bookstore.

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.

Just for Teens! Make Your Own Marbleized Stationery

Join us for a fun art class for teens on Thursday, June 10th  from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Learn how to create marbelized stationery using only paper, water and paint.  Learn this interesting water-based art and keep the pages you make.  Ages 13-17.  Registration is required and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Rheta Grimsley Johnson at the Carter Center on June 15th

The Jimmy Carter Library has a great line-up of author visits for the summer, including former AJC writer Rheta Grimsley Johnson.  Ms. Johnson will discuss her newest book Enchanted Evening Barbie and the Second Coming: A Memoir on Tuesday, June 15th @ 7:00 p.m.  Click here to explore the JC website and learn about other great programs this summer.

Inflatable Zoo with Adam Komesar

Four words:  Adam Komesar.  Balloon animals.

Enough said!  Join us for a fun-filled program with one of Atlanta's hottest performers.  Thursday, June 17 @ 10:30 a.m.  This program is recommended for ages 2 - 6 and a caregiver.  Reservations begin June 3rd and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Story Times are Back!

Story Time Programs for children at the Roswell Library will resume next week.   Woo-hoo!  A listing of these programs is below and can also be found on the Friends' website.   Please note that no reservations are required for our story times.  Just show up and have a great time.

Baby Story Time
Mondays, June 7 - July 26
10:30 a.m.
There will not be a program on July 5 or 12.
Pre-walkers and their caregivers will enjoy 30 minutes of rhymes, songs, and books chosen just for baby. No reservations required.

Toddler Story Time
Wednesdays, June 9 - July 28.
10:30 a.m.
There will not be a program on July 7 or 14.
One-year-olds and their caregivers will enjoy 30 minutes of rhymes, songs, and books chosen just for toddlers. No reservations required.

Terrific Twos and Threes Story Time
Wednesdays, June 9 - July 28.
11:30 a.m.
There will not be a program on July 7 or July 14.
Terrific Twos is a program for two and three-year-olds and a caregiver. No reservations required.