Lango French Classes Cancelled

Nous sommes désolés.  We regret to inform readers that the previously announced Lango French classes for children have been cancelled.    We apologize for any inconvenience.

Out of the Box Art Studio

Join us Thursday, October 20 at 10:30 a.m. for a visit by the talented folks at Out of the Box Art Studio.  Preschoolers will make a seasonal art project.  Ages 3 - 6.  Registration may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

52nd Annual AAUW Bookfair

Get ready to shop!  The AAUW folks will hold their 52nd Annual Bookfair October 5 - 9, 2011 at Perimeter Mall.   For more information, please visit their website:  http://bookfairaauw.org/.  You can also view a list of advertised selections (first editions, signed copies, etc.) by clicking here.

The Civil War In Atlanta

On Saturday, October 1 at 1:00 p.m., join us for a presentation and discussion of the Civil War in Atlanta led by Dr. Wendy Hamand-Venet, a professor at Georgia State University.   This program is presented as part of the Louisa May Alcott series.   For a complete list of programs in the Alcott series, visit the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System's news page.

Jumpstart's Read for the Record!

Join us for a very special program on Thursday, October 6 at 10:30 a.m.  We will read Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney and do a simple craft.   Ages 2-5.   No registration is required.  This program is part of Jumpstart's Read for the Record program.

READing Paws October 1

Morgan, a trained and certified therapy dog, loves stories.  She'll be at the library Saturday, October 1 from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.  Beginning and reluctant readers are encouraged to sign up for a 15 minute time slot to read to her.  Grades 1 and up.  For more information, please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Lessons from the War: African Americans and the Civil War

On Monday, October 3 at 6:00 p.m, join us for a special program presented by Mike Glenn, former NBA player, broadcaster, historian, and collector of rare artifacts and books as he discusses African Americans and the Civil War.   Ages 11 and up.   Reservations are required and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Book Clubs Throughout Metro Atlanta

Two of our book clubs, Noonday Nosh and the Mystery Readers' Book Club, are given a shout out on the library system's website.  Click here to learn more and see a list of other great book groups throughout the library system. 

Roswell Fine Arts Alliance

The Roswell Library is pleased to host an exhibit of paintings by members of the Roswell Fine Arts Alliance.  The paintings are on display throughout the library and feature the theme Roswell Places.  Spend a little extra time at the library during your next visit and enjoy these works of art.  The paintings will be on display through December, 2011.

Great News for Kindle Owners

Kindle owners rejoice!  Kindle books are now available through public libraries.  The NY Times featured an informative article on Thursday and quoted our esteemed Library Director, John F. Szabo.  Click here to learn more.  And be sure to visit the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library's website, www.afpls.org, to learn how to get started.

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Now that fall is here, we are hoping for some cooler weather.   Surely it will come soon!   Until then, stop by the Roswell Library for a variety of fun activities for all ages.   For the week of September 26 - October 2, you'll find those ever-popular story times, the Drop-in Needlecraft groups (where folks seem to have a great time), Yoga and Zumba classes, ESL classes, a Lango Spanish story time, READing Paws, the Mystery Readers' Book Club reading The Leavenworth Case by Anna Katherine Green, a Chess Club for kids, and a special program about the Civil War in Atlanta presented by Georgia State University Professor Dr. Wendy Hamand Venet (presented as part of the Louisa May Alcott series).

If the above programs aren't enough to make you say "wow, what a great library," there are always books for sale in the Friends' Bookstore and in the library's lobby.  For more information about any of these programs, please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075 or visit our website:  www.forl.net.

Banned Books Week 2011

Have you ever heard of Mark Twain's book Eve's Diary?  Neither have a lot of other people.  One reason why is that is was banned in 1906 in Charlton, Massachusetts.  The ban was just lifted so another Twain tome is available for all to read.  Click here to read an article about the ban in the New York Times.

Banned Books Week is September 24 - October 1, 2011.  Sponsored by the American Library Association, BBW  honors and celebrates the freedom to read.  What would life be like without To Kill a Mockingbird,  Beloved, or The Great Gatsby?  For a list of frequently challenged books, click here to visit ALA's website.

Mummy Wrap

A representative from the Carlos Museum will be here Thursday, October 13 at 4:00 p.m. to talk about mummies, their importance to the ancient Egyptians, and the process of mummification.  One lucky participant will be "mummified."  Ages 6 - 10.  Registration is required and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Guitarist Michael Anthony Nigro

Don't forget to join us Saturday, September 24 at 2:00 p.m. for an afternoon of musical entertainment with classical guitarist Michael Anthony Nigro.  In addition to playing beautiful music, Mr. Nigro will speak about the composers and pieces he is presenting.  This is sure to be a delightful and informative event!  To learn more this acclaimed guitarist, visit his website: nigroclassicalguitar.com.  Registration is required and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

One Week Until the Mystery Readers' Book Club

You have just one week left to finish reading this month's Mystery Readers' Book Club selection The Leavenworth Case by Anna Katherine Green.  If you need a copy to read before next week's discussion, please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075 and staff will be happy to set aside a copy for you.  We look forward to seeing you Tuesday, September 27 at 6:30 p.m.

This Week @ the Roswell

Wondering what to do next week?   For the week of September 19 - 25, you'll find plenty of activities at the Roswell Library to keep you busy:  Story times for children (babies through age 5),  Yoga and Zumba classes, ESL classes, the Noonday Nosh Book Club reads Digging to America by Anne Tyler, the Reading Pals Book Club for kids, two Drop-in Needlecraft groups, a Lango Spanish Story Time for kids, the first of our Chess Club programs for adults - as well as our weekly Chess Club for kids, a program on bees and honey for children, and we'll end the week with a classical guitar concert by Michael Anthony Nigro.

For information about these or any other library programs, please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075 or visit our website:  www.forl.net/libraryprograms.html.

September Newsletter Is Now Online

If you're wondering how successful the August book sale was or how many children received a free paperback book for participating in the Summer Reading Program this summer (courtesy of the Friends), check out our latest newsletter.   Many thanks to Mary Ellen Kubis for another great newsletter.   Click here to check it out.

Author Jeffrey Stepakoff Visits the Roswell Library This Saturday

Don't forget to join us this Saturday, September 17 at 2:00 p.m., when author Jeffrey Stepakoff visits the library to talk about his books Fireworks Over Toccoa and The Orchard.   Visit his website: http://jeffreystepakoff.com.

Louisa May Alcott Series of Programs

The Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System is sponsoring a variety of programs about Louisa May Alcott and the screening of the documentary Louisa May Alcott:  The Woman Behind Little Women at the Central Library.   For a complete list of programs, visit the A-FPLS News page or see the list below.   The Roswell Library will host two discussions, one about the Civil War in Atlanta and one about the book Louisa May Alcott:  The Woman Behind Little Women by Harriet Reisen.   For more information, please call the library at 770-640-3075.

Film Screening and Discussion – Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women
Wednesday, September 14. 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a screening of the documentary film. Following the film there will be an open discussion led by Dr. Robert Sattelmeyer. A short reception for attendees will be held following the discussion.
Central Library, One Margaret Mitchell Square, Atlanta 30303

Discussion of Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women
Wednesday, September 28. 1:30 p.m.
This program will be part of a series readings and discussions led by Dr. Robert Sattelmeyer. Subjects will include Ms. Alcott’s writings, her experiences as a Civil War nurse, social reformer and relationships with other Concord Transcendentalists including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau and Nathaniel Hawthorne.
Central Library, One Margaret Mitchell Square, Atlanta 30303

The Civil War in Atlanta
Saturday, October 1. 1:00-2:00 p.m.
A presentation and discussion led by Dr. Wendy Hamand-Venet. This program is presented as part of the Louisa May Alcott series.
Roswell Branch, 115 Norcross St., Roswell 30075

Discussion of Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women
Wednesday, October 5. 1:30 p.m.
This program will be part of a series of readings and discussions led by Dr. Robert Sattelmeyer. Subjects will include Ms. Alcott’s writings, her experiences as a Civil War nurse, social reformer and relationships with other Concord Transcendentalists including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau and Nathaniel Hawthorne.
Central Library, One Margaret Mitchell Square, Atlanta 30303

The American Abolition Movement
Wednesday, October 5. 6:30 p.m.
A presentation and discussion led by Dr. Sandra Petrulionis. This program is presented as part of the Louisa May Alcott series. Southwest Library, 3665 Cascade Rd., Atlanta 30331

Noonday Nosh Book Club
Tuesday, October 18. 12:00 p.m.
The book discussed will be Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women by Harriet Reisen. The group meets in the library’s meeting room. This group is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Roswell Library. All are welcome.
Roswell Library,115 Norcross St., Roswell 30075

Discussion of Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women
Wednesday, October 26. 1:30 p.m.
This program will be part of a series readings and discussions led by Dr. Robert Sattelmeyer. Subjects will include Ms. Alcott’s writings, her experiences as a Civil War nurse, social reformer and relationships with other Concord Transcendentalists including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau and Nathaniel Hawthorne.
Central Library, One Margaret Mitchell Square, Atlanta 30303

Discussion of Harriet Riesen’s Biography of Louisa May Alcott
Wednesday, November 2. 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a discussion of Harriet Riesen’s biography of Louisa May Alcott led by Dr. Robert Sattelmeyer. A short reception for attendees will be held following the discussion.
Central Library, One Margaret Mitchell Square, Atlanta 30303

Louisa May Alcott Writing and Costume Contest
Award Ceremony, Saturday, November 5. 1:00 p.m.
Three contests open to Grades 3-4; Grades 5-6; and Grades 7-8. Prizes will be awarded for the top three entries in each group. Write about American history or literature from the period 1840-1870. Entries should be 3-5 pages, typed or hand written. Entries accept­ed September 10-October 15 in the Children’s Department at any Atlanta-Fulton Public Library Branch. This event will be held in con­junction with the judging of a costume contest open to ages 7-13.
Central Library, One Margaret Mitchell Square, Atlanta 30303

Louisa May Alcott programs in libraries are spon­sored by The American Library Association Public Programs Office with the support of The National Endowment for The Humanities.

Chess Club for Adults

The Roswell Library is sponsoring a Chess Club for adults this fall.  You may bring your own chess set or use one of the library's.  No instruction is provided and registration is not required.   Just be prepared to play the sport of kings and have a great time!  Sessions will last two hours.

Friday, September 23
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Friday, October 21
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 22
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friday, November 18
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 20
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friday, December 9
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 10
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

If you have any questions, please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

One Week Until Noonday Nosh

You have just one week left to read this month's Noonday Nosh Book Club selection Digging to America: a novel by Anne Tyler.  If you need a copy to read before next Tuesday, please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075 and staff will be glad to set aside a copy just for you.  We look forward to seeing you September 20 at 12:00 p.m.

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Get your calendars ready because the Roswell Library will be a very busy place this week.  For the week of September 12 - September 18, you'll find activities for every age and interest.  First of all, the popular story times return!  In addition to Yoga and Zumba classes, you'll find a Hip Hope Music Workshop for teens, the K1 Book Club, a Lango Spanish story time, the Chess Club for Kids, two Drop-in Needlecraft groups, a special seminar on classical music, author Jeffrey Stepakoff discussing his books, free ESL classes and books for sale in the lobby and in the Friends' bookstore.

For more information about these or any of our programs, please visit the Friends' website at www.forl.net/libraryprograms.html.

Author Jeffrey Stepakoff

Join us for the next author in the Friends' Atlanta Authors Series, Jeffrey Stepakoff, on Saturday, September 17 at 2:00 p.m.   Mr. Stepakoff is the author of Fireworks Over Toccoa and The Orchard.  Visit his website: http://jeffreystepakoff.com.

Classical Music Rocks

Join us for a special program called "Getting to Know Classical Music" this Friday, September 16 at 4:00 p.m.   Lorraine Kneier, author of Music: A Window to the Soul will guide you through the works of the great composers.  Reservations are recommended and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Guitarist Michael Anthony Nigro

Join us Saturday, September 24 at 2:00 p.m. for an afternoon of musical entertainment with classical guitarist Michael Anthony Nigro.   In addition to playing beautiful music, Mr. Nigro will speak about the composers and pieces he is presenting.  This is sure to be a delightful and informative event!   To learn more this acclaimed guitarist, visit his website:  nigroclassicalguitar.com.   Registration is required and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

This Week @ the Roswell Library

The Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System will be closed Monday, September 5 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.   The Roswell Library is offering a great lineup of programs September 6 - September 11.  You'll find French and Spanish classes/story times for children, an e-Books for Genealogy class, Zumba and Yoga, ESL classes, two Drop-in Needlecraft groups, a Chess Club for kids, and books for sale in the lobby and in the Friends' bookstore.

For more information about these programs, please visit our website at http://www.forl.net/libraryprograms.html or call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.