Upcoming Authors at the Carter Center

The Carter Library and Museum is hosting a variety of authors this fall:  Simon Winchester, Tom Brokaw, Harry Belafonte, and more.   Click here to visit their website for a complete schedule.

Author Wendy Wax Will Visit the Roswell Library in November

The Noonday Nosh Book Club and the Atlanta Authors Series will welcome Wendy Wax to the Noonday Nosh Book Club discussion on November 15.

Ms. Wax has written seven novels including Ten Beach Road, Magnolia Wednesdays, The Accidental Bestseller and Single in Suburbia.  Her work has been published in ten countries.

The Atlanta Authors Speakers Series is sponsored by the Friends of the Roswell Library and the Roswell Branch of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System in order to present to the community the vast number of local authors living in the area.

We look forward to seeing you Tuesday, November 15 at 12:00 p.m.!

The Jewish Book Festival Turns 20!

Sunday's AJC featured a great article about the wonderful folks behind the MJCCA Jewish Book Festival.  Held annually in November with the largest group of authors appearing over a few weeks, it actually runs throughout the year as the MJCCA hosts authors on a regular basis.  If you've never attended any of their programs, give one this season a try.  Their author events are fun, well-organized and entertaining.  

Here are a couple of helpful links:

The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta's Jewish Book Festival webpage:
http://www.atlantajcc.org/specialevents/the-book-festival-of-the-mjcca/

Article from the AJC about the Book Festival:
http://www.accessatlanta.com/atlanta-events/all-grown-up-jewish-1212997.html

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Wondering what to do next week?  For the week of October 30 - November 5, you'll find regular story time programs, Yoga, two Drop-in Needlecraft groups, ESL classes, Talk It Up Book Club for 4th and 5th graders, Chess Club for Kids, Out of the Box Art class for ages 6 - 10, and READing Paws.

For more information about these or any library programs, please visit our website or call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Wondering what to do next week?  Wonder no more, the Roswell Library has you covered.  During the week of October 24 - 30, you'll find regular story time programs, the LEGO club (already full), the Mystery Readers' Book Club reading Black Friday: a Maggie O'Dell novel by Alex Kava, Yoga, two Drop-in Needlecraft groups, ESL classes, and a Web Design Boot Camp (registration for all three sessions is required).   For more information about these or any library programs, please visit our website or call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Roswell Reads Newsletter Now Online

The Roswell Reads selection for 2012 will be announced December 12 at a Roswell City Council Meeting.   If you'd like to be one of the first to get news about the selection, subscribe to the Roswell Reads mailing list.   A newsletter will be mailed out just after the announcement.  Please visit the Roswell Reads page on our website to learn more, including how to subscribe to the newsletter and to read the current issue.

Mystery Readers' Book Club

There's only one week left until the next Mystery Readers' Book Club discussion.  This month's selection is Black Friday: a Maggie O'Dell novel by Alex Kava.  If you need a copy to read before October 25, please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075 and staff will be glad to set aside a copy for you.  We look forward to seeing you Tuesday, October 25 at 6:30 p.m.

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Wondering what to do this week?  For the week of October 17 - October 23, we celebrate the Friends of the Roswell Library and Friends groups around the country with National Friends of Libraries Week.   Libraries are busier than ever while budgets are tighter than ever.  Please consider joining the Friends group at your local library and offer your support (time, money, donations) as we stay strong during tough economic times.  Communities need libraries and libraries need Friends groups.

Next week, the popular storytime programs resume, a Scary Cupcakes class for teens and tweens will offer cake decorating fun, the Reading Pals Book Club for 2nd and 3rd graders will meet to discuss Miss Mary is Scary, two Drop-in Needlecraft groups will knit, chat and have a great time, Yoga and Zumba classes will relax you or rock you out, an art class for preschoolers will be taught be the talented folks at Out of the Box Art Studio, ESL classes practice conversational English, a Botany of Chocolate class will teach about chocolate around the world and offer free samples, free computer classes will teach how to use Microsoft Publisher and PowerPoint, and the Noonday Nosh Book Club will read Louisa May Alcott: the Woman Behind Little Women by Harriet Reisen and watch the documentary of the same name following the discussion.

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.

Web Design Boot Camp

Join us for a three session training class called Web Design Boot Camp.  The sessions will be held Saturdays, October 29, November 5, and November 12 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.   Learn the basics of creating web pages using HTML, XHTML, and CSS along with your web browser and text editor.  Basic typing, mouse and internet skills are required.  Registration is required and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.  Please note:  you must be able to attend all three classes.

Chess, the Sport of Kings

Don't forget about our Chess Club for Adults that meets monthly at the Roswell Library.  The next sessions are Friday, October 21 at  4:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 22 at 2:00 p.m.  Bring your own set or use one of the library's sets.   No instruction is provided and no registration is required. 

Friends of Libraries Week, October 16 - 22, 2011

What do the Friends' Bookstore, bookmarks, a laptop, an LCD projector, a digital camera, the Noonday Nosh Book Club, shelving, books, DVD's, CD's, book trucks, the Roswell Reads community-wide reading program, summer reading prizes, the Mystery Readers' Book Club, card stock, special performers and programs, craft supplies, the Atlanta Authors Series, and a microwave oven have in common?  They were all purchased or sponsored by the Friends of the Roswell Library.

October 16 - 22, 2011 is National Friends of Libraries Week.  Help us continue to support the Roswell Library and our wonderful community by joining and becoming part of our team!   To learn more, please visit our membership page by clicking here.   And be sure to shop, shop, shop at our bookstore.

One Week Until Noonday Nosh

Readers have just one week until the next Noonday Nosh Book Club.  This month's selection is Louisa May Alcott: the Woman Behind Little Women by Harriet Reisen.   A documentary based on the book will be screened immediately following the discussion.

This program is presented as part of the Louisa May Alcott series of programs and activities held throughout the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System.  If you need a copy to read before next week, please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075 and staff will be glad to set aside a copy for you.  Join us for a lively discussion Tuesday, October 18 at 12:00 p.m.

The Botany of Chocolate

Chocolate!  It seems like every other day brings news about the important benefits of chocolate.  Join us for a special program at the Roswell Library, The Botany of Chocolate, Wednesday, October 19 at 6:00 p.m.   Learn where chocolate comes from and how it is made.  The lecture includes a taste test of different kinds of chocolate.   Yum.  Registration is required and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the library at 770-640-3075.

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Wondering what to do this week?  For the week of October 10 - October 16, there will not be any story times.  Story times will resume the week of October 17.  However, there will be two Drop-in Needlecraft groups, Yoga and Zumba classes, ESL classes, the K1 Book Club, free computer classes, a Mummy Wrap program about ancient Egypt presented by the Carlos Museum, and READing Paws. 

Remember, 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.

Please note:  the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System will be closed Monday, October 10 for a Staff Training Day.  Staff will attend classes at the Central Library as they polish their skills and learn new ones.  All libraries will reopen Tuesday, October 11 at their usual times.

We're In the Local News

A tip o' the hat to Roswell newspapers The Current and Northside Woman.  Both papers feature articles about the Friends of the Roswell Library in their October issues.  The Current has a great article by Tripp Liles (p. 21) about the Friends and the many things we do (including our "hidden gem" - the bookstore).  Northside Woman features an article by Kate Vanbrackle (p. 8) about the Mystery Readers' Book Club.  Click the links above to read the issues online or find free copies available in the library's lobby during operating hours (while supplies last).  Many thanks to our local community newspapers for spotlighting and supporting our endeavors.

October Computer Classes

The Roswell Library is offering free computer classes this month.  Please note the new registration process:   registration starts the day of each class at 5:00 p.m. at the Reference Desk.  Spaces are limited.  For more information, please call the library at 770-640-3075.

Introduction to Word 2010
Tuesday, October 11. 6:00 p.m.

Introduction to the Internet
Wednesday, October 12. 6:00 p.m.

Introduction to Publisher 2010
Tuesday, October 18. 6:00 p.m.

Introduction to PowerPoint 2010
Wednesday, October 19. 6:00 p.m.

Bollywood Dance Performance

Dance instructor Rajni Sharma brings her students of Bollywood, fusion, folks and semi-classical Indian dance to the Roswell Library Sunday, October 16 at 3:00 p.m.   Reservations are strongly recommended and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the library at 770-640-3075.

What a Difference a Library Makes

Parade magazine recently featured a poignant article about a bustling library in Parker, Arizona.  For library lovers everywhere, this story will ring true and remind everyone how important libraries are - especially today.  Click here to read The Little Library That Could.

October LEGO Club

Registration is now open for this month's LEGO Club meeting Tuesday, October 25 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. October's theme is:  Robots.   The library will provide the LEGOs and children will build something related to the theme. Ages 6 and up.  Registration begins today, October 4.  Spaces are limited.  To make a reservation, please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Return of the Scary Cupcakes

Join us Monday, October 17 at 4:00 p.m. for a fun afternoon of cupcake decorating.  Create terrifying or not so scary Halloween themed cupcakes ... and then eat them!   Ages 11 - 17.   Reservations are required and space is limited.  Please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075 to make a reservation.

READing Paws October 15

Bella, a trained and certified therapy dog, loves stories.  She will be at the library Saturday, October 15 from 11:00 a.m. - 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.  Registration 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?   Wonder no more - the Roswell Library has you covered.   For the week of October 3 - October 9, you'll find the ever-popular story times, two Drop-in Needlecraft groups, Yoga and Zumba classes, ESL classes, a celebration of reading around the country with Jumpstart's Read for the Record, the Talk It Up Book Club for kids, and a special program on African Americans and the Civil War, presented by former NBA star Mike Glenn.

Here's a special heads-up:  the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System will be closed Monday, October 10 for a Staff Training Day.  Staff will attend classes at the Central Library as they polish their skills and learn new ones.  All libraries will reopen Tuesday, October 11 at their usual times.

Remember, 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.