Fulton Residents Invited to Upcoming Budget Information Sessions

Fulton County residents are invited to upcoming budget public hearings to learn more about the County’s projected 2012 budget.  Meeting attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and provide input about the budget process.  Let your county commissioners know how much you value libraries!

Commissioner Liz Hausmann, District 3, will host a session on Thursday, December 1, 2011, at 6 p.m. at the Johns Creek Environmental Campus, 8100 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell.

Vice Chair Emma I. Darnell, District 5, will host a session on Monday, December 5, 2011, at 6 p.m. at the Harriett G. Darnell Senior Multipurpose Facility, 677 Fairburn Road NW, Atlanta.

Commissioner Joan Garner, District 6, will host a session on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, at 6 p.m. at the Auburn Avenue Research Library, Heritage Auditorium, 101 Auburn Avenue, Atlanta.

Countdown to December Book Sale

Get ready for our fabulous Holiday Book Sale!   No matter what you are looking for, you're guaranteed to find it at our book sale:  hardback, paperback, cookbook, art, coffee table, mystery, sci-fi, children's, biography, fiction, romance, history, reference, and more!

Preview Sale for Members (new members are welcome to join at the door)
Friday, December 2. 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Regular Book Sale
Saturday, December 3. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

PLEASE NOTE: scanners will not be permitted at the Preview Sale December 2, but they will be allowed at the regular sale December 3.

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Wondering what to do now that Thanksgiving is behind us?  Check out the great programs this week at the Roswell Library.  For the week of November 28 - December 4, you'll find the return of our popular storytime programs for children, Chess Club for kids, two Drop-in Needlecraft groups, ESL classes, Yoga, READing Paws, books for sale in the lobby and the bookstore and .... our incredibly fabulous Holiday Book Sale!

Here are the details about the incredibly fabulous Holiday Book Sale:

Preview Sale for Members (new members are welcome to join at the door)
Friday, December 2. 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Regular Book Sale
Saturday, December 3. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

PLEASE NOTE: scanners will not be permitted at the Preview Sale December 2, but they will be allowed at the regular sale December 3.

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving!   The Friends of the Roswell Library appreciate the support offered by our members, the library staff, volunteers, donors, library patrons, shoppers, readers and friends throughout the year.  We remember the ones we've lost since last Thanksgiving and know that even though there may be an empty seat at the table, there are no empty spaces in our hearts.  We wish everyone a holiday filled with special moments.

December Book Sale

Don't worry about facing the crowds at the mall on the day after Thanksgiving ....   Our next scheduled book sale is the first weekend of December!   You'll find a large variety of books for all ages - and at great prices.

Preview Sale for Members (new members are welcome to join at the door)
Friday, December 2. 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Regular Book Sale
Saturday, December 3. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

PLEASE NOTE: scanners will not be permitted at the Preview Sale December 2, but they will be allowed at the regular sale December 3.

Holiday Break for Tuesday Night ESL Classes

Tuesday night ESL classes (for all levels) will take a holiday break in December.  The last class for this year will be Tuesday, December 6.  Classes will start again Tuesday, January 3, 2012.  The Friday ESL classes continue as scheduled.  For more information about any programs at the Roswell Library, please call 770-640-3075 and staff will be happy to assist you.

This Week @ the Roswell Library

The week of November 21 - 27 will be a short one.  The Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System will be closed November 24 and 25 in observance of Thanksgiving.   All libraries will reopen at their regular times Saturday, November 26, 2011.   Also note that the libraries will close early Wednesday, November 23 at 6:00 p.m.

There will be no regular story times this week, but there are a couple of great programs.  The LEGO club will meet on Tuesday, as will Yoga.  There is also a special seminar, most appropriate for the upcoming holidays:  Sugar Blues Seminar.

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

December Book Sale

Don't worry about facing the crowds at the mall on the day after Thanksgiving.  Our next scheduled book sale is the first weekend of December!   You'll find a large variety of books for all ages - and at great prices.

Preview Sale for Members (new members are welcome to join at the door)
Friday, December 2.  2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Regular Book Sale
Saturday, December 3. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

PLEASE NOTE:  scanners will not be permitted at the Preview Sale December 2, but they will be allowed at the regular sale December 3.

A Very Pirate Christmas

Join us Monday, December 5 at 6:30 p.m.  for a special holiday program for children.  We'll read A Pirate's Night Before Christmas by Philip Yates and decorate cookies.  Wear your best pirate costume and get a special prize.  Ages 3-10.  Registration begins November 14 and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Sugar Blues Seminar

Just in time for the holidays.  Holistic health coach Jessica McClesky Hood will be at the Roswell Library Tuesday, November 22 at 6:00 p.m. to help you break free of the sugar cycle.  Learn about artificial and natural sweeteners and their effects on the body and mind.  Reservations are required and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

One Week Until Noonday Nosh

There's one week left to finish reading one of Wendy Wax's marvelous books.  Ms. Wax will join us at the Noonday Nosh Book Club discussion next Tuesday.  If you need a copy of Ten Beach Road or any of her other titles, please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

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

This program is part of the Atlanta Authors Series which highlights local authors in the metro Atlanta area.  It is sponsored by the Friends of the Roswell Library and the Roswell Branch of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System.

Author Wendy Wax to Speak at the Noonday Nosh Book Club

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.!

November Computer Classes

The Roswell Library is offering free computer classes this month.  Please note the new registration process:  registration is on a first come, first served basis the day of each class.  Class size is limited to 8 students.  For more information, please call the library at 770-640-3075.

Introduction to Computers
Monday, November 14.  10:00 a.m.

Introduction to the Internet
Tuesday, November 15.  10:00 a.m.

Introduction to Email/Gmail
Wednesday, November 16.   6:00 p.m.

Advanced Internet Skills
Thursday, November 17.  10:00 a.m.

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Wondering what to do next week?  For the week of November 7 - November 13, you'll find regular story time programs, Yoga, two Drop-in Needlecraft groups, ESL classes, Chess Club for Kids, and the K1 Book Club for kindergarteners and first-graders.

Please note that the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System will be closed Friday, November 11 in observance of Veteran's Day.  All libraries will reopen Saturday, November 12 at their regular times.

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

The Roswell Library Has Been SNAP'd

Thanks to the photographers at SNAP Roswell for taking some great pictures at our recent Atlanta Authors program featuring Jeffrey Stepakoff.  The November issue features a few photos from that event and also gives a shout out to Friends of Libraries Week.    Copies of the November issue are available in the library's lobby while supplies last.  Click here to see the photos online.

November 22 LEGO Club Now Open for Registration

Registration is now open for the November LEGO Club meeting on Tuesday, November 22 at 4:00 p.m. This month's theme is "Under the Sea."   This program is for ages 6 - 10.   Please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075 to make a reservation.