Saturday, April 30, 2011

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Wondering what to do this week? For the week of May 2 - May 7, you'll find the library slowing down a bit as Reference and Children's Department staff begin preparing for summer programs and the summer reading clubs.  Story times are on break until early June. 

However, there are still some exciting programs in May.  This week, there's a Harp Concert for children, the popular Teen Boss Workshop returns and the Zumba classes move and groove their way to Tuesday nights.  There are also free ESL classes and, of course, there are always books for sale in the lobby and in the Friends' bookstore.

We hope you have pencilled in the dates for our Spring Book Sale:
  • Preview party: Friday, May 13 from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Members only, new members are welcome to join at the door
  • Regular book sale: Saturday, May 14 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
A complete list of summer programs will be available on our website this week.  We'll send out an announcement so you can get your calendars ready and start planning.  There will be some fun and exciting programs for all ages!  To learn more, visit the Friends' website at www.forl.net/libraryprograms.html.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Friends of the Roswell Library's Spring Book Sale!

The Friends' Spring Book Sale will be held May 13 and 14, 2011.   If you have any books to donate, now is the time to drop them off at the Roswell Library so we can include them in the sale.

Preview Party for Members (new members are welcome to join at the door)
Friday, May 13
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Regular Book Sale
Saturday, May 14
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Monday, April 25, 2011

Middle School Book Club Meets Next Week

The Middle School Book Club meets next week to discuss Forge by Laurie Halse Anderson.  Join us for a light snack and conversation about this sequel to Chains.  Tuesday afternoon, May 3 at 5:00 p.m.  If you need a copy to read before next Tuesday, or would like to make a reservation, please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Free Harp Concert

Attention music lovers!  Atlanta harpist Rachel Redman is bringing her harp to the Roswell Library.  She’ll talk about the history of the instrument and play some much-loved and familiar children’s songs.  Join us for this special program on Wednesday, May 4 at 4:00 p.m.  Ages 3-12.   Registration is highly recommended 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 April 25 - April 30, you'll find plenty of activities at the Roswell Library:  story times for children; the Mystery Readers' Book Club discussing Killer Weekend by Ridley Pearson;  a free Zumba fitness class (may already be full!); the Reading Pals Book Club for 2nd and 3rd graders reading and talking about Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventure #5: The Amazing Mexican Secret by Josh Greenhut;  a seminar on neck and back pain;  free computer classes;  free ESL classes; and there are always books for sale in the lobby and in the Friends' bookstore.

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

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Seminar on Neck and Back Pain

Do you frequently say "oh, my aching back!"  or complain that your neck hurts?  Help is on the way!  Dr. Elizabeth Miller will present an informative seminar that may help provide some answers and some relief.   Join us at the Roswell Library on Wednesday, April 27 at 6:00 p.m.   Registration is required and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

2011 Pulitzer Prize Winners

The 2011 Pulitzer Prize winners were announced Monday.   Learn more about them by clicking the following links and be sure to visit the library catalog to check availability.

Pulitzer.com list of winners
New York Times article
Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System's Library Catalog

Monday, April 18, 2011

One Week Until the Mystery Readers' Book Club

Mystery lovers have just one week left to read the April 26th selection for the Mystery Readers' Book Club:  Killer Weekend by Ridley Pearson.  If you need a copy to read before the discussion, please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075 and staff will be glad to set aside a copy for you.  We'll see you next Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. for a lively discussion of this suspenseful tale.

Saturday, April 16, 2011

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Wondering what to do this week? For the week of April 18 - April 23, you'll find plenty of activities at the Roswell Library:  story times for children;  Noonday Nosh Book Club discussing Edith Wharton's The Age of Innocence;  a free Zumba fitness class (may already be full!);  free computer classes;  the Talk It Up Book Club discussing City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau;  AARP offering free tax assistance on Monday afternoon for the last time this year;  free ESL classes;  and there are always books for sale in the lobby and in the Friends' bookstore.

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

Friday, April 15, 2011

Teen Boss Workshop Returns!

Our popular Teen Boss Workshop returns to the Roswell Library.  Join us on Monday, May 2 at 6:00 p.m.   Teens will learn how to start a business and head down the road to entrepreneurship, self-confidence and money.  This workshop encourages creativity and gives solid business information from pricing and profits to customer service and marketing, as well as licenses and taxes.   Ages 11 - 17.  Seating is limited and reservations are required.   Please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075 to make a reservation.

Thursday, April 14, 2011

How's Your Week?

How's your National Library Week going?  Here's a link that will give you a lift to help you make it 'til Friday.  Sharon Robinson, daughter of baseball great Jackie Robinson, looooooves libraries.  Click here:  Sharon Robinson @ your library.

National Volunteer Week


What's better than National Library Week?   National Volunteer Week, of course.   Hats off and many thanks to our wonderful volunteers.   They help us shelve books, repair books, and process books;   they give their time and knowledge;   they donate money;   they sort books and sell them for us at their bookstore and seasonal book sales;   they donate much needed books and equipment;   and best of all, they BRIGHTEN OUR DAY!

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Friends of the Roswell Library's Spring Book Sale!

Mark your calendars!  The Friends' Spring Book Sale will be held May 13 and 14, 2011. 

Preview Party for Members (new members are welcome to join at the door)
Friday, May 13
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Regular Book Sale
Saturday, May 14
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Poetry Program with Paul Samuels Has Been Cancelled

Unfortunately, the poetry program for Wednesday, April 13th with Paul Samuels has been cancelled.  We apologize for any inconvience.

Monday, April 11, 2011

One Week Until Noonday Nosh

Readers have just one week to finish reading this month's Noonday Nosh Book Club selection, Edith Wharton's classic novel The Age of Innocence.  If you need a copy to read before next Tuesday, please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.   Join us on Tuesday, April 19th at 12 noon for a lively discussion of old New York.

Talk It Up Book Club Meets Next Week

Children in the 4th - 6th grades have just one week left to read this month's Talk It Up Book Club selection City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau.   If you need a copy to read, please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075 and ask for the Children's Department.  Staff will be glad to set aside a copy just for you.  We look forward to seeing you April 19th at 4:00 p.m.!

Take a Library Vacation

Check out this list from USA Today and get your travels plans ready:  Ten Great Places to Take a Library Tour.  You'll see fantastic libraries from coast to coast! 

Saturday, April 9, 2011

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Wondering what to do this week? For the week of April 11 - April 16, you'll find plenty of activities at the Roswell Library:  story times for children;  three poetry programs for children and teens to celebrate National Poetry Month;  two book clubs, one for children and one for teens;  a free Zumba fitness class (may already be full!);  a seminar on solving your weight challenges;  AARP offering free tax assistance on Monday afternoon;  free ESL classes; and there are always books for sale in the lobby and in the Friends' bookstore.

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

Happy Library Week!

Springtime ... sunshine ... birds singing ... flowers in bloom ... and National Library Week!  Celebrate during the week of April 10 - 16 by using your library, telling your friends about all of the wonderful things available for free (programs, books, e-books, DVD's, etc.), and joining the Friends of the Roswell Library (the best deal in town). 

Author John Grisham is the Honory Chair this year.  Click here to learn more!

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Poetry Programs for Children and Teens

Celebrate National Poetry Month!  Join us at the Roswell Library for some exciting poetry programs in April.

Poet Robert Lynn
Monday, April 11.  6:00 p.m.
Robert L. Lynn Shares and discusses poems from his most recent book of poetry, Midnight Verse. Registration is required.

Afternoon Poems with Paul Samuels
Wednesday, April 13. 5:00 p.m.
Interact with poet Paul Samuels about enjoying and creating poetry.  Check out his poetry at paulsamuels.com.  Registration is required.

Cut-and-Paste Poetry
Thursday, April 14. 4:00 p.m.
Let your creative juices flow.  We’ll provide the words, you provide the imagination.  Ages 8-12.   Registration is required.

Free Computer Classes

The Roswell Library is offering free computer classes this month.   Reservations are required and space is limited.  Please call the library at 770-640-3075 to make a reservation.

Introduction to Word
Tuesday, April 19. 6:00 p.m.

Word Lab
Wednesday, April 20. 6:00 p.m.

Introduction to Excel 2010
Tuesday, April 26. 6:00 p.m.

Excel Lab
Wednesday, April 27. 6:00 p.m.

Monday, April 4, 2011

Middle School Book Club Meets Next Week

The Middle School Book Club meets next week to discuss Every Soul a Star by Wendy Mass.  Join us for a light snack and cool conversation about Ally, Jack and Bree!   Tuesday afternoon, April 12 at 5:00 p.m.   If you need a copy to read before next Tuesday, or would like to make a reservation, please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.


Saturday, April 2, 2011

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Wondering what to do this week? For the week of April 4 - April 9, there won't be any regular story times because of spring break;  the Georgia State University Bio Bus will make a stop at the Roswell Library;  the Chess Club for kids meets on Monday night;  a Zumba Fitness class begins a weekly series for April;  AARP offers free tax assistance on Monday afternoon;  there are free ESL classes; and there are always books for sale in the lobby and in the Friends' bookstore.

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