Be Not Too Tame: How To Give a Great Audition

Monday, July 11.  5:00 p.m.
Ages 11 - 17

Introduces teens to the process of auditioning for a Shakespearean production. Participants learn how to work with cold readings from a script, take direction, and self-presentation.   Spaces are limited.  Registration is required and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Ferdinand por Farruca

Thursday, July 7.  10:30 a.m.
Ages 3-8

This bilingual program combines storytelling and flamenco to tell the story of Ferdinand the bull.  Reservations begin June 30 and may be made in peson or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Local Author Jefffrey Stepakoff

To celebrate the release of his newest title, The Orchard, Jeffrey Stepakoff is making appearances around town, including the Roswell Library in September.  If you can't wait until then, visit him July 5 at FoxTale Book Shoppe in Woodstock, Ga.   Otherwise, pencil in the date Saturday, September 17 @ 2:00 p.m. and join us at the library for a fun and lively discussion.

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Check out what's happening this week at the Roswell Library by visiting our website:  www.forl.net/libraryprograms.html.  For more information about any of the programs, please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Tips for Planning Your Wedding

Would you like your wedding to be as lovely as the recent royal nuptials?   Take heart and know that the Roswell Library has you covered.   Join us this Saturday, June 25 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for an informative seminar that will make your wedding the talk of the town.   Please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075 to reserve your spot.

READing Paws on July 2

Saturday, July 2.  11:00 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 11:45 a.m.

The Reading Paws program visits the Roswell Library to help children practice their reading skills in a warm and friendly environment.  These trained and certified therapy dogs love stories!  Reading sessions are held in the Story Time Room in the Children's Department and last 15 minutes.  Beginning readers, grades 1 and up, are welcome.  Reservations are required and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Little Red Barn Petting Zoo

Thursday, June 30.   10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 
All ages. 
No reservations required.

Sheep, rabbits, pigs, goats and more!   They’ll be on the library lawn for you to meet and pet.  And remember, no reservations are required for this program.  Yippee!

Two Programs, Two Age Groups: It's Astronomic! - From Here to .... Infinity!

Wednesday, July 6.  11:00 a.m.
Ages 7-10
Reservations begin June 20.
Time warping is just the beginning in this hands-on exploration of our universe, gravity, black holes, and space travel.   This 90 minute workshop hosted by aerospace engineer and science educator, Kevin Howard, aims to literally launch you into the unknown, have you seeing red, and leave you keen to uncover future possibilities.   Please note: space is limited to 40 participants.   Reservations may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.


Wednesday, July 6.  1:30 p.m.
Ages 11 - 14
Seeing the future might be impossible, but watching events unfold billions of years ago is a snap - just look it up! A hands-on exploration of our universe, gravity, black holes, and space travel. Registration is required and spaces are limited. Reservations 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

There's just one week left until the next Mystery Readers' Book Club.  If you need a copy of Deep Shadow by Randy Wayne White to read before next Tuesday, please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.  We look forward to seeing you Tuesday, June 28 at 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday Night ESL Classes are on Summer Break

The Tuesday night ESL classes at the Roswell Library will take a summer break from June 21 - July 5.  Classes will resume July 12.  There is no change in the Friday classes - they are ongoing. 

Citizenship Classes

The Roswell Library will offer free citizenship classes in July and August.  For more details, please click here:  http://www.afpls.org/news/397-citizenship-classes-at-roswell-branch.  If you have any questions, please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Author Renea Winchester and her best friend, Billy, shared tales of farming and friendship to a group of 30 or so at the Roswell Library today.  What?  You missed it?  Be in the know and join us at the library for some wonderful programs during the week of June 20 - June 25.  Visit the Library Programs page on our website for a complete list and make sure you don't miss a special program like the one held today.  Libraries rock.  Check them out.

Didgeridoo, Mate!

Monday, June 27.   6:15 p.m.
Ages 11 - 17. 

An Aussie funk jam workshop where you learn how to play the didgeridoo.  Registration is required and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Didgeridoo Down Under

Monday, June 27.   5:00 p.m. 
Ages 6-10. 
Reservations begin June 20.

G’day mate!   Take a trip down under with this high energy show featuring the didgeridoo.  Reservations may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Renea Winchester Visits the Library This Saturday

Join us for a fun afternoon on Saturday, June 18, with author Renea Winchester.  Renea is the author of the popular gardening and writing blog "Bloggin' Billy's" which tells further tales from her book In the Garden with Billy: Lessons About Life, Love & Tomatoes.  The program begins at 2:00 p.m.

Alphabet Soup

Thursday, June 23.  10:30 a.m. 
Ages 2-6. 
Reservations begin June 16. 

Yodel, crow, sing and wiggle in this fun-filled music program.   Reservations may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Truck Stop

Monday, June 20.  1:00 p.m.
All ages.
No reservations. 

Calling all truck lovers!   The Georgia Motor Trucking Association will park a big semi in the parking lot for you to explore.   A driver will be on hand to talk about safety around big trucks and answer any questions.   No reservations are required. 

Wanted: LEGO Toys

The Children's Department is looking for donations of gently used LEGO toys, in sets or loose.   A LEGO club will begin in late August and continue on the 4th Tuesday of each month.   Please only donate LEGO toys that you don't want back.   Your donations will become part of the library's collection.  Also, please donate regular LEGO toys only - no DUPLO toys.   Thank you!

Summer Newsletter is now online!

Kudos to Mary Ellen Kubis for another fabulous Friends of the Roswell Library newsletter.  Check it out!

Shake It Up! Drama Workshop

Monday, June 20.   5:00 p.m. 
Ages 11 - 17. 

Participants will be up and at 'em, working together to create their own scenes and characters from randomly selected concepts that they themselves come up with.   Registration is required and spaces are limited.   Please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075 to register.

One Week Until Noonday Nosh Book Club

There's just one week left to read this month's selection for the Noonday Nosh Book Club!  If you need a copy of  The Stone Diaries by Carol Shields to read before the meeting, 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, June 21 at 12:00 p.m.

This Week at the Roswell Library

If you're looking for some fun things to do during the week of June 13 - June 18, visit the Library Programs page on our website:   www.forl.net/libraryprograms.html.  You will see a complete list of programs for adults, teens and children.  Due to space limitations and safety concerns, reservations are required for some of the programs.   If you have any questions, please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

READing Paws on June 18th

Saturday, June 18. 11:00 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 11:45 a.m.
Beginning readers, grades 1 and up, are welcome.

The Reading Paws program visits the Roswell Library to help children practice their reading skills in a warm and friendly environment.  These trained and certified therapy dogs love stories!   Reading sessions are held in the Story Time Room in the Children's Department and last 15 minutes.  Reservations are required and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Messy Art

Friday, June 17.  10:30 a.m.
Ages 2-5
Reservations begin June 10.
Please note: Space is limited to 25 participants.

Are you ready for some messy fun?  We’ll be finger-painting, so make sure you wear your grubby clothes.  Reservations may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Street Magic

Thursday, June 16.  1:00 p.m. 
Ages 11 - 17

Learn how to perform simple and amazing magic tricks with cards and coins (and mind reading!).  Registration is required and spaces are limited.   For more information, please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Tommy Johns – Wherever You Go, There’s a Story

Thursday, June 16.  10:30 a.m.
Ages 6-10
Reservations begin June 9.

Take an imaginary trip to all seven continents.   Magic!   Puppets!   Lots of audience participation!   Reservations may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Subatomic to Super Sonic - A Magnetic Adventure

Wednesday, June 15.  3:30 p.m.
Ages 11 - 14

This hands-on exploration will show you ways to put magnetism and electricity to use for everything from finding your way to sending yourself into orbit!    Spaces are limited.    Registration is required and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

This Week at the Roswell Library

Wondering what to do during the week of June 6 - June 11?  The Roswell Library is offering a wide variety of programs for all ages.  This week, the popular story times return;  there will be three special programs for children and two for teens and 'tweens.  Learn more by visiting our website at http://www.forl.net/libraryprograms.html.  If you have any questions, please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Family Night with Caroline Fiegel

Monday, June 13.  6:30 p.m.
Ages 8 and up.
Reservations begin June 6.

The whole family is invited to a program that will feature lots of songs and stories.  You’re guaranteed to have a rootin’ tootin’ good time.   Reservations may be in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Author Renea Winchester

Join us for a fun afternoon on Saturday, June 18, with author Renea Winchester.  Renea is the author of the popular gardening and writing blog Bloggin' Billy's which tells further tales from her book In the Garden with Billy: Lessons About Life, Love & Tomatoes.   The program begins at 2:00 p.m.

Middle School Summer Book Speed Date

Wednesday, June 8.  3:00 p.m.
Ages 11 - 14

Meet Mike Buchanan, author of The Fat Boy Chronicles.  Also, rotate through "speed dates" with multiple books to make your reading road map for the summer.  Light snacks.  Registration is required and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.