Roswell Roots Programs

The Roswell Library is proud to be a partner in the Roswell Roots Festival Celebrating Black History and Culture.  This year we are hosting two fantastic programs.   Both programs are for all ages and we recommend that you register as soon as possible.   Registration may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Brochures listing all of the wonderful Roswell Roots programs and activities are available at the Roswell Library, in the lobby display area or online at http://www.roswellroots.com/.

ROSWELL ROOTS: A Festival of Black History and Culture
Black Stars in Orbit: Celebrating the Contributions of African Americans to Space Exploration
Saturday, February 18. 3:00 p.m.
Dr. Curtis M. Graves, retired Deputy Director for Civil Affairs at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will discuss his thirty year career at NASA and the extraordinary achievements of African American astronauts and scientists to the exploration of space. This event will include a screening of the documentary produced by Dr. Graves, “Black Stars in Orbit: African Americans and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration”. Registration is required.

ROSWELL ROOTS: A Festival of Black History and Culture
Our Stories: African American History for Children
An Afternoon with Calvin Ramsey.
Saturday, February 25. 3:00 p.m.
In recognition of Black History month the Roswell Library will host renowned author and playwright Calvin Alexander Ramsey, who will discuss his thoughtful works of illustrated children’s literature highlighting the African American experience. This discussion will include Mr. Ramsey’s book Ruth and the Green Book, the powerful story of a young girl’s journey from Chicago through the segregated South to her Grandma’s house in Alabama; and Belle, The Last Mule at Gee's Bend: A Civil Rights Story, the moving tale of a mule that played a key role in the civil rights movement -- and a young boy who sees history anew.

Rocks in Your Backyard Program - Rescheduled!

The program on identifying rocks has been rescheduled.   The new date is Tuesday, February 21 at  4:00 p.m.  Bring your rocks, paper and pencil and a creative mind.   Bill Waggener from the Georgia Mineral Society will be here to talk about rocks native to Georgia and help you identify what's in your rock collection.   Anyone who came to the library for the program yesterday (1/30/12) is automatically signed up for the new session.  Anyone who had previously signed up, but was not able to come, needs to call and register again.  Anyone who missed out completely is welcome to call and sign up.  Please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075 and ask for the Children's Department.

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Wondering what to do during the week of January 29 - February 5?   Wonder no more, the Roswell Library has you covered.  In addition to our usual Yoga, Zumba and ESL classes, there are a couple of interesting nature programs.  "Rocks in Your Backyard" for ages 4 - 10 will teach children how to identify the rocks around the yard and next Sunday, there will be a program on winter birds and the annual Backyard Bird Count.  For more information about any of these library programs, please visit our website www.forl.net or call the helpful folks at the Roswell Library (770-640-3075).

The Great Backyard Bird Count

On Sunday, February 5 at 3:00 p.m., Pam Higginbotham from the Atlanta Audubon Society will teach you how to identify and attract local birds.  She will also talk about participating in the 15th annual Great Backyard Bird Count, which helps the National Audubon Society and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology track bird populations.   Registration is required and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Rocks in Your Backyard

Do you know those rocks that get caught in the lawnmower or that you trip over in the backyard?  Now is the time to take those pesky stones and turn them into a fun project for the kids!  Join us for Rocks in Your Backyard on Monday, January 30 at 4:00 p.m.  Just bring your rocks, paper and pencil and a creative mind.  Bill Waggener from the Georgia Mineral Society will be here to talk about rocks native to Georgia and help you identify what's in your rock collection.  Ages 4-10.   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

Wondering what to do this week?  For the week of January 23 - 29, the Roswell Library will offer its usual Yoga, Zumba and ESL classes, as well as an important seminar on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (also known as FAFSA).  The Mystery Readers' Book Club will discuss At Bertram's Hotel by Agatha Christie;  the LEGO club will build Star Wars creations;  and the Roswell Fine Arts Alliance exhibit Signs of Spring continues to beautify the library.  And as always, the Friends Bookstore is open 7 days a week to sell you just the book you're looking for - at a bargain price.

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

Photo Contest for All Ages

The Roswell Reads Committee is continuing its tradition of including a photo contest in conjunction with the community-wide reading program.  This year's theme is "The Rural South."  You may pick up a Photo Contest brochure at the library or download one here:  Roswell Reads Photo Contest Brochure. Each brochure includes an entry form.

RECEPTION for Photography Contest
Sunday, February 26.  2:00 p.m.

EXHIBIT of Photography Contest Photos “The Rural South”
February 26 - March 11, 2012

Roswell Reads, a community-wide reading program, is the shared experience that Roswell residents have when they come together as a community to read and discuss a common book.  This community building event involves people in reading and talking about issues and ideas presented in a book they have all read.  The 2012 selection is Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin.

Free Tax Assistance Starts Monday, February 6

Once again, the wonderful volunteers at AARP will offer Free Tax Assistance at the Roswell Library.

Mondays, February 6 - April 16, 2012
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Trained AARP Tax-Aid volunteers will gladly assist anyone, with special attention given to those ages 60 and older. Please bring last year's tax returns and other important documents that will assist the Tax-Aid volunteer.

One Week Until the Mystery Readers' Book Club

There's just one week left to read this month's Mystery Readers' Book Club selection, At Bertram's Hotel by the one and only Agatha Christie.  If you need a copy to read before January 24, 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 on the 24th at 6:30 p.m.

This Week @ the Roswell Library

All Atlanta-Fulton Public Libraries will be closed Monday, January 16 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday.   Visit the King Center's website to learn more about the legacy of this great American.  All libraries will reopen Tuesday at their regularly scheduled times.

Wondering what to do this week?   For the week of January 15 - 21, you'll find a variety of programs at the Roswell Library.   There are two free computer classes, one of which is an Introduction to eBooks/AudioBooks;   Noonday Nosh will discuss Betty Smith's A Tree Grows in Brooklyn;  the Graphic Novel Book Club for ages 7 - 10 will discuss Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute by Jarrett Krosoczka; and there will be Yoga, Zumba, Needlecraft, and ESL classes, as usual.

For more information about these or any library programs, please visit the Friends' website:  www.forl.net.

Financial Aid Workshop

Are you puzzled by financial aid forms?  Take heart, the Roswell Library has you covered.  Join us on Monday, January 23 at 6:00 p.m. for an informative workshop that will cover what the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) entails and the information required to complete it.   Financial aid specialists will take you line by line through the process.   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 the Graphic Novel Book Club

There's just one week left to read this month's selection for the Roswell Library's newest book discussion group, the Graphic Novel Book Club.   The January 19 selection is Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute by Jarrett Krosoczka.  How can anyone pass up that?!  If your 7 - 10 year old would like to attend, just call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075 and ask the the Children's Department.   There are a few spaces left, so please call now!

Author Anju Gattani this Saturday

Don't forget to join us this weekend!  Atlanta author Anju Gattani will be the guest speaker at the Atlanta Authors Speakers Series on Saturday, January 14 at 2:00 p.m. at the Roswell Library.

Anju’s debut novel, Duty and Desire, is a compelling novel of the glittering world of Indian mega-wealth where lust drives destruction and one woman’s struggle to control fate fuels a rage so deep that the truth burns her alive.

Free Computer/Tech Classes @ the Roswell Library

The Roswell Library is offering free computer classes this month.  A schedule is listed below.  Please note the registration guidelines:  Class size is limited to 7 and is on a first come, first served basis.

Introduction to Computers
Tuesday, January 17. 10:00 a.m.

eBooks/Audiobooks @ Your Library
Wednesday, January 18. 6:00 p.m.
Advanced registration is required. 
Please being your device and/or laptop.

Introduction to Word 2010
Thursday, January 19. 10:00 a.m.

Introduction to the Internet
Tuesday, January 24. 10:00 a.m.

Introduction to Email/Gmail
Thursday, January 26. 10:00 a.m.

LEGO Club Registration is Now Open

Registration for the Tuesday, January 24th LEGO Club is now open!   January's theme is Star Wars.  Please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075 to register your 6 - 10 year old child.   The library provides the LEGOS and the kids will building something related to the theme.   Space is limited to 35 participants.

One Week Until Noonday Nosh Book Club

There's just one week left to read this month's Noonday Nosh Book Club selection, Betty Smith's classic A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.  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.  We look forward to seeing you Tuesday, January 17 at 12:00 p.m.

Meet the Roswell Fine Arts Alliance Artists

Art and books go hand in hand.  The Roswell Fine Arts Alliance has just swapped out its selection of paintings on display, trading scenes of Roswell for scenes of spring.  A reception will be held to Meet the Artists on Thursday, January 12 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Members of the Roswell Fine Arts Alliance whose works are on display at the library will be on hand to talk about their work. The new exhibit is titled "Signs of Spring" and begins January 10.

Roswell Reads Programs

A variety of upcoming Roswell Reads programs have been posted to the Friends' website.  Visit the Roswell Reads page to learn more about book discussions, southern food discussions, a photo contest and more!   You can download the program brochure, which includes and order form for tickets ($15.00 each), and the photo contest brochure, which includes and entry form and all the information you need to know about the contest.

Roswell Reads, a community-wide reading program, is the shared experience that Roswell residents have when they come together as a community to read and discuss a common book. This community building event involves people in reading and talking about issues and ideas presented in a book they have all read. The 2012 selection is Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin.

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Wondering what to do during the week of January 9 - January 15?   Be sure to mark your calendar for the next Atlanta Authors Series on Saturday, January 14 at 2:00 p.m.  Anju Gattani will join us and talk about her novel Duty and Desire.  Learn more about Ms. Gattani by visiting her website:  www.anjugattani.com.

In addition to this special program, there will be Yoga and Zumba classes, as well as the ongoing Knitting Groups.  For more information about these or any other library program, please visit our website:  www.forl.net.

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Happy New Year!  Best wishes for good health, laughter and lots of good books to read.  For the week of January 2 - 8, a friendly reminder that all Atlanta-Fulton Public Libraries will be closed Monday, January 2 in observance of New Year's Day.  This week, library will offer the return of our regular ESL classes and READing Paws for children.

Atlanta author Anju Gattani will be the guest speaker at the Atlanta Authors Speakers Series on Saturday, January 14 at 2:00 p.m. at the Roswell Library.   Ms. Gattani's debut novel is Duty and Desire.  Learn more by visiting her website:  www.anjugattani.com.

For more information about these or any other library programs, please visit our website:  www.forl.net.