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.