Sunday, July 29, 2012

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Summer is winding down, if only the temperatures would wind down, too!  This is the last week for story time programs - they will start again in September.  The Drop-in Needlecrafts groups returns next week.  Bring your projects and chat with other folks working on similar things.  For more information about any of our upcoming programs, please visit our website at www.forl.net.

Sunday, July 22, 2012

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Wondering what to do next week?  Visit the library!  Summer programs are winding down as kids finish their summer reading lists and folks prepare to go back to school in early/mid August.  The deadline to receive credit and/or prizes for any of the summer reading programs is July 31.

Special hats off and thousands of thanks for the volunteers who helped set up, staff and take down our Sizzlin' Summer Book Sale!  It was the best - and busiest - one yet.  Visit our website, www.forl.net, for a list of Roswell Library programs or see what's happening at the Central Library and other branches at www.afpls.org.

Saturday, July 14, 2012

Countdown to our Sizzlin' Summer Book Sale!

Get ready for our sizzling summer at the Summer Book Sale!  The sale will be held at the Roswell Library on Saturday, July 21, 2012, from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
The Preview party for members of the Friends of the Roswell Library has extended hours on Friday, July 20 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. New members are welcome and may join the Friends of the Roswell Library at the door. 

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Wondering what to do next week? Visit the library!  The Roswell Library welcomes author Karen White to the Noonday Nosh Book discussion Tuesday, July 17 at 12:00 p.m.  Please join us for a fun and livley chat with one of the area's most popular authors.  Many thanks to the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library Foundation for sponsoring this and other local author events throughout Fulton County.

Roswell and all of the wonderful libraries in metro Atlanta offer summer programs for all ages. Visit our website, www.forl.net, for a list of Roswell Library programs or see what's happening at the Central Library and other branches at www.afpls.org.

Monday, July 9, 2012

Author Karen White Visits the Noonday Nosh Book Club


Join us  Tuesday, July 17 at 12:00 p.m. as the Noonday Nosh Book Club features a very special guest, author Karen White.  Ms. White will join the discussion of her book, Falling Home.  This program is sponsored by the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library Foundation.  The Foundation is the library system's biggest cheerleader and sponsors a variety of programs and grants for the libraries throughout Fulton County.  The learn more about the Foundation, please visit their page on the A-FPLS website:  http://www.afpls.org/support-afpls/155-foundation.

Saturday, July 7, 2012

This Week @ the Roswell Library

There will be some exciting programs at the Roswell Library this week.  You'll find science programs, animal visits, yoga and more.  Learn more by visiting our website:  www.forl.net.  Please remember that program presenters often limit the number of people/children that can attend, so reservations are required.  For more information, call the friendly staff at the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075 and staff will be glad to assist you.

Thursday, July 5, 2012

Roswell Friends Sizzling Summer Book Sale


Reading and relaxing made possible by you!
  
Come celebrate a sizzling summer at the Summer Book Sale hosted by the Friends of the Roswell Library.  The sale will be held at the Roswell Library on Saturday, July 21, 2012, from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Summer time and the reading is easy for both children and adults.  Do you need a great beach book?  Why not pick up 4 for $1.00?  This sale will feature over 350 DVD movies and a huge selection of inspirational, mystery, science fiction and fantasy books. Collectibles, art books and coffee table books will also be featured.

Ours have become the gold standard for the well organized book sale – easy pickings at the best prices.  Current hardback fiction at $1.00 to $2.00 and paperbacks at 4 for $1.00.  We have everything from A to Z:  Art, Biography, Cooking, Decor, Essays, Fantasy, Gardening, History, Inspirational, Jokes, Knitting, LARGE PRINT, Mystery, Non-Fiction, Opera, Poetry, Quotables, Romance, Southern Authors, Travel, Unusual, Vintage, Westerns, Xceptional, Young Adult, Zoological.   

The Preview party for members of the Friends of the Roswell Library has extended hours on Friday, July 20 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.  New members are welcome and may join the Friends of the Roswell Library at the door.

Did you know that with your support of our book sales the Friends have purchased 24 new comfortable reading room chairs?   Reading and relaxing made possible by you!