tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759919947555520552024-02-18T23:27:57.535-05:00Friends of the Roswell LibraryUpdates, announcements, programs, reading suggestions and more from the Friends of the Roswell LibraryFriends of the Roswell Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10112940288025422194noreply@blogger.comBlogger1007125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75991994755552055.post-86690989804966475912012-10-27T14:33:00.005-04:002012-10-27T14:34:33.320-04:00Book Sale November 9 and 10<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">Our next book sale will be held November 9th and 10th. We will feature "dime novels" - paperbacks for 10 cents each! Plus, all other items will be Buy One Get One Free (BOGO)! The Preview Sale for members (new members are welcome to join at the door) will be Friday, November 9 from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. No scanners are permitted at the Preview Sale. The Regular Book Sale will be Saturday, November 10 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Scanners are welcome at the Saturday sale.</span></div>
Friends of the Roswell Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10112940288025422194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75991994755552055.post-55809562415045336362012-10-17T05:00:00.000-04:002012-10-17T05:00:08.933-04:00Friends of Libraries Week!National Friends of Libraries Week this year will be held from October 21 - 27. Help us celebrate by joining the Friends - and encouraging <em>your</em> friends to join, renewing your membership, volunteering at the library, and shopping in our bookstore (located just off the lobby, near the meeting room). Libraries are more vital today than ever before and they need your support! Please visit our website, <a href="http://www.forl.net/">www.forl.net</a>, to learn more about us, library programs and learn how you can help! Thank you.Friends of the Roswell Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10112940288025422194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75991994755552055.post-5556800688028743602012-10-16T05:00:00.000-04:002012-10-16T05:00:07.005-04:00One Week Until the Mystery Readers' Book ClubThere's just one week left to read this month's Mystery Readers' Book Club selection, <em><strong>Cold Case Squad</strong></em> by Edna Buchanan. If you need a copy to read before next Tuesday's book discussion, 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, October 23 at 6:30 p.m.Friends of the Roswell Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10112940288025422194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75991994755552055.post-89799946586372679442012-10-09T05:00:00.000-04:002012-10-09T05:00:05.845-04:00One Week Until Noonday NoshThere's just one week left to read this month's Noonday Nosh selection, <em><strong>Breakfast at Tiffany's</strong></em> by Truman Capote. If you need a copy to read before next Tuesday, 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, October 16 at 12 noon.Friends of the Roswell Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10112940288025422194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75991994755552055.post-63538715724867953322012-10-06T23:00:00.000-04:002012-10-06T23:00:02.064-04:00This Week @ the Roswell LibraryWondering what to do this week? For the week of October 8 - 13, there will be limited programs as the story time programs take a fall break for the week. That said, there are some fun progams such as the Jack and Annie Book Club for 1st and 2nd graders, Build a Racetrack, CAREing Paws (formerly READing Paws), Yoga, Zumba and ESL classes. For more information about any of these programs, please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075 or visit our website at <a href="http://www.forl.net/">www.forl.net</a>.<br />
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Be sure to remember that the library is closed Monday, October 8 for a Staff Training Day. And mark you calendars for author Susan Rebecca White's visit Saturday, October 20 at 2:00 p.m.Friends of the Roswell Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10112940288025422194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75991994755552055.post-69810464288116748982012-10-01T12:51:00.001-04:002012-10-01T12:51:51.838-04:00Library Closed Monday, October 8The Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System will be closed Monday, October 8 for a Staff Training Day. Library staff will attend training classes held at the Central Library and will return to the branches smarter than ever! Remember that the bookdrop is open 24/7 for your returns and the library system's website, <a href="http://www.afpls.org/">www.afpls.org</a>, is also available 24/7.Friends of the Roswell Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10112940288025422194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75991994755552055.post-29630161119273015602012-10-01T05:00:00.000-04:002012-10-01T05:00:04.853-04:00Upcoming Events at the Roswell LibraryBe sure to mark your calendar for some special events in October and November. On Saturday, October 20, author Susan Rebecca White will stop by the Roswell Library at 2:00 p.m. to discuss her books <em><strong>Bound South</strong></em> and <em><strong>A Soft Place to Land</strong></em>. <br />
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The Friends' Fall Book Sale spectacular - featuring over 20,000 books! - will be Friday and Saturday, November 9 and 10. The Preview Sale for members (new members are welcome to join at the door) will be Friday, November 9 from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Scanners are not permitted at the Preview Sale. The Regular Book Sale will be Saturday, November 10 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Scanners are permitted at the Saturday sale.<br />
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The Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System will be closed Sunday, November 11 and Monday, November 12 in observance of the Veteran's Day holiday. When federal/state/local holidays fall on a Sunday, they are observed that day, as well as the following Monday. Not to worry, though, because the bookdrop is available 24/7 for returns and you can always access the library system's website at <a href="http://www.afpls.org/">www.afpls.org</a>. The library will reopen Tuesday morning, November 13 at 10:00 a.m. ready to go!Friends of the Roswell Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10112940288025422194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75991994755552055.post-52687074144013406262012-09-22T23:00:00.000-04:002012-09-22T23:00:02.897-04:00This Week @ the Roswell LibraryWondering what to do during the week? Visit the Roswell Library for story times, yoga, zumba, and a variety of great programs. The week of September 24 will feature two special programs in addition to our usual line-up. One is the Mystery Readers' Book Club discussing <strong><em>Foul Matter</em></strong> by Martha Grimes. The second one is called <strong>Connection Parenting: Healing the Feeling Child</strong> where Sharon Egan will offer practical solutions to behavior problems in children and teens. For more information about any of these programs, please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075 or visit our website at <a href="http://www.forl.net/">www.forl.net</a>. Friends of the Roswell Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10112940288025422194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75991994755552055.post-31711607120977548322012-09-15T23:00:00.000-04:002012-09-15T23:00:04.605-04:00This Week @ the Roswell LibraryCheck out what's happening next week at the library! In addition to the usual array of story times, yoga, ESL, and other fab programs, the Noonday Nosh Book Club will discuss <em><strong>The Lacuna</strong></em> by Barbara Kingsolver on the September 18 at 12:00 p.m. For more information about any of these programs, please visit our website: <a href="http://www.forl.net/"><span style="color: #660000;">www.forl.net</span></a>.Friends of the Roswell Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10112940288025422194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75991994755552055.post-2802729461905703812012-09-08T23:00:00.000-04:002012-09-08T23:00:03.508-04:00This Week @ the Roswell LibraryStory times are back! If that's not exciting enough, you'll find the Jack and Annie Book Club for grades 1 and 2, a special program on Grandparents' Day, the Drop-in Needlecrafts group, ESL classes, and a host of other wonderful things to do at the Roswell Library. Check out a complete list of library programs on our website: <a href="http://www.forl.net/">www.forl.net</a>.<br />
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Be sure to mark your calendars for September 15 - it will be a banner day at the Roswell Library. The YArt Sale will be held outside from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and author Marc Fitten will be our guest at 2:00 p.m. in the meeting room as he discusses his novels, <i><b>Valeria's Last Stand</b></i> and <b><i>Elza's Kitchen</i></b>.Friends of the Roswell Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10112940288025422194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75991994755552055.post-88245865455689678792012-09-05T11:46:00.003-04:002012-09-05T11:46:52.750-04:00YART SALE: Part Yard Sale, Part Art SaleJoin us on the library's lawn Saturday, September 15 from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. as the Roswell Fine Arts Alliance joins the Friends for an art sale. All kinds of items will be available for sale: art books, art supplies, paintings and more. Think of it as art on the yard - for sale! Cash and checks only, please.Friends of the Roswell Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10112940288025422194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75991994755552055.post-52858490250655714982012-09-01T23:00:00.002-04:002012-09-01T23:00:01.491-04:00Science Fiction Book Group Coming SoonDo you like sci-fi, fantasy or speculative fiction? So do we! The Roswell Library is starting a Sci-Fi Book Group in September. If you're interested, contact Roswell Library staff members Carolyn Bean or Geoffrey Baum for more information and to join the e-mail list. Just call 770-640-3075 and ask for Carolyn or Geoff.Friends of the Roswell Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10112940288025422194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75991994755552055.post-62052823874588641452012-09-01T23:00:00.001-04:002012-09-01T23:00:02.639-04:00AAUW Bookfair is September 26 - 30!The 53rd annual book extravaganza will be held Wednesday, September 26 - Sunday, September 30 at Perimeter Mall in Sandy Springs. Fore more information, please visit their website: <a href="http://bookfairaauw.org/"><span style="color: #990000;">http://bookfairaauw.org/</span></a>.Friends of the Roswell Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10112940288025422194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75991994755552055.post-69553353751228697692012-09-01T23:00:00.000-04:002012-09-01T23:00:02.264-04:00This Week @ the Roswell LibraryFor the first week of September, the Roswell Library kicks off a special Library Card Month activity for kids. Children who tell us why they love the library by writing a sentence (or two) or drawing a picture will receive a prize. For adults, there are copies of<strong> 52 Ways to Use the Library</strong> (one for every week of the year!) available in the library's lobby.<br />
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More reasons to love the library include the Friends' bookstore, a french story time, the return of Zumba, and other great programs listed on our website: <a href="http://www.forl.net/"><span style="color: #990000;">www.forl.net</span></a>. Be sure to mark your calendars for author Marc Fitten, who will stop by the library September 15 at 2:00 p.m.<br />
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Friends of the Roswell Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10112940288025422194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75991994755552055.post-16987225146625517032012-08-31T22:07:00.003-04:002012-08-31T22:07:31.485-04:00Fall Newsletter is Now OnlineThanks to Mary Ellen Kubis for another informative and creative newsletter. It's packed with great info., book sale dates, summer reading prize winners and more. Take a look at our newsletters page on our website: <a href="http://www.forl.net/newsletters.html">http://www.forl.net/newsletters.html</a>.Friends of the Roswell Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10112940288025422194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75991994755552055.post-82424450805125308272012-08-31T16:56:00.000-04:002012-08-31T16:56:18.874-04:00New Look for our BlogWe're in the process of updating our Blog's design. Watch for more vivid colors, more local and literary links. Your feedback is welcome - if you see something you like, let us know. If you see something you don't like, let us know that, too. Stay tuned.Friends of the Roswell Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10112940288025422194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75991994755552055.post-29845212985112178182012-08-27T16:45:00.003-04:002012-08-27T16:47:31.802-04:00Rucker, the Lost Country DogElaine DeNiro, author of <strong><em>Rucker, the Lost Country Dog</em></strong>, will visit the Roswell Library Thursday, August 30 at 4:00 p.m. to read from and talk about her book. Copies will be available for purchase after the program. Rucker has a very informative blog: <a href="http://ruckerinroswell.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">http://ruckerinroswell.blogspot.com</span>/</a> that talks about the history of Roswell. Learn more about him by joining us at the library this Thursday afternoon. <em><strong>Rucker, the Lost Country Dog</strong></em> is published by the Roswell Historical Society.Friends of the Roswell Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10112940288025422194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75991994755552055.post-67628467228302266102012-08-20T23:00:00.000-04:002012-08-20T23:00:01.871-04:00One Week Until the Mystery Readers' Book ClubThere's just one week left to read this month's Mystery Readers' Book Club selection, <em><strong>On the Line</strong></em> by S. J. Rozan. 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, August 28 at 6:30 p.m.Friends of the Roswell Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10112940288025422194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75991994755552055.post-27818382397597707252012-08-19T11:04:00.002-04:002012-08-19T11:04:56.041-04:00This Week @ the Roswell LibraryWondering what to do now that all of the local schools are back in session? Visit the library! We're always in session, here to help you 24/7 (the online databases are available all the time; the library is open during regular operating hours). During the week ahead, the Noonday Nosh Book Club will meet to discuss E. M. Forster's classic novel <i><b>A Passage to India</b></i>. Visit our website, <a href="http://www.forl.net/">www.forl.net</a>, to learn about other great programs, including a complete list of children's programs for the fall.Friends of the Roswell Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10112940288025422194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75991994755552055.post-11623278991664222582012-08-13T23:00:00.000-04:002012-08-13T23:00:03.429-04:00One Week Until Noonday Nosh Book ClubThere's just one week left to read the August 21 selection for Noonday Nosh, <em><strong>A Passage to India</strong></em> by E. M. Forster. 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, August 21 at 12:00 p.m.Friends of the Roswell Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10112940288025422194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75991994755552055.post-9550282078938760872012-08-13T11:51:00.002-04:002012-08-13T21:53:55.590-04:00Literacy Alliance of Metro AtlantaHere's a link to the <a href="http://www.literacyallianceatlanta.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Literacy Alliance of Metro Atlanta</span></a>. This is the go-to place to sign up for the Literacy Walk in September. Be sure to designate the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System to receive your $$. This money goes straight to fund the GED program sponsored by the library system. An educated community is a happy community! Friends of the Roswell Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10112940288025422194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75991994755552055.post-64621354050155617912012-08-12T11:47:00.001-04:002012-08-12T11:47:46.609-04:00Help Fund Literacy!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">The Literacy Alliance of Metro Atlanta is sponsoring a walk in beautiful Decatur, GA on Saturday, September 29 @ 8:00. Sign up and designate the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System to receive your registration $$ and you can help support literacy in metro Atlanta, specifically the fab GED programs sponsored by none other than your favorite library system. If you can't make the walk, not to worry - go ahead and sign up. The cost is $20 and you can give that to A-FPLS and know that you have done a very good thing (and you can still sleep in that morning). Please join us as we fight FOR literacy and help the good people of metro ATL get their GED's.</span>Friends of the Roswell Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10112940288025422194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75991994755552055.post-69978712200338921862012-08-11T23:00:00.000-04:002012-08-11T23:00:03.222-04:00This Week @ the Roswell LibrarySummer is just about over (well, not the heat!) and school starts in Fulton County this week. For all of your homework needs, remember the library. There are tons of helpful databases for students as well as free online tutorials for exams like the ACT and SAT. For more information about these databases, please visit the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System's website, <a href="http://www.afpls.org/"><span style="color: #990000;">www.afpls.org</span></a>. Just click on the A-Z databases link. For information about tests and other online tutorials, click on the e-Campus link. <br />
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For information about upcoming library programs, please check out our website, <a href="http://www.forl.net/"><span style="color: #990000;">www.forl.net</span></a>. A complete list of fall programs will be posted soon.Friends of the Roswell Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10112940288025422194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75991994755552055.post-91582179046238679952012-08-04T23:00:00.000-04:002012-08-04T23:00:02.327-04:00This Week @ the Roswell LibrarySummer is coming to an end and it's been a great one. Thanks to everyone who participated in one of our reading programs! For a complete list of August activities, please visit our website at <a href="http://www.forl.net/"><span style="color: #990000;">www.forl.net</span></a>. Fall programs will be posted soon.Friends of the Roswell Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10112940288025422194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75991994755552055.post-63608023998493893322012-08-03T11:42:00.003-04:002012-08-03T11:42:59.009-04:00In Memoriam: Author Maeve BinchyIt is with sad hearts that we post the news of Maeve Binchy's death. This beloved author passed away Monday, July 30, 2012 in Ireland. Read more online by visiting the <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/01/books/maeve-binchy-writer-who-evoked-ireland-dies-at-72.html?_r=1&src=me&ref=books" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">New York Times obituary</span></a> and the <a href="http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2012/0803/breaking5.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Irish Times</span></a> obituary. Rest in peace, dear author.Friends of the Roswell Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10112940288025422194noreply@blogger.com0