Happenin' Holidays with Sherry Norfolk

Celebrate the season with popular storyteller Sherry Norfolk!   She’ll share interactive tales about Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.   Wednesday, December 15 @ 6:45 p.m.   This program is for ages 3 - 8.   Reservations begin November 24 and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

East Coast Swing: All Levels

Learn how to jitterbug or practice your favorite swingin' style - all levels are welcome!    Monday, November 22 @ 6:00 p.m.   Registration is required and may be made over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.   This class is sponsored by Dancing4Fun.

Thanksgiving Crafts

Celebrate Thanksgiving at the Roswell Library!   Join us for a fun Thanksgiving craft on Wednesday, November 17 @  4:30 p.m.   This program is for ages 6-10.   Reservations begin October 27 and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Roswell History and Genealogy

Genealogy is a popular hobby, but it's also a lot of work.   The Roswell Historical Society can help!   Learn the ins and outs of researching Roswell history and genealogy, as well as how to use the Roswell Historical Society.   Monday, November 8 @ 6:00 p.m.   Registration is required and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.   This program is sponsored by the Roswell Historical Society.

Halloween Crafts for Kids

Don't forget!  Stop by the Roswell Library with your children on Tuesday, October 26th between 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. for a spooktacular craft.    This is a make-and-take craft program - just drop in, create something delightfully (or frightfully) fun and take it home!

Teen Read Week is October 17 - 23

Celebrate the wide-ranging and dynamic literature (from classics to graphic novels) available to teens at your local library.  Teen Read Week this year is October 17 - 23 and the theme is Books With Beat @ Your Library!  Teens are encouraged to read poetry, listen to audiobooks about music and more. 

Stop by the Roswell Library and check out the fabulous Young Adult/Teen section.  You'll find books for every taste imaginable!

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Wondering what to do this week?   For the week of October 11 - October 16, you'll find a light week at the Roswell Library.   The library will be closed on Monday, October 11 for Staff Development Day (staff will attend classes all day at the Central Library in downtown Atlanta);   a special screening of the short-animated film Martha Speaks;   a free computer class on Microsoft Word;   free ESL classes;   and books for sale in the lobby and in the Friends' Bookstore.  

Please note that there will not be any story time programs during this week and they have been suspended until the first week of November.  Early voting will take place in the library's meeting room from October 18 - 29. 

To learn more about any of our programs, visit the Friends of the Roswell Library's website for a complete list. Or, just scroll through our blog and you'll find lots of info.

Early Voting at the Roswell Library Starts Monday, October 18th!

The Roswell Library will serve as a polling location for early voting in Fulton County between October 18 - October 29, 2010 - Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.  There is no Saturday voting except on Family Voting Day, October 23.

Any registered Fulton County voter may vote early - it doesn't matter where in the county you live.  Thanks to computers, once you are logged in, the ballot will include local elections that pertain only to your area or neighborhood.

If you need to vote before October 18, you can vote early at other locations in the county.  Click the following link to view all of the early voting locations, including dates and times: Vote Early!  For general voting information, please visit the county's Registration and Elections website: www.fultoncountyga.gov/registration-elections.

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Wondering what to do this week?   For the week of October 4 - October 10, you'll find regular story time programs;   the K1 Book Club for children in kindergarten or 1st grade;  free blood pressure testing in the lobby on October 5th from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.;   a special workshop on infant massage for moms, dads or caregivers;   free ESL classes;   and books for sale in the lobby and in the Friends' Bookstore.

To learn more about any of our programs, visit the Friends of the Roswell Library's website for a complete list.  Or, just scroll through our blog and you'll find lots of info.

Scary Cupcake Decorating

Join us on Friday, October 22 @ 4:00 pm. for a creepy, cool cupcake class.    Get ready for Halloween by learning how to decorate scary cupcakes and take home your tasty work!    This program is for ages 11 - 18.    Registration is required and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.   Class size is limited to 12.    This program is presented by Sari's Flair.

If you'd like to check out some cool baking websites, check out the links below.

BettyCrocker.com
BetterHomesandGardens.com
Pillsbury.com
MarthaWhite.com
KingArthurFlour.com

Happy baking!

Halloween Crafts for Kids

Stop by the Roswell Library with your children on Tuesday, October 26 between 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. for a spooktacular craft.    This is a make-and-take craft program - just drop in, create something delightfully (or frightfully) fun and take it home!

Infant Massage

Infant massage helps with healthy development and growth.   Natasha C. Reaver, DC, CACCP, CNMT will lead this 90 minute introductory class for mothers or fathers and their infants.   Friday, October 8 @ 10:30 a.m.

Please bring 2 baby blankets, or a mat, and 1 towel with you.   This class is limited to 12 mothers or fathers and their infants that are not yet walking.   Due to the nature of the program, please do not bring older children.   Reservations begin October 1 and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Out of the Box Art Studio

Calling all artists!   Join us on Wednesday, October 20 @ 4:00 p.m. for a fun art class for ages 6 - 10.   Out of the Box Art Studio will lead a class doing a watercolor leaf collage with diffusing.    Limit: 15 participants.    Reservations begin September 29 and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Free Blood Pressure Testing

Help celebrate Family Health Month and have your blood pressure checked for free by staff from North Fulton Hospital.   Wednesday, October 5 @ 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.   This screening will be done in the library's lobby and is sponsored by North Fulton Hospital.

Go Green and Clean Green!

Join us at the Roswell Library on Wednesday, September 29 @ 6:00 p.m. for a special workshop taught by City of Roswell Environment Education Specialist Laura Aikens.   Learn how to make environmentally safe cleaning products, often with ingredients from your own home.   Reservations are required and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Early Voting in Fulton County



The Roswell Library will serve as a polling location for early voting in Fulton County between October 18 - October 29, 2010 - Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.  There is no Saturday voting except on Family Voting Day, October 23.

Any registered Fulton County voter may vote early - it doesn't matter where in the county you live.  Thanks to computers, once you are logged in, the ballot will include local elections that pertain only to your area or neighborhood.

If you need to vote before October 18, you can vote early at other locations in the county.   Click the following link to view all of the early voting locations, including dates and times:  Vote Early!   For general voting information, please visit the county's Registration and Elections website:  www.fultoncountyga.gov/registration-elections.

Introduction to Databases for Ages 7 - 12

Does your student have a paper or research project due?   The library system's databases can help!   There is a huge wealth of information available for free - just at your fingertips.   This informative class will help your kids learn which databases are the most useful and how to use them.  Join us on Thursday, September 23 @ 4:30 p.m.   Ages 7 - 12. 

Reservations began September 2 and there are still a few spots open.    Please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075 to make a reservation.

AAUW Book Fair is Coming Up!

We think our very own book sales are the best deals in town, but we are delighted to pass along information about other great sales.   AAUW (American Association of University Women) will have its 51st Book Fair September 28 - October 3 at Perimeter Mall.   Highlights include a special Preview Night for $10.00 per person September 28th from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.   

Regular Book Fair Hours:

Wednesday, September 29 - Saturday, October 2
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 3
12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (all books half price)

After you've shopped the AAUW sale and ordered new bookcases for your home, stop by the Friends' bookstore to finish filling up those shelves!

Reminder: Atlanta Author Series Presents Phillip DePoy

Don't forget to join us at the Roswell Library this Saturday, September 18th @ 2:00 p.m. for a visit by noted southern author Phillip DePoy.    In case you're wondering, here's a little background info.   He was born in 1950 in Illinois (a very good state, indeed).   When he was 6 years old, his family moved to Atlanta.   His brother, Scott, is an Atlanta actor and his wife, Lee Nowell, is an actress and a playwright.

Which brings us to the next bit of info we're going to share with you.   Mr. DePoy is the former Artistic Director of Theatrical Outlet.   His plays include Stealing Dixie (recently performed in Marietta), Appalachian Christmas Homecoming, and more.   His novels include a series about Flap Tucker, another one about Fever Devilin, and a host of others.  His newest book is The King James Conspiracy. 

If you want to know more, you'll just have to ask him yourself.  We hope to see you there!

How Not to Date a Jerk or Jerkette

Isn't that an intriguing program title???   Let's explain:   this is a five hour workshop for teens that will teach them (boys and girls/young men and women ages 13 - 21) how to find and maintain healthy relationships.   Lunch is provided.   Saturday, October 2 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.    Reservations are required and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.