This Week @ the Roswell Library

Wondering what to do this week?   Get your calendars ready - there's a busy week ahead!    For the week of October 17 - October 23,  early voting takes place at the Roswell Library,  Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (until October 29).   There will also be three book clubs:    two for kids (Talk It Up and Reading Pals) and one for adults (Noonday Nosh);   a free watercolor art class for kids;   a free computer class on how to use the internet;   a scary cupcake decorating class for teens;   free ESL classes;   and books for sale in the lobby and in the Friends' Bookstore.   Also, the Friends are recognizing Friends of Libraries Week 2010 with a display in the lobby and a membership drive.  

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.   This is because the meeting room is being used for early voting.

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.

October Book Club Selections

October is an exciting month for book clubs at the Roswell Library.  We have programs for all ages.  Check out the listing below to see if there's one for you and/or your kids!   

Talk It Up Book Club
Monday, October 18 @ 6:30 p.m.  
Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix.   Snacks will be provided. Ages 9-11.  Reservations are required.

Noonday Nosh Book Club
October 19 @ 12:00 p.m.
The Confederate General Rides North by Amanda Gable
Amanda Gable will visit the Roswell Library on Saturday, November 13 @ 2:00 p.m.

Reading Pals Book Club
Tuesday, October 19 @ 4:00 p.m.
Reading Pals is a book discussion group for children in 2nd and 3rd grade. For October, read any Secrets of Droon book.  We'll discuss them and do an activity related to the books.  Grades 2 and 3.  Reservations are required.

Mystery Readers' Book Club
October 26 @ 6:30 p.m.
Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley

For more information about these and other exciting programs at the Roswell Library, visit the Library Programs page.

October is National Reading Group Month

Who knew???  Check out a really cool website:  http://www.nationalreadinggroupmonth.org/index.html.  It's a fun site to explore and it offers all kinds of recommendations.  There's nothing like sharing your thoughts and ideas about books with others who love books, too.  And remember, the Friends sponsor book clubs for all ages at the Roswell Library.  To learn more, visit our website:  www.forl.net/.

What Roswell's Book Clubs are Reading in September

Get your pencils ready!   Here's a list of books up for discussion in September at the Roswell Library.    Reservations are only required for the children's book clubs.   If you need a copy to read, just call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075 and the book club-loving staff will be happy to help you.

Talk It Up Book Club for Ages 9-11
Monday, September 20 @ 6:30 p.m.  We’ll discuss The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan.  Snacks will be provided.  Reservations begin August 30.

Noonday Nosh Book Club
Tuesday, September 21@ 12 noon
To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee.  We're celebrating the book's 50th anniversary!

Reading Pals Book Club for children in 2nd and 3rd grade
Tuesday, September 21 @ 4:00 p.m.  Read any Geronimo Stilton book.  We'll discuss them and do an activity related to the books.  Reservations begin August 31.

Mystery Readers' Book Club
Tuesday, September 28 @ 6:30 p.m.
The Watchman by Robert Crais

K1 Book Club doesn't meet in September, but reservations will begin September 14 for the Tuesday, October 5 discussion @ 4:00 p.m.   K1 Book Club is a book discussion group for children in kindergarten and 1st grade.  At the meeting, everyone will read a book together and do activities related to the book.  No advance preparation is needed.

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Wondering what to do this week? For the week of August 23 - August 28, you'll find free computer classes; the Mystery Readers' Book Club reading The Professional by the late, great Robert B. Parker;  a Won Yoga class; free ESL classes; books for sale in the lobby and in the Friends' Book Corner.

To learn more about these great programs (and many more), 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.

One Week Until the Mystery Readers' Book Club

You have just one week to finish up the August selection:  The Professional by Robert B. Parker.   If you need a copy to read before next Tuesday evening, just call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.  We look forward to seeing you on August 24th @ 6:30 p.m.

One Week Until Noonday Nosh Book Club

You have just one week left to read the August Noonday Nosh Book Club selection, The Help by Kathryn Stockett.  Did you like it?  Did it strike a chord with you?  Did it make you sad?   Bring your thoughts and opinions with you and join in what is sure to be a lively discussion.   To learn more, visit the author's website at http://www.kathrynstockett.com/.

If you need a copy to read before next Tuesday, please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.  See you on the 17th @ noon.

Book Club Selections for August

August ... a time to relax from all the summer craziness and a time to gear up for school.   And, a time to continue power-reading!  Here are the selections for our book clubs this August:

Noonday Nosh Book Club: August 17th @ 12 noon
The Help by Kathryn Stockett

Mystery Readers' Book Club: August 24th @ 6:30 p.m.
The Professional by Robert B. Parker 

If you'd like to check out a copy from the Roswell Library, just call  770-640-3075 and ask for the Reference Desk.  They usually keep a few extra copies on hand for those who want to attend the book clubs and they'll be happy to set one aside for you.

One Week Until the Mystery Readers' Book Club

Time to finish up reading this month's selection for the Mystery Readers' Book Club, The Hard Way by Lee Child.  Did you like it?  What was was Jack Reacher up to this time?  Bring those thoughts and more to the book discussion next Tuesday, May 25th @ 6:30 p.m.

Book Clubs in Metro Atlanta

Today's AJC featured a nice article about local books clubs - how to start one and how to maintain one in the Living section. Click here to read the article.