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.

Atlanta Author Series Presents Amanda Gable

Join us at the Roswell Library on Saturday, November 13th @ 2:00 p.m. for an afternoon with Amanda Gable.   Ms. Gable is the author of The Confederate General Rides North, recently named one of the 25 Books Every Georgian Should Read by the Georgia Center for the Book.

Here's a little information about this talented author from the publisher's website:
"Amanda C. Gable's short stories have appeared in The North American Review, The Crescent Review, North Dakota Quarterly, Kalliope, Sinister Wisdom, Other Voices, and other publications.    She has been awarded residency fellowships by Yaddo, the Hambidge Center, and the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts.    A native of Marietta, she currently lives in Decatur, Georgia."

Visit her website at http://www.amandagable.com/.

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.

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.

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Well, this coming week will be an exciting and busy one at the Roswell Library!   The week of September 20th brings the return of our popular story time programs for children;   the Noonday Nosh Book Club reading and discussing To Kill a Mockingbird;   the Talk It Up Book Club for ages 9 - 11 reading and discussing The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan;   the Reading Pals Book Club for 2nd and 3rd graders reading and talking about books from the popular Geronimo Stilton series;   a special class for elementary school-age students on using library databases to help with homework projects;   a Won Yoga class;   free ESL classes;   and books for sale in the lobby and the Friends' Bookstore!  

For more information about these and many other exciting programs at the busy Roswell Library, please visit our website at www.forl.net.

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Wondering what to do this week?  For the week of September 6 - September 12, you'll find the library closed on Monday, September 6th for the Labor Day holiday;  a special program for teens on how to use the library's databases for homework and research projects;  a Won Yoga class;  free ESL classes;  books for sale in the lobby and in the Friends' Bookstore.

Don't forget to join us on Saturday, September 18th @ 2:00 p.m. for a special visit by noted local author Phillip DePoy!   For information about the Friends, library programs and other tidbits of useful information, visit the Friends' website at www.forl.net.   Click here to learn more!

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.

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.

This Week @ the Roswell Library

One week of summer left for Fulton County Schools! What better way to spend the time than at the Roswell Library? For the week of August 16 - August 22, you'll find a free Spanish classes for kids (featuring art, music, games and stories); Noonday Nosh Book Club discussing The Help by Kathryn Stockett;  free ESL classes; and as usual, books for sale in the lobby and in the Friends' Bookstore.

Don't forget about our End of Sumer Book Sale! There will be a Preview Party for members on Friday, August 20th from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. New members are welcome to join at the door. The Regular Book Sale hours will be Saturday, August 21st from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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.

Don't forget! Free Spanish Classes for Kids

Don't forget!  The Roswell Library and LangoKids are offering one-time-only Spanish classes for children.   Classes will consist of stories, music and more!  Join us next Monday for a little language fun.  Spaces are still available.  Call the library at 770-640-3075 to make a reservation for your niños.

Ages 18 months - 2 years
Monday, August 16th @ 10:15 a.m.

Ages 3 - 5
Monday, August 16th @ 11:15 a.m.

Phllip DePoy ... Coming Soon!

The AJC gave local playwright Phillip Depoy's new play, Stealing Dixie, a great review in Monday's paper.  Click here to take a look and learn where you can buy tickets.   Performances are held at the Theatre in the Square in Marietta.

After you get a good dose of Southern charm, head over to the Roswell Library on Saturday, September 18th @ 2:00 p.m. for a visit by Mr. DePoy.  Not only is he a successful playwright, but he's a best-selling mystery novelist!

Be sure to mark your calendars for the November 13th visit by Amanda Gable, author of The Confederate General Rides North.  Wait a minute ....  Isn't Stealing Dixie about the Great Locomotive Race, involving the Confederate General?   Hmmmm ... just sayin' ....

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.

Children's Programs at the Roswell Library

The Children's Department now has free copies of their fall program guide available!  You can stop by the Children's Department at any time and pick one up.  Or, you can view the program listings online at the Friends' website.  You will be delighted by the wide variety of exciting programs for all ages.

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Wondering what to do this week? For the week of August 9 - August 15, you'll find a free Spanish class for ages 6 - 9 (featuring art, music, games and stories);  free ESL classes; and as usual, books for sale in the lobby and in the Friends' Bookstore. Library staff are finalizing plans for fall programs and those will be announced soon.

Don't forget to mark your calendars for our End of Summer Book Sale in August. There will be a Preview Party for members on Friday, August 20th from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. New members are welcome to join at the door. The Regular Book Sale hours will be Saturday, August 21st from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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.

Upcoming Teen Programs

A couple of exciting teen programs have just been announced! Whether teens are looking to polish their study skills or their ... um ... love lives, the Roswell Library is here to help. Reservations for both programs are required and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Research Recall
Tuesday, September 7. 4:00 p.m.
Start using your brain cells again and take this crash course on using library resources for school projects. Ages 12-18.  Reservations are required.

How Not to Date a Jerk or Jerkette
Saturday, October 2. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
A 5 hour workshop for teens that teaches how to find and maintain healthy relationships. Lunch is provided. Ages 13-21. Reservations are required.

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.

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Wondering what to do this week? For the week of August 2 - August 7, you'll find library staff breathing a huge sigh of relief and tallying the numbers for what we think is the most successful summer yet;  free ESL classes; and as usual, books for sale in the lobby and in the Friends' Bookstore.   Library staff are finalizing plans for fall programs and those will be announced soon.

Don't forget to mark your calendars for our End of Summer Book Sale in August.  There will be a Preview Party for members on Friday, August 20th from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  New members are welcome to join at the  door.  The Regular Book Sale hours will be Saturday, August 21st from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

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.

Story Times are Back!

Story Time Programs for children at the Roswell Library will resume next week.   Woo-hoo!  A listing of these programs is below and can also be found on the Friends' website.   Please note that no reservations are required for our story times.  Just show up and have a great time.

Baby Story Time
Mondays, June 7 - July 26
10:30 a.m.
There will not be a program on July 5 or 12.
Pre-walkers and their caregivers will enjoy 30 minutes of rhymes, songs, and books chosen just for baby. No reservations required.

Toddler Story Time
Wednesdays, June 9 - July 28.
10:30 a.m.
There will not be a program on July 7 or 14.
One-year-olds and their caregivers will enjoy 30 minutes of rhymes, songs, and books chosen just for toddlers. No reservations required.

Terrific Twos and Threes Story Time
Wednesdays, June 9 - July 28.
11:30 a.m.
There will not be a program on July 7 or July 14.
Terrific Twos is a program for two and three-year-olds and a caregiver. No reservations required.

What is the Summer Reading Program?

The Summer Reading Program starts June 1st and ends July 31st.  This year's theme is:  Make a Splash - Read!  Children can register in person at the Roswell Library (or any A-FPLS library - 33 total!).  They will receive a "reading record" where they'll write down the title and author of the books they read (or the number of hours they read, if they'd rather do it that way). 

Upon completing 10 books or 10 hours, children at the Roswell Library will get a certificate, a Chick-Fil-A coupon, a nametag for the big picture window (to show they've participated in the program ) and a free paperback book, courtesy of the Friends of the Roswell Library.  Because of the high demand, the library can only give away one free book per child and only one Chick-fil-A coupon per child.  That said, children are encouraged to continue reading all summer long!  For every set of 10 books or 10 hours, each child will get a gold star for their nametag.  We want to see a window filled with lots of nametags and lots of stars on those nametags.

There's also a reading program for teens and this year, for the first time, one for adults!  For more details, stop by the Roswell Library anytime between June 1st and July 31st.