One Week Until the Mystery Readers' Book Club

Mystery lovers have just one week left to finish this month's selection:  Dashiell Hammet's classic, The Maltese Falcon.   If you need a copy to read before next Tuesday, please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075 and the staff will be glad to set aside a copy for you.   In the meantime, happy reading and we look forward to seeing you on March 22 at 6:30 p.m.

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Wondering what to do this week?  For the week of March 14 - March 20, you'll find plenty of activities at the Roswell Library, including a Chess Club for kids Monday evening;  story times for children;  AARP offering free tax assistance on Monday afternoon;  the Noonday Nosh Book Club reading The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry;  the Talk It Up Book Club for grades 4 - 6 reading the Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks;  CRCT Prep Classes for grades 6 - 8;   free ESL classes; and there are always books for sale in the lobby and in the Friends' bookstore.

For more information about these programs, please visit the Friends' website at www.forl.net/libraryprograms.html.

Skin and Beauty Health

On Wednesday, March 23 at 6:00 p.m., Dr. Elizabeth Miller will discuss how to naturally put your best face forward and answer all your skin and beauty questions!  Registration is required and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Free Computer Classes in March

The Roswell Library is offering free computer classes this month.   Registration is required for all classes and seating is limited.  Please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075 to make a reservation.

Introduction to Computers
Monday, March 21. 10:00 a.m.
Learn the basics to using a computer.

Introduction to Word 2010
Tuesday, March 22. 10:00 a.m.
Learn how to create basic documents using Word 2010. 

Word Lab
Wednesday, March 23. 10:00 a.m.
This is a self-paced lesson giving participants a chance to practice their newly learned skills in Word. 

One Week Until the Talk It Up Book Club

Young readers in grades 4 - 6 have less than one week to read this month's selection for the Talk It Up Book Club.   The March title is The Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks.   Join us on Tuesday, March 15 at 4:00 p.m. for a fun discussion and an activity about "a nine-year-old boy who receives a plastic Indian, a cupboard, and a little key for his birthday and finds himself involved in adventure when the Indian comes to life in the cupboard and befriends him."   To make a reservation, please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Author Karin Slaughter Loves Libraries!

Karin Slaughter has a reputation as a brilliant crime writer and an ardent supporter of public libraries.  Sunday's AJC featured an article about her writing career and how she and a couple of her friends (oh, Kathryn Stockett and Mary Kay Andrews) will be at the GA Center for the Book this Saturday, March 12, from 7:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., for A Mysterious Evening.   Click here to read the article and learn how you, too, can help support libraries!  You can also learn a little more about A Mysterious Evening by visiting the GA Center for the Book online.

One Week Until Noonday Nosh

You have just one week left to read this month's Noonday Nosh Selection:  The Lace Reader:  A Novel  by Brunonia Barry.  If you need a copy of the book, please call the Roswell Library at (770) 640-3075 and library staff will be happy to set one aside for you.   Noonday Nosh meets Tuesday, March 15 at 12 noon.  See you there!

A Very Successful Roswell Reads!

Author Robin Oliveira gave a moving and informative talk at the Literary Luncheon on Saturday, March 5.   She even received a standing ovation - a first for Roswell Reads!    She shared photos, research and personal stories about the war and about her journey as a writer. 

Special thanks to the wonderful staff at the Adult Recreation Center on Grimes Bridge Road for creating a warm and inviting room for the luncheon.   And, thanks to the Roswell Junior Women's Club for the delicious array of food at Friday night's reception held for her at the Archibald Smith Plantation Home.  And, finally, thanks to the folks at the ASPH for helping us give Robin a terrific southern welcome!

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Wondering what to do this week?   For the week of March 7 - March 13, you'll find plenty of activities at  the Roswell Library, including a Chess Club for kids Monday evening;  the ever-popular story times for children;  AARP offers free tax assistance on Monday afternoon;   two book clubs for children (K1 and the Middle School Book Club);   free ESL classes;  and there are always books for sale in the lobby and in the Friends' bookstore.

For more information about these programs, please visit the Friends' website at www.forl.net/libraryprograms.html.

Patricia Sprinkle at FoxTale Book Shoppe in Woodstock

One of our favorite authors will launch the release of her newest book, Friday's Daughter, at FoxTale Book Shoppe in Woodstock this Friday, March 4, at 6:30 p.m.   Visit FoxTale's website to learn more! 

Final Event for Roswell Reads

The Roswell Reads community-wide reading program concludes this Saturday, March 5, with a Literary Luncheon at the Adult Recreation Center on Grimes Bridge Road.  Robin Oliveira, author of this year's selection My Name Is Mary Sutter, will join us and talk about the book and the research involved in writing it.  Tickets cost $15.00 each and include a light meal.  You may purchase a ticket at the door.  The program begins at 11:30 a.m.  For more information, visit the Roswell Reads page on our website.

Healthy Snacks for Children

Join us Wednesday, March 2 at 4:00 p.m. for a fun nutrition/cooking class for kids.   Chef Carlin Breinig will show how to make turkey taco cups, honey ginger dip with fruit, and strawberry fondue.  Yum!  Ages 7-10.  Limit 20 participants.

Roswell Reads Presents: The Civil War in Roswell

Have you ever wondered what life was like in Roswell during the Civil War?  There are two fascinating programs this Sunday, February 27 that will help answer that question.  These programs are free - no reservations required - and are sponsored by the Roswell Reads committee and the Roswell Historical Society, in conjunction with this year's Roswell Reads selection My Name Is Mary Sutter by Robin Oliveira.

The Civil War in Roswell
Sunday, February 27 at 2:30 p.m.
Local Roswell historians read letters to and from Roswell citizens of the Civil War era, giving a sense of place during the War.

Civil War Reenactors
Sunday, February 27 from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Soldiers at camp during the Civil War will demonstrate their daily lives on the grounds of the Roswell Library.

Chess Club Starts February 28th

Calling all young chess players!  The Roswell Library is co-sponsoring a chess club for ages 7 - 12 on Monday nights from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.  An instructor will supply the chessboards and talk about various moves and strategies.  Beginners are welcome, as well as more advanced players.  The recommended age range is for elementary school students, but if you have an older or younger player (or want-to-be player), please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075 and the staff will be happy to talk to you and let you know if this program is a fit for your child. 

The Chess Club will start out meeting in the Story Time Room in the Children's Department (and move to the Meeting Room if necessary).  No reservations are required - just show up and have a great time!

Free CRCT Prep Classes at the Roswell Library

The Roswell Library is offering free CRCT Prep Classes to help middle school students gear up for their spring tests.  Reservations are required and seating is limited.  Please call the Reference Department at the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075 for more information. 

Mondays, March 14, March 21, and March 28.  6:00 p.m.
Assessment of study needs, customized study packet, test strategies and techniques.
Ages 11 - 14.

Saturday, March 19. 10:00 a.m.
Study packet, test strategies and techniques.
Ages 11 - 14.