This Week @ the Roswell Library

Wondering what to do this week? For the week of April 18 - April 23, you'll find plenty of activities at the Roswell Library:  story times for children;  Noonday Nosh Book Club discussing Edith Wharton's The Age of Innocence;  a free Zumba fitness class (may already be full!);  free computer classes;  the Talk It Up Book Club discussing City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau;  AARP offering free tax assistance on Monday afternoon for the last time this year;  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.

Teen Boss Workshop Returns!

Our popular Teen Boss Workshop returns to the Roswell Library.  Join us on Monday, May 2 at 6:00 p.m.   Teens will learn how to start a business and head down the road to entrepreneurship, self-confidence and money.  This workshop encourages creativity and gives solid business information from pricing and profits to customer service and marketing, as well as licenses and taxes.   Ages 11 - 17.  Seating is limited and reservations are required.   Please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075 to make a reservation.

How's Your Week?

How's your National Library Week going?  Here's a link that will give you a lift to help you make it 'til Friday.  Sharon Robinson, daughter of baseball great Jackie Robinson, looooooves libraries.  Click here:  Sharon Robinson @ your library.

National Volunteer Week

What's better than National Library Week?   National Volunteer Week, of course.   Hats off and many thanks to our wonderful volunteers.   They help us shelve books, repair books, and process books;   they give their time and knowledge;   they donate money;   they sort books and sell them for us at their bookstore and seasonal book sales;   they donate much needed books and equipment;   and best of all, they BRIGHTEN OUR DAY!

Friends of the Roswell Library's Spring Book Sale!

Mark your calendars!  The Friends' Spring Book Sale will be held May 13 and 14, 2011. 

Preview Party for Members (new members are welcome to join at the door)
Friday, May 13
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Regular Book Sale
Saturday, May 14
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Poetry Program with Paul Samuels Has Been Cancelled

Unfortunately, the poetry program for Wednesday, April 13th with Paul Samuels has been cancelled.  We apologize for any inconvience.

One Week Until Noonday Nosh

Readers have just one week to finish reading this month's Noonday Nosh Book Club selection, Edith Wharton's classic novel The Age of Innocence.  If you need a copy to read before next Tuesday, please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.   Join us on Tuesday, April 19th at 12 noon for a lively discussion of old New York.

Talk It Up Book Club Meets Next Week

Children in the 4th - 6th grades have just one week left to read this month's Talk It Up Book Club selection City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau.   If you need a copy to read, please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075 and ask for the Children's Department.  Staff will be glad to set aside a copy just for you.  We look forward to seeing you April 19th at 4:00 p.m.!

Take a Library Vacation

Check out this list from USA Today and get your travels plans ready:  Ten Great Places to Take a Library Tour.  You'll see fantastic libraries from coast to coast! 

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Wondering what to do this week? For the week of April 11 - April 16, you'll find plenty of activities at the Roswell Library:  story times for children;  three poetry programs for children and teens to celebrate National Poetry Month;  two book clubs, one for children and one for teens;  a free Zumba fitness class (may already be full!);  a seminar on solving your weight challenges;  AARP offering free tax assistance on Monday afternoon;  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.

Happy Library Week!

Springtime ... sunshine ... birds singing ... flowers in bloom ... and National Library Week!  Celebrate during the week of April 10 - 16 by using your library, telling your friends about all of the wonderful things available for free (programs, books, e-books, DVD's, etc.), and joining the Friends of the Roswell Library (the best deal in town). 

Author John Grisham is the Honory Chair this year.  Click here to learn more!

Poetry Programs for Children and Teens

Celebrate National Poetry Month!  Join us at the Roswell Library for some exciting poetry programs in April.

Poet Robert Lynn
Monday, April 11.  6:00 p.m.
Robert L. Lynn Shares and discusses poems from his most recent book of poetry, Midnight Verse. Registration is required.

Afternoon Poems with Paul Samuels
Wednesday, April 13. 5:00 p.m.
Interact with poet Paul Samuels about enjoying and creating poetry.  Check out his poetry at paulsamuels.com.  Registration is required.

Cut-and-Paste Poetry
Thursday, April 14. 4:00 p.m.
Let your creative juices flow.  We’ll provide the words, you provide the imagination.  Ages 8-12.   Registration is required.

Free Computer Classes

The Roswell Library is offering free computer classes this month.   Reservations are required and space is limited.  Please call the library at 770-640-3075 to make a reservation.

Introduction to Word
Tuesday, April 19. 6:00 p.m.

Word Lab
Wednesday, April 20. 6:00 p.m.

Introduction to Excel 2010
Tuesday, April 26. 6:00 p.m.

Excel Lab
Wednesday, April 27. 6:00 p.m.

Middle School Book Club Meets Next Week

The Middle School Book Club meets next week to discuss Every Soul a Star by Wendy Mass.  Join us for a light snack and cool conversation about Ally, Jack and Bree!   Tuesday afternoon, April 12 at 5:00 p.m.   If you need a copy to read before next Tuesday, or would like to make a reservation, please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Wondering what to do this week? For the week of April 4 - April 9, there won't be any regular story times because of spring break;  the Georgia State University Bio Bus will make a stop at the Roswell Library;  the Chess Club for kids meets on Monday night;  a Zumba Fitness class begins a weekly series for April;  AARP offers free tax assistance on Monday afternoon;  there are 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.