2010 List of 25 Authors Every Georgian Should Read

The Georgia Center for the Book has released its 2010 list of recommended titles.  The current list of books  every Georgian should read is really interesting!   Visit their website by clicking here.  Happy reading.

25 Authors Every Georgian Should Read

Tonight, the Georgia Center for the Book will announce its 2010 list of 25 authors every Georgian should read.  Hmmmm.  Who will be on it?  Flannery O'Connor?  Alice Walker?  Terry Kay?   Check back on Friday to find out whose books you should read this summer!  Of course, that's assuming you haven't already read them.

Visit the Georgia Center for the Book online by clicking their link.

Upcoming Author Visits at the Carter Library

The Carter Library in Atlanta continues to host a variety of great authors.   In the better late than never department, there's still time to hear Mark Kurlansky tonight (4/26) talk about his newest book The Eastern Stars: How Baseball Changed the Dominican Town of San Pedro de Macorís.  If you aren't able to attend, you can place a hold on the book through the library systems' catalog.

Additional author programs include:

• Hampton Sides talks about Hellhound on his Trail: The Stalking of Martin Luther King Jr.
  and the International Hunt for his Assassin, Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.  
• Ron White talks about A. Lincoln, Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
• David Donovan (Terry Turner) talks about Murphy Station, Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
• Larry Tye talks about Satchel: The Life and Times of an American Legend, Friday, May 14, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

To learn more about these and other exciting programs at the Carter Center, please visit their website at www.jimmycarterlibrary.org.

Special Exhibit: Family Matters: Legacies of the Kings and Hembrees of Roswell, GA

In cooperation with the Roswell Historical Society, the library will host an exhibit throughout the month of May in observance of Heritage Days and Historic Preservation Month. Exhibit panels will include family photographs and descriptive text that shed light on the lives of several generations of two pioneer Roswell families who left their indelible mark on the community.

Members of the Roswell Historical Society will be available to answer questions about the exhibit, their research library and general questions about the organization. They will be available at the library on the following days:

• Sunday, May 2 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Monday, May 3 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Friday, May 7 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Sunday, May 16 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Monday, May 17 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Monday, May 24 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 

Visit the Roswell Historical Society's website at www.roswellhs.org/index.html.

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Wondering what to do this week? For the week of April 26 - May 1, you'll find Story Time programs for all ages - this is the last week until summertime; a program on health for adults; a special showing of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince for teens; beginning May 1st, a special monthlong exhibit on Roswell history highlighting the legacies of the King and Hembree families; the Mystery Readers' Book Club; a Won Yoga class; a free harp concert presented by the North Atlanta Harp Ensemble; free ESL classes; and books for sale in the lobby and in the Friends' Book Corner.

For anyone interested in what the library will offer this summer, get your calendars ready!  Those smart and fun folks in the Children's Dept. have been working hard to provide our community with a fun-filled and creative summer.  Stay tuned for more details.

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.

Mystery Readers' Book Club Meets April 27th @ 6:30 p.m.

You have just a few days left to read the April selection for the Mystery Readers' Book Club.  The April 27th selection is The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly.   Visit the author's website at www.michaelconnelly.com and get a leg up on the author so you can impress your discussion-mates.  Join us for a fascinating and lively discussion of this legal thriller.  See you at 6:30 p.m.!

Free Concert Presented by the North Atlanta Harp Ensemble

Join us for an afternoon of gorgeous music at the Roswell Library.  The North Atlanta Harp Ensemble will present a concert Saturday, May 1st @ 4:00 p.m. in the library's meeting room.  Under the direction of Ellen Heinicke, this hard working group is dedicated to playing music that is uplifting and beautiful, thus enhancing the lives of those who listen.

Atlanta Author Series Presents Joseph Gatins

The Friends of the Roswell are pleased to announce an upcoming visit with Joseph Gatins, author of We Were Dancing on a Volcano: Bloodlines and Fault Lines of a Star-Crossed Atlanta Family, 1849-1989.  Mr. Gatins will stop by the library Saturday, July 17th @ 2:00 p.m.  Please join us for a lively and fascinating discussion about Atlanta history.  If you think you know all about Atlanta, think again!   Visit his blog and learn more about his family:  http://josephgatins.blogspot.com/.

Connie May Fowler Visits the Fox Tale Book Shoppe

Popular Southern author Connie May Fowler will be in Woodstock, GA, Friday night to talk about her newest title, How Clarissa Burden Learned to Fly.  Check out her website at http://www.conniemayfowler.com/.  And be sure to visit Fox Tales' website at http://www.foxtalebookshoppe.com/.  They always have great authors stopping by the store.

One Week Until the Mystery Readers' Book Club

You have one week until the next book club discussion!  The April 27th selection is The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly.   Visit the author's website at www.michaelconnelly.com and get a leg up on the author so you can impress your discussion-mates.  Join us for a fascinating and lively discussion of this legal thriller.  See you at 6:30 p.m.!

Mystery Readers' Book Club Has a New Title for May

Due to a lack of available titles (which can also mean certain titles are very popular), the MRBC group has changed its selection for the May 25th discussion.  The author remains the same, but the selection will be The Hard Way instead of The Killing Floor by Lee Child.   Copies will be available for check-out soon (or if you like to read the selection early, just call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.)  The MRBC's May date is the 25th @ 6:30 p.m. 

A reminder about next week's meeting (April 27th) will be posted in the morning.

Noonday Nosh Book Club Meets Tuesday, April 20th

You have just a few hours left to read the Nosh selection for April, American Lion:  Andrew Jackson in the White House by Jon Meacham - all 483 pages of it!  Now that you are conversant in President Andrew Jackson's life, join us for a lively discussion on Tuesday, April 20th at 12 noon.  

Thank You From the Roswell Library Staff!

From the Roswell Library Staff:

A special word of thanks to the wonderful and dedicated Friends who worked tirelessly before, during and after our Spring Book Sale!  So many hours go into planning, staging, rearranging, organizing, shelving, lifting, carrying, and moving tons of books.  The library staff deeply appreciates everything that goes into putting on a big book sale (including plenty of bumps and bruises).  Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Wondering what to do this week? For the week of April 19 - April 24, you'll find Story Time programs for all ages; three book clubs - yes three! - two for children (Talk It Up and Reading Pals) and our ever wonderful Noonday Nosh Book Club for adults; a Won Yoga class; free computer classes - one on MS PowerPoint and another on Advanced Internet Skills; free ESL classes; and 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.

TGIF Teen Movies! Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Join us for a special viewing of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince!  The fun begins @ 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 30th in the library's meeting room.  Popcorn and soda will be provided by the Friends of the Roswell Library - feel free to bring your own candy or snacks.