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.

Fall Story Time Schedule

Mark your calendars!  Story times at the Roswell Library will return in late September.  Here's a list of programs and times.  Please remember that the programs at Roswell are very popular and attendance is on a first come, first served basis.

Bouncing Babies Story Time
Mondays, September 20 – December 13.  10:30 a.m.
Bouncing Babies is a program for infants from birth to age one and their caregiver. No reservations required.  There will not be programs on October 11, October 18, October 25 or November 22.

Story Time for 4’s and 5’s
Mondays, September 20 – December 13.   4:00 p.m.
Story time for 4’s and 5’s is an independent story time experience that children attend without a caregiver.  Day care providers are asked to remain with their group. No reservations required.   There will not be programs on October 11, October 18, October 25 or November 22.

Walking One-ders Story Time
Wednesdays, September 22 – December 15.  10:30 a.m.
Walking One-ders is a program for one year olds who are walking and their caregiver. No reservations required.  There will not be programs on October 13, October 20, October 27 or November 24.

Terrific Twos and Threes Story Time
Wednesdays, September 22 – December 15.  11:30 a.m.
Terrific Twos is a program for two and three-year-olds and a caregiver. No reservations required. There will not be programs on October 13, October 20, October 27 or November 24.

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.

Free Computer Classes at the Roswell Library

The Roswell Library is offering free computer classes this month.  All classes are free and open to the public, but reservations are required. You can make a reservation by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Introduction to Computers
Tuesday, August 24th @ 10:00 a.m.
Learn how to get around on the Internet.

Laptop Lesson: Word 2007 Basics
Wednesday, August 25th @ 6:00 p.m.
Please bring your personal laptop from home and learn the basics to using Word 2007.  You must already have Word 2007 installed on your laptop.

Introduction to the Internet
Thursday, August 26th @ 10:00 a.m.
Learn the basics of using Internet-based e-mail and create your own Yahoo account.

Upcoming Author Visits to the Roswell Library

The Atlanta Author Series has some exciting author visits planned for this fall.  Both programs will be held in the meeting room at the Roswell Library.

Phillip DePoy
Saturday, September 18th @ 2:00 p.m. Author of The King James Conspiracy and more. Visit his website by clicking on the link above.

Amanda Gable
Saturday, November 13th @ 2:00 p.m.
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. Visit her website by clicking the link above.

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.

Libraries are More Popular than Cupcakes!

There's a lot of buzz around the web about the next big thing:  libraries!  Long known for being secretly hip and cool, libraries are finally getting their just due.  Being smart and sharing your knowledge is the way to go.  Hats off to libraries and their staff, especially, of course, to the folks at 115 Norcross Street (the Roswell Library).  They rock!  Click here to read an NPR story about the ever-rising popularity of libraries.

Speaking of Mysteries ...

Now that you have a few titles ready for the cozy mystery set, how about a couple of mysteries set in unique settings like a vineyard or a fictional Greek island?  Click here to see what the WSJ has to suggest.

The Gift that Keeps on Giving

Yesterday, the Roswell Library was the lucky recipient of a stack of children's books, DVDs and a CD. These were donated by a thoughtful mom who asks for donations to the library in lieu of birthday gifts for her kids. Isn't that nice?! And especially nice during these lean economic times. A tip o' the hat to this mom and her generosity!