This Week @ the Roswell Library

Wondering what to do this week?    For the week of November 1 - 6,  you'll find the return of our wonderful story time programs.   Woo-hoo!  There will also be a book club for kids - the K1 Book Club for children in kindergarten and first-grade;  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.

East Coast Swing: All Levels

Learn how to jitterbug or practice your favorite swingin' style - all levels are welcome!    Monday, November 22 @ 6:00 p.m.   Registration is required and may be made over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.   This class is sponsored by Dancing4Fun.

K1 Book Club for Kids Meets Tuesday, Nov. 2

What's better than voting on November 2?  Well, take your child to the K1 Book Club on the 2nd and your day will be complete.  The program starts at 4:00 p.m.  There is no advance preparation required, but you will need to make a reservation.  Children will read a book with Miss Angie and do some fun activities related to the book.  This is a great way to introduce your child to reading with a group and talking about books.  Please call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075 to sign up your young reader.   See you there!

Lango Spanish Class for Kids

Hola!  Join us for a special language class for children.   On Tuesday, November 9 @ 10:30 a.m., Lango will present a 45 minute introductory Spanish class using music, art, games and stories for ages 2 - 5.   Reservations may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Thanksgiving Crafts

Celebrate Thanksgiving at the Roswell Library!   Join us for a fun Thanksgiving craft on Wednesday, November 17 @  4:30 p.m.   This program is for ages 6-10.   Reservations begin October 27 and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Roswell History and Genealogy

Genealogy is a popular hobby, but it's also a lot of work.   The Roswell Historical Society can help!   Learn the ins and outs of researching Roswell history and genealogy, as well as how to use the Roswell Historical Society.   Monday, November 8 @ 6:00 p.m.   Registration is required and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.   This program is sponsored by the Roswell Historical Society.

Introduction to East Coast Swing Dancing

Get your dancing shoes on!   Get into the "swing" of things with the staff from Dancing4Fun.   Join us for two dance sessions in November:

Wednesday, November 10 @ 6:00 p.m. - Beginners
Monday, November 22 @ 6:00 p.m. - All Levels

Classes will last approximately 90 minutes.   Registration is required and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

This Week @ the Roswell Library

Wondering what to do this week?      For the week of October 25 - October 30,  early voting continues at the  Roswell Library,  Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (until October 29).   Also, you'll find the Mystery Readers' Book Club discussing Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley;   a free computer class on e-mail;  a drop-in Halloween craft program for kids;   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 (which is next week!).   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.

Upcoming Author Visits at the Carter Library

The Carter Center Library has a great fall lineup of book events.    Andrew Young & Kabir Sehgal,  C. J. Chivers,  Curtis Wilkie,  Jim Zogby,  Salman Rushdie,  Michele Norris,  and Rosalynn Carter will all speak about their books.   Visit the Carter Center's website to learn more.

Urgent - Volunteers Needed!

The Roswell Library needs volunteers to help with library surveys during the week of November 1 - 7.  This is the time of year when staff and volunteers collect statistics tracking how busy the library is, how many questions patrons ask and so forth.   Help us show the county how busy we are!

If you have a couple of hours to spare during the first week of November, please contact Sara Miller at the Roswell Library:  sara.miller@fultoncountyga.gov.   She can give you more details and let you know which times (2 hour blocks) are available.  It's simple, fun and a tremendous help to the community.

Mary Kay Andrews Is On The Move!

One of our favorite authors, Mary Kay Andrews, has been touring with the paperback release of The Fixer Upper.   Her fall newsletter is out and she has announced the date and title of her new book!  It's called Summer Rental and will be available June 2011.   Read her entertaining newsletter by clicking here.

Halloween Crafts for Kids

Don't forget!  Stop by the Roswell Library with your children on Tuesday, October 26th between 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. for a spooktacular craft.    This is a make-and-take craft program - just drop in, create something delightfully (or frightfully) fun and take it home!

Reminder: Scary Cupcake Decorating

Don't forget to join us this Friday, October 22 @ 4:00 p.m. for a creepy, cool cupcake class.    Get ready for Halloween by learning how to decorate scary cupcakes and take home your tasty work.    This program is for ages 11 - 18.    Registration is required and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.   Class size is limited to 12.    This program is presented by Sari's Flair.

One Week Until the Mystery Readers' Book Club

You have one week left to finish up this month's Mystery Readers' Book Club selection:   Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley.   If you need a copy to read before the 26th, just call the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.   Be sure to let them know you'll be attending the book discussion!    We will see you on the 26th @ 6:30 p.m.

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.