LIBRARY NEWS
NEWS ALERT! The County's IT department recently performed a little maintenance on the library system's web server. So far, things seem to be humming along just fine. If you encounter any problems, please call the library at 770-640-3075 and staff will be happy to help you.
Have you seen the new posters behind the Circulation Desk? Per staff requests, the Friends recently puchased two new posters: Pete the Cat and his cool red shoes and Yo-Yo Ma and his cool cello. The bookmarks that are always available at the Check-Out Desk are also purchased by the Friends. The current bookmarks feature Garfield the cat using an e-reader. " Reading ... It's not just for books anymore."
A complete list of summer programs for all ages has been added to our website! Visit the Library Programs page to learn more.
Once again, the summer reading program will be held from June 1 - July 31 - all ages are welcome to participate. The Friends purchase prizes for adults, teens and children.
We sponsor two books clubs at the Roswell Library. To learn more, visit the Noonday Nosh Book Club page and the Mystery Readers' Book Club page. Be sure to check out the archives for each group to see what they've been reading over the years.
ATLANTA AUTHORS
Please join us on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. when Bennett Shelfer visits the Roswell Library. Mr. Shelfer is the author of the mystery novel Drawing Dead.
On Saturday, August 10 at 2:00 p.m., Amanda Kyle Williams will visit. Ms. Williams won the 2012 Townsend Award and has a detective series set in Atlanta. Her newest book, Don’t Talk To Strangers, will be published this fall.
BOOK SALE SCHEDULE
Membership has its privileges! Members receive notification of upcoming book sales and invitations to the members only preview sales. Scanners are not permitted at the preview sales, but are welcome at the regular book sales. New members are welcome to join at the door. The regular book sales are open to everyone.
SPECIAL BOOK SALE featuring children's books, teen books and parent/teacher resources
Preview sale for members - new members are welcome to join at the door.
Scanners are not permitted at the preview sales, but are welcome at the regular book sales.
Friday, July 12. 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Regular book sale - Saturday, July 13. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
BOOK SALE featuring books for all ages and genres; coffee tables books, etc.
Preview sale for members - new members are welcome to join at the door.
Scanners are not permitted at the preview sales, but are welcome at the regular book sales.
Friday, August 16. 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Regular book sale - Saturday, August 17. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Regular book sale - Sunday, August 18. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
BOOK SALE featuring books for all ages and genres; coffee tables books, etc.
Preview sale for members - new members are welcome to join at the door.
Scanners are not permitted at the preview sales, but are welcome at the regular book sales.
Friday, December 13. 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Regular book sale - Saturday, December 14. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Regular book sale - Sunday, December 15. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
STAY INFORMED
Our website is updated every few days. Check back regularly to learn the latest news. Feel free to contact us with questions, concerns, or comments. Click here to email the Friends. Read our latest newsletter by clicking here: April 2013.
DONATIONS NEEDED
Help spread the word! The Friends are looking for donations.
Acceptable items include fiction and all kinds of non-fiction books, DVD's, CD's, and videos. We also accept magazines: regular magazines (no matter how old they are) and business/news magazines up to 4 months old. We are not able to accept Encyclopedias, stained, or damaged items. Donation bins are located in the library's lobby. Thank you!
WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO
The purpose of the Friends of the Roswell Library is to provide financial assistance to the library, to promote the library as a learning center for all citizens in the community, and to act as an advocate for improved library services.