GENERAL INFO | PROGRAMS
Roswell Library
Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System
115 Norcross Street
Roswell, GA 30075
(770) 640-3075
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday - Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
QUICK LINKS
ADULT PROGRAMSTEEN PROGRAMS
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
ADULT PROGRAMS
ONGOING PROGRAMS
ESL
The library sponsors ESL CLASSES twice a week. These are ongoing, free, and no registration is required.
ALL LEVELS: NEW DAY!
Tuesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
INTERMEDIATE and ADVANCED:
Friday mornings from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
GED CLASSES
The Roswell Library is now a GED testing site. These tests are sponsored by the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System. For more information about dates and times, please read our GED Guide. Or, call the GED Information Line at 404-730-1837.
SEPTEMBER
Atlanta Author Series Presents Phillip DePoy
Saturday, September 18. 2:00 p.m.
Author of The King James Conspiracy and more.
Noonday Nosh Book Club
Tuesday, Sep. 21. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Mystery Reader's Book Club
Tuesday, Sep. 28. 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
The Watchman by Robert Crais
Clean Green!
Wednesday, September 29. 6:00 p.m.
Learn how to make environmentally safe cleaning products, often with ingredients from your own home! Taught by City of Roswell Environment Education Specialist Laura Aikens. Reservations are required.
OCTOBER
Noonday Nosh Book Club
Tuesday, Oct. 19.12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m
The Confederate General Rides North by Amanda Gable
Mystery Reader's Book Club
Tuesday, Oct. 26. 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley
NOVEMBER
Roswell History & Genealogy
Monday, November 8 @ 6:00pm.
Learn how to do research on Roswell history and genealogy and learn to conduct research at the Roswell Historical Society. Registration is required.
Intro to East Coast Swing
Wednesday, November 10 @ 6:00 pm.
Learn the basics to get yourself into the "swing" of things with the staff from Dancing4Fun! Registration is required.
Noonday Nosh Book Club
Tuesday, Nov. 16. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m
Kabul Beauty School by Deborah Rodriguez
Mystery Reader's Book Club
Tuesday, Nov. 16. 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Cimarron Rose by James Lee Burke
DECEMBER
Noonday Nosh Book Club
Tuesday, Dec. 14. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows
Mystery Reader's Book Club
Tuesday, Dec. 14. 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Death in Bloodhound Red by Virginia Lanier
TEEN PROGRAMS
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.
Investigating the Crime Beat
Wednesday, October 20 @ 6:00 pm.
Meet City of Roswell Police Detective Ken Kraus and learn how CSI really works! Ages 11-18. Registration required.
Scary Cupcake Decorating
Friday, October 22 @ 4:00 pm.
Get ready for Halloween by learning how to decorate scary cupcakes and take home your tasty work! Ages 11-18. Registration is required.
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
SEPTEMBER
Author Liz Kessler
Saturday, September 4. 1:00 p.m.
Liz Kessler, author of Philippa Fisher’s Fairy Godsister and the popular Emily
Windsnap series, will be speaking and signing books. Ages 7-12. Reservations begin
August 14.
Family Pop Art Day
Monday, September 13. 4:30 p.m. - NEW DAY!
Artist Michael Albert will join us to talk about pop art and his book An Artist’s
America. Each child will get the chance to make their own art project at the end of
the presentation. Ages 6-10. Reservations begin August 25.
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. There will not be programs on October 11, October 18, October 25 or November 22. No reservations are required, but space is limited.
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. There will not be programs on October 11, October 18, October 25 or November 22. No reservations are required, but space is limited.
Talk It Up
Monday, September 20. 6:30 p.m.
We’ll discuss The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. Snacks will be provided. Ages
9-11. Reservations begin August 30.
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. There will not be programs on October 13, October 20, October 27 or November 24. No reservations are required, but space is limited.
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. There will not be programs on October 13, October 20, October 27 or November 24. No reservations are required, but space is limited.
Reading Pals Book Club
Tuesday, September 21. 4:00 p.m.
Reading Pals is a book discussion group for children in 2nd and 3rd grade. For
September, read any Geronimo Stilton book. We'll discuss them and do an activity
related to the books. Grades 2 and 3. Reservations begin August 31.
Introduction to Databases
Thursday, September 23. 4:30 p.m.
Do you have a paper or research project due? The library system's databases can
help! This informative class will help you learn which databases are the most useful
and how to use them. Ages 7 - 12. Reservations begin September 2.
OCTOBER
Bouncing Babies Story Time
Mondays, October 4 – December 13. 10:30 a.m.
Bouncing Babies is a program for infants from birth to age one and their caregiver. There will not be programs on October 11, October 18, October 25 or November 22. No reservations are required, but space is limited.
Story Time for 4’s and 5’s
Mondays, October 4 – 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. There will not be programs on October 11, October 18, October 25 or November 22. No reservations are required, but space is limited.
K1 Book Club
Tuesday, October 5. 4:00 p.m.
K1 Book Club is a book discussion group for children in kindergarten and 1st grade.
At the meeting, we will read a book together and do activities related to the book.
No advance preparation is needed. Grades K and 1. Reservations begin September 14.
Walking One-ders Story Time
Wednesdays, October 6 – December 15. 10:30 a.m.
Walking One-ders is a program for one year olds who are walking and their caregiver. There will not be programs on October 13, October 20, October 27 or November 24. No reservations are required, but space is limited.
Terrific Twos and Threes Story Time
Wednesdays, October 6 – December 15. 11:30 a.m.
Terrific Twos is a program for two and three-year-olds and a caregiver. There will not be programs on October 13, October 20, October 27 or November 24. No reservations are required, but space is limited.
Infant Massage
Friday, October 8. 10:30 a.m.
Infant massage helps with healthy development and growth. Natasha C. Reaver, DC,
CACCP, CNMT will lead this 90 minute introductory class for mothers or fathers and
their infants. Please bring 2 baby blankets OR a mat, and 1 towel with you. This class
is limited to 12 mothers or fathers and their infants that are not yet walking. Due to
the nature of the program, please do not bring older children. Reservations begin
October 1.
Talk It Up Book Club
Monday, October 18. 6:30 p.m.
We’ll discuss Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix. Snacks will be
provided. Ages 9-11. Reservations begin September 27.
Reading Pals Book Club
Tuesday, October 19. 4:00 p.m.
Reading Pals is a book discussion group for children in 2nd and 3rd grade. For
October, read any Secrets of Droon book. We'll discuss them and do an activity related
to the books. Grades 2 and 3. Reservations begin September 28.
Out of the Box Art Studio
Wednesday, October 20. 4:00 p.m.
Out of the Box Art Studio will lead a class doing a watercolor leaf collage with
diffusing. Ages 6-10. Limit: 15 participants. Reservations begin September 29.
Halloween Crafts for Kids
Tuesday, October 26. 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
This is a make-and-take craft - children can come any time between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. for a quick craft.
NOVEMBER
Bouncing Babies Story Time
Mondays, November 1 – December 13. 10:30 a.m.
Bouncing Babies is a program for infants from birth to age one and their caregiver. There will not be a program on November 22. No reservations are required, but space is limited.
Story Time for 4’s and 5’s
Mondays, November 1 – 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. There will not be a program on November 22. No reservations are required, but space is limited.
K1 Book Club
Tuesday, November 2. 4:00 p.m.
K1 Book Club is a book discussion group for children in kindergarten and 1st grade.
At the meeting, we will read a book together and do activities related to the book.
No advance preparation is needed. Grades K and 1. Reservations begin November 16.
Walking One-ders Story Time
Wednesdays, November 3 – December 15. 10:30 a.m.
Walking One-ders is a program for one year olds who are walking and their caregiver. There will not be a program on November 24. No reservations are required, but space is limited.
Terrific Twos and Threes Story Time
Wednesdays, November 3 – December 15. 11:30 a.m.
Terrific Twos is a program for two and three-year-olds and a caregiver. There will not be a program on November 24. No reservations are required, but space is limited.
Talk It Up
Monday, November 15. 6:30 p.m.
We’ll discuss The Book of Three by Lloyd Alexander. Snacks will be provided. Ages
9-11. Reservations begin October 25.
Reading Pals Book Club
Tuesday, November 16. 4:00 p.m.
Reading Pals is a book discussion group for children in 2nd and 3rd grade. For
November, read any My Weird School book. We'll discuss them and do an activity
related to the books. Grades 2 and 3. Reservations begin October 26.
Thanksgiving Crafts
Wednesday, November 17. 4:30 p.m.
Don’t be a turkey! Join us for a fun Thanksgiving craft! Ages 6-10. Reservations
begin October 27.
DECEMBER
Bouncing Babies Story Time
Mondays, December 6 – December 13. 10:30 a.m.
Bouncing Babies is a program for infants from birth to age one and their caregiver.
No reservations are required, but space is limited.
Story Time for 4’s and 5’s
Mondays, December 6 – 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 are required, but space is limited.
K1 Book Club
Tuesday, December 7. 4:00 p.m.
K1 Book Club is a book discussion group for children in kindergarten and 1st grade.
At the meeting, we will read a book together and do activities related to the book.
No advance preparation is needed. Grades K and 1. Reservations begin November 16.
Walking One-ders Story Time
Wednesdays, December 8 – December 15. 10:30 a.m.
Walking One-ders is a program for one year olds who are walking and their caregiver. No reservations are required, but space is limited.
Terrific Twos and Threes Story Time
Wednesdays, December 8 – December 15. 11:30 a.m.
Terrific Twos is a program for two and three-year-olds and a caregiver. No reservations are required, but space is limited.
Happenin’ Holidays
Wednesday, December 15. 6:45 p.m.
Celebrate the season with storyteller Sherry Norfolk. She’ll share interactive
tales about Christmas, Hanukah and Kwanzaa. Ages 3-8. Reservations begin November 24.