ROSWELL READS

A Community-Wide Reading Event

Imagine hundreds of Roswell residents sharing the experience of reading and discussing a common book and you have the essence of Roswell Reads. It is based on the "One Book...One City" community reading programs held across the country.

The 2013 selection is Sweeping Up Glass by Carolyn Wall. Mystery Scene writes “Carolyn D. Wall has created an engaging character in Olivia Harker and a complex and densely interconnected community in Aurora, Kentucky. Her evocative prose recalls the regional style of such authors as Flannery O’Connor, Harper Lee, and Eudora Welty." Check out the author's website: www.carolyndwall.com to learn more about her and the Roswell Reads selection.

Now in its 8th year, Roswell Reads brings a variety of literature and accompanying programs to the community. Sign up for our mailing list below and you'll receive up-to-date information regarding programs and activities. A complete list of programs is below and program brochures listing these activities are available in the library.

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2013 PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

BOOK DISCUSSIONS


NOONDAY NOSH BOOK CLUB
Book discussion of Sweeping Up Glass
Tuesday, February 19. 12:00 p.m. Roswell Library

SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT THE LIBRARY WITH MARY APPS
Book discussion of Sweeping Up Glass
Sunday, February 24. 2:30 p.m. Roswell Library

MYSTERY READERS’ BOOK CLUB
Book discussion of She Walks These Hills by Sharyn McCrumb
Tuesday, February 26. 6:30 p.m. Roswell Library

DANA BARRETT AND FRIENDS
Book discussion of Sweeping Up Glass
Wednesday, March 6. 7:00 p.m.
Starbucks Coffee Company
10800 Alpharetta Highway, Suite 312 (corner of Mansell and Alpharetta Highway)
Roswell, GA 30076

LITERARY LUNCHEON WITH AUTHOR CAROLYN WALL
Saturday, March 16. 11:30 a.m.
Roswell Adult Recreation Center
830 Grimes Bridge Road
770-641-3950
The Literary Luncheon is sold out. We apologize to anyone who was not able to purchase tickets, but we must limit attendance to 200 becuase of the size of the room at the Adult Recreation Center. We hope you will join us at one of the programs listed above.

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS


STORY BOOK QUILTS
Saturday, March 2. 10:30 a.m. Roswell Library
Listen to Patchwork Tales by Susan L. Roth and Ruth Phang. Doris Evans from Story Book Quilts will be here to talk about quilts. Afterword, children will get to experiment with making their own quilt squares. Ages 6 - 10.

HISTORY OF QUILTING
Ben Hollingsworth will discuss quilting, Roswell and the textile industry
Saturday, March 2. 2:30 p.m. Roswell Library

HOW TO RECOGNIZE THE SIGNS OF MENTAL ILLNESS AND HOW TO DEAL WITH IT
Monica McGannon, LCSW, of Atlanta Center for Medical Research will discuss mental health issues.
Saturday, March 9. 10:15 a.m. Roswell Library

HISTORY OF THE GREAT DEPRESSION
Comparing the Great Depression to the Great Recession
Saturday, March 9. 11:30 a.m. Roswell Library

WRITING WORKSHOP
Characters and Settings that Tingle the Spine presented by Carolyn Wall
Friday, March 15. 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Roswell Library
Registration is required.

PHOTO CONTEST FOR ALL AGES


THEME: “Animals in the Wild”
Pick up a Photo Contest brochure at the library or download one here. DEADLINE: Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.

RECEPTION for Photography Contest
Sunday, February 24. 2:00 p.m. Roswell Library

EXHIBIT of Photography Contest Photos: “Animals in the Wild”
February 24 - March 17. Roswell Library

PREVIOUS SELECTIONS

2012
Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin

2011
My Name Is Mary Sutter by Robin Oliveira

2010
Outcasts United: A Refugee Soccer Team, an American Town by Warren St. John

2009
Them by Nathan McCall

2008
The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards

2007
The Valley of Light by Terry Kay
Winner of the 2007 City of Roswell Cultural Arts Board's CABY Award

2006
Rocket Boys by Homer Hickam


MISSION STATEMENT

Roswell Reads ... a City Reading is the shared experience that Roswell residents have when they come together as a community to read and discuss a common book. This community building event involves people in reading and talking about issues and ideas presented in a book they have all read.

The book chosen should have strong characters and present themes that address the human condition. Authors from the Southeast are strongly considered. The book should appeal to adults and teens alike as well as people of various cultures and ethnic backgrounds who live in Roswell. If possible, we choose a complementary book for children so that a younger audience can also be involved.

ABOUT ROSWELL READS

A Roswell Reads Steering Committee carefully considers several titles for its annual selection. After much discussion, one title is named. The selection is announced at the December Roswell City Council Meeting.

In January, February, and March, events and activities that relate to the book's theme(s) are planned and held at various locations around Roswell. These programs include book discussions, a photography contest, panel discussions, and at least one program for children.

Roswell Reads ... a City Reading concludes with a Literary Luncheon with the author or person of important interest related to the book. Tickets are required (for a nominal fee) and are for sale beginning in mid-January.

FRIENDS BOOKSTORE

Monday - Saturday
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Sunday
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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