ATLANTA AUTHOR SERIES
On Saturday, August 9 at 2:00 p.m., Roswell author George Weinstein will talk about his latest book, Hardscrabble, a novel about growing up poor in depression-era Georgia. He will also discuss his other book, The Five Destinies of Carlos Moreno, a novel about Mexican American citizens and their deportation by the U. S. Government.
BOOK SALE
Our summer book sale will be held in mid-August. Dates and times are listed below.
Preview Sale
Wednesday - August 13. 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
No scanners on Preview Day.
Regular Sale
Thursday - August 14. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday - Closed.
Saturday - August 16. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday - August 17. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
LIBRARY NEWS
A list programs is posted on our Library Programs page. Fall programs will be posted soon. Be sure to read our latest newsletter, June 2014, to learn how successful the Summer Reading Kick-Off was. A big thank you to our wonderful volunteers!
ROSWELL LIBRARY HOURS
Due to budget cuts, all branches of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System reduced their operating hours effective Wednesday, February 12. New Roswell Library hours are listed below. Bookstore hours changed, as well, and are now posted on the left side of this page.
Monday - 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday - 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday - 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday - 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday - Closed
Saturday - 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday - 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
For a complete list of new library hours, click here . Remember that you may access your library accounts and library databases, including ebooks, 24/7 at www.afpls.org
JOIN US!
Check out our membership brochure. The brochure describes some of the projects we've done over the years, as well as details about levels of membership, annual dues and a membership form. It's the best bargain in town.
Feel free to contact us with questions, concerns, or comments.
DONATIONS
The Friends are always 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.