Happening at the roswell library
LABOR HOLIDAY
All Fulton County Libraries will be closed Monday, September 1, 2025 in observance of Labor Day. You can always access your account online at www.fulcolibrary.org. Digital resources are available 24/7, 365 days a year.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Summer Reading Program this year! Everyone had a lot of fun. Many thanks to the Friends of the Roswell Library for sponsoring almost all of our special summer programs, summer reading prizes, “Book Buck” coupons for $1.00 off the purchase of a book at their bookstore, summer reading t-shirts for staff and more.
For parents: If your child has a nameplate on the window and you want to keep it, please let Miss Jessica know by August 15th. Additionally, we have leftover brag tags for those who completed Summer Reading. If your child is 5 or older, has completed the challenge (10 books for Early Literacy ages 0-6 or 5 books for Children ages 7-12), and wants a brag tag, please let us know at the front desk while supplies last. If you have any questions, please reach out to Miss Jessica by email: jessica.lublin@fultoncountyga.gov.
ONE BOOK ONE READ
The 2025 One Book One Read selection is Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson. Roswell will host a book discussion on August 4 at 6:00 p.m. More details are below.
INDOOR ROCK GARDEN
Update: Our wonderful indoor rock garden has moved to the other side of the shelf and now faces the front doors (when you walk in from the parking lot). Staff have combined the seed library and rock garden. There are some rocks painted with “back to school" themes to get folks ready for a new school year. We hope you will take a moment and stop by, take a look, and take a rock or leave a rock. We always welcome your painted rocks.
SEED LIBRARY
Our Seed Library is going strong - and growing stronger. Patrons may check out up to 5 packets of different seeds per family, per month - no library card required, but we do ask that you “sign out” what you take. There are some guidelines to follow and these are posted next to the Seed Library. If you have any questions, please reach out to Kimberly Hilsee, kimberly.hilsee@fultoncountyga.gov. Kimberly and Fouzia are now in charge of this popular program. Many thanks to the Friends of the Roswell Library for sponsoring the Seed Library.
GREAT SOUTHEASTERN POLLINATOR CENSUS
August 22-23, 2025
We are excited to offer materials to help you participate in the Great Southeastern Pollinator Census. We will have counting sheets, coloring sheets for kids, and certificates available for you to take home. You can choose a 15 minute period anytime during those days to watch a plant or plants and count the number of pollinators that land on it. To upload your count, click the QR code on the counting sheet. Easy as pie! Learn more about this fun and important program: https://gsepc.org/.
FOR CHILDREN
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Summer Reading Program this year! Everyone had a lot of fun. Many thanks to the Friends of the Roswell Library for sponsoring almost all of our special summer programs, summer reading prizes, “Book Buck” coupons for $1.00 off the purchase of a book at their bookstore, summer reading t-shirts for staff and more.
For parents: If your child has a nameplate on the window and you want to keep it, please let Miss Jessica know by August 15th. Additionally, we have leftover brag tags for those who completed Summer Reading. If your child is 5 or older, has completed the challenge (10 books for Early Literacy ages 0-6 or 5 books for Children ages 7-12), and wants a brag tag, please let us know at the front desk while supplies last. If you have any questions, please reach out to Miss Jessica by email: jessica.lublin@fultoncountyga.gov.
New Books
If you’re interested in seeing some of our new titles, click the links below to see a list of what’s available right now at the Roswell Library.
Thursday Story Times
Thursdays. 10:30 a.m.
Join us every Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. (unless otherwise noted) for a wonderful program of songs and stories. Many thanks to volunteer Miss Peggy for leading our story times.
Hooked on Loops Crochet Club for Ages 9-11
Tuesday, August 5. 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Learn to crochet with volunteer Miss Rania at the Roswell Library. No experience is necessary. Yarn and crochet hooks will be provided. Class size is limited to 10. Online registration is required: Hooked on Loops. If registration is full, be sure to join the waiting list.
Kids Lego Clubs
We offer two LEGO clubs for kids.
- Ages 18 months-5 years. Children will use Big Duplo blocks.
Mondays, August 4, 18 and 25. 10:30-11:30 a.m.
- Ages 6-12. Children will use regular LEGO blocks.
Monday, August 25. 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Bouncing Babies Story Time
Wednesdays, August 6, 13, 20 and 27. 10:30-11:00 a.m.
This program will be led by Miss Jessica and is for ages 0-18 months. Caregivers are asked to stay with their children during this interactive story time. No registration is required.
BiLingual Story Time
Monday, August 11. 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Join us for BiLingual Story Time on the second Monday of each month. Learn some basic phrases while having fun with music, movement, and stories. Perfect for toddlers through early elementary, but all ages are welcome. Caregivers must remain with children during the program. Sponsored by the Friends of the Roswell Library.
Miss Gail's Jumpin' Jam
Thursday, August 14. 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Miss Gail is back for another fantastic music program! Come on in to dance and sing and enjoy a mixture of original and well known children's songs. No registration is required. Ages 6 and under. Caregivers must remain with children during the program. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Roswell Library.
Yoga for Kids
Saturday, August 16. 11:00 a.m.
Dr. Ashley DeLuccia leads our yoga classes for children on the third Saturday of each month. This program will be in the classroom. Parents are asked to remain in the room during class and are encouraged to participate. Due to a new system-wide policy, parents must sign a waiver for participation in this program.
Reminder: Participants are welcome to bring their own mat. Please wear comfortable (not too loose) clothing and bring a water bottle. It is best not to eat 1 to 2 hours before class. This program is for ages 5 - 11. Modifications will be offered for limited mobility.
Kids Art Class with Ms. Lara
Tuesday, August 26. 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Join Ms. Lara and learn how to create art using different techniques! Registration is required and is already full. Please join the waiting list to secure a spot if someone cancels. Click here to join the waiting list: Art Class with Ms. Lara. Ages 6-8. Caregivers must remain with children during this program. Due to a new system-wide policy, parents must sign a waiver for participation in this program. Sponsored by the Friends of the Roswell Library.
Displays
The Children’s Department is featuring a great selection of rotating displays as you enter the department. We also have Book Bundles: a few picture books about a certain theme (family, farm, etc.) are preselected for you to check out. This display is on top of the shelves above the Easy Books.
FOR TEENS
New Books
If you’re interested in seeing some of our new titles, click the links below to see a list of what’s available right now at the Roswell Library.
Displays
The Teen area features a variety of fun books on display.
FOR ADULTS
New Books
If you’re interested in seeing some of our new titles, click the links below to see a list of what’s available right now at the Roswell Library.
If you are looking for our wonderful collection of Large Print books, you’ll now find them in the very front of nonfiction. We hope you find this new location helpful and easy to use.
NEW! One Book One Read Book Discussion
Monday, August 4. 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Roswell Library Branch Manager, Brandi Resendez, will lead a discussion of this year’s One Book One Read selection, Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson.
SHIP Medicare Information Sessions
Tuesday, August 5. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Are you baffled by all the information about Medicare and various “advantage” plans? A representative from Georgia’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program will be here on the first Tuesday of every month between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to speak individually with Medicare recipients and answer their questions. Appointments are required and each session lasts about one hour. Please call the library to make a reservation.
Art Class with Sharon Crumley
Tuesday, August 12. 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Registration opens Friday, August 1 at 10:00 a.m. Click here to register: Art with Sharon Crumley. You will see a link to register on the upper right side of the post. These classes fill up quickly, but be sure to join the waiting list. There are often cancellations a few days before the art class. Many thanks to the Friends of the Roswell Library for sponsoring these popular classes.
Spanish Yoga
Tuesday, August 19. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
¡Te invitamos a una clase de yoga en español en la biblioteca de Roswell! En esta hora aprenderás herramientas para relajarte y reconectarte contigo mismo. Esta práctica es para todos los niveles no importa si es tu primera vez or si tienes experiencia.
We invite you to a yoga class in Spanish at the Roswell library! At this time you will learn tools to relax and reconnect with yourself. This practice is for all levels no matter if it's your first time or if you have experience.
Rock Painting at Roswell
Thursday, August 28. 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Paint rocks for our rock garden! Join us for an enjoyable experience full of creativity and connection to others while painting rocks. You will have the opportunity to decorate one rock for yourself, and the remaining rocks painted during the program will be planted in our rock garden. Supplies will be provided. Registration is required and begins August 1. Click here to register: Rock Painting Class. Sponsored by the Friends of the Roswell Library.
Book Clubs
We hope to see you at one of our book clubs in August. New members are always welcome. To join the mailing list for one or all of the book clubs, please send an email to roswell.branch@fultoncountyga.gov. Let us know which email list you’d like to join and we’ll sign you up right away.
Midday Book Club (virtual only)
Friday, August 8 at 11:00 a.m. - Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Keefe
Noonday Nosh Book Club (virtual and in person)
Tuesday, August 19 at 12:00 p.m. - The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See
Non-Fiction Friday Book Club (virtual and in person)
Friday, August 22 at 2:00 p.m. - The Best Minds by Jonathan Rosen
Mystery Book Club (virtual only)
Tuesday, August 26 at 6:30 p.m. - The Spy Who Came in from the Cold by John Le Carré
ESL Classes
ESL classes resume August 5th!
Tuesday Mornings - ESL for Beginners
Tuesdays. 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Join us each Tuesday morning for ESL for Beginners. No registration. All materials will be provided by the instructor. Many thanks to volunteer Katie for teaching our Tuesday classes.
ESL classes resume August 6th!
Wednesday Mornings - Conversational English (Intermediate)
Wednesdays. 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Join us each Wednesday morning for ESL for Beginners. No registration. All materials will be provided by the instructor. Many thanks to volunteer Jojo for teaching our Wednesday classes.
Regular Yoga and Chair Yoga Classes
Chair Yoga, Wednesdays. 1:30 p.m.
Regular Yoga, Wednesdays. 3:00 p.m.
The benefits of yoga are endless: less stress, peace of mind, better movement, better breathing and more. Our Wednesday yoga classes with Mary Veal are popular, but there’s still room for you to join us. No registration is required, just wear comfortable clothes, bring a towel or yoga mat and have a good time. Many thanks to the Friends of the Roswell Library for sponsoring these classes.
Needlecrafters
Thursdays. 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Do you knit, crochet, embroider or practice another needle craft? Each week, needlecrafters meet-up and work on their own projects. Bring your own supplies and skills, there’s no instruction provided. Warning: be prepared to laugh and have a good time!
Displays
In August, we will feature a display on “Bees and Butterflies” to celebrate the Great Southeastern Pollinator Census, books to celebrate Aviation Day August 19, novels that contain road trips, fun Japanese novels, legal thrillers, books to celebrate classical music month and more.
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