Happening at the roswell library

WELCOME JOSHUA SAVAGE, OUR NEW ASSISTANT BRANCH MANAGER!

We are excited to welcome Joshua Savage as our new Assistant Branch Manager. He brings a wealth of knowledge, information  and experience with him. We know you will enjoy meeting him and we look forward to lots of exciting programs ahead.

MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY

All Fulton County Libraries will be closed Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. You can always access your account online atwww.fulcolibrary.org. Digital resources are available 24/7, 365 days a year.

FRIENDS OF THE ROSWELL LIBRARY ANNUAL MEETING 

Monday, May 12. 2:00 p.m.

Did you know the Friends of the Roswell Library began 40 years ago? At their Annual Meeting on Monday, May 12, they will celebrate their 40th anniversary with guest speaker Kinley Bryan. Ms. Bryan is the author of The Lost Women of Mill Street, a  novel based on the women workers of the Roswell cotton mills who were sent north after the mills were burned. The Friends will also present a slideshow featuring photos throughout the years.

ROSWELL READS CELEBRATES 20 YEARS WITH BEST SELLING AUTHOR FREDRIK BACKMAN!

SOLD OUT! Wednesday, May 14. 6:30 p.m. Roswell Presbyterian Church, 755 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell, GA

Mark your calendars now for a very special event featuring TWO popular authors. Fredrik Backman will speak about his latest novel, My Friends. Backman’s discussion will be moderated by Mary Kay Andrews, NY Times bestselling author of 32 novels, including Summers at the Saint and Bright Lights, Big Christmas.

If you are not able to attend, fear not. Videos of Backman’s appearance, as well as other former Roswell Reads authors, will be offered later this year during their annual Roswell Reads Rewind event, a continuation of their milestone 20th anniversary celebration. Make sure you receive their exclusive Rewind invitation by clicking this link: http://eepurl.com/icwcZn. 

ATLANTA AUTHORS SERIES PRESENTS WENDY WAX IN CONVERSATION WITH KAREN WHITE

Saturday, June 7. 2:00 p.m. at the Roswell Adult Recreation Center, 830 Grimes Bridge Rd., Roswell GA

Join us in early June for a conversation with popular authors Wendy Wax and Karen White. They will discuss Wax’s new novel, Just Beachy. This event will be the Atlanta launch of Just Beachy, a “Beach Read with substance” (Booklist). In Just Beachy, a former actress in need of a reset reunites with her grandmother, her first crush, and the ladies of Ten Beach Road in this escapist novel. 

Karen White is the New York Times bestselling author of 36 novels, with almost 2 million in print in fifteen different languages.

This program is free, but registration is required. Please click here to register: Wendy Wax at the Roswell Adult Rec Center.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM

The Summer Reading program for all ages will be held June 1-August 1. This year’s theme is Color Our World. As in previous years, registration will be online. You can track your books at https://fultoncounty.beanstack.com/reader365. Thanks to the Friends of the Roswell Library for donating fun, artsy prizes. More details will be available in the June 1 newsletter.

THE ROCK GARDEN

Update: the rock garden is now inside! We’d love for you to donate a rock that you painted so others can enjoy finding a rock to take with them. We are running low on rocks and would appreciate your help in growing the rock garden. Stay tuned as we make this more accessible to all ages.

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 Cameron Hannon, cameron.hannon@fultoncountyga.gov. Many thanks to the Friends of the Roswell Library for sponsoring the Seed Library.

FOR CHILDREN

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. 

• New Juvenile Fiction
• New Juvenile Non-Fiction
• New Juvenile Easy Books
• New Juvenile Picture Books

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. 

Kids Lego Clubs

We offer two LEGO clubs for kids.

• Ages 18 months-5 years. Children will use Big Duplo blocks.

Mondays, May 5 and 19. 10:30-11:30 a.m.

• Because of the Memorial Holiday, there will not be a LEGO program for older children in May.

Hooked on Loops Crochet Club for Ages 9-11

Tuesday, May 6. 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Join us for a new, monthly ongoing program for kids. 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

Bouncing Babies Story Time

Wednesdays, May 7, 14, 21 and 28. 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, May 12. 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.

Don't Judge a Book By Its Movie Book Club, A Special Middle School Book Club

Tuesday, May 13. 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Join us at the Roswell Library for a new monthly book club for Middle Schoolers Grades 6-8*. Read the book and watch the movie and be prepared to discuss how the adaptation compares and contrasts with the original medium.

May - Hunger Games 

*5th graders might be permitted to join if they are reading at a middle school reading level.

Yoga for Kids 

Saturday, May 17. 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

Monday, May 20. 4:00-5:30 p.m.

Join Ms. Lara and learn how to create art using different techniques! Registration is required and begins May 1. Click here to register: 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. 

• New Young Adult Fiction
• New Young Adult Non-Fiction

New! Author Becky Albertalli Visits the Roswell Library

Saturday, May 31. 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Celebrate the 10th Anniversary New Release of Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda at the Roswell Library with Atlanta native Becky Albertalli, in conversation with Matthew Hubbard, in partnership with Bookmiser. Becky Albertalli is a New York Times bestselling author whose debut novel, Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, won international recognition and was made into the film "Love, Simon".

Registration is required and may be made here: Bookmiser and the Roswell Library present Becky Albertalli.

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. 

• New Adult Fiction
• New Adult Non-Fiction 

SHIP Medicare Information Sessions

Tuesday, May 6. 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.

Art Class with Sharon Crumley

Tuesday, May 13,  1:00-3:00 p.m. 

Registration opens Tuesday, May 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.

Job Coaching with North Fulton Community Charities

Friday, May 16, 2025 

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Do you need resume help? Do you need practice interviewing and networking? Join us at the Roswell library for Job Coaching 101, where North Fulton Community Charities will meet 1:1 for patrons interested in developing various job skills. Skills include, but are not limited to:

• Identifying skills and values
• Networking
• Resume / cover letter writing
• Practice job interviewing
• Using LinkedIn
• Searching for jobs

No registration is required.

Rock Painting at Roswell

Thursday, May 22. 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Our rock garden has proven to be very popular, and we need more painted rocks! Join us for a fun morning painting rocks for our rock garden. You will have the opportunity to decorate one rock for yourself, and the remaining rocks painted during the program will be planted in our indoor rock garden. Supplies will be provided. Registration is required and is limited to 10. Registration begins May 1. Register here.  Many thanks to the Friends of the Roswell Library for sponsoring our new rock painting classes.

Book Clubs

We hope to see you at one of our book clubs in May. 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,  May 9 at 11:00 a.m. - Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa

Noonday Nosh Book Club (virtual and in person)

Tuesday, May 20 at 12:00 p.m. - Good Night, Irene by Luis Alberto Urrea

Non-Fiction Friday Book Club (virtual and in person)

Friday, May 23 at 2:00 p.m. - Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner

Mystery Book Club (virtual only)

Tuesday, May 27 at 6:30 p.m. - The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

ESL Classes

Tuesday Mornings - ESL for Beginners

Tuesdays. 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 

Please note: The Tuesday classes will take a break over the summer. The last class will be May 20 and will start again in early August. Classes are free and no registration is required. All materials are provided by the instructor. Many thanks to volunteer Katie for teaching these classes. 

Wednesday Mornings - Conversational English (Intermediate)

Wednesdays. 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 

Please note: The Tuesday classes will take a break over the summer. The last class will be May 14 and will start again in early August. Classes are free and no registration is required. All materials are provided by the instructor. Many thanks to volunteer Jojo for teaching these 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. 

Needle Crafters

Thursdays. 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Do you knit, crochet, embroider or practice another needle craft? Each week, needle crafters 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 May, we will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Roswell Reads with a display featuring previous selections, Asian American Pacific Islander Month with a variety of wonderful cookbooks and novels, and celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with a variety of cookbooks and novels. We also like to surprise everyone with a few pop-up displays along the end panels in the adult fiction and nonfiction sections, so be on the lookout for some fun pop-up displays.

For additional information about our library and any upcoming programs, visit our webpage: https://www.fulcolibrary.org/locations/ROSWEL/.