LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAYS
All Fulton County Libraries will be closed:
- Christmas Holidays: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday December 24, 25, 26 & 27, 2025
- New Year's Holidays: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
2026
- New Year’s Holidays: Thursday, Friday & Saturday January 1, 2 & 3, 2026
You can always access your account online at www.fulcolibrary.org. Digital resources are available 24/7, 365 days a year!
ROSWELL READS WELCOMES AUTHOR PAULA MCLAIN
Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. Writer to Writer with Paula McLain. $15.00
Saturday, January 10, 2026. 2:00 p.m. Author Talk with Paula McLain. $35.00 (includes autographed copy) or $15.00 general admission.
Roswell Reads, in partnership with Roswell Cultural Arts and Bookmiser, will feature Paula McLain, the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Wife and eight other titles, at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center for two literary events on Saturday, January 10. McLain will talk about the craft of writing and will discuss her new book, Skylark.
The author of six novels, two collections of poetry and a memoir, McLain’s work has been published in more than 35 countries and featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, Town & Country, Real Simple and elsewhere. Her latest novel, Skylark, will be released just four days earlier.
At a Writer to Writer event at 9:30 a.m., McLain will share insights into her historical research process and explore her decision to structure Skylark using a dual timeline. Tickets are $15 and are available online here.
At 2:00 p.m., McLain will discuss Skylark, a mesmerizing tale of Paris above and below, where a woman's quest for artistic freedom in 1664 intertwines with a doctor's dangerous mission during the German occupation in the 1940s. A $35 ticket includes an autographed and/or personalized hardback copy of Skylark, priority seating and a photo with the author. General admission tickets are $15. Ticket options and details are available here, by calling 770-594-6232 or in person at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell.
For more information, go to RoswellReads.com, Facebook at Roswell Reads or Instagram at RoswellGaReads.
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. 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 is 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.
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.
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.
Toddler Playtime
Mondays, December 1, 15, 22, and 29. 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Come play at the Roswell Library! We have plenty of toys to play with and share during this open play hour in the Kids Area. Please note this is a self-supervised program. Staff will be checking in periodically, but not remaining throughout the program. Ages 18 months-5 years.
Hooked on Loops: Winter Pom-Pom Extravaganza
Tuesday, December 2. 5:00–7:30 p.m.
Learn to crochet with Miss Rania at Roswell Library's Hooked on Loops Crochet Club! Join Ms. Rania for our Hooked on Loops: Winter Pom-Pom Extravaganza. Make winter-themed pom poms and decorate your house or the library! No experience necessary. Yarn and crochet hooks provided. Ages 9-11. Online registration is required: Winter Pom-Pom Extravaganza.
Bouncing Babies Story Time
Wednesdays, December 3, 10, and 17. 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Bring your little one to the Roswell Library for singing, bouncing, reading, and play, specially catered towards babies 18 months and younger. Ages 0-18 Months. Caretakers must remain with babies during the program. Sponsored by the Friends of the Roswell Library.
BiLingual Story Time
Monday, December 8. 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Join us for BiLingual Story Time once a 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.
Kids Art Class with Ms. Lara
Monday, December 8. 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Join Ms. Lara and learn how to create art using different techniques! Registration is required. Click here to register:Art Class with Ms. Lara. If registration is full, be sure to join the waiting list in case someone cancels. 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.
Winter Magic Extravaganza with Bill Packard, the Magic Man
Thursday, December 18. 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Celebrate the winter months at the Roswell Library with a fun magic show featuring Bill Packard the Magic Man! Recommended for ages 3-5 but all ages are welcome. Caregivers must remain with children throughout the program. Sponsored by the Friends of the Roswell Library.
Yoga for Kids
We apologize, Yoga for Kids will not take place in December.
Kids Lego Club
Monday, December 22. 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Is your child a LEGO fan? Does your child like to build things? Come to our monthly LEGO program where kids can build whatever they wish using our LEGOs. The only limit is their imagination! Ages 6-12. Caregivers must remain with children during the program.
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.
SHIP Medicare Information Sessions
Tuesday, December 2. 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 branch at 404.612.9700 to make a reservation.
Art Class with Sharon Crumley
Tuesday, December 9. 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Registration opens Monday, December 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 - New Time!
Tuesday, December 16. 7:00-7:45 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. Debido a una nueva política de todo el sistema, los participantes deben firmar una exención para participar en este programa.
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. Due to a new system-wide policy, participants must sign a waiver to participate in this program.
Book Clubs
We hope to see you at one of our book clubs in December. 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, December 12 at 11:00 a.m. - Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
*Noonday Nosh Book Club (virtual and in person)
Tuesday, December 16 at 12:15 p.m. - The Last Year of the War by Susan Meissner
*The new start time for Noonday Nosh is 12:15 p.m.
Mystery Book Club (virtual only)
*Special date because of the Thanksgiving holidays.
Tuesday, December 2 at 6:30 p.m. - Look Closer by David Ellis
Non-Fiction Friday Book Club (virtual and in person)
*Special date because of the Thanksgiving holidays.
Friday, December 5 at 2:00 p.m. - The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
ESL Classes
Tuesday Mornings - ESL for Beginners
Tuesdays. 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
No ESL class on Tuesday, December 23 or December 30. Classes will resume January 6, 2026.
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.
Wednesday Mornings - Conversational English (Intermediate)
The last class for our Wednesday morning ESL classes will be December 17. We are sorry these classes will end, but want to extend one thousand thank you’s to Jojo for volunteering to teach them for us.
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.
No yoga classes on Wednesday, December 24 or December 31.
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. Due to a new system-wide policy, participants must sign a waiver to participate in this program.
Needlecrafters
Thursdays. 1:00-3:00 p.m.
No Needlecrafters program on Thursday, December 25 or January 1.
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 December, we will celebrate displays featuring Cozy Holiday Reads, books with the word “end” in the title, books about cats to celebrate National Cat Lovers Month, a special selection of books by Paula McLain (mid-month), books about famous (and infamous) art heists, Better Together featuring books about connecting with others and Mocktails, celebrating non-alcoholic drink recipes.
