Happening at the roswell library

JUNETEENTH HOLIDAY

All Fulton County Libraries will be closed Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. Learn more about this important holiday here: National Museum of African American History and Culture and The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth. 

You can always access your account online at www.fulcolibrary.org. Digital resources are available 24/7, 365 days a year.

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. Be sure to visit our display near the front of the library. We have a lot of Wendy Wax and Karen White books available for you to check out. 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. 

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.

THE ROCK GARDEN

Update: the rock garden is now inside!  If you see a rock you like, please feel free to take it with you. We are running low on rocks and would appreciate your help in growing the rock garden. We’d love for you to donate a rock that you painted so others can enjoy finding a rock to take with them. 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

For a complete list of children’s programs, please see the attached Summer Reading Guide.

Thursday Story Times

*Thursdays. 10:30 a.m.

*Please note there will not be a regular story time on Thursday, June 19. All Fulton County Libraries will be closed in honor of Juneteenth. 

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 Art Class with Ms. Lara

Tuesday, June 3. 4:00-5:30 p.m.

Join Ms. Lara and learn how to create art using different techniques! Registration is required. The program is currently full, but please join the waiting list to secure a spot if someone cancels. 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.

Hooked on Loops Crochet Club for Ages 9-11

Tuesday, June 3. 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. 

Bouncing Babies Story Time

Wednesdays, June 4, 11, 18, and 25. 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.

Kids Lego Clubs

We offer two LEGO clubs for kids.

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

Mondays, June 16, 23, and 30. 10:30-11:30 a.m.

• Ages 6-12. Children will use regular LEGO blocks.

Monday, June 23. 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Yoga for Kids 

Saturday, June 21. 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. 

BiLingual Story Time

Monday, June 23. 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.

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

Terrarium-Making Workshop for Teens

Tuesday, June 17, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Join us at the Roswell Library for this special terrarium-making workshop for teens! Add moss, critters, and more to a fun mini landscape inside a jar. We will be using fake plants for this workshop so no need to worry about your moss dying because you forgot to water it! Registration is required. Ages 13-18. Sponsored by the Friends of 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. 

• New Adult Fiction
• New Adult Non-Fiction 

SHIP Medicare Information Sessions

Tuesday, June 3. 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, June 10, 1:00-3:00 p.m. 

Registration opens Monday, June 2 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.

Mastering ChatGPT with Joe Arana

Tuesday, June 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Join AI instructor Joe Arana at the Roswell library to learn about ChatGPT. All experience levels are welcome. Goals for this workshop: hands-on skills, ethical prompting, privacy-first setup, real-world tools for automation, innovation, and problem-solving. No registration required. 

Local Author Talk with Will Carter

Monday, June 23. 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Join local author Will Carter as he discusses his memoir Getting Better. This is a story about the first seven months of his recovery after suffering a brain injury and stroke during his senior year of high school. No registration required. 

Spanish Yoga

Tuesday, June 24. 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.

Book Clubs

We hope to see you at one of our book clubs in June. 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,  June 13 at 11:00 a.m. -  On Juneteenth by Annette Gordon-Reed

Noonday Nosh Book Club (virtual and in person)

Tuesday, June 17 at 12:00 p.m. - Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann

Mystery Book Club (virtual only)

Tuesday, June 24 at 6:30 p.m. - Big Sky by Kate Atkinson

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

Friday, June 27 at 2:00 p.m. - The Light Eaters by Zoe Schlanger

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. Classes will start again in early August. 

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. Classes will start again in early August. 

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 June, we will celebrate summer reading with beach books, art novels and a variety of other fun displays. 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.