FRIENDS OF THE ROSWELL LIBRARY BOOK SALE
The Friends will host another fabulous book sale at the end of September. Dates and times are below.
- Friday, September 26. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. - No scanners on this day.
- Saturday, September 27. 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
- Monday, September 29. 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - Special half-price sale!
ONE BOOK ONE READ
The 2025 One Book One Read selection is Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson. The author will visit the Central Library on Saturday, October 25 at 11:00 am. This event is free, but reservations are required. Register here for this wonderful program: One Book One Read 2025.
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. Many thanks to volunteer Miss Peggy for leading our story times.
Hooked on Loops Crochet Club for Ages 9-11
Tuesday, September 2. 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.
Bouncing Babies Story Time
Wednesdays, September 3, 10, 17 and 24. 10:30-11:00 a.m.
This popular program is 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.
Toddler Playtime
Mondays, September 8, 22, and 29. 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Great news! Miss Jessica has added additional toys to Toddler Lego and the new program name is Toddler Playtime.
We have plenty of toys to play with and share during this open play hour in the Kids Area, including the popular DUPLOS. 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.
Miss Gail's Jumpin' Jam
Thursday, September 11. 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.
BiLingual Story Time
Monday, September 15. 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
Tuesday, September 16. 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. 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.
Yoga for Kids
Saturday, September 20. 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. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Roswell Library.
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 Lego Club
Monday, September 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.
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.
Art Class with Sharon Crumley
Tuesday, September 9. 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 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.
Spanish Yoga
Tuesday, September 16. 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. 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.
Intro to 3D VR Art
Friday, September 19. 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Step into a new dimension of creativity. Unlock your creative side with 3D Composing. Dive into the world of 3D art with our engaging tutorial on using Tiltbrush and Multibrush. Perfect for adults and seniors, this immersive experience allows you to express yourself in a calming environment. Discover the joy of creating stunning visuals as you explore your imagination in a whole new dimension. Register here: 3D VR at Roswell.
Our Virtual Reality Art Class invites adults to explore 3D painting and sculpting using brand-new VR headsets provided by the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library Foundation. No experience needed—just curiosity and a sense of adventure.
Rock Painting at Roswell - No registration required!
Thursday, September 25. 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. Sponsored by the Friends of the Roswell Library.
Book Clubs
We hope to see you at one of our book clubs in September. New members are always welcome. To join the mailing list for one or all of the book clubs, please send an email toroswell.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, September 12 at 11:00 a.m. - Violeta by Isabel Allende
Noonday Nosh Book Club (virtual and in person)
Tuesday, September 16 at 12:00 p.m. - Crow Mary by Kathleen Grissom
Non-Fiction Friday Book Club (virtual and in person)
Friday, September 26 at 2:00 p.m. - Atomic Habits by James Clear
Mystery Book Club (virtual only)
Tuesday, September 30* at 6:30 p.m. - Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto
(*Special date because of Labor Day Holiday.)
ESL Classes
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.
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. 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.
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 September, we will celebrate National Library Card Sign-up Month with a display featuring books about libraries (always popular), Hispanic Heritage Month with novels written by popular Latino authors, information and books about weather preparedness (hurricane season), knitting novels (Knit Lit), adventure thrillers, National Positive Thinking Day and more!
For additional information about our library and any upcoming programs, visit our webpage: https://www.fulcolibrary.org/locations/ROSWEL/.
