What's New @ Roselle Public Library

The 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens was earlier this month. Join the celebration Sunday, February 26, 1:30-2:30 p.m., with Linda Putnam, Anglo-phile and London expert.

Linda will examine Dickens' birth and formative years, and explore four of his important works, highlighting the relationship between his personal life and lives of his characters.

Register online, by phone (630-529-1641 x222, or in-person, while space is still available.

Need some basic computer skills? We can help!
The Roselle Public Library offers computer classes on Internet basics, e-mail, and Microsoft Word.

Coming up:
- Internet 101, Saturday, February 25, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
- Microsoft Word, Monday, February 27, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
- E-mail, Wednesday, February 29, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Register in person at the library or by phone, (630) 529-1641. All classes are 1½ hours. Class size is limited to ensure plenty of one-on-one time with hands-on experience and time for Q & A.
Some skill in using a keyboard and mouse are necessary for these classes. For more information, contact the library’s Reference Desk at (630) 529-1641 ext. 211. The Roselle Library is located at 40 S. Park Street.

Join award-winning artist Jim Weren this evening, Monday, February 20, 7:00-8:30 p.m., as he presents an illustrated program about how President Lincoln took office with no military training or expertise and, by the power of his intellect, became our greatest war President.

There is still room available, so register now.

The Spring issue of Library Lights, the Library's quarterly newsletter, has been delivered to your mailbox, but don't forget you can bookmark the latest issue online.
Learn all about National Library Week plans, book discussions, family movies, Musical Sundays, and other upcoming programs and events, storytime sessions, and news about your Library.
When your paper copy has been misplaced or lost, go ahead and print it from the Library's website in full, glorious color... or just remember that you can access it online!
While you're online, check out the Roselle Public Library eNews, then subscribe to have this free, monthly newsletter delivered to your email account.

Facebook users, now you can "Like" programs on the Library's online calendar!

That blue thumbs-up button from Facebook has become a part of our culture in many ways – and now it is a part of our online Events calendar, too!


Click the "Like" button to let your Facebook friends know when you've discovered a great program at the Library. The link on your profile will take your friends back to the calendar, where they can learn more about the program, sign up to attend, and "Like" it, too. You can start a viral trend!

Check out the Library's online calendar now and start letting your Facebook friends know what you "Like!"

It's February, and there is romance in the air... and at the Library!
Check out the Paperback Romance collection. From bodice-rippers to cowboys to the-boy-next-door, you'll find something to satisfy.
Pick up a box of chocolates, snuggle in with your favorite quilt, and enjoy!

Not THAT "Dark Side!"

Join Jim Kovac, Solar System Ambassador with the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, on Thursday, February 9, at 7:30 p.m. as he unravels the mysteries of Dark Matter, Dark Energy and Dark Flows.

Jim will be our guide as we discover the wonders of our galactic neighborhood, exploring images of galaxies, nebulas and stars made possible by the Hubble, Spitzer and Chandler telescopes, and looking at the remnants of stellar death as well as nurseries where new stars are forming.

It's not Star Wars; it's not Star Trek; it's the real thing!
Register now, while there's still space available.

AMC's The Walking Dead is one of the highest rated programs in the history of basic cable television. Read the graphic novels that started it all and catch up on Season One on DVD, available at the Roselle Public Library.

The Avengers motion picture, written and directed by Joss Whedon (of Firefly, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Angel fame) makes its debut in May of 2012. Watch the franchise come together in these intersecting stories, all available on DVD at the Roselle Public Library.

It was a happy/sad day at the Library when long-time employee Ruth Hart retired.

Sad for staff and the many, many patrons she has served during the past 19 years.
Happy for her to be beginning a new adventure as a retiree.

We will miss Ruth (and her poems), but hope she will visit often!
See photos of Ruth's retirement celebration on the Library's Flickr page.

Are you a Neil Gaiman fan? Look for The Annotated Sandman, coming soon to the Adult Graphic Novel collection!

Leslie Klinger, editor of the extraordinary The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes and The New Annotated Dracula, recently sat down with his friend, Gaiman, and recorded the best-selling author's reflections on his research and methods in penning the now legendary Sandman series of graphic novels. The result is this gorgeous volume which contains the original comics, reprinted here in black & white, along with running commentary and notes which give the reader a peek behind the curtain at the inner workings of the mind of Neil Gaiman.

Do you want to know what's new in your Library?
Pull down the "Books & More" menu on the Library's new website and select "Find Books," "Find Music," or "Find Movies."

On each of these pages, there are links to New in ...
Click on the links to bring up lists of recently added titles - usually added within the last 30 days.

Give it a try and be the first to discover What's New @ Roselle Public Library!

Roselle Public Library District is looking for two part-time front desk public service clerks. The positions require a combination of day, evening and weekend hours.

For more information about the positions and for contact information, please see the Employment Opportunities page on the Library's website.

The American Library Association (ALA) award books were announced today!
The major awards are:

John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children's literature:
Dead End in Norvelt, written by Jack Gantos, is the 2012 Newbery Medal winner. The book is published by Farrar Straus Giroux.

Randolph Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children:
A Ball for Daisy, illustrated and written by Chris Raschka, is the 2012 Caldecott Medal winner. The book is published by Schwartz & Wade Books, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books, a division of Random House, Inc.

Michael L. Printz Award for excellence in literature written for young adults:
Where Things Come Back, written by John Corey Whaley, is the 2012 Printz Award winner. The book is published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing.

Several other awards (and honor books) were announced, as well, including the Coretta Scott King Awards, Schneider Family Book Award, Alex Awards, and more.
See the press release on the ALA site for a complete list.

Do you enjoy talking about the books you read?
Roselle Public Library has book discussion groups for many ages and interests.

The Adult Group and the Men's Group meet once a month in the evening, or you can join in the Afternoon Group.
Books and Popcorn, a discussion group for kids in 3rd to 5th grades, also meets once a month.
There is even an online group for adults who enjoy childrens & teen lit.

Book discussion groups, including the online group, meet at the Library, 40 South Park Street, Roselle. The online group is ongoing at Goodreads.com.

Check out the Book Discussions page on our website to see if there is a group that's right for you!

Join us Sunday, January 24, for the first Musical Sunday of the new year featuring the group, Trio. Enjoy the sounds of harp, flute and viola, in a performance of classical, impressionist and 20th century selections.

Musical Sundays are held from 1:30 to 3:00 pm in the atrium of the Library on the first floor. Listen to the program as you go about your usual Library activities or enjoy coffee and cookies while watching the performance.

No registration is required.
The Library is located at 40 S. Park Street, Roselle.

Monday, January 16
Chess & Checkers:
Ages 7-17 4:30 p.m. No registration necessary, registration ongoing
Books and Popcorn:
Grades 3-5, must be registered.
Tuesday, January 17
Winter Storytimes begin this week. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
featuring the theme Zootastic, ages 6months-5years
Thursday, January 19
Kreative Kids, Grrrannimal, Registration necessary
Grades K-2, 4:30-5:15 p.m.
What's Up With Kids! Library Sponsored Newsletter written by Kids!
Orgainizational Meeting 6:30-7:30p.m.
Winter Reading Continues "Kick it Up READ!"
There's still time to participate...

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