tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791024937972334202024-02-14T13:36:04.575-05:00Friends of Smyrna Library NewsFriends of Smyrna Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04498306031897700284noreply@blogger.comBlogger912125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679102493797233420.post-71986632806126413982024-02-05T21:32:00.005-05:002024-02-05T21:46:12.693-05:00FOSL Announces Winter 2024 One-Day “Pop-Up” Book Sale<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPYvepvwOWw-CYlxVeVkBO1yopORkrC6I1PqmCF9gp4416J1tKi7f4-9LxnWAlUsWta4smRrHA4gXP4Pe6g5gXKlAT91plwPT3apCnFcPzey8Baqae4lotOUNDDG017ZwYnsT8J4et0Nl0cS6ztALoXOgvZni4DFMZoLZSLVvAft4-MV60yWBodO-XK4c/s340/FB_IMG_1707186169484.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="340" data-original-width="335" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPYvepvwOWw-CYlxVeVkBO1yopORkrC6I1PqmCF9gp4416J1tKi7f4-9LxnWAlUsWta4smRrHA4gXP4Pe6g5gXKlAT91plwPT3apCnFcPzey8Baqae4lotOUNDDG017ZwYnsT8J4et0Nl0cS6ztALoXOgvZni4DFMZoLZSLVvAft4-MV60yWBodO-XK4c/s320/FB_IMG_1707186169484.jpg" width="315" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">The Friends of Smyrna Library will be holding a “Pop-Up” Winter Book Sale on Saturday, February 17 at the Smyrna Public Library from 10 am to 4 pm. </span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">A large selection of fiction and nonfiction books for all ages will be available. The book sale will be held in the downstairs meeting room and cash, check, PayPal, and Venmo will be accepted for payment. </span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Interested volunteers can sign-up for over 60 available volunteer shifts by <a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4DACAD2AA0FC1-47750298-2024?fbclid=IwAR1BpaK0wOQ1XOHbol9WVEJ3eAFD5XySEc8KNPVjIxEDIk45v19G7b447UQ#/" target="_blank">clicking this link</a>. </span><p></p><div><br /></div></div></div>Friends of Smyrna Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04498306031897700284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679102493797233420.post-6170812473471446402024-02-04T16:31:00.001-05:002024-02-04T16:32:28.801-05:00Kate Conner Joins Friends of Smyrna Library Board of Directors<p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGjBf1LrtypMBIWrvK8ROnPYg03pGuriCAQjye66ysGu1ztc6yV-CAp-KeKD90urgSt6iyxMmQW0cXOfLUzyk_nd7oRGpsVy9qXTwqH9WArobJDEzGoxlvS6696xLKk3QmQwK_PuYdqQaPmyx_mE9j_hrNSUzuuSB5mBYRpaMjKzrHp50ns98YAUEqPIg/s2048/425487362_774370948054656_6514975467067064710_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGjBf1LrtypMBIWrvK8ROnPYg03pGuriCAQjye66ysGu1ztc6yV-CAp-KeKD90urgSt6iyxMmQW0cXOfLUzyk_nd7oRGpsVy9qXTwqH9WArobJDEzGoxlvS6696xLKk3QmQwK_PuYdqQaPmyx_mE9j_hrNSUzuuSB5mBYRpaMjKzrHp50ns98YAUEqPIg/s320/425487362_774370948054656_6514975467067064710_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Kate Conner recently joined the Friends of Smyrna Library Board of Directors. We are excited to have Ms. Conner on the team and look forward to her contributions serving the Smyrna Public Library. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Thank you for joining! If you are interested in learning about BOD opportunities, please email FOSLvols@gmail.com </span></p><div><br /></div>Friends of Smyrna Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04498306031897700284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679102493797233420.post-87488048313376946322024-01-28T15:57:00.011-05:002024-02-04T16:04:34.067-05:00Recommended Winter 2024 Reading List<p><b><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYAeH_ITpaQNP_-3IsP9Z80o4_dq1R5ChW67834Vq-7yTHt9jJG3BmJcPGdHMVDIDKufAe2gvv1VoClP7NJexMpSf4THmCX3suY8UJeZzsxZ0RCFgg_UMHncdfvTQvPj4HEwXprfA-FKC9cGzYdCmvIor-zy4-AYhLX70C5PXuULih-rQ0H8hPGr_uo_8/s500/9780593489406-us.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="331" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYAeH_ITpaQNP_-3IsP9Z80o4_dq1R5ChW67834Vq-7yTHt9jJG3BmJcPGdHMVDIDKufAe2gvv1VoClP7NJexMpSf4THmCX3suY8UJeZzsxZ0RCFgg_UMHncdfvTQvPj4HEwXprfA-FKC9cGzYdCmvIor-zy4-AYhLX70C5PXuULih-rQ0H8hPGr_uo_8/s320/9780593489406-us.jpg" width="212" /></a></span></b></div><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Featured Book</span></b><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">THE BOOK OF FORM AND EMPTINESS by Ruth Ozeki</span></p><p><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Other Recommended Reading Selections</span></b></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">FOURTH WING by Rebecca Yarros</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">IRON FLAME by Rebecca Yarros</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">THE HEAVEN & EARTH GROCERY STORE by James McBride</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">HOLMES, MARPLE & POE by James Patterson and Brian Sitts</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">FIRST LIE WINS by Ashley Elston</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">ICEBREAKER by Hannah Grace</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">THE HOUSEMAID by Freida McFadden</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">SANCTUARY OF THE SHADOW by Aurora Ascher</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">HOUSE OF EARTH AND BLOOD by Sarah J. Maas</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY by Bonnie Garmus</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">A COURT OF SILVER FLAMES by Sarah J. Maas</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">HOUSE OF SKY AND BREATH by Sarah J. Maas</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">TWISTED LOVE by Ana Huang</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES by Shelby Van Pelt</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">IT ENDS WITH US by Colleen Hoover</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">OATH AND HONOR by Liz Cheney</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">THE BOYS IN THE BOAT by Daniel James Brown</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON by David Grann</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">THE WAGER by David Grann</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">OUTLIVE by Peter Attia with Bill Gifford</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">THE WOMAN IN ME by Britney Spears</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">ELON MUSK by Walter Isaacson</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">THE KINGDOM, THE POWER, AND THE GLORY by Tim Alberta</span></p><p><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">SOURCE: NY Times Bestseller Lists <br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">01/28/2024</span></span></p>Friends of Smyrna Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04498306031897700284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679102493797233420.post-45544412001340102992024-01-04T15:40:00.000-05:002024-02-04T15:40:58.877-05:00 Pottery Teapots by Tripti Yoganathan Opens In Display Gallery<p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl8rXILYQb7U8A5iwpeQzpE2z7kUK0X2ldmM-nUKtqX55o-RNbXKl_rJZni3P4i0_QwetprdDF23GfD8jXKEqEdSV_yC0Rzpi4ehTalvftgp8ShIqg51gMnHpGHiMn9dSzRToNJ5twJFRk68KAKpB4oIDfOmG1oMXLVcwzYL5K8yIjV4R7v2sEgnTarHE/s2048/d1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl8rXILYQb7U8A5iwpeQzpE2z7kUK0X2ldmM-nUKtqX55o-RNbXKl_rJZni3P4i0_QwetprdDF23GfD8jXKEqEdSV_yC0Rzpi4ehTalvftgp8ShIqg51gMnHpGHiMn9dSzRToNJ5twJFRk68KAKpB4oIDfOmG1oMXLVcwzYL5K8yIjV4R7v2sEgnTarHE/s320/d1.jpg" width="240" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />The January/February 2024 Display Gallery exhibit has opened – Pottery Teapots by Tripti Yoganathan. Yoganathan’s exhibit is on display through February 29. The Display Gallery is located on the 2nd floor of the Smyrna Public Library.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Display Gallery exhibits are organized by the Friends of Smyrna Library.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Artist Statement:</span></p><p align="left" style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I AM INSPIRED BY NATURE</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Pots, from the beginning of human civilization represented the utility, beauty and the aesthetics of the time when they were created and used.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial;">About 20 years back, when I joined this community of makers of everyday vessels, I wasn’t aware of the joy of making something that is unique representation of my own self.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Studio pottery was a novel experience for me, Although, I came from a country where we have a whole community making earthenware as profession. I remember when I made my very first decent bowl (which I still have). I painted it with Indian Folk designs from north India as it made me feel close to home. And then the curiosity from fellow potters about the designs helped me further my connection to my roots through the representation of the different Indian folk arts.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial;">After living in Georgia for over 20 Years, now, I am inspired by Nature.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Atlanta is most beautiful in spring and fall. The influx of the colors of the irises from my backyard and the dogwood trees from the front inspired my designs for my latest pieces.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I am always exploring and learning and I don’t know what will be on my pots in the future.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial;">So, whenever you visit ‘Ananya’ be ready to be pleasantly surprised!!</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.triptiyoganathan.com/" target="_blank">https://www.triptiyoganathan.com/</a></span></p><div><br /></div>Friends of Smyrna Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04498306031897700284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679102493797233420.post-35103213552244473762024-01-03T15:37:00.003-05:002024-02-04T15:39:00.482-05:00 Photography by Kelley Krohnert Opens In Art Gallery<p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgp28R3en1aXMTbajClnS-6X_NpVqSS0aQoCe8zWKmBdynS9kbhm7XTHJP8NHyewPjKeHgX86TDaPpDfpVH0D-oIFiTb03rgaXhgoIJdMBJbQNN2oy62TkMsZTBnvubvpfutivIPmwQfNr43qR9E5aLCDI9mn5vNsxC8cIxeo3lhdYzYO3vDtIZ3-kXUw/s2048/art1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgp28R3en1aXMTbajClnS-6X_NpVqSS0aQoCe8zWKmBdynS9kbhm7XTHJP8NHyewPjKeHgX86TDaPpDfpVH0D-oIFiTb03rgaXhgoIJdMBJbQNN2oy62TkMsZTBnvubvpfutivIPmwQfNr43qR9E5aLCDI9mn5vNsxC8cIxeo3lhdYzYO3vDtIZ3-kXUw/s320/art1.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">The January/February 2024 Art Gallery exhibit has opened – Photography by Kelley Krohnert. Ms. Krohnert’s exhibit is on display through February 29. The Art Gallery is located on the 2nd floor of the Smyrna Public Library.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Art Gallery exhibits are organized by the Friends of Smyrna Library.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Artist Statement:</span></p><p align="left" style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial;">My name is Kelley and I live in Smyrna, Georgia with my husband and daughter. My husband and I moved to the Smyrna/Mableton area from Dunwoody over 15 years ago, and we absolutely love this part of town.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I became interested in photography as a hobby shortly after my daughter was born in 2008, and 5 years later, when she went to Kindergarten, I launched my photography business, Kelley K Photography. In April 2016, I was accepted into the Click Pro network of talented photographers, part of Click Magazine. It is an honor to be included in this professional organization of well-respected professional photographers and artists.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial;">My specialties are corporate headshots and children and family photography. On the personal side, I’m also very drawn to fine art photography, because it pushes me creatively and allows me to really enjoy the more artistic side of photography. I shoot a variety of landscape and nature photos, as well as abstract and macro (close-up) images.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I first pursued photography as a way to capture better photos of my daughter and our family. As I learned more about my camera and about light, I began to truly capture images that I was proud to display on our walls. I love that I am able to capture these kind of beautiful images for my clients as well.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"></p><p align="left" style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://kelleykphotography.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial;">https://kelleykphotography.com/</span></a></p><div><br /></div>Friends of Smyrna Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04498306031897700284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679102493797233420.post-64888635545960566602024-01-02T15:48:00.000-05:002024-02-04T15:52:10.846-05:00Author Appearance: Paige Watts To Discuss "What's With Atlanta?" <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizYdqn5aWe9LOTgNY1pOYdGzBq9cvmeOAshcEljBsyPN2zw0_ntYFEBb3jdOyuVNap3rd7oaVOsuO3YY9Ao02UaI9FO0QuEF-91AhCD72l3Im3eJg5K6A-d3NDZYExJA5dP_LjhPS2jITxQUE5VEJ4f2YBE95CYkLK2CuEesiK7pxTkwusdzUgSKgG9XY/s1056/415481483_755853889906362_308249758732312861_n%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1056" data-original-width="816" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizYdqn5aWe9LOTgNY1pOYdGzBq9cvmeOAshcEljBsyPN2zw0_ntYFEBb3jdOyuVNap3rd7oaVOsuO3YY9Ao02UaI9FO0QuEF-91AhCD72l3Im3eJg5K6A-d3NDZYExJA5dP_LjhPS2jITxQUE5VEJ4f2YBE95CYkLK2CuEesiK7pxTkwusdzUgSKgG9XY/w494-h640/415481483_755853889906362_308249758732312861_n%20(1).jpg" width="494" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Friends of Smyrna Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04498306031897700284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679102493797233420.post-47427633718629803212024-01-01T15:22:00.017-05:002024-02-04T19:09:33.554-05:00Friends of Smyrna Library to Sponsor Winter Adult Workshop Series<p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The Friends of Smyrna Library dedicated a portion of the proceeds raised in the Annual Fall 2023 Book Sale to sponsor a series of NEW workshops for adults. Details are found below. Register from the <a href="https://www.smyrnaga.gov/departments/departments/smyrna-public-library/library-calendar/-curm-1/-cury-2024" target="_blank">Smyrna Public Library Calendar</a>. </span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><strong><span style="color: #202c15;">Adult Craft Workshop: Nature & Medicine: Salves
& Balms</span></strong><span style="color: #202c15;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; animation: auto ease 0s 1 normal none running none; background: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 12pt; orphans: 2; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: #202c15;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Friday, January 19, 2024<br style="animation: auto ease 0s 1 normal none running none; box-sizing: border-box;" />
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon<br style="animation: auto ease 0s 1 normal none running none; box-sizing: border-box;" />
Smyrna Library, Meeting Room<br style="animation: auto ease 0s 1 normal none running none; box-sizing: border-box;" />
ages: 18 and up<br style="animation: auto ease 0s 1 normal none running none; box-sizing: border-box;" /><br />Smyrna Library is hosting a special exhibit in January called
“From DNA to Beer: Harnessing Nature in Medicine and Industry.” The exhibit
explores how humanity utilizes nature to advance technology. In this Adult
Craft Workshop, we will use natural ingredients to create our own salves with
beeswax, almond oil, botanicals, and essential oils.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 5.35pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 10.75pt; margin: 10.75pt 0in 5.35pt; mso-outline-level: 3;"><b><span style="color: #313929;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Adult Art Workshop: Chinese Calligraphy<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background: white; color: #202c15; line-height: 115%;">Friday, February 9</span><span style="color: #202c15; line-height: 115%;"><br />
<span style="background: white;">10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">Smyrna Library Meeting Room</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">Ages 18 and up</span><br /><br />
<span style="background: white;">Celebrate Chinese New Year with an introduction
to Chinese Calligraphy - a visual art form of writing Chinese characters. A
paper sculpture craft is also included in this session. All supplies will be
provided.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="background: white;">Instructor: Ms. Loyee Ling is a certified
Chinese teacher and an advocate of cultural education.</span></span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: #313929;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Adult Art Workshop: Watercolor inspired by
Women Artists</span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><span style="color: #202c15;">a Women's History
Month event </span></i><span style="color: #202c15;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="color: #202c15;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Friday, March 1<br />
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon<br />
Smyrna Library Meeting Room<br />
Ages 18 and up<br /><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #202c15; line-height: 115%;">A</span><i style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="color: #202c15; line-height: 115%;">ll supplies will be provided.</span></i></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #202c15; line-height: 115%;">
<span style="background: white;">This workshop will introduce the techniques,
materials, and vocabulary of watercolor painting. It will focus on getting
comfortable with watercolor painting techniques and enjoying the process of
painting. In addition- color, value and “seeing” your subject will be explored
as well as the fundamentals of shape, line, and color. Advanced artists are
also welcome to attend this course.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="background: white;">Artist Abby Redmond will work on a painting
inspired by Georgia OKeeke. As an artist at the forefront of American
Modernism, Georgia O’Keefe is one of the most celebrated female artists in
history and her early drawings led to bold experiments in abstraction with a
focus to express her feelings.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="background: white;">Instructor: Abby Taylor Redmond studied art at
O'More College of Art and Design and graduated with a BFA from the prestigious
Parsons School of Design. She spent the first part of her career as a costume
designer and design assistant. Since moving to Smyrna, Abby has focused on
watercolor paintings and has worked as an art teacher to children of all ages,
starting her own business Art With Ms. Abby, and for adults with her program
Shake n' Create.</span></span></span></p><p></p>Friends of Smyrna Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04498306031897700284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679102493797233420.post-62443891013682344822023-12-22T17:27:00.018-05:002024-02-05T17:31:35.765-05:00City of Smyrna Announces Black History Month Celebratory Dinner<p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZB3f66ZDj8DggWEiXvXT2GupkhjD-3UyHEEwt7PQL10XBOLy1ltEjsLUP4g9csrOAVx1R6nQWumg1mvKj2t79mOBBRF4FHq2-tCz0VRs06HxfmVi3tmUvKRZIt2k0vE8x5J59-ekS5ZSrA_gJkdavg1gQ0R_w3E8LUSx7j8tr3-cbwzKDzhyRMYdmnZc/s1000/410216856_742118544616672_5708059284339894712_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZB3f66ZDj8DggWEiXvXT2GupkhjD-3UyHEEwt7PQL10XBOLy1ltEjsLUP4g9csrOAVx1R6nQWumg1mvKj2t79mOBBRF4FHq2-tCz0VRs06HxfmVi3tmUvKRZIt2k0vE8x5J59-ekS5ZSrA_gJkdavg1gQ0R_w3E8LUSx7j8tr3-cbwzKDzhyRMYdmnZc/s320/410216856_742118544616672_5708059284339894712_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">The City of Smyrna has announced a Black History Month celebratory dinner with Dr. Daniel Black, novelist, essayist, and professor at Clark Atlanta University. The Black History Month Celebration Dinner will be held Friday, February 23, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at Smyrna Community Center, 1250 Powder Springs Street, in downtown Smyrna.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The Black History Month Celebration Dinner includes dinner, a presentation by Dr. Black, and a book signing. Book sales will be available on site, courtesy of Bookmiser.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.smyrnaga.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/23605/953" target="_blank"><b>More Information</b></a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p>Friends of Smyrna Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04498306031897700284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679102493797233420.post-12059729228236209132023-12-13T09:32:00.001-05:002024-02-05T09:34:08.431-05:00 FOSL Bookstore Temporarily Closed<p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcXDSTiPfZnLNhV5WP4i6DRBzbtT0b2Yk5exPi77nPqlDSSbB3614PfJzzx0eFBtbihGCC8rzZMP6FgdW-uh84EnMU3r54v6O2NScmLhPhKbAyOet9_CUHCQRbswpYpR8o4_qU_PuEvus0IVzWbNPcCChp_oU2i2vEg2353OYaTpaWDcx4v8yma0Kg8J0/s265/image.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="190" data-original-width="265" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcXDSTiPfZnLNhV5WP4i6DRBzbtT0b2Yk5exPi77nPqlDSSbB3614PfJzzx0eFBtbihGCC8rzZMP6FgdW-uh84EnMU3r54v6O2NScmLhPhKbAyOet9_CUHCQRbswpYpR8o4_qU_PuEvus0IVzWbNPcCChp_oU2i2vEg2353OYaTpaWDcx4v8yma0Kg8J0/s1600/image.png" width="265" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />The bookshelves in our Friends of Smyrna Library (FOSL) Bookstore reached their end of life and had to be removed yesterday due to safety concerns. Our bookstore is temporarily closed. (We do still have magazines for sale in the magazine rack.) Pop-up sales will also be held in the library atrium in the interim. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">New heavy duty replacement shelving will be ordered in January and we hope to announce the Grand Reopening Sale sometime in February. </span></p><p><br /></p>Friends of Smyrna Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04498306031897700284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679102493797233420.post-45712411261546408602023-11-07T16:12:00.014-05:002024-02-05T17:19:28.850-05:00Smyrna World War II Veterans Photo Exhibition<p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsqd6L5RNKa-FjzZUTctGswz8jjsOLg6ETGxML5f3DuCaMv7m6nOyVvjY0DakSuiY6umzqSCc4TwdBUTQxh4owr69gyVVABbKgG4Zsb3XvVwI8x-Q8Mxz6Rvo3WBG8XxnD9KtaB800drhOrU88DA8hUwEHYjEn3e4JMzSfr8adfeClSrxA8HX0b-NyX3U/s2048/399033149_721929843298767_4549456658758193165_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsqd6L5RNKa-FjzZUTctGswz8jjsOLg6ETGxML5f3DuCaMv7m6nOyVvjY0DakSuiY6umzqSCc4TwdBUTQxh4owr69gyVVABbKgG4Zsb3XvVwI8x-Q8Mxz6Rvo3WBG8XxnD9KtaB800drhOrU88DA8hUwEHYjEn3e4JMzSfr8adfeClSrxA8HX0b-NyX3U/s320/399033149_721929843298767_4549456658758193165_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />The November/December 2023 Art and Display Gallery exhibits have opened – Smyrna World War II Veterans by Smyrna World War II Veterans by Pat Burns and the Smyrna Historical and Genealogical Society. These exhibits are on display through December 31. The Art and Display Galleries are located on the 2nd floor of the Smyrna Public Library.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Art and Display Gallery exhibits are organized by the Friends of Smyrna Library.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKpoYV9aT6BJhFdYGSee_yXdYyliGQDvv-RO4n2YALjjGyxGeLPt07RW0P2qJ9yOYAHK-a6rRMXYh0xGF564IQZnMdhnxh9cagzl-yEwV4GHRwsXTtV50qwjseuKgXF-A0c3YpvtNT9qpbbBqzqx9A_nij7O9F1Db_Ypxw_5n0jehi8QA2Db78dStdob8/s2048/398981051_721929866632098_802744987869502006_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKpoYV9aT6BJhFdYGSee_yXdYyliGQDvv-RO4n2YALjjGyxGeLPt07RW0P2qJ9yOYAHK-a6rRMXYh0xGF564IQZnMdhnxh9cagzl-yEwV4GHRwsXTtV50qwjseuKgXF-A0c3YpvtNT9qpbbBqzqx9A_nij7O9F1Db_Ypxw_5n0jehi8QA2Db78dStdob8/s320/398981051_721929866632098_802744987869502006_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Exhibit Description:</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">In observance of Veterans Day, Smyrna Library screened the documentary, "The Lieutenant and the Cobb County Boys". This exhibit features wartime photographs of World War II veterans from the Smyrna area. They were collected by local historian Pat Burns and the Smyrna Historical and Genealogical Society in 2001 while creating the documentary.</span></p><div><br /></div>Friends of Smyrna Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04498306031897700284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679102493797233420.post-6042269902162833372023-11-07T15:59:00.001-05:002024-02-05T16:01:15.923-05:00 Sunday Lecture: Smyrna Public Library Hosts Tribute to Local WW2 Veterans<p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6yYB_iKmtxgwhUngCjTzYDsCgJX4EblaUltuhwSkD9jdvAnwUFxXkVU_ItUhLr76t36H6b9di8O7szBYEvCkiMQNA6betXpmbAK7X15EAuv37CoUmovF6GRVDGh0PjfY9XxfWeyLPFNwoPOWWsWaSe60PeDbaBzpYHQkm_q5_nkj5DfAJkeN68b7kVJA/s2048/399401796_721924989965919_4177067040525329224_n%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6yYB_iKmtxgwhUngCjTzYDsCgJX4EblaUltuhwSkD9jdvAnwUFxXkVU_ItUhLr76t36H6b9di8O7szBYEvCkiMQNA6betXpmbAK7X15EAuv37CoUmovF6GRVDGh0PjfY9XxfWeyLPFNwoPOWWsWaSe60PeDbaBzpYHQkm_q5_nkj5DfAJkeN68b7kVJA/s320/399401796_721924989965919_4177067040525329224_n%20(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">In observance of Veterans Day, Smyrna Library screened the documentary, "The Lieutenant and the Cobb County Boys", on November 5. This short film includes excerpts from oral histories of World War II veterans of Smyrna collected by local resident and historian, Pat Burns. The veterans included in the documentary are Dorothy Moseley Bacon, Watson Petty, James Pressley, Edward Laporta, Cleveland Thrower, Peter Burnette, Virgil Sexton, Arthur Crowe, Jr., Eugene Williams, and William E Price. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Thank you, Pat Burns for screening your documentary and excellent discussion afterwards. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The Sunday Lecture series is sponsored by the Friends of Smyrna Library.</span></p><div><br /></div>Friends of Smyrna Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04498306031897700284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679102493797233420.post-46644263914059838982023-11-03T16:35:00.001-04:002024-02-05T16:37:10.496-05:00National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) Author Presentation<p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaSNxbAbUB0F9yuhaw5MrqVVgaElBNEscKeZMZWPa4Q-_s32qsxd7j6GwE84bCeEWlkeWoUaI2SDKTmTquahpWDQm5iAGfCurw3US-kPVZ7VTdmDTUaTYsElTSfOyMAQctv2yIvQNAGIUjPB_0x4Wla0dxlFIa3kXF5ac1SXJCMn-ehA2mmEkaBZJ8IxI/s2048/396273136_719790240179394_6893859910977528925_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaSNxbAbUB0F9yuhaw5MrqVVgaElBNEscKeZMZWPa4Q-_s32qsxd7j6GwE84bCeEWlkeWoUaI2SDKTmTquahpWDQm5iAGfCurw3US-kPVZ7VTdmDTUaTYsElTSfOyMAQctv2yIvQNAGIUjPB_0x4Wla0dxlFIa3kXF5ac1SXJCMn-ehA2mmEkaBZJ8IxI/s320/396273136_719790240179394_6893859910977528925_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Special thanks to authors Kristine Anderson, D.A. D'Aurelio, and Kim Zachman, for the informative discussion last night about how to get published. November is National Novel Writing Month, and these authors shared their experiences about creative writing and getting published. You can check out all their books as well as books on writing skills from Smyrna Public Library.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Learn More About NaNoWriMo on their <a href="https://nanowrimo.org/" target="_blank">website</a>. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">NaNoWriMo is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides tools, structure, community, and encouragement to help people find their voices, achieve creative goals, and build new worlds — on and off the page.</span></p><div><br /></div>Friends of Smyrna Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04498306031897700284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679102493797233420.post-51374971418956255822023-11-01T20:50:00.014-04:002024-02-07T08:29:51.191-05:00FOSL Celebrates the Life of Jim Wooten, Former President<p><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY9a8et-4mnOC6OO73PxR6qeMxwUbpcYoIMhxuqcq0Kc720milrL_v9w70fEKqWj9hpdnon8zVnAQe42t6v5QHIxu5h8SAJJd9cI8aLlsVn2XhTz-Pe8gJ2JjjFb_0XPnolggoaFF0sYWEc4ok4pRqK0EcHPq5R6NkE0gwQCe-GB8sLcop0MnGV8oKcBo/s500/jw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="261" data-original-width="500" height="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY9a8et-4mnOC6OO73PxR6qeMxwUbpcYoIMhxuqcq0Kc720milrL_v9w70fEKqWj9hpdnon8zVnAQe42t6v5QHIxu5h8SAJJd9cI8aLlsVn2XhTz-Pe8gJ2JjjFb_0XPnolggoaFF0sYWEc4ok4pRqK0EcHPq5R6NkE0gwQCe-GB8sLcop0MnGV8oKcBo/s320/jw.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />We are very saddened to learn that Jim Wooten passed away on October 29. Jim was very committed to the Smyrna Public Library and the Friends of Smyrna Library. He retired as the Friends of Smyrna Library President in 2010. During his many years serving on the FOSL Board of Directors he passionately supported the Annual Spring & Fall Book Sales, the Murder Goes South Mystery Festivals, Dinner Theater Fundraisers, Guest Speakers & Special Events at the Smyrna Public Library, <span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="-1"></a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">and the Summer Reading Program. We extend our condolences to his wife, Ann, and family. Thank you, Jim, for all of your contributions.</span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #050505; font-family: Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/atlanta/name/jim-wooten-obituary?pid=205607605&fbclid=IwAR0Bcfe545QhA5kdhwA__WwbuC5RKUc0wi_7OAN7LSWj_Jaz63hxf4ZzvvM" target="_blank">Jim Wooten Obituary</a></span></span></p>Friends of Smyrna Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04498306031897700284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679102493797233420.post-23132868569381911212023-10-23T17:06:00.013-04:002024-02-05T17:08:29.715-05:00FOSL Suppports Vision Rehabilitation Services of Georgia<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWfWVzYdt4IfA24f34hRJZ9JCQn9iR-Ed7tMaqHmKW-b-FUKzyLYfpUVtiBQj5d-bSouzc1HVQcb9-L4oNGu1Y7qjokkKi3gxAV57DDgE5eGxre4-8wZmmKP_NqvjeT37k8X2AyXpxtOk0nr6KTuw2Hd5T0xK4cvvJwdZA-GnfdVCx7kQzH2HLFMRFimE/s2048/394587225_713644804127271_4887620008580751510_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWfWVzYdt4IfA24f34hRJZ9JCQn9iR-Ed7tMaqHmKW-b-FUKzyLYfpUVtiBQj5d-bSouzc1HVQcb9-L4oNGu1Y7qjokkKi3gxAV57DDgE5eGxre4-8wZmmKP_NqvjeT37k8X2AyXpxtOk0nr6KTuw2Hd5T0xK4cvvJwdZA-GnfdVCx7kQzH2HLFMRFimE/s320/394587225_713644804127271_4887620008580751510_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />The Friends of Smyrna Library donated 40 Books on CD from our Fall Book Sale to Vision Rehabilitation Services of Georgia on South Cobb Drive in Smyrna today. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Learn more about the important services they provide that assist individuals who are blind or visually impaired at <a href="https://vrsga.org/" target="_blank">https://vrsga.org/</a>.</span></p>Friends of Smyrna Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04498306031897700284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679102493797233420.post-63376451844248237952023-10-17T18:01:00.008-04:002024-02-05T17:04:30.452-05:00 National Friends of Libraries Week Event: One-Act Play "Ms. Lillian"<p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Q6Qyc9qKuMcATKpj91g9aaBahA-3g3xKD70SXB3P_hvTucNrQMwkHbx_hdl4aZscW_8RG5xo64LLHajMSn2YuZPfXLCkp0S0ad7e0kD83hT-fL5xBRQBUQvR_jOK46ZQ-cXtZ_uvIG4UcAoM7xEXH2jWyrMYrGcNXaBqQ9UNDA1RBjIBBxIZufhkQAg/s2048/393169981_709947864496965_1755951136279976967_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Q6Qyc9qKuMcATKpj91g9aaBahA-3g3xKD70SXB3P_hvTucNrQMwkHbx_hdl4aZscW_8RG5xo64LLHajMSn2YuZPfXLCkp0S0ad7e0kD83hT-fL5xBRQBUQvR_jOK46ZQ-cXtZ_uvIG4UcAoM7xEXH2jWyrMYrGcNXaBqQ9UNDA1RBjIBBxIZufhkQAg/s320/393169981_709947864496965_1755951136279976967_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />We hosted a wonderful one-act, one-woman play, Ms. Lillian, this afternoon at the Smyrna Community Center. The play was written by Carol Cook Puckett and performed by Elaine Hubbard. The play takes place in 1978 at Lillian Carter’s home while she is waiting for a New York Times reporter to interview her as the recipient of the prestigious United Nations Ceres Medal.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Ms. Hubbard’s performance was superb, at times quite funny and at other times introspective. It was a fantastic presentation of Lillian Carter’s life as a social activist, nurse, humanitarian, and a modern & outspoken Southern woman ahead of her years. The play ended with 2 minutes of applause and Q & A. Thank you, Ms. Hubbard and Ms. Cook Puckett!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">This event was sponsored by the Friends of Smyrna Library.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Help the Friends of Smyrna Library sponsor more events like this by making a <a href="https://foslga.org/_membership.htm" target="_blank">donation</a>. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Photo (left to right): </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Elaine Hubbard, Library Director Mary Moore, </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Carol Cook Puckett.</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><div><br /></div>Friends of Smyrna Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04498306031897700284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679102493797233420.post-87007129770311632612023-10-16T19:54:00.001-04:002024-02-05T16:57:13.282-05:00National Friends of Libraries Week Event: The Amphibian Foundation<p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP53BuxjkFPaSjYBcxuMZKLRNGEJjAUwkM1EEc6RWLqj09Lv3LssilBvAKcPkHPcwY69x-gb6OgYyat5FJWWjGN-smtRIZYjZv1Il2Hek0T_lY2b9cAqDGqY5TSpN2IJ_GiOKz-zKBPSy1KZpWLCk6DUaCXqXLFBEtPFN5Jenhidmi1Ckp3k9Onk79AeM/s2048/393305968_709437427881342_8059853197544368425_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP53BuxjkFPaSjYBcxuMZKLRNGEJjAUwkM1EEc6RWLqj09Lv3LssilBvAKcPkHPcwY69x-gb6OgYyat5FJWWjGN-smtRIZYjZv1Il2Hek0T_lY2b9cAqDGqY5TSpN2IJ_GiOKz-zKBPSy1KZpWLCk6DUaCXqXLFBEtPFN5Jenhidmi1Ckp3k9Onk79AeM/s320/393305968_709437427881342_8059853197544368425_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Thank you, Amphibian Foundation! Your program for kids at the Smyrna Public Library this afternoon to celebrate National Friends of Library Week was excellent. The kids had a great time making amphibian friends!</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">This event was sponsored by the Friends of Smyrna Library.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Help the Friends of Smyrna Library sponsor more events like this by making a <a href="https://foslga.org/_membership.htm" target="_blank">donation</a>. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">About The Amphibian Foundation:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The Amphibian Foundation is dedicated to connecting individuals, communities and organizations in order to create and implement lasting solutions to the global amphibian extinction crisis.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifFy3AhEQ5sJZniLI-6OUFJKYFwhs5tk-SF-Hc8RU0iiiNQhOCATgj9gowo8S2qE7Jz_XUHlaUvk-c3c88r23G-_AMe4E0nlWcrCCdury01trpd1AvotFKgRsdMeFCE3H6fhPdSx7lVo_zrSsjeDJ0p0ovlTkc9oTZzMv4hXUPb2FLDBDcW7iiLTgXYoM/s2048/393693367_709437347881350_1057327300225875338_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifFy3AhEQ5sJZniLI-6OUFJKYFwhs5tk-SF-Hc8RU0iiiNQhOCATgj9gowo8S2qE7Jz_XUHlaUvk-c3c88r23G-_AMe4E0nlWcrCCdury01trpd1AvotFKgRsdMeFCE3H6fhPdSx7lVo_zrSsjeDJ0p0ovlTkc9oTZzMv4hXUPb2FLDBDcW7iiLTgXYoM/s320/393693367_709437347881350_1057327300225875338_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">We provide unique educational opportunities for all ages to learn about amphibians and inspire conservation.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Established in 2016 by Mark and Crystal Mandica, we collaborate with partners in the fight against amphibian extinction. This page highlights all the people and organizations that have joined the Amphibian Foundation in their mission.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.amphibianfoundation.org/" target="_blank">Website</a> </span></p><div><br /></div>Friends of Smyrna Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04498306031897700284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679102493797233420.post-89729091168861654252023-10-13T16:40:00.013-04:002024-02-05T16:43:51.375-05:002023 National Friends of Libraries Week Activities<p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9bgmOdpFgb2ko2mUc1w-dnCCBtEPmA4Lx4fCO_sdLwnc-XqQAB7F0skYzbxUXrAex4FOKTm5ougTBd5paAUv5aVhicMqXLvz_8p4FLeXRGGbs1l45csHypmjTbjY3xfslxN6xVdFDkbRGcy7kcrE-gdGr4ZDqMNLT_HRYtPU7KHotQ8tAVuM_LslSx48/s526/387815425_707818351376583_824668985675485872_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="526" data-original-width="526" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9bgmOdpFgb2ko2mUc1w-dnCCBtEPmA4Lx4fCO_sdLwnc-XqQAB7F0skYzbxUXrAex4FOKTm5ougTBd5paAUv5aVhicMqXLvz_8p4FLeXRGGbs1l45csHypmjTbjY3xfslxN6xVdFDkbRGcy7kcrE-gdGr4ZDqMNLT_HRYtPU7KHotQ8tAVuM_LslSx48/s320/387815425_707818351376583_824668985675485872_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Join the Friends of Smyrna Library as we celebrate the 2023 National Friends of Libraries Week at the Smyrna Public Library! </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Tomorrow: New Membership Drive Kick-Off</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Sunday: Book Sorting Volunteer Event</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Monday: Atlanta Amphibian Center Visit for Kids 4:45 pm</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Tuesday: “Miss Lillian”, A One-Act Play about Lillian Carter 2 pm (Community Center) </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Wednesday: Friends of Smyrna Library History Since 1990 (Online) </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Thursday: Book Sale Volunteer Event</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Friday: Book Sale Volunteer Event</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Saturday: Fall Book Sale & Volunteer Event</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Sunday: Fall Book Sale & Volunteer Event</span></p>Friends of Smyrna Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04498306031897700284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679102493797233420.post-69594844346605410562023-10-03T09:49:00.001-04:002024-02-05T09:52:15.652-05:00Hispanic Heritage Celebration Youth Art on Display<p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz7UredBPwzacBQPrhfFrJkHUisAsZTSlMwClX4lC7ksyi448haRSXKWVv9zJ-StRu-KN5Z0QXjv905yKzo8XUl14Lbu4ZBI-zYKDGTrH4C2X-Z9pgAxMNwQ5JiE8XhQtCmPTI_rbtf20tvsxitEZLvmygPVelqXdyePDiygZdcWyjcJHIChRezojbfWw/s672/ha.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="669" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz7UredBPwzacBQPrhfFrJkHUisAsZTSlMwClX4lC7ksyi448haRSXKWVv9zJ-StRu-KN5Z0QXjv905yKzo8XUl14Lbu4ZBI-zYKDGTrH4C2X-Z9pgAxMNwQ5JiE8XhQtCmPTI_rbtf20tvsxitEZLvmygPVelqXdyePDiygZdcWyjcJHIChRezojbfWw/s320/ha.jpg" width="319" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Don't miss this extra art exhibit currently on display in the downstairs reading room. The art is from the first Hispanic Heritage Celebration youth art contest. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Participants submitted artwork inspired by the prompt: “What My Heritage Means to Me.” One winner was selected from each age group by the Smyrna Arts Council. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Winners include Isabella Gasca, Gabriel Gasca, Zion D. Darius, and Peyton Holsinger. Art is on display through the end of the month.</span></p>Friends of Smyrna Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04498306031897700284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679102493797233420.post-68781179443348767902023-09-26T07:52:00.003-04:002023-09-26T10:26:50.134-04:00Two-Part Lecture: A Developmental History of Smyrna <p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0GoHMURIlWC2Nqle41KLHsdFFVhErc3sx8WmElCWtP0IOUay2Qeqv15D2IcZWGMS3uU-1PfHFwawb1hbZphHQVcwCiFEzFVgqGzOV02egiL0fJk1NgNmH_CQdcE5RRAoC1PfGsqlZLuf8stYfvzZzlW6AOQc_voKjjT1UeUiDVgIK0Z1tsKDn-4xEnoY/s2420/processed-6DDF3C55-8B45-4A56-8768-C0266BAF60A8-4A187E2E-879D-4A77-B138-9699739A22AD%20(1).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="2420" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0GoHMURIlWC2Nqle41KLHsdFFVhErc3sx8WmElCWtP0IOUay2Qeqv15D2IcZWGMS3uU-1PfHFwawb1hbZphHQVcwCiFEzFVgqGzOV02egiL0fJk1NgNmH_CQdcE5RRAoC1PfGsqlZLuf8stYfvzZzlW6AOQc_voKjjT1UeUiDVgIK0Z1tsKDn-4xEnoY/s320/processed-6DDF3C55-8B45-4A56-8768-C0266BAF60A8-4A187E2E-879D-4A77-B138-9699739A22AD%20(1).jpeg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Thank you, Dr. William Marchione, for presenting the two-part lecture entitled “A Developmental History of Smyrna” on September 18 and September 25. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Your richly illustrated talks described, in detail, the forces that transformed Smyrna from a community of less than 2,000 residents in 1940 into a dynamic community of nearly 60,000 residents of today. Very informative!</span></p>Friends of Smyrna Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04498306031897700284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679102493797233420.post-90298998882816488842023-09-21T18:59:00.006-04:002023-09-21T19:03:53.201-04:00 Celebrating 10th Anniversaries!<p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkdFYJxzS485VPAbFBEup_Gtw4bNW_mLsJnK2AJUbNfnvdaGn8lknCf9dmO7w2ykxJ86ttRGWvVGMBpeBxbLDHvc_eza0s1gsYWCW9w7QP9Oe_IZF0927U_Xn6vBYYIQMZMXqOWkmK_en1TDt47PIxz0MqYceL4EZYq1jqd6bQxxMpLhqYJPbpSrmibGs/s848/image001.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="848" data-original-width="848" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkdFYJxzS485VPAbFBEup_Gtw4bNW_mLsJnK2AJUbNfnvdaGn8lknCf9dmO7w2ykxJ86ttRGWvVGMBpeBxbLDHvc_eza0s1gsYWCW9w7QP9Oe_IZF0927U_Xn6vBYYIQMZMXqOWkmK_en1TDt47PIxz0MqYceL4EZYq1jqd6bQxxMpLhqYJPbpSrmibGs/s320/image001.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Please join the Friends of Smyrna Library and celebrate the 10th anniversaries for Library Director Mary Moore and Children’s Librarian Rebecca Power. </span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">They and their team’s innovative programs and commitment to excellence make the Smyrna Public Library a treasured community asset. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Thank you for everything you do. It is truly appreciated! </span><p></p><div><br /></div></div>Friends of Smyrna Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04498306031897700284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679102493797233420.post-69505140606493709082023-09-20T18:31:00.004-04:002023-09-20T21:08:55.741-04:00Congratulations to Alex Rawls<p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_e6LzN_em_DwcvlxC43wFGfsET7m6ZDAh08TaIlYpkOdlUzhBQi8WKk5WAibh72y-ABySAYPW8ewYfJJIwLx1eHv3d3lMe5-HiGEaMn1Isf-yVItzGcWW7DUhUIWGdZu4wkFwTcLmWJ811gqmSW7XY6ryNnOxX3NcJArGovOd0_-t1v_CS1VeUOTMXwk/s2048/379472533_693951289429956_4699874945431759126_n.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_e6LzN_em_DwcvlxC43wFGfsET7m6ZDAh08TaIlYpkOdlUzhBQi8WKk5WAibh72y-ABySAYPW8ewYfJJIwLx1eHv3d3lMe5-HiGEaMn1Isf-yVItzGcWW7DUhUIWGdZu4wkFwTcLmWJ811gqmSW7XY6ryNnOxX3NcJArGovOd0_-t1v_CS1VeUOTMXwk/s320/379472533_693951289429956_4699874945431759126_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Congratulations to Alex Rawls, Library Associate, in Technical Services, who is celebrating her 5-year work anniversary this week. Thank you for all you do to make the library a wonderful place, Alex!<p></p>Friends of Smyrna Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04498306031897700284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679102493797233420.post-41355485279917895842023-09-12T10:32:00.001-04:002023-09-12T10:35:57.333-04:00 Annual Fall Book Sale and Volunteer Opportunities Announced<p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyWgyF70lQme2iY8xrar4_OCIdHGPFDa6gvVfc3UZgddACw91ncL_6M1WffHC4eRIX86MbOdLL0GaqC-VTZIhE2rCpBO_TZMkKdgSJdx9cZYn41Kqj0_6g7Th7Fxcr85X3GyOoJxlfzV3AjfuTnO9uCLrgDFX09PL7fHeK1_8lX0csK2zawfIpUa1JkI4/s960/19cb81def4385e933f82d6ab8910071f98ec6a31c5d178898b47c6c8bf8476ef-rimg-w960-h470-gmir.webp" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="470" data-original-width="960" height="157" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyWgyF70lQme2iY8xrar4_OCIdHGPFDa6gvVfc3UZgddACw91ncL_6M1WffHC4eRIX86MbOdLL0GaqC-VTZIhE2rCpBO_TZMkKdgSJdx9cZYn41Kqj0_6g7Th7Fxcr85X3GyOoJxlfzV3AjfuTnO9uCLrgDFX09PL7fHeK1_8lX0csK2zawfIpUa1JkI4/s320/19cb81def4385e933f82d6ab8910071f98ec6a31c5d178898b47c6c8bf8476ef-rimg-w960-h470-gmir.webp" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />The Friends of Smyrna Library Annual Fall Book sale will be held on Saturday, October 21 from 10:00 am to 4 pm and Sunday, October 22 from 1 pm to 4 pm. </span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">A large selection of gently used Hardbacks, Paperbacks, Books on CD, Movie DVDs, Music CDs, and </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Puzzles</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> will be available and priced from $1 to $5. Cash, Check, PayPal, and Venmo will be accepted for payment.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">There are 138 volunteer opportunities available between October 14 and October 23 to support the book sale. Adults & Teens (age 13 and up) are welcome to volunteer. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Learn about volunteer book sale duties by <a href="https://foslga.org/_booksaleduties.htm" target="_blank">clicking here</a>. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Sign up to volunteer by <a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4DACAD2AA0FC1-20232#/" target="_blank">clicking here</a>. </span></p><div><br /></div></div>Friends of Smyrna Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04498306031897700284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679102493797233420.post-60271184702463016972023-09-09T16:54:00.020-04:002023-09-11T16:58:21.651-04:00KID-CON 2023 Enjoyed By Over 800 Attendees!<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4DyVWWLOXl5C74GAni6MHmF7T_F6hV6xKiue247HvAXlYe1g8iIqX3Du6URLGHx3R26s8fuL7FwdJC3_dsFUxqfiaOtf8huuZoBxaTxFbH7bcW39ZA7WuPxNvdefcsz_hZNIboUpa98J1mPxZkjREBslDpQVsjTM3lmdpQeSLLFPPAReC0XUkp18MT7E/s2048/376275528_697757749048850_2362343071745599326_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4DyVWWLOXl5C74GAni6MHmF7T_F6hV6xKiue247HvAXlYe1g8iIqX3Du6URLGHx3R26s8fuL7FwdJC3_dsFUxqfiaOtf8huuZoBxaTxFbH7bcW39ZA7WuPxNvdefcsz_hZNIboUpa98J1mPxZkjREBslDpQVsjTM3lmdpQeSLLFPPAReC0XUkp18MT7E/s320/376275528_697757749048850_2362343071745599326_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />Today’s KID-CON at the Smyrna Community Center was a spectacular success! Over 800 people attended, WOW! <br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning for the crafts, games, character appearances, and fun stuff for the whole family. <br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">A big event like this takes a lot of planning and volunteers. We want to take this opportunity to pass on kudos and sincere thanks to all who made it happen.<br />First, we want to recognize the amazing Smyrna Library Team for the months of planning that resulted in today’s wonderful community event. <br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">In addition to KID-CON 2023 sponsors Smyrna Public Library and Friends of Smyrna Library, we thank 2 additional sponsors: Smyrna Parks & Recreation and the Dairy Queen on Spring Road. We also thank our adult volunteers from the Cobb Collaborative, the Friends of Smyrna Library, and the Smyrna Education Foundation. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Lastly we are sending a big “Shout Out” to our local teen leaders from the Campbell High School IB Program and the Friends of Smyrna Library Teen Volunteer Program who staffed all of the craft tables.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLwo2nR_kX9D2trhOhP6EFLqr4OzqhXrIB5bS8IymxRD9c0oi6_-VP2TVMFY6J1BxmkGJ8r6igI3AaiEMHiPza4MiQFLsXUY3shFEDkcmfsb8IJca0rAbdCIMXyICL8_hsijJgBcpXSIqp0XRuN6PEktxbasYuxpx-16FezfGhUjph-tAzTarAG84Rrzs/s2048/375834170_697757712382187_219596165884205369_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLwo2nR_kX9D2trhOhP6EFLqr4OzqhXrIB5bS8IymxRD9c0oi6_-VP2TVMFY6J1BxmkGJ8r6igI3AaiEMHiPza4MiQFLsXUY3shFEDkcmfsb8IJca0rAbdCIMXyICL8_hsijJgBcpXSIqp0XRuN6PEktxbasYuxpx-16FezfGhUjph-tAzTarAG84Rrzs/s320/375834170_697757712382187_219596165884205369_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div>Friends of Smyrna Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04498306031897700284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679102493797233420.post-76008997763576710772023-09-07T21:08:00.003-04:002023-09-11T21:12:46.226-04:00Towering Views: Remembering the World Trade Center 20 Years After 9/11 by David Batley Opens In Art Gallery<p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEesrGd9jVTtKQLoyh25-4qfcHRzNblzPIMIMTqIyyoDnl3pu_0KybILnMF1_9ZcAoV7_PJzRR6lqQGsQhhJdV7bYld0PXM6BP5f4dcasvd8Opxq3CpWHobopU03MVzB0HSKCpASa57o5r8Qgb-_5J5HZHEqKKOcwZh7-wOslWz5x-PjqrvUjVhBYVosI/s524/sepoctalg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="524" data-original-width="393" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEesrGd9jVTtKQLoyh25-4qfcHRzNblzPIMIMTqIyyoDnl3pu_0KybILnMF1_9ZcAoV7_PJzRR6lqQGsQhhJdV7bYld0PXM6BP5f4dcasvd8Opxq3CpWHobopU03MVzB0HSKCpASa57o5r8Qgb-_5J5HZHEqKKOcwZh7-wOslWz5x-PjqrvUjVhBYVosI/s320/sepoctalg.jpg" width="240" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />The September/October 2023 Display Gallery exhibit has opened – Towering Views: Remembering the World Trade Center 20 Years After 9/11 by David Batley. Mr. Batley’s exhibit is on display through October 30. The Art Gallery is located on the 2nd floor of the Smyrna Public Library.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Art Gallery exhibits are organized by the Friends of Smyrna Library.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Artist Statement:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">This gallery represents a portion of an exhibit I first put together to mark the 10th anniversary of the events that took place In New York on September 11, 2001. The photographs were exhibited to the public at a gallery in Marietta, Georgia, followed by another exhibit at a gallery in Kennesaw, Georgia. The exhibit was well-received by those who experienced it in person, and I was encouraged to try to share it with a larger audience. This is my effort to try and share these photos. For those who saw them in person during the two exhibits, much of the reaction was heart rendering, as so many remembered that day in their lives. The perennial question has been, "Do you remember what you were doing on that day?"</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">My story about 9/11 goes back a few weeks prior to that fateful day. I was in New York City attending a national arts conference and had an opportunity to join a guided tour of significant art locations in Lower Manhattan. The tour concluded at a reception in a studio space on the 92nd floor of the North Tower, World Trade Center.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The studio space was called "World Views," and occupied a corner of the 92nd floor, allowing views from two sides of the tower. Fifteen artists used this space as part of a residency program sponsored by the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council. The idea was that these artists might be inspired to create their art based on the "views" allowed at that height over the city.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I used this opportunity to take some shots out the windows using both Kodak Ektachrome and Kodak infrared film. I was able to capture some of the feeling of being at this great height, looking outward and downward (and occasionally zooming the lens a little).</span></p><div><br /></div>Friends of Smyrna Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04498306031897700284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679102493797233420.post-985147370167930852023-09-05T21:02:00.001-04:002023-09-11T21:03:46.404-04:00 Pottery & Paintings by Steve Stoichev Opens In Display Gallery<p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzGuXrOxnsUkuERFTPzR79b-wCc4iFA4wzWiVvyv6jG-RQEa2F8aOu17tNTITy-TFTn-aOm--hQLgS3HrFSfypw3B2C4OdqDGWHLZupP1D7CBtqIMk3CYELkly6m3Q1gwbaxaC6H1AK0HdZUOjfns402g_5JAtT4_2CO5ExOLCYUgv9EGlPbuGl4La8eM/s1920/375762870_1344900403099849_8158084425176298090_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzGuXrOxnsUkuERFTPzR79b-wCc4iFA4wzWiVvyv6jG-RQEa2F8aOu17tNTITy-TFTn-aOm--hQLgS3HrFSfypw3B2C4OdqDGWHLZupP1D7CBtqIMk3CYELkly6m3Q1gwbaxaC6H1AK0HdZUOjfns402g_5JAtT4_2CO5ExOLCYUgv9EGlPbuGl4La8eM/s320/375762870_1344900403099849_8158084425176298090_n.jpg" width="180" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />The September/October 2023 Display Gallery exhibit has opened – Eclectic Pottery & Paintings by Steve Stoichev. Mr. Stoichev’s exhibit is on display through October 30. The Display Gallery is located on the 2nd floor of the Smyrna Public Library.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Display Gallery exhibits are organized by the Friends of Smyrna Library.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Artist Statement:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">From a very early age Steve Stoichev's life has been connected with art. At 4 years old he had his first exhibit at his preschool, displaying clay figurines. That was the beginning. Throughout his schooling he began to paint and provided his art to many different community and school exhibits. Throughout the 1980's he concentrated on fashion design, and in 1989 he founded his own fashion design company where he designed and created high-end unique wearable art and accessories.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">After over 10 years in the fashion business, Steve returned to his first artistic loves and is realizing an old new dream. Since that time, he has presented his paintings and sculptures in community exhibits in the Atlanta area starting with a 2006 solo show titled �Exhibit of Impressionism�. In 2008 he returned home to Europe for another solo impressionist paintings exhibit . Since then he creates and shows award-winning art through various community and national exhibits.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Steve's current interests alternate between design and creation of sculpture, jewelry and paintings. His sculpture and jewelry are inspired by his heritage and by the artifacts found in Thracian, Greek, and Roman archeological excavations, all of which evoke in him and his art a sense of mysticism and timelessness. His experiences with sculpture and fashion have influenced his painting style. He creates textured and brightly colorful modern or impressionistic paintings that are pleasing both to the sense of touch and to the sense of sight.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Steve currently lives in Smyrna, GA with his wife and three children. He is a member of The Society of Sliven Artists and the South Cobb Art Alliance.</span></p><div><br /></div>Friends of Smyrna Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04498306031897700284noreply@blogger.com0