2011 Summer Reading Program

The theme for this year’s Summer Reading Program is “One World, Many Stories.”  The program will focus on travel and on different places and cultures around the world.  The Summer Reading Program will take place during June and July. Each week focus will be on a different continent of the world.  

In addition to offering Storytime programs for ages 12 months through preschool, we are also planning programs for elementary, middle, and high schoolers.

Each child who registers to participate in the Summer Reading Program will receive a reading log to track his/her reading over the course of June and July.  Upon completing the reading log, each child will receive incentives, including a certificate, a bookmark, and a free paperback book.  

This year the Friends of Smyrna Library will fund special programs throughout the summer including:

• Summer Reading Program Kick Off with Magician Ken Scott

• Animal Adventures:  Passport to Adventure 

• Book Character Costume Visit with Skippyjon Jones

• Lee Bryan Puppet Show

• Todd Key Juggler Show

• Book Character Costume Visit with Tacky the Penguin

• Summer Reading Program Finale with Arthur Atsma: Magic, Comedy, Stories, and Stunts  

The program will also include these fun events:

• Cooking Demonstration by Chef Mark

• Origami Workshop for Children

• Martial Arts Demonstration

• End of Summer Pool Party at Tolleson Park

Register at the Youth Services Desk starting on May 15, 2011.

2011 Annual Spring Jonquil Festival Book Sale Announced

The 2011 Annual Spring Jonquil Festival Book Sale will be held on Saturday April 30, 2011 from 10 AM - 6 PM and Sunday May 1, 2011 from 12 PM - 5 PM.  The Friends of Smyrna Library booth will be located in front of the Smyrna Community Center.  A large selection will be available.  Nearly new and gently used Hardback books will be priced at $3 and $1.  Children’s books will be priced at  50 cents.  Paperback books and Music CDs wil be priced at 25 cents.  40 volunteer shifts are available.  Interested volunteers please e-mail Jeff Jones for more information.  Admission to the Jonquil Festival on the Village Green is free.