Thank You, Charyn Darby Foundation

Thanks to a generous donation from the Charyn Darby Foundation the Smyrna Public Library has some great new books! They have lots of pictures books and 6, count them, 6 new juvenile series. 

Stop by today to check them out.

Thank You, Wells Fargo

A big THANK YOU goes out to Wells Fargo, Smyrna Branch on Atlanta Road, for nominating the Friends of Smyrna Library for a $1,000 grant. 

The library is using the grant to purchase books about money for children, teens and adults. Pictured below are some of the titles being cataloged and processed this week. 

Watch for more titles coming soon!

Fall Jonquil Festival Book Sale Results

We raised $1,774 at the Jonquil Festival book sale this weekend. Thanks to all of the volunteers!!! We also have a new (and huge) banner.

Thank You, Book Sale Volunteers

We finished all the sorting and pricing of the books today. Whew – we are tired!  Thanks to Louisa, Sam, Susan, John, Nicole and JJ for getting it all done in 7 hours..

Here is a breakout of the inventory: 

- Approximately 100 Fiction Bestsellers – most are $3 each. 

- Non-fiction lovers will definitely be interested in the 400+ biographies, WW2 and historical-themed books - $3, $5 for the coffee table books.

500+ Children’s Books ranging from $2 to $5 if nearly new and 50 cents and $1 used. The kiddie pool will be full of 50-cent specials, teen books are boxed separately

- 250 Cookbooks $3 each

- 150 Other – Home Improvement, Religion, Fishing, Golf, Baseball, Crafts $3 each

- 200 Paperback Bestsellers $1 each

- Assorted CDs and VCR Tapes (kids movies)

We open at 10 AM and our tent will be located in front of the Community Center. See you this weekend!

Spirits of Smyrna

The Spirits of Smyrna storytelling event last Saturday was a lot of fun for the kids and the adults too. Special thanks to all of the storytellers - especially Marion, the Vampire Librarian...

FOSL Funds Upper Level Entrance Upgrade

The Friends of Smyrna Library donated funds for the purchase of these new display boards and  shelf. The City of Smyrna contributed the new tables, paint, and manpower. Results = snazzy new entrance to the Upper Level. Pop up if you haven't taken a look yet.

Max Parnell, Flying Tiger Lecture Concludes WWII Speakers Series

Dr. William Marchione, author of A Brief History of Smyrna, presented the culminating program in our series marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. He spoke on the life and career of Smyrna war hero, aviator, and Japanese prisoner-of-war Max Parnell (1922-2005).

Parnell saw service in the India-Burma-China theater of war under famous general Claire Chennault. This lecture will be based upon a huge collection of papers (comprising more than 500 items), one of the finest collections of World War II memorabilia in existence, now housed in the Smyrna Library’s developing archive, deposited there through the generosity of Mayor Bacon, Parnell’s godson and namesake. Items from the Parnell collection will be on display in the library during the entire month of October.

The "First Sunday" lecture series is held in the Smyrna Public Library Meeting Room and is sponsored by the Friends of Smyrna Library.