Summer Reading Program: Congratulations,Grand Prize Winners

Congratulations to our two Grand Prize Winners in the Adult Summer Reading program: Valerie D. and Courtney G. They each won a Fitbit, sponsored by the Friends of Smyrna Library. Congratulations as well to the winners in the final week of the drawing: Gina S., Denise T., Parul D., and Christina B.

   

International Chess Day

Today is International Chess Day! Exercise your brain with a pickup game of chess today at Smyrna Library. Boards will be set up throughout the Library.

Summer Reading Finale Puppet Show

Join us on Friday, July 22nd at 10:30am, for our Summer Reading Finale Puppet Show, presented by Lee Bryan "That Puppet Guy".

This program will take place at Brawner Hall, 3180 Atlanta Rd SE, Smyrna, GA 30080.

Summer Reading Program: Congratulations, Winners!

More winners! Congratuations to Kieran D., Lewana S., Jolanta O., Kelly D., Kathy J., Elizabeth K., Ana H., and Jessica M. for winning gift bags and gift certificates in the Adult Summer Reading program. This is the last week to enter, so stop by the Front Desk to participate. All participants throughout the summer will be in the big drawing for two Fitbits on Monday, July 25. Fitbits are sponsored by the Friends of Smyrna Library.

Pop-Up CD Sale!

Pop-Up CD Sale! Bring an extra 50 cents when you visit Smyrna Library today (7/15) through Sunday and pick up some cool tunes for this hot weekend.

First Sunday Lecture: A History of Aunt Fanny's Cabin: Nationally Known Local Restaurant

Tommy H. Jones, retired architectural historian in the National Park Service's Southeast Regional Office is the expert on the history of this unique local eatery.  He presented “A History of Aunt Fanny's Cabin: Nationally Known Local Restaurant” for today’s First Sunday Lecture. 

Originally situated on Campbell Road two miles south of downtown Smyrna, Aunt Fanny's Cabin Restaurant was founded in 1941 by socialite Isolene Campbell on the grounds of Argyle Farm, the wealthy Campbell family's local country retreat. This local restaurant, which specialized in southern cooking, was for over four decades one of the most popular eateries in greater Atlanta and arguably the most famous landmark in Smyrna.

The First Sunday Lecture Series is sponsored by the Friends of Smyrna Library.

Summer Reading Program: Congratulations, Winners

Congratulations to more weekly winners in the Adult Summer Reading challenge: Perry Y., Janet P., Paula G., Molly C., Amy F., Laura K., Jamie G., Mark B., Jeane T., Robin O., Angela C., and Nicole M. The Friends of Smyrna Library have donated book bags, books, and gift cards to local businesses. There is still time to participate! Two grand prize winners will receive FitBits!

Summer Reading Program: Congratulations to Sue T.

Congratulations to Sue T., winner of the Fairy Garden. Sue is a master gardener, so how perfect is that?!

Photography by Charlie Stannard Opens at Smyrna Public Library Art Gallery

The July/August art gallery exhibit for 2016 has opened - Photography by Charlie Stannard. Charlie’s exhibit is on display until August 31. The art gallery is located on the 2nd floor of the Smyrna Library. The art gallery exhibits are sponsored by the Friends of Smyrna Library.

Biography:

Though born in Georgia, I grew up in Connecticut. I worked in advertising and marketing research, my last job being at Earthlink in Atlanta. Upon retiring I decided to rekindle my interest in photography. I took a course at the Showcase School, attended a number of photo workshops, joined two camera clubs, and upgraded my camera to digital. I am a Canon shooter, as much by accident as preference. The one thing I have learned from photo competitions is all camera brands produce great images.

I process my images with Photoshop and print them on my own printer. I do not overly process my images in Photoshop, though I do find the Nix suite of plug-ins useful. My printer is a Canon Pro9500 and it generally does a better job than CVS or Costco. 

I do not have a subject matter specialty. As the exhibit shows, I shoot just about anything: flowers, birds, animals, landscapes, people. Regarding style, I do not have one though I do try to shoot things a little differently, frequently using multiple exposures when shooting flowers.

To find out more about any of the images or to purchase one, contact me at cistannard@yahoo.com.

Paper by Matt Blodgett Opens at Smyrna Public Library Display Gallery

The July/August display gallery exhibit for 2016 has opened - Paper by Matt Blodgett. Matt’s exhibit is on display until August 31. The display gallery is located on the 2nd floor of the Smyrna Library. The gallery exhibits are sponsored by the Friends of Smyrna Library.

Biography:

Matt Blodgett grew up on a rural Ohio farm, immersed in the beauty of plants and the creative energy of nature. Even in high school Matt showed great creative talent and artistic aptitude, winning a statewide student art competition with "Indian Princess," a mixed media collage with handmade paper and copper. The piece hung in the Ohio Governor's Mansion for one year.

Matt majored in Horticulture and Landscape Design at Ohio State University. Moving to Atlanta after college and working with some of the top landscape companies in the South Matt developed a keen sense for composition and texture. After more than 20 years in that industry he has now shifted his attention to his first and deepest calling, Fine Art, working primarily in collage, handmade and cut paper, and acrylic media.

He has shown at several Atlanta Art Fairs, including twice at Callanwolde Art Center, and has pieces in private collections from Los Angeles to Washington, DC. to New York City.

He is very happy to have the opportunity for this solo show, particularly because the library setting highlights the potential for the expressive use of paper (both handmade and cut paper) in ways that reach beyond its common use as simply a vehicle for the printed word.