We raised almost $1,400 at last weekend's first-ever indoor Friends of Smyrna Library Fall Book Sale. We sincerely appreciate all of the support from our shoppers and volunteers.
Moving forward our large Spring & Fall Book Sales will be held in the Smyrna Public Library Meeting Room.
The artist was Ada Stroud, and the view depicts the bridge in the fall of 1964. The painting now decorates the library's Conference Room, which is used for library programs and meetings. Thank you, Mrs. & Mrs. Stroud!
For 2020 we want to grow the teen volunteer team! Please join us at Smyrna Public Library on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 5:30 pm in the downstairs meeting room to learn more and sign-up.
Note: 2019 experienced teen volunteers do not need to attend this meeting. You are already signed up. This meeting is for new teen volunteers.
Teen volunteer opportunities are available for 6th to 12th graders. Adult FOSL volunteers will supervise all events. Children who volunteer will be setup for success and get meaningful and well-organized community service assignments.
Some of the teen volunteer opportunities throughout the year in 2020 include:
• Sort and organize books for 14 “pop-up” sales in the library lobby.
• Sort and organize books for the Spring & Fall Jonquil Festival Book Sales and work the book sales.
• Organize books for 3 book sales at Keep Smyrna Beautiful’s Smyrna Outdoor Market and work the book sales.
• Help plan and work our younger kids “Fun-O-Rama” book sale and family fun event at Keep Smyrna Beautiful’s Smyrna Outdoor Market.
• Help setup/breakdown the First Sunday Lecture Series meeting room and take event photos for social media.
• More events are being planned and will soon be announced.
THANK YOU for supporting our wonderful Smyrna Public Library and engaging your children in high-impact community service!
Lecture Summary
During World War II, many Georgians witnessed the enemy in their backyards. More than twelve thousand German and Italian prisoners captured in far-off battlefields were sent to POW camps in Georgia.
With large base camps located from Camp Wheeler in Macon and Camp Stewart in Savannah to smaller camps throughout the state, prisoner reeducation and work programs evoked different reactions to the enemy.
There was even a POW work detail of forty German soldiers at Augusta National Golf Course, which was changed from a temporary cow pasture to the splendid golf course we know today. Join author and historian Dr. Kathryn Roe Coker as she explores the daily lives of POWs in Georgia and the lasting impact, they had on the Peach State.
Speaker: Dr. Kathryn Roe Cocker, author of Georgia POW Camps in World War II
Speaker Biography
Dr. Kathryn Roe Coker received a doctorate in history from the University of South Carolina. She served for thirty years as a historian for the Department of the Army (DA). Her interest in World War II POWs began at Fort Gordon while serving as the deputy command historian. She has published various articles in professional journals like the Georgia Historical Quarterly. While a DA historian, she published numerous books and pamphlets, including A History of Fort Gordon, World War II Prisoners of War in Georgia: Camp Gordon’s POWs and The Indispensable Force: The U.S. Army Reserve (1990–2010). She now resides in Richmond, Virginia, with her Miniature Schnauzer and Puggle.
The First Sunday Lecture series is sponsored by the Friends of Smyrna Library and Smyrna Library.
Display Gallery exhibits are organized by the Friends of Smyrna Library.
Artist Statement
Inspired by classical ceramic shapes from around the world.
All work is thrown on the wheel. The clay is midfire porcelaneous stoneware, fired to cone 6.5. My driving passion in ceramic work is glaze development.
All pieces are functional, watertight, dishwasher-safe, and made to use.
