Thank you, Chef Jesse Jones!

Chef Jesse Jones conducted an online cooking demonstration yesterday as one of our Black History Month activities.  He made the Smothered Chicken that looks so delicious in the attached photo. 

Chef Jesse Jones is a renowned chef and author known for his modern approach to southern cuisine. A native of Newark, New Jersey, Chef Jesse's culinary DNA was developed during childhood summers in Snow Hill, North Carolina where his grandmother's cast iron stove was the source of many memorable food experiences. Today, he continues to be influenced by her legacy, bridging past and present through interpreting classic southern dishes with French techniques. He is the author of a cookbook/memoir, POW! My Life in 40 Feasts.

For Fans of Firefly Lane

 What do you read next after watching Firefly Lane? Try these titles.

For Fans of Cozy Mysteries

Do you love Cozy Mysteries? Check these books out. You can request them through our curbside service. 

Online Genealogy Workshop Conducted

Thank you Janice Bryant for presenting “What’s Your Ancestor’s Story? Learn Basic Genealogy Strategies and Techniques” this morning online to registered Smyrna Public Library patrons.  It was a great additional to our Black History Month activities. 

Seminar Summary:

Would you like to figure out your ancestors’ stories behind the dash, which is located between the birth date and the death date on their tombstones? Our ancestors have many unique and interesting real-life stories.  Some of these stories will make us feel proud, patriotic or some may even challenge us. This presentation will provide you with basic strategies and techniques of discovering your ancestors’ stories.

Instructor:

Janice Bryant is a retired educator. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, and a Master’s Degree in Education from Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She is a member of the African American Historical & Genealogy Society –ATL Metro Chapter (AAHGS) and the Georgia Genealogy Society (GGS).  She has been a genealogist and family historian since the age of 19. She has researched her ancestors living in North Carolina and Virginia before the Revolutionary War, and two ancestors who arrived in Virginia in 1619.

Congrats, Winter Reading Challenge Winners!

Congratulations to Jessica F., and Robert M. for winning the gift bags in the Smyrna Public Library's Winter Reading Challenge.  Thank you for participating! We hope you enjoy your prizes.

Introducing James Ransome!

Introducing James Ransome! 

Named as one of the 75 authors and illustrators that everyone should know by The Children’s Book Council, Ransome is artistically inspired by painters such as Mary Cassatt and Edgar Degas. He uses the uniqueness of each story to guide his choice of color palette and design.

Introducing Vashti Harrison!

 Introducing Vashti Harrison! 

Now a best-selling author and illustrator, Harrison originally received degrees in filmmaking. She most enjoys digital illustration and using elegant layouts, which is why she uses bold colors.

Introducing Donald Crews!

Introducing Donald Crews! 

Recipient of the 2015 Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal for his lasting contribution to children’s literature, Crews' subjects often include modern technology, especially travel vehicles. Influenced by his training in graphics, Crews uses a Pop Art style which includes bold colors, clean lines, and faceless people.

Introducing Frank Morrison!

Introducing Frank Morrison!  

Originally a graffiti artist, Morrison was influenced by his high school art teacher who encouraged him to visit his first art museum, The Louvre in Paris, France. His work strives to capture people as they are and has won him numerous awards including the Coretta Scott King Book Award. In fact, he was this year's winner for his illustrations in R-E-S-P-E-C-T! Morrison lives in Atlanta.