Monday, October 23, 2023

FOSL Suppports Vision Rehabilitation Services of Georgia


The Friends of Smyrna Library donated 40 Books on CD from our Fall Book Sale to Vision Rehabilitation Services of Georgia on South Cobb Drive in Smyrna today.   

Learn more about the important services they provide that assist individuals who are blind or visually impaired at https://vrsga.org/.

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

National Friends of Libraries Week Event: One-Act Play "Ms. Lillian"


We hosted a wonderful one-act, one-woman play, Ms. Lillian, this afternoon at the Smyrna Community Center.  The play was written by Carol Cook Puckett and performed by Elaine Hubbard. The play takes place in 1978 at Lillian Carter’s home while she is waiting for a New York Times reporter to interview her as the recipient of the prestigious United Nations Ceres Medal.

Ms. Hubbard’s performance was superb, at times quite funny and at other times introspective.  It was a fantastic presentation of Lillian Carter’s life as a social activist, nurse, humanitarian, and a modern & outspoken Southern woman ahead of her years.  The play ended with 2 minutes of applause and Q & A.  Thank you, Ms. Hubbard and Ms. Cook Puckett!

This event was sponsored by the Friends of Smyrna Library.

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Photo (left to right): Elaine Hubbard, Library Director Mary Moore, Carol Cook Puckett. 


Monday, October 16, 2023

National Friends of Libraries Week Event: The Amphibian Foundation


Thank you, Amphibian Foundation! Your program for kids at the Smyrna Public Library this afternoon to celebrate National Friends of Library Week was excellent. The kids had a great time making amphibian friends!

This event was sponsored by the Friends of Smyrna Library.

Help the Friends of Smyrna Library sponsor more events like this by making a donation.  

About The Amphibian Foundation:

The Amphibian Foundation is dedicated to connecting individuals, communities and organizations in order to create and implement lasting solutions to the global amphibian extinction crisis.

We provide unique educational opportunities for all ages to learn about amphibians and inspire conservation.

Established in 2016 by Mark and Crystal Mandica, we collaborate with partners in the fight against amphibian extinction. This page highlights all the people and organizations that have joined the Amphibian Foundation in their mission.

Website  


Friday, October 13, 2023

2023 National Friends of Libraries Week Activities


Join the Friends of Smyrna Library as we celebrate the 2023 National Friends of Libraries Week at the Smyrna Public Library! 

Tomorrow: New Membership Drive Kick-Off

Sunday: Book Sorting Volunteer Event

Monday: Atlanta Amphibian Center Visit for Kids 4:45 pm

Tuesday: “Miss Lillian”, A One-Act Play about Lillian Carter 2 pm (Community Center) 

Wednesday: Friends of Smyrna Library History Since 1990 (Online) 

Thursday: Book Sale Volunteer Event

Friday: Book Sale Volunteer Event

Saturday: Fall Book Sale & Volunteer Event

Sunday: Fall Book Sale & Volunteer Event

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Hispanic Heritage Celebration Youth Art on Display


Don't miss this extra art exhibit currently on display in the downstairs reading room. The art is from the first Hispanic Heritage Celebration youth art contest. 

Participants submitted artwork inspired by the prompt: “What My Heritage Means to Me.” One winner was selected from each age group by the Smyrna Arts Council. 

Winners include Isabella Gasca, Gabriel Gasca, Zion D. Darius, and Peyton Holsinger. Art is on display through the end of the month.