Successful Fall Book Sale Concludes

Thank you, Smyrna Shoppers, for supporting this weekend’s successful Friends of Smyrna Library Fall Book Sale!

SPECIAL THANKS to the 40 volunteers, many of whom volunteered for multiple shifts over the past month, who made this sale another success!

EXTRA SPECIAL THANKS to these 5 AWESOME teens who were the teen closing crew this afternoon. WOW! They did an amazing job – worked hard & fast (we only have one hour to breakdown the book sale room), followed directions, stayed on task, asked to do more when a task was finished, and they had a good time too. They will be great employees when they get their first paying jobs. They put in a total of 12 volunteer hours and this book sale close was one of the best organized to date with their help.

Acclaimed Artist, Marsha Hamby Savage, Speaks at Smyrna Public Library

Thank you, Marsha Hamby Savage, for your wonderful presentation today at the monthly Sunday Lecture.   If you have not seen Ms. Savage’s art exhibit at the Smyrna Public Library, it’s on display through the end of the month in the 2nd Floor Art Gallery.

Lecture Synopsis: 

Ms. Savage discussed her exhibit in the library's upper level galleries. Based in Smyrna, Ms Savage is a seasoned artist with over 50 years of experience, known for her vibrant landscape paintings in pastel, oil, and acrylic. Her deep connection to nature is reflected in her works, which often capture the serene beauty of creeks, rocks, and cascading water. Living in the Southeastern U.S., she frequently paints en plein air, drawing inspiration from both local and western landscapes. Savage's art has been widely recognized, with numerous awards and commissions, including prominent installations at the Georgia State Capitol and various hospitals.

Sunday Lectures are sponsored by the Friends of Smyrna Library.

50 New Titles Added to the Wonderbook Collection

The Smyrna Public Library added 50 new Wonderbooks to the collection this week! These books have an audiobook built into them, so young readers can enjoy a print book while listening to the story being read aloud.

The books are wildly popular among families with young children. The library received a donation of $1,000 to purchase books in memory of former library director Doris Morris and her husband Max. The Friends of Smyrna Library matched this donation with an additional $2,000. This allowed the library to purchase these 50 new titles. Enjoy!