Winter Reading List Published by Friends of Smyrna Library

Suddenly, Last Summer by Tennessee Williams is the featured book. Other recommended selections include New York Times fiction and non-fiction bestsellers that were recently added to the library's collection.

Other Recommended Reading Selections

1225 Christmas Tree Lane by Debbie Macomber
1q84 by Haruki Murakami
A Dance With Dragons by George R. R. Martin
A Stolen Life by Jaycee Dugard
Between Georgia by Joshilyn Jackson
Blood Work by Michael Connelly
Boneman's Daughters by Ted Dekker
Bonnie by Iris Johansen
Boomerang by Michael Lewis
Bossypants by Tina Fey
Cross Fire by James Patterson
Cutting For Stone by Abraham Verghese
Echo Burning by Lee Child
In The Garden Of Beasts by Erik Larson
Kill Me If You Can by James Patterson
Lethal by Sandra Brown
Live Wire by Harlan Coben
Miracle Cure by Michael Palmer
Moneyball by Michael Lewis
Sarah's Key by Tatiana De Rosnay
Seriously ... I'm Kidding by Ellen Degeneres
Some Kind Of Wonderful by Barbara Freethy
Tell-All by Chuck Palahniuk
Tempting Fate by Nora Roberts
The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman
The Lady Of The Rivers by Philippa Gregory
The Litigators by John Grisham
The Marriage Plot by Jeffrey Eugenides
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
The Sense Of An Ending by Julian Barnes
The Tehran Initiative by Joel C. Rosenberg
The Well And The Mine by Gin Phillips
Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
What The Night Knows by Dean Koontz
Zone One by Colson Whitehead

November-December Art Gallery Exhibit Announced by Smyrna Public Library

Art by Whitefield Academy on display through December.

The art pieces on display were created by Middle School and Upper School students at Whitefield Academy, a Christ-centered college preparatory school serving more than 650 students in PreK-4 through grade 12. Whitefield Academy is located on a 75-acre campus in the Smyrna/Vinings area of northwest Atlanta.

The Whitefield arts program encourages the exploration of artistic talents in a supportive and enjoyable environment -- recognizing God as the giver of these talents. The purpose of the Whitefield fine arts program is to allow student self-expression, as well as to inspire students to create sincere and significant work. Whitefield Academy believes that art enables students to reach their community as no other vehicle. Through visual art, dance, music, singing, and drama, students may communicate in a manner that transcends cultural, social and economic boundaries, and speaks to the heart of man
  

November-December Display Gallery Exhibit Announced by Smyrna Public Library

Santa Collection by Barbara Robertson on display through December.

COLLECTOR BIOGRAPHY:

Barbara has always been drawn to Santa's. When I was a baby, my parents purchased one of the Santa's with the Coke bottle from Rich's. I loved it, so I guess that started it!

The ones on display represent different parts of my collection - some are considered collectibles (the Clothtique ones) and others are from different parts of the country that I've collected when I travel. I have numerous Santa tree ornaments and artwork as well.

I have collected the Santas for more than 20 years. I love the traditional ones the best and the #1 requirement is thatthey have a kind face! I look for additions when I travel and at all stores. Some have been gifts. Enjoy!
  

Halloween was celebrated at the Smyrna Library during the recent weekday storytime groups - Trick or Treating throughout the library!  

2011 Annual Fall Jonquil Festival Book Sale Concludes

The 2011 Annual Fall Jonquil Festival Book Sale concluded today. We had a record turnout and approximately $2300 was raised for the library. THANKS to all of our shoppers and our dedicated volunteers.

Our next book sale will be at the Spring Jonqul Festival in April.

Star Wars GA501st Visit to Smyrna Public Library

We were joined by the GA501st on October 15, 2011 for a Star Wars afternoon at the library!  A BIG thank you to them for visiting and for making this special event such a success!  

It's A Girl !!!

Congratulations to Ms. Sarah! Today she gave birth to a beautiful baby girl!