SMYRNA READS 2019: THE U.S. CONSTITUTION Announced for September

SMYRNA READS 2019: THE U.S. CONSTITUTION

For 2019, we will revisit America's Founding Era and read the United States Constitution. Free copies will be available while supplies last. Other copies will be available for check out.

SUNDAY LECTURE: "John Wereat, The “Forrest Gump” of Georgia’s Revolutionary Era"
Sunday, September 8
3:00 p.m.
Smyrna Library, Meeting Room
Free of charge and open to the public.

Dr. George Lamplugh will discuss the life of John Wereat and his contributions to early 

America and Georgia from 1776-1799.

Monday, September 23, and  Monday, September 30
6:30-7:45 p.m.
Smyrna Library, Meeting Room
RSVP: sreference@smyrnaga.gov
Discussion Leader: Dr. William Marchione

Participants will be given readings in advance. Dr. Marchione will lead the group in a discussion of the context and relevance of the readings.

TINKER TUESDAY: "Colonial Crafts"
Tuesday, September 17
4:00-4:45 p.m.
Smyrna Library, Meeting Room
For ages 5-12 years PLUS parent/caregiver
RSVP: sreference@smyrnaga.gov by Sept. 16

We will make a quill writing pen and a pinch pot with air dry clay.

PERFORMANCE: " Buttons for General Washington"Monday, September 23

11:00-11:45 a.m.
Smyrna Library, Meeting Room
For ages 5-12 years

Actress Cathy Kaemmerlen will enact a spy story from Revolutionary War era America.

CRAFTERNOON: "Fall Crafts"
Tuesday, September 24
4:00-5:00 p.m.
Smyrna Library, Meeting Room
All ages

Participants will also enjoy crafts related to America’s Founding Era.

2019 SMYRNA READS SPONSORS

This program is part of "Revisiting the Founding Era," a three-year national initiative of the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History presented in partnership with the American Library Association and the National Constitution Center, with

generous support from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Also sponsored by Smyrna Library and the Friends of Smyrna Library.

Want to be a Writer?

Have you always wanted to be a writer? This class is for you! Smyrna Public Library is launching its very own lifetime learning academy this fall with a creative writing course. Critically acclaimed novelist, Amber Brock will teach the four week course (Sept 14-Oct 12). Brock is the author of "A Fine Imitation" (2016) and "Lady Be Good" (2018). Classes take place in the Smyrna Library meeting room

Fisrt Sunday Lecture Series: Renovating History: Smyrna’s New Museum

Smyrna Museum Manager, Jennie Eldredge, presented Renovating History: Smyrna’s New Museum for today’s First Sunday Lecture. 

Ms Eldredge discussed the progress of the museum renovation so far and gave a sneak peek at some of the exciting new exhibit themes and topics. There were discussions about plans for the future once the museum reopens in the fall and ways people can get involved in the museum and the Smyrna Historical Society. The grand re-opening is planned for later this year.

Speaker Biography:

Jennie Eldredge is a Cobb County native, who attended Georgia State University both for her undergraduate and graduate degrees. She has worked in the field of Cultural Resource Management Archaeology and at public history venues like Historic Oakland Cemetery and the Atlanta History Center. She received her Masters in Heritage Preservation from Georgia State University in 2017, and has been working for the city for 2 years.

The First Sunday Lecture series is sponsored by the Friends of Smyrna Library and Smyrna Library.

Successful Summer Teen Volunteer Program Concludes

Our first summer teen volunteer program ended today and we are THRILLED with the results! 20 local teens participated. THANK YOU, Abigail, Alaia, Ally, Eden, Emmy, Fiona, Grant, Isabella, Jaylen, June, Julie, Kate, Kathleen, Kegdrick, Maya,  Rosie, Sarah, Victoria, Xavastin, and Zoey.  YOU really made a difference and here is how:

- You volunteered for 106 hours of high-impact/results-oriented community service for the Smyrna Public Library and the Friends of Smyrna Library.  Last summer we had ZERO hours volunteered by teens. 

- Service Project #1: The “Elbow Grease” Party in June refreshed the old meeting room tables and made them look nearly new. Instead of replacing the tables from 10 years ago, the money can now be spent on new kid’s books.  This will become an annual event (along with some extra “cost saving” spring cleaning activities.) 

- Service Project #2: We sorted, discounted and sold ALL of the old books we have carried for years in our book sale inventory that never sold. 

- Service Project #3: The cookbook and gardening book sale at the Smyrna Outdoor Market was a fun first-time public volunteer event for the youth volunteers.

- Service Project #4: The Amazing 50 Cent Kid’s Book Sale & Family Fun-o-Rama was a great event!    

- Book/Music Sorting Weekly Projects : The weekly June/July book and CD popup sale sorting sessions generated over $1,000 in new fundraising at the popup sales. WOW!!!

We are taking a break for 3 weeks now that school is starting back.  We are expanding this successful program so look for updates on Facebook later this week and meeting invites in August and September so your family can participate. 

THANKS FOR SUPPORTING THE SMYRNA PUBLIC LIBRARY!

Summer Reading Program: Congrats, Wendy M.

Another happy winner in the Adult Summer Reading challenge. Congrats, Wendy M.!

Thank You, Volunteers

THANK YOU, Fiona, Emmy, Kate and Eden for your volunteer support setting up the Amazing 50 Cent Kid’s Book Popup Sale this afternoon!!!  Our young volunteers worked for a total of 6 hours, sorted over 700 books and organized them by age group on the tables to make shopping the sale easy for our customers.  GREAT JOB, YOUNG LADIES!!!

Summer Reading Program: Congratulations, Hannah Kate, Emily, and Jonathan

Congratulations to our three end of summer prize recipients, Hannah Kate, Emily, and Jonathan. All three completed their summer challenge of reading at least 8 hours.