April Third Thursday Program and Guest Announced by
Friends of Smyrna Library

Jim Wilson Will Discuss Common Birds of Atlanta

SMYRNA, GA (April 10, 2007) - The Friends of Smyrna Library has announced its featured guest for its April Third Thursday program. Jim Wilson, a former researcher and teacher at Emory University, will lead a discussion on "Common Birds of Atlanta." The event takes place Thursday, April 19 at 7:30 pm at the Smyrna Library in the downstairs meeting room at 100 Village Green Circle in the Smyrna Village. There is no admission charge. For more information, please contact the library at 770-431-2860 or visit friendsofsmyrnalibrary.org.

Mr. Wilson, who is from Pensacola, Florida, has extensive knowledge about birds. He served on the Board of Directors of the Atlanta Audubon Society for eight years, including a term as President. He also became the first staff person for this society as the Important Bird Areas Program Coordinator.

Third Thursdays, sponsored by the Friends of Smyrna Library, is a monthly social event that focuses on building community spirit among patrons of the library as well as the community-at-large. Over the course of the year, the Friends organization will hold a variety of activities as part of its Third Thursday program to engage a broad audience and create new experiences for all patrons.

The Friends of Smyrna Library is a non-profit organization that has served the Smyrna Library since 1991. The organization develops and executes various adult programs and helps fund children programs to promote appreciation for the library and to grow its membership. The Friends of Smyrna Library is the sponsor of "Murder Goes South," a southern mystery book festival that brings authors and readers throughout the region together for discussions, workshops and more. It is the highlight of the Friends yearly program schedule. To learn more about the Friends of Smyrna Library, visit friendsofsmyrnalibrary.org.

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Contact:
Don Kintner
Friends of Smyrna Library Public Relations
770-436-9380
dkjronline@yahoo.com

Linda Evans
Friends of Smyrna Library President
770-431-2860
evanslw@earthlink.net