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

Dr. Catherine Lewis Will Discuss Her Latest Book on Eisenhower and Golf

SMYRNA, GA (June 12, 2007) - The Friends of Smyrna Library has announced its featured guest for its June Third Thursday program. Dr. Catherine Lewis, a Kennesaw State University faculty member, will discuss her most recent book, "Don't Ask What I Shot; How Eisenhower's Love of Golf Helped Shape 1950's America." The event takes place Thursday, June 21 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.

Dr. Lewis, a KSU faculty member since 2003, has authored or co-authored five books including "Considerable Passions: Golf, the Masters and the Legacy of Bobby Jones," "The PGA Championship: The Season's Final Major with John Companiotte," "The Changing Face of Public History: The Chicago Historical Society and the Transformation of an American History Museum," "Bobby Jones and the Quest for the Grand Slam," and "A Host to History: The Story of the Atlanta Athletic Club." In addition to her work at KSU, she is a curator and special projects coordinator at the Atlanta History Center and has curated more than 30 exhibitions. She holds a B.A. in English and History from Emory University and a M.A. and Ph.D. in American Studies from the University of Iowa.

"We are delighted to have Dr. Lewis speak to our members and friends at a time of the year when golf season is in full swing," commented Linda Evans, president of the Friends of Smyrna Library. "Many people probably don't realize how President Eisenhower's passion for the game of golf was a tremendously influencing factor in his life, which included both his public and private life. Dr. Lewis will provide us with great insight on this subject."

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