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

Harris Green Will Discuss His Book Set in Alabama in 1947

SMYRNA, GA (August 9, 2007) - The Friends of Smyrna Library has announced its featured guest for its August Third Thursday program. Harris Green, a North Georgia resident, will discuss his book, "Chinaberry Summer: Riverton, Alabama 1947." The event takes place Thursday, August 15 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.

"Chinaberry Summer" is about the residents of Riverton, Alabama as they deal with the effects of the Great Depression and World War II and the advent of the Civil Rights Movement and the Cold War.

Harris Green was raised in south Alabama and later joined the Navy. Following military service, he went to college, became a teacher and retired as Professor of English. After retiring, he co-wrote "Our Finest Hour," a musical / theatrical tribute to the World War Two generation"Harris Green is an accomplished writer and his book captures a number of issues of the times in its storyline which should help to generate a thoughtful discussion," stated Linda Evans, president of the Friends of Smyrna Library. "Mr. Green will also have copies of his book with him for signing."

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