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Come and Celebrate the
75th Anniversary of the Smyrna Public Library
at
Brawner Hall
3180 Atlanta Road Smyrna, GA 30080
Saturday September 17th
1:00-4:00

Music, Storytellers, Historic Exhibits, Games, Food, and Door Prizes

On September 17th the Smyrna Public Library will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the library. The celebration will be held at Brawner Hall on Atlanta Road in Smyrna from 1:00 – 4:00 PM.

The festivities will include music by local keyboardist and vocalist, Benny Boynton. Benny Boynton is a seasoned pianist and vocalist having performed with Toby Keith, Travis Tritt, Lonestar, Charlie Daniels, The Marshall Tucker Band, Percy Sledge, Chubby Checker, The Drifters, Banks & Shane and many more. He has performed professionally in Atlanta and across the country for over 35 years.

Current library director, Michael Siegler will give a brief talk on the history and highlights of the library.

At 3:00 pm, Feriel Feldman and B.J.Abraham of the Southern Order of Storytellers will tell Carmen Agra Deedy's "The Library Dragon" followed by some additional stories.

B.J. Abraham has been a storyteller and member of the National Storytelling Association and a charter member of Southern Order of Storytellers (SOS) since 1983. She tells to children and adults, specializing in various dialects and character voices. Feriel Feldman is past president of Southern Order of Storytellers. She is a director, actor, storyteller, and has had teenage storytelling troupes for the last twenty years.

In addition, there will be children’s games from the 1930s, video-taped interviews with library patrons reliving memories of visiting the library as children and historic exhibits.

Refreshments and door prizes will also be provided.

The first Smyrna Public Library was opened in September of 1936 by the Smyrna Women's Club - with which it shared space. The initial collection consisted of 50 books on one shelf. Boy Scouts and other children went door-to-door with wagons and wheelbarrows collecting donated books to stock the shelves after it opened.

A new 4000 square foot library building was constructed during the first term of Mayor George Kreeger (1960-1961) for a cost of $54,000. Additions were made in 1969 and 1973.

The current 28,000 square foot library facility, located on the Village Circle, was dedicated in 1991 and houses a collection of over 100,000 books and audio-visual materials.

 

Star Wars Saturday!

Smyrna Public Library
October 15, 2011
2 PM to 4 PM

On Saturday, October 15th from 2 PM to 4 PM, the Smyrna Public Library will enjoy a visit from the Georgia Garrison of the 501st Legion! You will be able to meet & greet with our favorite Star Wars characters! Be sure YOU dress up too! Mark your calendars to attend on the 15th and be on the lookout for more details!

Learn more about the 501st Legion by visiting their website.

  

Fall 2011 Jonquil Festival Book Sale

Fall 2011 Jonquil Festival Book Sale

Saturday October 22, 2011
10 AM - 6 PM
Sunday October 23, 2011
12 PM - 5 PM

Free Admission to the Jonquil Festival
On the Village Green

Our booth is located in front of the
Smyrna Community Center.

Interested volunteers please e-mail Jeff for more information.

 

2011 Holiday Book Sale

2011 Holiday Book Sale

Saturday December 17, 2011
11 AM - 4 PM

Smyrna Public Library
1st Floor Auditorium

Please join us for our 1st Annual Holiday Book Sale

Gift-Quality Hardback Books
Will Be Available For $3.

Interested volunteers please e-mail Jeff for more information.

 

   

 

   

 

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