The Friends of Smyrna Library (FOSL) is an independent, non-profit, volunteer organization that supports the Smyrna Public Library through fund raising events and volunteer activities. FOSL is a member of the Friends of Libraries USA organization and is one of the most active Friends chapters in Georgia. Our cash donations and volunteer support provide important enhancements to the library such as:

• Murder Goes South – Our regionally acclaimed Southern mystery writer’s festival held each January
• Smyrna Reading Group
• 3rd Thursday Adult Speakers Program
• Children’s Summer Reading Program
• Art Gallery Exhibits - 2nd Floor Gallery
• Cultural Exhibits - 2nd Floor Display Cases
• Annual Ice Cream Social
• Recognition Awards For Staff and Volunteers
• Adopt-a-Shelf Bookshelf Organizers
• Spring and Fall Jonquil Festival Book Sales
• Ongoing Library Lobby Book Sale
• Inkjet Cartridge Recycling Program
• Cash Donations for Expanded Library Programs
• Children's Book Collection Donations
• Specialty Book Collection Donations
• Movie DVDs and Music CDs Donations
• Technology & Infrastructure Donations
• Read about our recent purchases and funded programs

Our by-laws state that we are to:

• Sponsor and promote activities, events, projects, etc., which will encourage members and the general public to use and support the library.
• Foster closer relations between the library and the citizens.
• Promote knowledge of the functions, resources and needs of the library.
• Cooperate with the library staff and city officials in the development of superior resources, facilities and programs of the library.

The Friends of Smyrna Library
held their first organizational meeting
April 5, 1990. Charter board members
elected on June 19, 1990 were:   

• Barbara Bixby
• Janet Cook
• Diana Duell
• Claudia Eisenburg
• Donna Huemann
• Corrine Schulzke
• Liz Snow
• Tim Vaughan