Ann Hite - Author of "Ghost on Black Mountain"

Townsend Prize nominated author and Smyrna resident, Ann Hite, will discuss her novel "Ghost on Black Mountain" in the Library Thursday January 12 at 7:00 p.m.  Ms. Hite has just returned from a book tour and "Ghost on Black Mountain" has received rave reviews nationwide.

"Will intrigue readers eager for a Southern Gothic tale, and suggests a promising future for the Black Mountain novels to come."—Publisher's Weekly

"Multiple female narrators add dimension and perspective to Hite's first novel, and the sightings and visits from the spirits are often appropriately eerie . . . [An] artfully woven tale." --Library Journal
"[Ann Hite] twists folklore with the genres of Southern Gothic, paranormal and literary fiction like a fine, fat pretzel, a guilty pleasure after midnight . . . A richly layered tale of haints, hoodoo and heebie-jeebies, mayhem and murder, love and betrayal."—Alabama Mobile Register

Go to the trailer by clicking HERE and come to the Library Thursday.

Author Signing

Peter James Stelling will present a multi-media discussion of his new novel, A Place to Call Home, inspired by true stories set against the background of the First World War, the Roaring Twenties, and the Great Depression.  It centers around two well-to-do families joined by an arranged marriage. The action is seen through Angela’s eyes as she struggles with the effects on her life of her parents’ divorce, a thing viewed in the 1920’s as scandalous and tragic

Tuesday, December 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the downstairs Library meeting room.

Teen Read Week

Join us for three killer programs just for teens. 

Tuesday we'll be showing a popular vampire film at 5:00 p.m.  We can't tell you the name here, but the vampires sparkle.

Wednesday, there will be a Teen Mystery Dinner Theatre at 5:00 p.m.  Come to the Library, eat pizza, and see if you can solve the mystery.

Friday at 4:00 we'll have a jam session in the Library.  Bring your instruments and make some music.  It's your chance to get loud in the Library.

Take a Photographic Safari

Join Dorothy Sibert for a showing of photographs from her recent animal safari to Tanzania.  

The Serengeti is located in Tanzania and is the home of the largest mammal migration in the world.  The migration is one of the ten travel wonders of the world.  This is a program you won't want to miss.

Monday October 17th at 7:00 in the first floor meeting room,

Star Wars Comes to the Library

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.

Hand Made Book Exhibit

Ruth Kramedjian is exhibiting her hand made books in the library display cases.  Ms. Kramedjian is a graduate of the University of Georgia with degrees in drawing and painting and art history.

In her current exhibit, she has moved to a more intimate output with the art of the handmade book. She incorporates her own art forms and collage in the books that she makes. She is exploring not only book forms, but also the art of handmade paper.

Summer Frozen Yogurt Social & Book Sale

Smyrna is Hot!  Hot!  Hot! and I know you're looking for ways to cool down.

Well - The Friends of the Smyrna Library will be holding their annual Summer Frozen Yogurt Social in the Library this Sunday (July 10th) from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  There will be free frozen yogurt from Pinkberry and live music performed by Peter Vogl. 

FYI - Peter Vogl has performed on the stage with great musicians from all around the world including Michael Bolton, Bo Diddley, Earl Klugh and James Brown.  This will be cool fun for children and adults.