Friday, September 26, 2008

2008 Election Information


This is going to be an important election for the United States and every citizen needs to be informed about the issues and the candidates.
Project Vote Smart (PVS) is a bipartisan project that provides biographical information, voting records, and issue positions of national, state and local candidates. In addition it has records on interest group ratings, copies of public statements and campaign finance records. It's your one-stop source for election information.
The Library has added a link to PVS in its database section. (Strategically placed in the middle.) Just going to the site is an interesting experience. You can see how elected officials vote in different states and develop a clear understanding of the major issues between the parties.
Check it out and exercise your most important right. Vote! If you don't, someone else will make the decision for you.

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

We've got all the new ones!



We've got Oprah's newest Book Club pick, The Story of Edgar Sawtelle! We've got Bill O'Reilly's bio as only he can tell it! And we've got another Stone Barrington adventure by Stuart Woods!Just three of the new choices you can pick up today at your Smyrna library.
Reserve them online with your library card number and personal PIN number.

Ruth

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Have you ever wondered about the great questions of life like: What is existence? Is it ever moral not to tell the truth?

Philosophers have been trying to answer those questions for over two thousand years and they want to share their ideas with you. The Smyrna Library has added access to the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy on its database page.

Read what Socrates and Plato thought about good government. Review Descartes arguments proving individual existence and other philosophers saying not so fast. The Encyclopedia provides concise articles on all the major issues written by internationally recognized authorities.

If you read one article a day for a month and you'll be thinking like a philosopher for the rest of your life.

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

SABA Art Exhibit


The Smyrna Artists' Business Association (SABA) will be exhibiting a collection of locally produced art from its members in the upstairs display cases through October 31. SABA supports Smyrna's thriving local artist community and strengthens Smyrna's identity as an artist's city and a city of art.


Mark your calendars - SABA will also be holding the first ever Spirit Walk/Art Talk on October 18th. Fine art displays as well as family-friendly entertainment including music and storytelling will be featured. You definitely want to check this out.

Monday, September 22, 2008

From the Out House to the Brick House


A conversation with Walter Reeves. Walter Reeves is the most famous gardener in Georgia. He hosts programs on WSB-AM radio, GPTV and is a columnist for the Atlanta Journal Constitution. If you're active in gardening or interested in making your yard a showcase, this is one program you won't want to miss. This Thursday, the 25th at 7:00 p.m. in the Library meeting room.

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

New Language Software


Rossetta Stone has decided to quit providing access to their programs through libraries. Apparently, they feel they can make more by selling subscriptions to individuals. On September 15 we converted to Mango Languages. Try it out - It takes a different approach, but I think you'll like it.